So here is the list of most iconic and historic venues in IPL its Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Based at the center of the Kolkata, this iconic stadium is the home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). As IPL 2026 commenced waterfall, fans were hoping for stunning matches and high-scoring close contests in this well supported cricketing cauldron.
The Eden Gardens are established in 1864, making them one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds. It has a long and proud history of international matches and has been one of the foundations of Indian cricket for more than 150 years. The stadium has undergone extensive renovations to expand its capacity and modernise facilities without losing its historic identity. Able to accommodate more than 68k people, it provides one of the most electric and intimidating crowds in the IPL.
Parameter
Details
Established
1864
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Capacity
68,000
IPL Matches Hosted
105
First IPL Match
April 20, 2008
Home Team
Kolkata Knight Riders
Highest Team Total
262/2 by Punjab Kings (2024)
Lowest Team Total
49 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2017)
Pitch Report: What Makes Kolkata Special
The pitch at Eden Gardens generally supports batters with good bounce and carry in 1st half of the game. But with the sun beating down so heavily on the ground, the surface usually slows down and the spinners get purchase too, making it difficult for batters in the middle overs. Dew has often had a major impact on evening matches, making the ball less chewy and assisting the side batting second. This unique behavior has earned plenty of high chases victories over the years.
Detail
Information
Win Trend
Strong preference for chasing teams
Avg. 1st Innings Score
168 runs
Bowling Support
Early pace movement, strong grip for spinners later
Boundary Sizes
Straight ~70m, Square ~65m
Key Factors
Flat pitch initially, turns later, heavy dew factor
Batting Records At Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata
The Eden Gardens, known for its true bounce as well as short boundaries has been a paradise for batters. Several players have scored centuries and played winning innings here. There have been a number of high-scoring and blaze-like centuries that have set the ground ablaze. This surface is generally known to be a hitters paradise.
Top Run Scorers
Rank
Player
Runs
1
Gautam Gambhir
1,407
2
Andre Russell
1,289
3
Shreyas Iyer
1,156
4
Nitish Rana
1,078
5
Sunil Narine
892
Highest Individual Scores
Rank
Player
Score
Year
1
Rajat Patidar
112*
2022
2
Andre Russell
88*
2023
3
Shreyas Iyer
85
2024
4
Venkatesh Iyer
83
2023
5
Nitish Rana
81
2022
Most Sixes Hit
Rank
Player
Sixes
1
Andre Russell
98
2
Sunil Narine
67
3
Nitish Rana
62
4
Shreyas Iyer
58
5
Venkatesh Iyer
51
Most Fours Hit
Rank
Player
Fours
1
Gautam Gambhir
142
2
Shreyas Iyer
118
3
Nitish Rana
109
4
Andre Russell
96
5
Venkatesh Iyer
87
Highest Strike Rates (Minimum Qualification)
Rank
Player
Strike Rate
1
Andre Russell
172.4
2
Sunil Narine
165.8
3
Tim David
158.2
4
Rinku Singh
152.7
5
Nitish Rana
148.3
Bowling Records At Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata
Smart variations and patience needed while bowling at Eden Gardens Batsmen may benefit from a pitch in the initial overs, spinners generally attack during the fielding inside overs. A lot of bowlers have come here and thrived where they bouncers using flight, drift and pace changes. It is a scoring ground, however, and some very interesting games of clever bowling have emerged here.
Most Wickets
Rank
Player
Wickets
1
Sunil Narine
73
2
Andre Russell
52
3
Varun Chakravarthy
48
4
Piyush Chawla
41
5
Umesh Yadav
39
Best Bowling Figures
Rank
Player
Figures
Year
1
Sunil Narine
5/19
2012
2
Varun Chakravarthy
5/20
2023
3
Harshal Patel
5/27
2022
4
Andre Russell
4/22
2024
5
Umesh Yadav
4/23
2019
Team Records
While teams have scored big in Eden Gardens, jaw-dropping collapses had also occurred. The venue has witnessed both record-chases and shocking low-scores. The contrasting results ensure that no match at this ground is predictable or boring for fans.
Highest Team Totals
Rank
Team
Score
Year
1
Punjab Kings
262/2
2024
2
Kolkata Knight Riders
232/2
2023
3
Sunrisers Hyderabad
228/4
2023
4
Kolkata Knight Riders
220/6
2022
5
Chennai Super Kings
218/5
2021
Lowest Team Totals
Rank
Team
Score
Year
1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
49
2017
2
Rajasthan Royals
58
2022
3
Delhi Capitals
79
2021
4
Mumbai Indians
92
2019
5
Kolkata Knight Riders
101
2018
Highest Successful Chase
Rank
Team
Score Achieved
Opposition
1
Punjab Kings
262/2
Kolkata Knight Riders
2
Kolkata Knight Riders
232/2
Sunrisers Hyderabad
3
Sunrisers Hyderabad
211/3
Kolkata Knight Riders
4
Chennai Super Kings
206/4
Kolkata Knight Riders
5
Kolkata Knight Riders
201/5
Rajasthan Royals
Fielding Records
With Eden Gardens known for its high-scoring nature, sharp fielding is very much vital. The players require quick reflexes and athleticism to intercept boundaries and to take sky high catches. This is where some good fielding can alter the momentum of the game.
Most Catches
Rank
Player
Catches
1
Andre Russell
48
2
Dinesh Karthik
41
3
Shreyas Iyer
36
4
Nitish Rana
29
5
Venkatesh Iyer
27
Match Statistics Summary
Statistic
Value
Total Matches
105
Wins Batting First
44 (41.90%)
Wins Chasing
59 (56.19%)
Average 1st Innings Score
168
Average Runs per Wicket
28.4
Win % for Chasing Team
56.19%
Kolkata Knight Riders At Their Fortress
Eden Gardens has remained a stern fortress for Kolkata Knight Riders over the years. The loud home crowd and the spin-friendly conditions of the second half have helped KKR clinch many important matches here. This is a ground where the team has scored a few big totals in the past and has defended a few too. Often an extra impetus from the support of fans behind them KKR.
Highest Partnership Records
Runs
Batsmen
Against Team
Year
190
Gautam Gambhir & Brendon McCullum
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
2011
165
Shreyas Iyer & Venkatesh Iyer
Sunrisers Hyderabad
2023
142
Andre Russell & Nitish Rana
Rajasthan Royals
2024
Historic Moments At Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata
Punjab Kings chased a mammoth 262/2 against KKR (2024)
Lowest Innings Total in IPL History(2017)
Sunil Narine’s match-winning 5/19 spell
Andre Russell’s explosive all-round performances
One last-over edge-of-the-seat nail biter and a high-scoring classic
Kolkata seems to be the ground to produce high-scoring and breathtaking cricket, year after year by Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata. These combine with cool, passionate support, and a pitch that spins when the air cools late in the day, to make perfect T20 contest conditions. This ground has its own glorious history and modern facilities and it stands as a fortress for Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL 2026 is set to offer more of the same, and with it another chapter of fireworks, dramatic turnarounds and unforgettable moments at this hallowed ground.
