
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, one of the most iconic and historic cricket stadiums in the world, has hosted a total of 91 matches across all three formats of the game: T20, ODI, and Tests. Established in 1864, Eden Gardens has hosted matches of World Cups, T20 World Cups, Asia Cups, and day-night test matches. In this article, we are going to discuss the Eden Garden stadium records and stats as of 2026, including T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is the second-largest cricket ground in India and the third-largest in the world, with a seating capacity of 68,000. Operated by the Cricket Association of Bengal, the ground is described as cricket's answer to the Colosseum and is also known as the Mecca of Indian Cricket. The square boundaries of the stadium are 66-68 meters and straight 76-78 meters in size. With the national cricket team, Eden Gardens is also home to the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Bengal Men’s team, and the Bengal Women’s team.
Eden Gardens Stadium Records and Stats 2026 (T20I, ODI & Test) - Kolkata Venue
A total of 91 games have been played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata as of 2026, including 43 Test matches, 36 ODIs, and 12 T20Is.
Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium T20I Stats (Men's)
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First Match |
29 Oct 2011 |
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Last Match |
22 Jan 2025 |
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Total Matches Played |
12 |
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Home Team Wins |
7 |
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Away Team Wins |
1 |
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Neutral Team Wins |
4 |
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Matches Tied |
0 |
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No Result |
0 |
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Most Successful Team |
India - 7 |
A total of 12 T20Is were played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from 2011 to 2025, including the 2016 T20 World Cup Final, where Carlos Brathwaite smashed 4 consecutive sixes off of Ben Stokes when the West Indies needed 19 off the last over and won the World Cup at Eden Gardens.
The first T20I match was played at Eden on 29 October 2011 between India and England, and the last match was played on 22 January 2025 between the same opponents. Notably, India has lost only one T20I from its 8 total games at the venue, and that too was the first one in 2011 against England.
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Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium ODI Stats (Men's)
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First Match |
18 Feb 1987 |
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Last Match |
16 Nov 2023 |
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Total Matches Played |
36 |
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Home Team Wins |
14 |
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Away Team Wins |
8 |
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Neutral Team Wins |
13 |
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Matches Tied |
0 |
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No Result |
1 |
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Most Successful Team |
India - 14 |
Eden Gardens has hosted a total of 36 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The ODI was played at the venue in 1987 between India and Pakistan, and the latest one was the 2023 World Cup semifinal between Australia and South Africa, where Australia won by 3 wickets.
If we talk about India’s ODI record at the Eden Gardens, then India has played 23 ODI matches at the venue and won 14 and lost 8. One match ended with no result against Sri Lanka in 2007.
Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium Test Stats (Men's)
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First Match |
5 Jan 1934 |
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Last Match |
14 Nov 2025 |
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Total Matches Played |
43 |
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Home Team Wins |
13 |
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Away Team Wins |
10 |
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Neutral Team Wins |
0 |
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Matches Tied |
0 |
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Draws |
20 |
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Most Successful Team |
India - 13 |
The iconic Kolkata venue has hosted a total of 43 Test matches, and all of the matches were also played by India. The first Test match was played at Eden Gardens in 1934 between India and England, which ended in a draw, and the last one was played between India and South Africa in November 2025.
From 43 tests, India has won 13, lost 10, and had 20 matches end in draws. India's first day-night Test match was played at the same venue in November 2019 between India and Bangladesh, where India won by an innings and 46 runs.
Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium Upcoming matches and schedule 2026
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Date |
Match/Teams |
Event |
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7 Feb 2026 |
West Indies vs Scotland |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
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9 Feb 2026 |
Scotland vs Italy |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
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14 Feb 2026 |
England vs Scotland |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
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16 Feb 2026 |
England vs Italy |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
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19 Feb 2026 |
West Indies vs Italy |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
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1 Mar 2026 |
Super 8 Match 12 |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
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4/5 March 2026 |
Semi Finals |
T20 World Cup 2026 |
Notes: Eden Gardens may also host a semi-final depending on which teams qualify. Memorable moments in this ground
England vs West Indies 2016 T20 World Cup Final
The 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final between England and the West Indies was played at Eden Gardens, where the world saw the dominance of the West Indies in the shortest format of the game. When the West Indies needed 19 runs off the last over, Carlos Brathwaite smashed 4 back-to-back sixes off Ben Stokes and won the World Cup for the West Indies.
India vs Australia: Iconic 2001 Test Match (Historic Comeback)
If anyone discusses the top Test match comebacks, then the 2001 India vs Australia Test match played at the Eden Gardens will be there. In this game, Australia scored 445 runs in the first inning, and India got all out on 171. India followed on and still won the match. VVS Laxman’s 281* and Rahul Dravid’s 180 changed Test cricket history.
Rohit Sharma’s 264
On 13 November 2014, Rohit Sharma created history at the Eden Gardens by scoring the highest ever individual score in ODI cricket with 264 runs in 173 balls to become the only player with two double hundreds in this format.
2019 - First Day-Night Test in India
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosted the first-ever day-night test match played in India, where India defeated Bangladesh by an inning and 46 runs.



