Interesting facts about the iconic Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata

Eden Gardens in Kolkata is synonymous with cricket! This is an iconic cricket stadium in India and in the world where myriad records have been created and broken. The stadium is all set to host the Pakistan and Bangladesh world cup match today.

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On this occasion, let’s have a look at some interesting facts about this venue:

History: Eden Gardens is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India and was inaugurated in 1864. It is named after the Eden sisters of Lord Auckland, the then Governor-General of India.
Largest Cricket Ground in India: Eden Gardens is not only known for its capacity but also for being the largest cricket ground in India. It covers an area of about 20 acres.



Capacity: Eden Gardens is not just the oldest, it is also one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world! The arden has a capacity for 68,000 spectators.

Iconic 1987 World Cup Finale: Do you know, Eden Gardens witnessed the world cup win of Australia in 1987? Australia defeated England here and won its first World Cup trophy!

First Test Match: The first ever test match was played here in 1934 wherein England played against India.
Records created: A number of cricketing records have been created at Eden Gardens. One of the most prominent ones was made in 2001 when India successfully chased down a target of 325 runs to beat Australia in a test match. The stadium also hosted India's 500th test match and Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international century was also made here.


Museum: The stadium is also home to a museum where fans can see cricket memorabilia, including photographs, equipment, and other artifacts.

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Amphitheater: Eden Gardens is also used for various cultural events in the city. There’s a huge amphitheater where concerts and other performances take place.