Clipdex page for "Eden Gardens"
- Name:
- Eden Gardens
- Location:
- Kolkata, India
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- Description:
Eden Gardens was established in 1864 and is The Mecca of Indian Cricket”. It is noted for its atmosphere and passionate crowd.
- Hosted India’s first-ever Day-Night Test (2019 vs Bangladesh, with pink ball).
- Was the largest cricket stadium in India until the Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) was expanded.
- Known for roaring crowds, often exceeding 100,000 in pre-renovation days.
Notable Matches:
- 1987 World Cup Final – First WC final held outside England.
- 2001 India vs Australia Test – VVS Laxman (281) & Rahul Dravid (180) inspired a historic comeback win after a follow-on.
- 2016 ICC T20 World Cup Final – West Indies defeated England in a thriller.
- External Links:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Gardens
- https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/eden-gardens-kolkata-57980
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