Kolkata, March 4: The Eden Gardens Stadium is set to host the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, featuring a clash between South Africa and New Zealand. The winning team will secure a place in the final match scheduled for March 8.
In the history of T20 matches at Eden Gardens, only three innings have crossed the 200-run mark, all during World Cup events. Here’s a look at those matches:
1. Scotland vs Italy: On February 9, 2026, Scotland scored 207 runs for the loss of 4 wickets against Italy in a Group C match. George Munsey was the standout performer, scoring 84 runs off 54 balls, while Brandon McMullen contributed an unbeaten 41. Italy managed only 134 runs in response, leading to a 73-run victory for Scotland.
2. England vs Italy: This Group C match took place on February 16, 2026, where England batted first and posted 202 runs, thanks to Will Jacks’ unbeaten 53. Italy fell short, scoring 178 runs, giving England a narrow 24-run win.
3. Pakistan vs Bangladesh: On March 16, 2016, Pakistan set a target of 201 runs, with significant contributions from Ahmed Shehzad (52 runs) and Mohammad Hafeez (64 runs). Despite Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten 50, Bangladesh could only manage 146 runs, resulting in a 55-run victory for Pakistan.
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