What is the lowest total defended at Eden Gardens in T20Is?
South Africa put on 169 for eight on the board against New Zealand in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
The average first innings total in T20Is at the venue in recent times has been close to 180 in the night games, making this total a below average one according to the usual conditions at the Eden Gardens.
However, there have been instances where teams have managed to defend below par scores here and New Zealand leads that list when it defended 146 against Bangladesh in 2026.
Lowest total defended at Eden Gardens, Kolkata:
1) 146 – by New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 2016
2) 166 – by West Indies vs Italy, 2026
3) 183 – by West Indies vs Scotland, 2026
4) 185 – by India vs New Zealand, 2021
5) 185 – by India vs West Indies, 2022
Published on Mar 04, 2026
