The two favourites for the ODI World Cup 2023, India and South Africa, will meet at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The sample size for the records for this stadium is large, with the first match being played in 1987. So, let’s take a deep dive into the Eden Gardens stats and records ahead of the IND vs SA match on November 5:
Eden Garden Records
A total of 33 matches have been played at the Eden Gardens over 36 years (1987–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 234.
Sides batting first have an advantage here, winning 19 of the 33 matches played in Kolkata.
The highest score posted here is 404/5 by India in 2014 against Sri Lanka. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 123 by the West Indies in 1993 against India.
The best individual batting score made here is 264 runs by Rohit Sharma in 2014. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 6.1-2-12-6 by Anil Kumble in 1993.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2009, when India chased a target of 316 runs with 7 wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here is 195 by India against South Africa in 1993.
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India’s Record at Eden Gardens
India has been part of 22 matches that have been played here. They have a 13-8 win/loss record in Kolkata, winning the last match they played here against Sri Lanka in January 2023.
South Africa’s Record at Eden Gardens
The Proteas have played 4 matches at the Eden Gardens and have a 2-2 win/loss record, having last played here in 2011.
