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Eden Gardens ICC Cricket World Cup stats: average score and records
Data through 16 November 2023Last updated 16 November 2023
Eden Gardens has hosted 8 World Cup matches in the data (2011–2023), and the average completed first-innings score is 274.2 from 8 innings. For comparison, the average across every ICC Cricket World Cup ground in the data is 260.7, so Eden Gardens is 13.6 runs above it. Of the 8 decided matches, 3 were won by the side batting second (38%) and 5 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 5 of 8 decided matches (62%).
Matches
8
2011–2023
Avg 1st innings
274.2
8 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
185.5
8 innings
Won chasing
38%
3 of 8 results
Toss winner won
62%
5 of 8
Scoring by phase at Eden Gardens Kolkata
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 16 | 50.9 | 1.81 | 5.09 |
| Middle overs | 16 | 135.1 | 4.31 | 4.82 |
| Death overs | 12 | 58.4 | 2.75 | 7.33 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Eden Gardens (World Cup)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 337/9 | 50 | Pakistan | 2023-11-11 | Won |
| India | 326/5 | 50 | South Africa | 2023-11-05 | Won |
| Zimbabwe | 308/6 | 50 | Kenya | 2011-03-20 | Won |
| Ireland | 307/4 | 47.4 | Netherlands | 2011-03-18 | Won |
| Netherlands | 306 | 50 | Ireland | 2011-03-18 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 83 | 27.1 | India | 2023-11-05 | Lost |
| Ireland | 141 | 33.2 | South Africa | 2011-03-15 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 142 | 42.2 | Netherlands | 2023-10-28 | Lost |
| Kenya | 147 | 36 | Zimbabwe | 2011-03-20 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 204 | 45.1 | Pakistan | 2023-10-31 | Lost |
Most runs at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 2 | 112 | 56.00 | 88.2 | 101 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | 2 | 111 | 55.50 | 133.7 | 101 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 1 | 106 | 106.00 | 98.1 | 106 | 1 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | 1 | 101 | – | 83.5 | 101 | 1 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 1 | 99 | 99.00 | 96.1 | 99 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley Barresi | 2 | 85 | 42.50 | 94.4 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 1 | 84 | 84.00 | 110.5 | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| PW Borren | 1 | 84 | 84.00 | 102.4 | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 2 | 82 | 41.00 | 98.8 | 81 | 0 | 1 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 1 | 77 | 77.00 | 88.5 | 77 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 5 | 6.60 | 3.67 | 5/33 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 5 | 19.00 | 5.00 | 3/23 |
| Haris Rauf | 2 | 5 | 20.00 | 5.56 | 3/64 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 2 | 5 | 21.00 | 5.78 | 3/31 |
| Paul van Meekeren | 1 | 4 | 5.75 | 3.14 | 4/23 |
| Robin Peterson | 1 | 3 | 10.67 | 4.00 | 3/32 |
| Morne Morkel | 1 | 3 | 11.00 | 6.19 | 3/33 |
| Mitchell Starc | 1 | 3 | 11.33 | 3.40 | 3/34 |
| Anderson Cummins | 1 | 3 | 17.00 | 5.28 | 3/51 |
| David Willey | 1 | 3 | 18.67 | 5.60 | 3/56 |
Recent matches at Eden Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2023 | South Africa 212 (49.4 ov) Australia 215/7 (47.2 ov) | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 11 Nov 2023 | England 337/9 (50 ov) Pakistan 244 (43.3 ov) | England won by 93 runs |
| 5 Nov 2023 | India 326/5 (50 ov) South Africa 83 (27.1 ov) | India won by 243 runs |
| 31 Oct 2023 | Bangladesh 204 (45.1 ov) Pakistan 205/3 (32.3 ov) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Netherlands 229 (50 ov) Bangladesh 142 (42.2 ov) | Netherlands won by 87 runs |
| 20 Mar 2011 | Kenya 147 (36 ov) Zimbabwe 308/6 (50 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 161 runs |
| 18 Mar 2011 | Ireland 307/4 (47.4 ov) Netherlands 306 (50 ov) | Ireland won by 6 wickets |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Ireland 141 (33.2 ov) South Africa 272/7 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 131 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches is 274.2 runs, from 8 innings between 2011 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches?
The highest total in the data is 337/9 by England against Pakistan on 11 November 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches?
In the 8 matches with a result, teams batting first won 5 (62%) and teams batting second won 3 (38%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 83 by South Africa against India on 5 November 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at Eden Gardens in World Cup matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 307.
Also known as: Eden Gardens Kolkata, Kolkata stadium.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.