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List of Batter Records at Eden Gardens in IPL

A list of significant batting records and performances at Eden Gardens in Kolkata — one of the IPL's most atmospheric and historic venues.

3 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

Eden Gardens in Kolkata — with its 68,000 capacity and electric atmosphere — has hosted some of the IPL's most memorable batting performances. Brendon McCullum's 158* in the inaugural match remains the most iconic batting performance at this ground. KKR's Eden Gardens advantage has been well-utilised by players like Robin Uthappa, Jacques Kallis, and Sunil Narine in his pinch-hitting role. The ground hosted back-to-back IPL finals in 2013 and 2015, both won by Mumbai Indians.

#	Name	Team	Year	Balls	Score
1	Brendon McCullum — 158* \| IPL's First-Ever Century at Eden KKR vs RCB \| April 18, 2008 \| Inaugural IPL Match Brendon McCullum's 158* against RCB in the inaugural IPL match at Eden Gardens is the highest score in any match at this venue and one of the most iconic innings in IPL history. It launched the IPL era with a performance that immediately established the tournament as a batting spectacle.	KKR	2,008	73	158*
2	Yashasvi Jaiswal — 98* (Fastest 50 in 13 Balls) \| Eden 2023 RR vs KKR \| May 11, 2023 \| IPL's Fastest Fifty at Eden Yashasvi Jaiswal's 98* off 47 balls at Eden Gardens in 2023 — including the fastest fifty in IPL history (13 balls) — is the most remarkable batting performance at this venue in the modern era.	RR	2,023	47	98*
3	Robin Uthappa — Dominant Record at Eden (KKR Home Strength) KKR \| Orange Cap 2014 \| Eden Gardens Specialist Robin Uthappa produced multiple match-winning innings at Eden Gardens for KKR across multiple seasons, including key performances in their 2012 and 2014 title campaigns. His home-ground advantage at Eden was a key asset for KKR.	KKR	—	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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