One of cricket's most famous locations, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, has hosted a number of memorable Test matches between India and South Africa. The ground has seen both bowler-dominated duels and high-scoring thrillers, and it is well-known for its active surface, electrifying atmosphere, and unpredictable results.
Let's check the analysis of the most recent India vs South Africa Test 2025 matches played at Eden Gardens, complete with records, important statistics, and notable performances.
Last Results and Key Stats In Eden Garden, Kolkata
India vs South Africa – December 1996
Series India vs South Africa Series 1996
Match 2nd test match
Match Result
South Africa won by 329 runs
Series Result India Won (2-1)(3)
Toss SA (Batting)
Player of the match Gary Kirsten(SA) (102 & 133)
Player of the series Mohammad Azharuddin(IND) (388 runs)
South Africa 1st Inning- 428/10(121.1 Overs)
Players Runs Strike Rate
Andrew Hudson 146 59.83
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets Eco
Venkatesh Prasad 6 2.97
India 1st Inning- 329/10(81.2 Overs), Traid by 429
Players Runs Strike Rate
Mohammad Azharuddin 109 141.55
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets Eco
Allan Donald 3 3.37
South Africa 2nd Inning- 367/3d(93.2 Overs), Lead by 99
Players Runs Strike Rate
Daryll Cullinan 153 58.62
Bowling highlightsPlayers Wickets Eco
Anil Kumble 1 3.15
India 2nd Inning- 428/10(121.1 Overs), Target 467
Players Runs Strike Rate
Mohammad Azharuddin 52 94.54
Bowling highlightsPlayers Wickets
Eco Lance Klusener
8 2.97
India vs South Africa – December 2004
Series India vs South Africa Series 2006
Match 2nd test match
Result India won by 8 wickets
Series Result India won 1-0(2)
Toss SA (Batting)
Player of the match Harbhajan Singh(IND) (2/54, 7/87)
Player of the series Virendra Sehwag(IND) (262 runs)
South Africa 1st Inning- 305/10(121.3 Overs)
Players Runs Strike Rate
Jacques Kallis 121 46.71
Bowling highlightsPlayers Wickets Eco
Irfan Pathan 3 2.32
India 1st Inning- 411/10(150.1 Overs), Lead by 106 Runs
Players Runs Strike Rate
Virender Sehwag 88 74.57
Bowling highlightsPlayers Wickets Eco
Makhaya Ntini 4 2.54
South Africa 2nd Inning- 222/10(74.4 Overs), Lead by 117
Players Runs Strike Rate
Graeme Smith 71 57.25
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets Eco
Anil Kumble 3 2.36
India 2nd Inning- 120/2(39.4 Overs), Target 117
Players Runs Strike Rate
Rahul Dravid 47 45.19
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets Eco
Makhaya Ntini 1 2.75
India vs South Africa – February 2010
Series India vs South Africa Series 2006
Match 2nd test match
Result India won by innings and 57 runs
Series Result Draw 1-1(2)
Toss SA (Batting)
Player of the match Hashim Amla(SA) (114, 123*)
Player of the series Hashim Amla(SA) (490*)
South Africa 1st Inning- 269/10(85 Overs)
Players Runs
Strike Rate Hashim Amla
114 68.67
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets
Eco Zaheer Khan
4 4.09
India 1st Inning- 643/6d(153 Overs), Lead by 347 Runs
Players Runs
Strike Rate Virender Sehwag
165 94.82
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets
Eco Morne Morkel
2 4.42
South Africa 2nd Inning- 290/10(131.3 Overs), Traid By 57
Players Runs
Strike Rate Hashim Amla
123 31.21
Bowling highlights
Players Wickets
Eco Harbhajan Singh
5 1.21
Eden Gardens Test Summary (IND vs SA)
State Details
Total Tests Played 03
India Wins 02
South Africa Wins 01
Draws 00
Highest Team Total 643/6d by India, 2010
Lowest Team Total 120/2 by India, 2000
Top Individual Score Virender Sehwag (165), 2010
Best Bowling Figures Lance Klusener (8 wickets), 1996
Eden Gardens Pitch and Conditions
Condition Batting-friendly wicket
Average 1st Innings Score 166
Pace Bowling Less advantage
Spin Bowling spinners greater purchase
Toss Prediction Batting first
Weather Forecast Hot with partly cloudy(28-30 C)
Rain Possibility 10%
The 1st test match of India vs South Africa 2025 will be played in Kolkata on 14- 18 November, promising to be another exciting chapter in their legendary rivalry, given India's recent domination at home and Eden Gardens' developing status as a balanced surface.
