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Eden Gardens: IND vs SA Test Last Results & Stats
Updated - 12-NOV-2025 8:0 IST
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 highlights
|
Players |
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 highlights
|
Players |
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 highlights
|
Players |
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 highlights
|
Players |
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.