International venue · West Bengal

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Maidan / B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal. 37 completed matches stored since 22 Jan 2025.

Capacity 68,000
Opened 1864
43 Tests
36 ODIs
19 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: শরদিন্দু ভট্টাচার্য্য, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Eden Gardens: key facts

Eden Gardens is a major cricket ground in Kolkata's Maidan area and the home venue of Bengal and Kolkata Knight Riders. Established in 1864, it staged its first Test in January 1934 and remains an active international ground. The Cricket Association of Bengal operates the stadium.

Location: Maidan / B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
Capacity: 68,000The current published capacity is 68,000; older configurations were listed at 40,000 before 1987 and 100,000 from 1987 to 2010.
Opened: 1864
First international: 5 January 1934India v England, 1st Test
Owned or run by: Eastern Command of the Indian Army
Home teams: Bengal (domestic), Bengal women's team, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
Ends: High Court End and Pavilion End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

43Tests
36ODIs
19T20Is
4Women's ODIs
1Women's T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 5 January 1934.

Eden Gardens pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

Eden Gardens is generally described as a grass-surface ground whose Test pitches can offer pace and seam movement early, with batting becoming easier in the initial period. Recent reporting described a straw-coloured surface that could bring spin more into play from the third day. Conditions vary with preparation, weather and match format.

Early movement and carry can assist seamers, particularly in Test matches.
Spin may become more influential as a Test wears on and the surface loses freshness.
The ground uses a grass playing surface.
Dew and humidity can affect evening conditions.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Eden Gardens by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	32	174	50%	78%	47%	247/2 Kolkata Knight Riders, 16 May 2026
Test and first-class	5	213	60%	60%	80%	343/10 Bengal, 30 Jan 2025

Upcoming matches at Eden Gardens

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens was established in 1864 in the Maidan area of Kolkata. The name is associated with Emily and Fanny Eden, sisters of George Eden, the first Earl of Auckland and Governor-General of India. The ground became Bengal's principal cricket venue and later developed into a large international stadium. Its location beside Kolkata's central civic and cultural districts has kept it closely tied to the city's sporting life.

India played England in the first Test at Eden Gardens from 5 to 8 January 1934. The venue later became a regular home ground for India, Bengal's men's and women's teams, and, from 2008, Kolkata Knight Riders. Its central Kolkata setting also made it a prominent venue for major one-day tournaments. International cricket at the ground has included men's and women's fixtures across several formats.

The stadium was rebuilt and modernised around the 2010–11 period, reducing the published capacity from the much larger pre-renovation figure. Floodlights support day-night cricket. The Cricket Association of Bengal is the operating association, while the stadium land and ownership are attributed to the Eastern Command of the Indian Army. The modern bowl retains the historic venue's two named ends and club-house facilities.

Eden Gardens has hosted major World Cup and World T20 fixtures as well as Test cricket. The 1996 India–Sri Lanka semi-final was abandoned after crowd trouble. In the 2001 Test against Australia, India recovered after following on, with V. V. S. Laxman's 281 central to the victory. The ground continues to host international and domestic cricket; the latest match is dated 4 March 2026.

Milestones

1864
Eden Gardens was established in Kolkata's Maidan area.
1934
India and England played the ground's first men's Test from 5 January.
1987
The stadium entered the period associated with its larger 100,000-seat configuration.
1987
India and Pakistan played the first men's ODI at Eden Gardens on 18 February.
1996
The venue hosted the India–Sri Lanka World Cup semi-final, which was abandoned after crowd disorder.
2001
India beat Australia in the famous follow-on Test after V. V. S. Laxman's 281.
2010–2011
Major renovation and modernisation works changed the stadium's configuration.
2011
Eden Gardens hosted its first men's T20I, India v England, on 29 October.

Famous matches at Eden Gardens

13 March 1996
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup semi-final
Sri Lanka advanced after the match was awarded to them when crowd disturbances made the game impossible to continue.
16 February 1999
India v Pakistan, 2nd Test
Pakistan won a tense Test in Kolkata. The match is remembered for crowd trouble and Shoaib Akhtar's high-impact bowling spell.
15 March 2001
India v Australia, 2nd Test
India won after following on. V. V. S. Laxman's 281 and Rahul Dravid's partnership with him turned the match around.
3 April 2016
West Indies v England, World T20 final
West Indies won the final at Eden Gardens with four successive sixes in the last over, completing a successful chase.

Eden Gardens records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Eden Gardens
Record	Figure	Match
Record listed attendance	110,564	India v Sri Lanka, 1996 World Cup semi-final
Highest individual Test score at the ground	281	V. V. S. Laxman, India v Australia, 2001
India's follow-on Test win at the ground	India won by 171 runs	India v Australia, 2nd Test, 2001
Most wickets in a Test match at the ground	13	Harbhajan Singh, India v Australia, 2nd Test, 2001

How to reach Eden Gardens

Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU); the stadium is in central Kolkata, with the airport to the north-east.
By train: Eden Gardens station on the Kolkata Circular Railway is at Babughat on Strand Road; Howrah and Sealdah are the major long-distance rail gateways for Kolkata.
By metro: Eden Gardens metro station is listed for Kolkata Metro's Purple Line.
By road: Use Gostho Paul Sarani in the Maidan / B. B. D. Bagh area. Match-day traffic controls may change access and parking.
Address: Gostho Paul Sarani, Maidan, B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Eden Gardens: questions and answers

When was Eden Gardens built?

Eden Gardens was established in 1864. Its first men's Test was played in January 1934.

What is Eden Gardens' capacity?

The current published seating capacity is 68,000. Older sources refer to much larger pre-renovation configurations, so capacity figures should be tied to the stadium's configuration and source date.

Who owns and operates Eden Gardens?

The ground is attributed to the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, while the Cricket Association of Bengal operates it.

Which teams play at Eden Gardens?

Bengal and Bengal's women's team use the ground for domestic cricket. Kolkata Knight Riders use it in the IPL, and India play selected international fixtures there.

What is the nearest railway station to Eden Gardens?

Eden Gardens railway station on the Kolkata Circular Railway is at Babughat on Strand Road, close to the stadium.

What is the Eden Gardens pitch like?

Recent Test reporting described it as relatively pace-friendly early, with spin expected to become more relevant as the match progresses. The exact behaviour depends on preparation and weather.

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