Eden Gardens IPL records: IPL records at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Published on: Apr 6, 2023 4:00 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 6, 2023 2:14 pm IST
Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to play their first home game of IPL 2023. They will be hosting Royal Challengers Bangalore who are heading into this match on the back of a dominating performance against the 5-time champions Mumbai Indians. In this post, we will be talking about the Eden Gardens IPL records.
Eden Gardens IPL records
Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been a prominent venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. Over the years, the ground has witnessed some remarkable individual and team performances, creating a plethora of IPL records.
The venue is known for hosting high-scoring encounters, and the record for the highest team total is held by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who scored 232 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2019. The venue has also seen some impressive individual performances, with Brendon McCullum’s unbeaten knock of 158 in the first-ever IPL match being the highest individual score at the ground. Below are Eden Gardens IPL stats,
| Eden Gardens | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 77 |
| Wins Batting First | 31 |
| Wins Batting Second | 47 |
| Average First Innings Score | 161.1 |
| Average Powerplay Score | 46.6 |
| Average Death Overs Score | 48.6 |
The pitch at Eden Gardens is known to assist spinners, and it is no surprise that the IPL records at this venue reflect this trend. Spinners have a better average and economy rate compared to pacers, indicating that the slower bowlers enjoy bowling on this surface. Besides, KKR has also been a dominant force at the ground, having won 45 out of 74 matches played at this venue.
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Highest team totals at Eden Gardens in IPL
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 232 | Mumbai Indians | 2019 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 218 | Kings XI Punjab | 2019 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 213 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2019 |
| Mumbai Indians | 210 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2018 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 207 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2022 |
Highest run getters at Eden Gardens
| Batsman | Total Runs |
|---|---|
| Gautam Gambhir | 1407 |
| Robbie Uthappa | 1159 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 861 |
| Andre Russell | 699 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 621 |
Highest Wicket Takers at Eden Gardens
| Bowler | Total Wickets |
|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 56 |
| Piyush Chawla | 41 |
| Andre Russell | 27 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 21 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 21 |
In conclusion, Eden Gardens has been a significant venue for the IPL, providing some memorable moments and performances. With spinners thriving at this ground, teams may want to pack their line-up with slow bowlers to make the most of the conditions.
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