Eden Gardens: IPL records and pitch report

The Eden Gardens is the home to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

With a capacity of around 68,000, it is one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world where the crowd is both passionate and vocal. 

It hosted its first IPL match on April 20, 2008, when KKR took on Deccan Chargers. It was a low-scoring match with the visitors bowled out for just 110 in 18.4 overs. In response, KKR chased down the total with five wickets and an over to spare. 

TSN tells you everything you need to know about the IPL records in this venue. You can also bet on the matches at this venue in India with Dafabet. 

How many matches has Eden Gardens hosted in IPL?

Eden Gardens has hosted 78 IPL matches so far. 

The team batting first has won 32 times, while the chasing sides have won on 45 occasions. 

Eden Gardens pitch report

The Eden Gardens pitch is generally a very batting-friendly wicket in T20 cricket. The surface is generally flat and the bounce is true which makes it very conducive to stroke play.

Batters generally have the advantage on The Eden Gardens pitch. 

How many matches have KKR won at Eden Gardens in IPL?

The Kolkata Knight Riders have won 46 of their 75 matches played at this venue, which equates to a win percentage of 61.33 %. 

What is the highest score by a team in Eden Gardens in IPL?

KKR scored 232/2 against Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 29, 2019, which is the highest score to date in the venue.

Andre Russell played superbly that day, scoring 80 off 40 balls, while Shubman Gill (76 off 45) and Chrys Lynn (54 off 29) also chipped in admirably with the bat. 

What is the lowest score by a team in Eden Gardens in IPL?

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were bowled out for just 49 in less than 10 overs by KKR in IPL action on April 24, 2017. 

Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes and Colin de Grandhomme picked up three wickets each, while Umesh Yadav got one to complete the rout.

None of the RCB batters that day could get into double figures, with Kedar Jadhav scoring the highest (9). 

It also remains a record-low total for the IPL overall.

What is the average score at Eden Gardens in IPL? 

The average first-innings score at Eden Gardens is 161.7, while the average first-innings winning score is 173.4.   

What is the highest individual score at Eden Gardens in IPL?

Rajat Patidar holds the accolade of having hit the highest-ever individual score in an IPL match at Eden Gardens with 112* (54 balls) for RCB v LSG in 2022. 

How many centuries have been scored at Eden Gardens in IPL?

Five players have scored centuries in IPL, including Patidar. Here is the list below. 

What is the best bowling figure at Eden Gardens in IPL?

Which batsman has the most runs at Eden Gardens in IPL?

Gautam Gambhir, the former captain of KKR, has scored the highest number of runs (1,407) at Eden Gardens in IPL.

Following him are former KKR players Robin Uthappa (1,159 runs), Yusuf Pathan (861 runs), and Dinesh Karthik (621 runs).

Which bowler has the most wickets at Eden Gardens in IPL?

Sunil Narine has taken the most number of wickets in IPL at Eden Gardens, with a total of 58 scalps. The next highest wicket-takers at the stadium are Piyush Chawla (41), Andre Russell (27), Shakib Al Hasan (21), and Kuldeep Yadav (21).