Anindya dutta is a cricket columnist and author of four bestselling books. Eden gardens kolkata timings, entry fees, location, facts. The first ever test match played here was against douglas jardines england in 1934. Designed in 1841, the stadium was established in 1864 and gets its name from the eden gardens, one of the oldest parks in kolkata. Established way back in 1864 the eden gardens is the largest stadium in india as far as seating capacity is concerned. What is the current seating capacity of eden gardens in kolkata. Feb 29, 2020 eden gardens is a cricket ground in kolkata, india.
If youre a true blue cricket fanatic, then this is an attraction which you should consider to. Garden of eden, the garden of god described in the book of genesis. Eden gardens in kolkata eden gardens tour eden gardens map. Kolkata kolkata, formerly known as calcutta in english, is the capital of the indian state of west bengal and is located in eastern india on the east bank of the river hooghly. The national weather service for eden gardens, kolkata, india is reporting wednesday th may to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 3. One of the biggest sporting centres, kolkatas eden garden holds a special place of interest in the history of indian cricket. This ground gets the name eden garden stadium due to located near kolkata s oldest park eden gardens. When they had to leave they presented eden gardens as a gift to the people of kolkata. Initially it was named auckland circus gardens but later changed to eden gardens by its makers inspired by garden of eden in the bible. Eden garden kolkata eden garden cricket stadium eden. Eden gardens is the first and the oldest cricket stadium in india.
The largest cricket stadium in india by seating capacity, it is widely acknowledged to be one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. Cricket eden gardens, kolkata cricket espncricinfo. The name eden gardens has been kept by its makers inspired from the bible. Home of cricket in kolkata, the eden gardens is a beautiful, wellmaintained cricket stadium located in kolkatas b. Click on concerned series to check the fixture of that particular series to get the full details of the tournament, triseries or. Below is a full list of upcoming matches at kolkata, india in tabular form. From chandu borde and salim durani the architects of indias first test victory at eden gardens to sourav ganguly, the stadiums rich. The eden gardens stadium in kolkata is considered as one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. You can visit ticket counter outside the stadium and collect your ticket before 15 days of the match. Initiated in 1976 by kolkata publishers and booksellers guild, kolkata book fair is. The unputdownable story of love in an indian summer by louise brown isbn.
Explore eden garden park eden garden park, kolkata is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones. Eden gardens, kolkata match schedule and upcoming match. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 24. It is the home venue of the bengal cricket team and the indian premier league franchise kolkata knight riders. In a city with the famed football rivalry between mohun bagan and east bengal, the countrys oldest cricket stadium has managed to hold its own, garnering a loyal fan base that flocks to its gates for every match. The cricket association of bengal, dr bc roy club house, eden gardens, kolkata 700021.
Weekly weather report for eden gardens, kolkata, india. It is the home of the bengal cricket team and the indian premier leagues kolkata knight riders. Its also the venue for international cricket matches and is the largest cricket stadium in india in terms of seating capacity. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food, through professional. The world class stadium has witnessed many nail biting cricket matches, over the years. Kolkata, formerly known as calcutta in english, is the capital of the indian state of west bengal and is located in eastern india on the east bank of the river hooghly.
Jul 08, 2017 the eden garden park is one of the best parks in the kolkata city. Located in kolkata, within an 8minute walk of new market and 0. Boasting a shared lounge, garden and free wifi, 11 park street hotel is set in kolkata, 700 metres from new market and 1. It is situated in the heart of kolkata near maidan. Eden garden ipl records, history, pitch report, t20 records.
Notice the posters outside the stadium depicting indias famous cricket players. Book your tickets online for eden gardens, kolkata. A gorgeously evocative historical romance charlotte betts. Eden gardens is the earliest cricket ground in india and also one of the best in the world. Eden gardens is a cricket ground which is located in kolkata, india, it is established in 1864 and it is one of the oldest cricket ground in india.
See eden gardens and all kolkata calcutta has to offer by arranging your trip with our kolkata calcutta online visit planner. Shubman gill whos had a great season last year has shown he is a multiformat batsman and looks most likely to make it to the indian squad at some point soon. Till recently, eden gardens in kolkata was the largest cricket stadium in india, till it was overtaken by ahmedabads motera. Established in 1864 by lord auckland eden, the then governor general of india, the stadium was given the same name as that of the oldest parks in kolkata, eden gardens. What is the current seating capacity of eden gardens in. Eden gardens road where history, football and cricket meet. It was named after the eden sisters of lord auckland, emily and fanny eden. In the chapter of genesis from bible, gods garden was named eden which he made for his mortal children adam and eve. If it is high profile match, you should contact more earlier. Named after the gardens that lay beyond it, eden gardens is a cricket ground in kolkata thats home to the bengal cricket team and the kolkata knight riders. Eden gardens is a pride of kolkata, as it is considered a mecca of cricket. This stadium is capable of holding more than one lakh viewers at one stage.
Bagh area, near state secretariat established in the year 1864, this cricket stadium has the capacity to seat about 68,000 people and is the second. This park is located adjacent to the stadium, and was designed in 1841. Kolkata knight riders team list 2020 is placed here dinesh karthik will continue to lead the side for the third year in a row, and he will also keep wickets for them. Kolkata was the capital of the british indian empire until 1911 when the capital was relocated to delhi. Kolkatas eden garden holds a special place of interest in the history of indian cricket. Indias largest cricket stadium and one of kolkatas important landmarks, the eden gardens can accommodate 66,349 people. Find the seating plan, directions and more for the eden gardens, kolkata on the official website.
The eden sisters nurtured this garden, which surrounds and includes the site of the cricket stadium, with utmost care and devotion. Till recently, eden gardens in kolkata was the largest cricket stadium. Eden garden park kolkata, india location, facts, history. Know more about eden gardens, kolkata history, odi, t20i, test cricket, ipl match records, upcoming event and pitch report at indiatv sports. Find here stadium information about eden gardens, kolkata in india like cricket fixtures of upcoming world cup, odi, t20 and test matches on ndtv sport. It is the second largest cricket stadium in india after the newly built.
Kolkata knight riders 48run win is their biggest in terms of runs at eden gardens in the ipl, bettering the 47run victory against rcb. Eden gardens kolkata timings, history, entry fee, images. It is the third largest stadium in the world just after melbourne and anz stadium in australia and is also known as lords of asia. Kolkata was the capital of the british indian empire until 1911 when the. Visit eden gardens on your trip to kolkata calcutta or india. Looking at the weather in eden gardens, kolkata, india over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 40. Eden gardens kolkata calcutta 2020 all you need to. Home of cricket in kolkata, the eden gardens is a beautiful, wellmaintained cricket stadium located in kolkatas. Kolkata grew rapidly in the 19th century to become the second city of the british indian empire. Eden gardens stadium tickets for ipl 2020, kkr stadium. This stadium is listed as the third largest in the world in terms of seating capacity. Glossing over a vast area it stands as one of the choicest parks for all. Also, book tickets for the venues where these sports and events are happening near you in kolkata on bookmyshow. Home of cricket in kolkata, the eden gardens is a beautiful, wellmaintained cricket stadium.
Just click on book your ticket now button and get your seat reserve at your desired stadium eden gardens, kolkata and your favourite team kolkata knight riders tickets for 2018 iplt20. Its also the venue for international cricket matches and is the largest cricket stadium in. Do the earliest bible stories have their roots in real global history. Book your tickets online for eden gardens, kolkata calcutta. Glossing over a vast area it stands as one of the choicest parks for all the age groups. Buy online tickets on bookmyshow for the upcoming kolkata knight riders ipl 2020 cricket matches kkr match schedule and squad details are available here happening at. The 10 best hotels near eden gardens in kolkata, india. Bbd bagh, calcutta, west bengal 700021, india phone. Know more about eden gardens, kolkata history, odi, t20i, test cricket, ipl match records, upcoming event and. It was established in the year 1864 and has the biggest housing as compared to all the grounds in the world. Commonly, translations have the garden of eden with the construct element of, but the hebrew text has ganbeeden, which is not in the construct form, and that the preposition be in beeden is. Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic eden gardens. Jun 17, 2017 you can visit ticket counter outside the stadium and collect your ticket before 15 days of the match.
And it all started that beautiful spring day in march of 2001, at kolkatas garden of eden. Eden gardens, kolkata cricket weather forecast, india 10. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. Established 1864 capacity 66,000 floodlights yes end names high court end. Does the bible say the garden of eden was in india. Eden, lebanon, a city and former bishopric camp eden, iraq. May 25, 2018 eden gardens is a cricket stadium in kolkata, india, established in 1864. Oct 16, 2014 kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic eden gardens. History of the eden the eden gardens complex that the stadium is a part of is in the heart of the city, and its surrounding landmarks include the states high court and state secretariat. Jan 12, 2018 the eden narrative is narrated in the bibles book of genesis 2. Ireland v south africa, group b, world cup 2011, kolkata.
In kolkatas eden gardens, india tasted forbidden fruit. The cab is adamant eden gardens would have been ready in time for the indiaengland match. Eden new zealand electorate, a former new zealand parliamentary electorate eden, new south wales, australia. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in eden gardens, kolkata, india. Around 1842 the eden gardens of calcutta came into existence with the name. The eden garden park is one of the best parks in the kolkata city.
Eden gardens is a cricket stadium in kolkata, india, established in 1864. It is the home ground of bengal cricket team and the ipl franchise cricket team kolkata knight riders. Electoral district of eden, an electoral district in new south wales. Eden gardens, kolkata ticket price timings address. It is the home of the bengal cricket team and the indian premier leagues kolkata knight riders, as well as.
Ipl season 11 online tickets selling of eden gardens stadium, kolkata home venue of kolkata knight riders kkr ipl 2018 is produced by us for your convenience. You can book your ticket through different websites. Check the list of best upcoming events, sports happening today, tomorrow and this weekend in kolkata. The stadium gets its name from the eden gardens, one of the oldest parks in kolkata, adjacent to the stadium, designed in 1841 and named after the eden sisters of lord auckland, the then governorgeneral of india. Eden gardens kolkata 2020 what to know before you go. The story of indian spin bowling won indias cricket book of the year award for 2019 and is longlisted for the mcc book of the year. It is an also a wellknown venue for the test, odi and t20 matches of the indian national cricket. The city was a colonial city developed by the british east india company and then by the british empire. Eden gardens holds the difference of being the biggest cricketing facility in the world. Inspired by this biblical concept, the eden gardens. Ipl11 eden gardens kolkata tickets booking 2018 cricwindow. Media in category eden gardens the following 50 files are in this category, out of 50 total. Eden gardens, kolkata is an important cricket venue of india for international matches. Eden gardens kolkata calcutta 2020 all you need to know.
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