It turned out to be a low-scoring contest where none of the sides could reach the 200-run mark in both the innings.
Shubman Gill also answered the question surrounding veteran pacer Mohammed Shami’s omission from the Test squad despite playing for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) showed a heartfelt gesture by exhibiting a tribute banner outside iconic Eden Gardens.
After witnessing Kolkata’s empty stands, cricket supporters looked desolated and expressed their sorrow on social media sites.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane called for more spin-friendly pitches. However, the pitch curator at Eden Gardens refused to make any changes on the pitch.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president, Snehasih Ganguly said that the Kolkata police wouldn’t be able to provide adequate security for the IPL 2025 clash.
Former English cricketer Michael Vaughan took his words back after India won the first T20I against England by seven wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22.
Let’s have a look at India’s probable playing XI for the first T20I vs England.
Eden Gardens is slated to go under renovation for the T20 World Cup 2026, raising doubts about its availability to host the IPL 2025 home matches of KKR.
In the presence of Shah Rukh Khan, Kolkata Knight Riders put together an impressive performance against Lucknow Super Giants, to register an eight-wicket win over them in the IPL 2024.
The iconic Eden Gardens will host a total of five matches of the ongoing CWC, first of which will take place on October 28.
The first World Cup match at Eden Gardens will be played between Netherlands and Bangladesh on October 28.
Except from the India vs South Africa and the second semifinal, Bangladesh and Pakistan will also be playing twice at this venue.
The Eden Gardens Stadium will host four matches from the group stage and one of the semifinals.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms have caused massive damage to the Eden Gardens’ property including the press box.
Brathwaite smashed 34 off 10 balls including four sixes and a boundary to seal the World Cup for his team.
The BCCI has not yet given its consent of welcoming fans to the venue but it seems only a matter of time before it gives it consent after a go-ahead from the state government.