Eden Gardens: A Historic Venue for T20 World Cup Matches

Kolkata, March 4: The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match between South Africa and New Zealand is set to take place at Eden Gardens Stadium on Wednesday. The winning team will secure a spot in the final match scheduled for March 8.

Eden Gardens has witnessed only three innings where teams have crossed the 200-run mark during T20 matches. All these instances occurred in World Cup games. Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable matches.

In the first match, Scotland faced Italy on February 9, 2026, in Group C. Scotland scored 207 runs, losing 4 wickets. George Munsey was the standout performer, scoring 84 runs off 54 balls, including 15 boundaries. Brandon McMullen contributed an unbeaten 41 runs. Italy, in response, was bowled out for just 134 runs in 16.4 overs, leading to a 73-run victory for Scotland.

The second match featured England against Italy on February 16, 2026, also in Group C. Batting first, England set a target of 202 runs, losing 7 wickets. Will Jacks played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 53 runs, hitting 4 sixes and 3 fours in just 22 balls. Italy managed to score only 178 runs, resulting in a narrow 24-run win for England.

In another thrilling encounter, Pakistan took on Bangladesh on March 16, 2016. Pakistan batted first, scoring 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Ahmed Shehzad scored 52 runs, while Mohammad Hafeez added 64 runs. Captain Shahid Afridi chipped in with 49 runs. Bangladesh, in reply, could only muster 146 runs, despite Shakib Al Hasan’s valiant effort of 50 not out. Pakistan won the match by 55 runs.

These matches highlight the thrilling atmosphere and competitive spirit at Eden Gardens during the T20 World Cup.

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