Eden Gardens is a well-renowned international cricket stadium, situated in Kolkata, India. The famous stadium was founded in 1864 and it holds the title as the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India. The stadium also took the position as third largest stadium in the world.
It is the home stadium for both national and international cricket matches with a capacity of over 68,000 seats. The Stadium has been described as “Cricket’s answer to the Colosseum” and called the “Mecca of Indian Cricket”. It is controlled and managed by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and it is the home field for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) one of the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.
Eden Gardens Kolkata witnessed many major matches including World Cup, Asia Cup, and World Twenty20. In 1987, it held the title of the second-largest stadium to host a World Cup final. The stadium witnessed the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in 2016, the match was between England and West Indies and was a tough encounter. The stadium also became eye proof of the recorded crowd of 110,564 for the India Vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup Semi-Final in 1996.
Eden Gardens Information and Details
Address | Gostho Paul Sarani, Maidan, B. B. D. BaghKolkata, West BengalIndia |
Location | Near Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Public transit | Eden GardensEden GardensEden Gardens |
Seating type | Stadium seating |
Capacity | 68,000 (Current)100,000 (Planned Expansion)100,000 (1987-2010)40,000 (before 1987) |
Record attendance | 110,564 ( India v. Sri Lanka in 1996 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final) |
Field size | 66–68 meters (Square Boundaries)76–78 meters (Straight Boundaries)boundary length is 66 meters on the square side and 76 meters on the straight side20.11 meters (Long Pitch) |
Field shape | Circular |
Acreage | 50 acres (0.20 km2) |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Renovated | 2010–11 |
Years active | 1864–present |
Ground information | |
Home club | Kolkata Knight Riders (2008–present)Bengal cricket team (1889–present)Bengal women’s cricket team |
Establishment | 1864; 161 years ago |
Owner | Eastern Command of the Indian Army |
Operator | Cricket Association of Bengal |
Tenants | India national cricket team (1934-present)India women’s national cricket team (1978-present)Kolkata Knight Riders (2008–present)Bengal cricket team (1889–present)Bengal women’s cricket teamIndia national football team (1982–1984) |
Eden Garden Host First IPL Match 2025
The iconic stadium is ready to host the first match of Indian Premier League 2025. The first match of IPL 2025 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers bengaluru (RCB) on 22nd March at 07:30 in the evening.
Eden Garden Ticket Price
The Stadium offers an opportunity to all the Cricket and IPL lovers to witness the home match of IPL season 2025. Eden Gardens Ticket price range between Rs. 900 to Rs. 30,000 each. The price range of the tickets depends on a few factors like seat preference from general to VIP seats.
Eden Gardens Weather Report
Eden Gardens weather report of the famous stadium of Kolkata does not look promising. As per last Saturday’s weather forecast report, there are 75% chance of rain, which may be one of the reason if the match gets cancelled or spoiled.
Indian Premier League 2025 Matches Scheduled at Eden Gardens Venue
Time | Match | Match Number |
2:00 PM | KKR Vs RCB | 1st Match |
2:00 PM | KKR Vs SRH | 15th Match |
10:00 AM | KKR Vs LSG | 19th Match |
2:00 PM | KKR Vs GT | 39th Match |
2:00 PM | KKR Vs PBKS | 44th Match |
10:00 AM | KKR Vs RR | 53rd Match |
2:00 PM | KKR Vs CSK | 57th Match |
2:00 PM | TBC Vs TBC | Qualifier 2 |
2:00 PM | TBC Vs TBC | Final |
Eden Gardens T20 Records
Here is Eden Gardens T20 Record of all the matches played in this stadium:
Year | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Round | Result |
2016 ICC World Twenty20 | 17 March 2016 | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka | Super 10 | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
16 March 2016 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Super 10 | Pakistan won by 55 runs | |
19 March 2016 | Pakistan | India | Super 10 | India won by 6 wickets | |
26 March 2016 | New Zealand | Bangladesh | Super 10 | New Zealand won by 75 runs | |
3 April 2016 | England | West Indies | Final | West Indies won by 4 wickets |
How many centuries have been scored at Eden Gardens in IPL?
Batsman | Score | Opposition |
Rajat Patidar (RCB) | 112* (54) | LSG |
Mahela Jayawardena (KXIP) | 110* (59) | KKR |
Rohit Sharma (MI) | 109* (60) | KKR |
Chris Gayle (RCB) | 102* (55) | KKR |
Harry Brook (SRH) | 100 (55) | KKR |
Virat Kohli (RCB) | 100 (58) | KKR |
Sunil Narine (KKR) | 109 (56) | RR |
Jos Buttler (RR) | 107* (60) | KKR |
Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) | 108* (48) | KKR |
Conclusion
Eden Gardens is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. It offers an electrifying atmosphere during the matches and gives lots of unforgettable moments to the people. The stadium becomes the host of IPL 2025’s first match between KKR Vs RCB on 22nd March. It also hosted iconic matches in the history of cricket matches like World Cup, T20 world cup, ect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Eden Gardens is a batting pitch and gives wickets in T20 cricket, especially in IPL.
Ans. The famous Eden Gardens was established in 1864 by Governor-General Auckland.
Ans. Eden Gardens is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India and the third-largest in the world.
Ans. Eden Gardens tickets cost range between Rs. 900 to Rs. 30,000.
Ans. Eden Gardens does not allow to take food inside the stadium.
Ans. According to the last weak Eden Gardens pitch report, the weather is not so good. It is quite possible on 22nd March it may rain.
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