SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026: How have South Africa, New Zealand Fared at Eden Gardens in T20Is?

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Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world. For any visiting team, playing here is a massive challenge and a huge honour.

When we look at the T20 International (T20I) records for South Africa (SA) and New Zealand (NZ) at this venue, both teams have had interesting journeys.

New Zealand:

The Black Caps have played two T20 International matches at Eden Gardens. Their record is impressive, but it comes with a mix of dominant win and a tough loss.

Victory in the 2016 World T20: New Zealand's finest hours at this ground came during the 2016 T20 World Cup. They faced Bangladesh and delivered a bowling masterclass, dismissing the Tigers for just 70 runs to secure a massive 75-run victory.

The 2021 Setback: Their most recent outing in November 2021 was a different story. Facing India on their home turf, the New Zealand batters struggled against the Indian spinners. Chasing a target of 185, the Black Caps were bundled out for 111, losing the match by 73 runs.

Overall Record for NZ: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss.

South Africa:

South Africa does not have much to show at Eden Gardens in the T20 format, having been scheduled to play there only once. In October 2015, the Proteas were scheduled to play India at this venue. Unfortunately, the match was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to a wet outfield caused by heavy rain.

Overall Record for SA: 0 outings

Both South Africa and New Zealand seem to enjoy the conditions at Eden Gardens. New Zealand has shown they can defend totals effectively on this pitch, while South Africa will be at Eden as a newcomer. While New Zealand has more experience playing T20s at this venue, both teams boast a winning percentage that suggests they know exactly how to handle the unique atmosphere and spinning tracks of Kolkata.