Eden Gardens IPL Records and Stats – Updated 2025
Eden Gardens is the oldest stadium in India the second-largest cricket stadium in India and the third-largest in the world. The stadium has a seating capacity of 68,000 fans. The Cricket Association Of Bengal (CAB) currently operates the stadium. It has witnessed some of the greatest games in cricket history, from the 1987 World Cup final to the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 final and many IPL games as well.
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Established On | 1864 |
| Place | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Capacity | 68,000 |
| Total Matches | 93 |
| First Match Date | 5th January 1934, India vs England |
| Highest Score | 262/2 |
| Lowest Score | 49/10 |
Eden Gardens IPL Records
It has hosted 93 IPL matches and showcased both high-scoring affairs and intense bowling displays that have contributed to its rich cricketing legacy. It was also used for football matches when initially built. The Nehru Cup was held as a football competition where India hosted Uruguay for the first time. Kolkata Knight Riders supporters come in numbers to cheer their team. Here are the various IPL records at Eden Gardens:
Eden Gardens IPL: Batting Records
Batting has been easier at Eden Gardens in recent times. The previous edition of the IPL saw some record-breaking run chase and first innings total. Punjab Kings chased down 262 runs with 8 wickets in hand. However, previously it was a slow-turning track when Gautam Gambhir was the captain of the side, and KKR dominated with three spinners. Nowadays, the wickets are flatter, and the ball comes well on the bat.
Most Runs
Gautam Gambhir who has led the Knights for two titles as captain and one as a mentor has the highest runs at Eden Gardens by a batter. The former KKR captain has scored 1407 runs at the iconic venue with an average of 33.5.
| Rank | Player | Teams | Matches | Inns | NO | 50s | 100s | HS | Runs | Avg | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gautam Gambhir | Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders | 47 | 47 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 93 | 1407 | 33.5 | 127.45 |
| 2 | Robin Uthappa | Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai Indians Pune Warriors Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 41 | 40 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 83* | 1159 | 32.19 | 130.22 |
| 3 | Andre Russell | Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders | 43 | 36 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 80* | 956 | 35.41 | 190.06 |
| 4 | Yusuf Pathan | Kolkata Knight Riders Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad | 49 | 41 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 861 | 34.44 | 151.05 |
| 5 | Nitish Rana | Kolkata Knight Riders | 24 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 85* | 680 | 30.91 | 139.06 |
Highest Individual Scores At Eden Gardens
Rajat Patidar has the highest individual score at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The newly appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain played an unbeaten knock of 112 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eliminator game.
| Rank | Batter | Highest Individual Score | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajat Patidar (RCB) | 112* (54) | LSG |
| 2 | Mahela Jayawardena (KXIP) | 110* (59) | KKR |
| 3 | Sunil Narine (KKR) | 109 (56) | RR |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma (MI) | 109* (60) | KKR |
| 5 | Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) | 108* (48) | KKR |
Most Sixes At Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens is a place where batters have a good time. The outfield makes it even easier for the batters to score runs. It is one of the fastest outfields in world cricket. Some of the big hitters in IPL have dominated here with their mammoth hitting. Andre Russell has the record for hitting the most sixes in IPL at this iconic venue.
| Rank | Player Name | Matches | Inns | Sixes | Runs Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Russell | 43 | 36 | 83 | 956 |
| 2 | Yusuf Pathan | 49 | 41 | 45 | 861 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | 12 | 12 | 42 | 560 |
| 4 | Nitish Rana | 24 | 23 | 36 | 680 |
| 5 | Robin Uthappa | 41 | 40 | 33 | 1159 |
Most Fours At Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens has the fastest outfields in the world. If the ball crosses the 30-yard circle, stopping the cricket ball is difficult. Over the years some of the greatest cricketers have played memorable knocks.
| Rank | Player Name | Matches | Inns | Fours | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gautam Gambhir | 47 | 47 | 164 | 1407 |
| 2 | Robin Uthappa | 41 | 47 | 136 | 1365 |
| 3 | Manish Pandey | 29 | 24 | 84 | 706 |
| 4 | Yusuf Pathan | 49 | 23 | 78 | 481 |
| 5 | Andre Russell | 43 | 36 | 75 | 956 |
Highest Strike Rate
The strike rate is the most important aspect of T20 cricket. Short-impact full innings are worth more than playing long innings. Keeping the strike rate over 150 is difficult but some batters have a consistent strike rate over 150 in the toughest T20 league in the world.
| Rank | Player Name | Matches | Inns | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan | 6 | 1 | 340 |
| 2 | Bhargav Bhatt | 3 | 1 | 300 |
| 3 | Naman Dhir | 1 | 1 | 283.3 |
| 4 | Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 1 | 275 |
| 5 | Sarfaraz Khan | 1 | 1 | 262.5 |
Eden Gardens IPL Matches: Bowling Records
Eden Gardens has been a batting paradise in recent years. But it has been the stage for the bowlers during 2012-2017 where KKR dominated at their home ground like no one. With spinners, it was a slow track, and was difficult for the other teams to chase down the low-scoring totals. Eden Gardens have seen some incredible bowling performances.
Most Wickets
Eden Gardens have been the pitch for the Pacers now with bounce and speed. But the wicket previously was suitable for the spinners, which is why KKR has been successful over the years. The quality of spinners they have in their team has been a match-winner for them. Sunil Narine is the highest wicket-taker at this ground.
| Rank | Player Name | Teams | Mat | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | 3Wickets | Best | Avg | S/R | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 52 | 193.4 | 2 | 1228 | 61 | 4 | 5/19 | 20.13 | 19.05 | 6.34 |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | KKR, PBKS | 35 | 117.1 | 0 | 956 | 41 | 1 | 4/32 | 23.32 | 17.15 | 8.16 |
| 3 | Andre Russell | DC, KKR | 36 | 87.3 | 0 | 773 | 31 | 1 | 4/20 | 24.94 | 16.94 | 8.83 |
| 4 | Kuldeep Yadav | KKR | 22 | 74.2 | 0 | 618 | 21 | 1 | 4/20 | 29.43 | 21.24 | 8.31 |
| 5 | Shakib Al Hasan | KKR, SRH | 22 | 78.5 | 1 | 627 | 21 | 0 | 3/17 | 29.86 | 22.52 | 7.95 |
Best Bowling Figures
| Rank | Player | Team | Match | Versus | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 15/04/2012 | PBKS | 4 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 4.75 |
| 2 | Shoaib Akhtar | KKR | 13/05/2008 | DC | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 3.67 |
| 3 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 03/04/2013 | DC | 4 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3.25 |
| 4 | Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 06/04/2023 | RCB | 3.4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 4.09 |
| 5 | Angelo Mathews | KKR | 14/03/2010 | RCB | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 4.75 |
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Eden Gardens IPL Matches Overall Records
The ground has always been high-scoring venue in recent years. In the last few years, 200+ scores are also not safe as they have been chased down easily. The last edition of the IPL saw two massive run chases against KKR. Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals chased down the massive totals over 200+ runs. From high-scoring totals to low-scoring thrillers the fans have seen all.
Highest Totals
The ground has been a batting-friendly one in T20 cricket, especially in IPL. The surface is generally flat and the bounce is true, which makes it very easy to stroke play. Batters generally have the advantage on the Eden Gardens pitch. So we take a look at some of the highest totals on this ground.
| Rank | Team | Total | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 262 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 2024 |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 261 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 2024 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 235 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 2023 |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 232 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2019 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 224 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 2024 |
Lowest Totals
Apart from the high-scoring entertaining games, there have been some low-scoring thrillers at this ground as well. Over the years, it has provided massive support, whether for high-scoring games or low-scoring matches. We take a look at some of the low-scoring totals on this ground.
| Rank | Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 49 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2017 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 81 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2011 |
| 3 | Delhi Daredevils | 98 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2016 |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 108 | Mumbai Indians | 2018 |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 109 | Chennai Super Kings | 2010 |
Most Catches
Catches win matches it is a long term that has been used in cricket. Over the years there has been spectacular fielding display across every format of the game. Fitness, ground fielding, and catching have evolved over the years.
| Rank | Player Name | Matches | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manish Pandey | 29 | 18 |
| 2 | Dinesh Karthik | 28 | 17 |
| 3 | Robin Uthappa | 41 | 15 |
| 4 | Andre Russell | 43 | 14 |
| 5 | Sunil Narine | 59 | 13 |
Eden Gardens History
Eden Gardens is the oldest stadium in India the second-largest cricket stadium in India and the third-largest in the world. It currently has a capacity of 68,000. The Cricket Association Of Bengal (CAB) currently operates the stadium. The stadium is the home ground of Bengal Ranji Team and the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). It is often referred to as the home of Indian cricket.
It has also been described as “cricket’s answer to the Colosseum.” and called the “Mecca of Indian cricket” because it was the first multi-purpose-built ground for the sport. Eden Gardens has held matches for significant international competitions like as the World Cup, World Twenty20, and Asia Cup. Eden Gardens hosted the second World Cup final in 1987. The stadium was built back in 1864.
As per reports, the stadium is named after the Eden Gardens park where it is located, itself named after the Eden sisters, Emily and Fanny, of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India (1836–1842). It was initially named the ‘Auckland Circus Gardens’, then the park was renamed to the ‘Eden Gardens in 1841. The cricket grounds were set up between Babughat and Fort William. The stadium is located in the B. B. D. Bagh area of the city. It is near the State Secretariat and across from the Calcutta High Court.
The venue hosted the first Test match between England and India in 1934. The first One Day International between India and Pakistan in 1987. Then first T20I match between India and England in 2011. The first day/night match took place in the 1993 Hero Cup semi-final between India and South Africa. The stadium also hosted the inaugural Nehru Cup matches in 1982. On January 14, 1984, India played Uruguay at Eden Gardens for the Nehru Cup. The Eden Gardens also hosted the India vs. Uruguay football match in the 1984 Nehru Cup. It also saw the ‘Black Day of Indian Football’ in 1980 where 16 people died in a stampede during the East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan game.
It has a clubhouse which is named after the former Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. B.C.Roy. On January 22, 2017, two stands were named after Indian cricketers Sourav Ganguly and Pankaj Roy, while two more were named after cricket officials BN Dutt (BCCI President from 1988 to 1990) and Jagmohan Dalmiya (BCCI President 2001-04, 2013 – interim, 2015). Four stands are named after Indian soldiers: Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada, Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, and Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan. In 2024, a stand was dedicated to Jhulan Goswami, the top ODI wicket-taker in women’s cricket. It was introduced on January 22, 2025.
The most runs in Test Matches played here are scored by V.V.S. Laxman (1217 runs) and Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs scored in the 50-over format, the Master Blaster has scored (496 runs). Harbhajan Singh has picked up the most wickets in the test format with 46 wickets to his name. It also witnessed the highest-ever individual score by a batter in the ODI format, Rohit Sharma’s 264 was scored here on this ground. On 21 September 2017, Kuldeep Yadav became the third bowler for India to take a hat-trick in an ODI.
It also hosted the first-ever Day/Night Test match in India. Here India hosted Bangladesh for the first-ever pink-ball test in the country. The game was inaugurated jointly by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina.
Eden Gardens Ticket Price
Fans can purchase tickets online through companies including BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and the official IPL website, or at stadium box offices and authorised retail outlets. The expected ticket prices to range from ₹900 to ₹50,000, with various categories and seating options available. The tickets are out for the first game of the season where KKR meets RCB at Eden Gardens.
Eden Gardens Capacity
The stadium at one stage could accommodate more than one lakh people at one stage, the capacity has now been reduced to a little more than 68,000 after the stadium underwent renovation before the 2011 World Cup. However, there has been construction going on to increase the capacity before the next T20 World Cup which is scheduled to take place next year.
Eden Gardens Last 5 Matches Record
In the last five IPL matches at the Eden Gardens KKR has won three matches and lost two. Here’s the table for the same
| Match | Winner | Margin | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs MI | KKR | 18 runs | May 11, 2024 |
| KKR vs DC | KKR | 7 wickets | Apr 29, 2024 |
| KKR vs PBKS | PBKS | 8 wickets | Apr 26, 2024 |
| KKR vs RCB | KKR | 1 run | Apr 21, 2024 |
| KKR vs RR | RR | 2 wickets | Apr 16, 2024 |
Eden Gardens Average Score in IPL
It has hosted 92 IPL matches so far. The average first-innings score at this venue is 167 runs. While the average first-innings winning score is 179 runs. Chase has been easier on this surface with dew coming in the second innings and the ball comes nicely onto the bat.
Eden Gardens Owner
Eden Gardens is currently owned by the Ministry of Defense of the Government of India and operated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Initially, it was named after the Eden sisters, Emily and Fanny, of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India (1836–1842). They were owners of the Garden, in1864 when the Calcutta Cricket Club (CCC) became the original lessee.
Conclusion: Eden Gardens; Mecca Of Indian Cricket
The stadium will host the IPL opening match of the forthcoming season, as well as the final. In the 2026 T20 World Cup it will also host the final of the competition. Playing in Kolkata has been loved by the cricketers with the atmosphere it creates in every format of the game. It has witnessed everything from exceptional high-scoring matches to remarkable bowling performances.
Q. Where is Eden Gardens?
Eden Gardens is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Q. How is the pitch of Eden Gardens?
The pitch at Eden Gardens traditionally offers assistance to both batters and bowlers.
Q. Is Eden Gardens a bowling pitch?
As the game progresses the spinners come into play and pacers have assistance in initial overs when the ball is new.
Q. What are the best seating areas for viewing matches at Eden Gardens?
Seats near the clubhouse and guests’ areas, located in the straight galleries, are highly recommended.
Q. What is the seating capacity of Eden Gardens?
68,000 is the seating capacity of the ground.
Q. How does the pitch at Eden Gardens behave for bowlers and batsmen?
It is a balanced wicket for both batters and bowlers. If there’s dew chasing becomes a bit easier.
Q. What is the average score at Eden Gardens in ODIs and T20s?
For ODIs 243 is the average score in the first innings and in the second it is 200. For T20s, the average first innings score is about 156 runs, with the second innings averaging 136 runs.
Q. How can I book tickets for matches at Eden Gardens?
Tickets for matches at Eden Gardens can be purchased both online and offline. Bookmyshow has been the official ticketing partner during the IPL at Eden Gardens.
Q. What is the boundary length of Eden Gardens?
The boundary length at Eden Gardens is 66 to 68 meters on the square sides and 76 to 78 meters on the straight sides.
Q. What is the highest individual score recorded at Eden Gardens?
264 is the highest individual score recorded at Eden Gardens. It is scored by Rohit Sharma.
Q. How many IPL matches have been played at Eden Gardens?
Eden Gardens has hosted 93 IPL matches.
Q. What are the dressing room facilities like at Eden Gardens?
The stadium underwent significant renovations in 2011, changing the facilities, including modernized dressing rooms, to meet international standards.
Q. Who owns Eden Gardens, and when was it established?
CAB owns the Eden Gardens and it was established back in 1864.