The biggest T20 event of the year, the Indian Premier League, is just days away, with 74 matches lined up over the next two months.
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Eden Gardens in Kolkata will kick things off with the season opener on March 23, pitting the home team and defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
You’d think Eden Gardens is all about big runs, but it’s got a trickier side. Spinners often find grip here, as the record of KKR spin duo Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy at this venue suggests.
As the new season's league stage comes to an end, let’s take a look at the smallest totals teams have managed to defend at this famous ground.
What is the lowest scores defended at Eden Gardens in IPL history?
Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record for the lowest score defended at Eden Gardens. Back in 2008, they set Royal Challengers Bengaluru a target of 129 and bowled them out in just 16 overs.
Top 10 lowest totals defended at Eden Gardens in Indian Premier League history
| Match Date | Defending Team | Runs Defended | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 129/7 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| April 23, 2017 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 131 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| April 20, 2011 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 132/7 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| May 13, 2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 133/6 | Delhi Daredevils |
| April 15, 2012 | Kings XI Punjab | 134/9 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| May 26, 2013 | Mumbai Indians | 148/9 | Chennai Super Kings |
| May 5, 2013 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 150/5 | Pune Warriors India |
| May 11, 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 157/7 | Mumbai Indians |
| April 11, 2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 163/4 | Deccan Chargers |
| May 27, 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 163/8 | Kings XI Punjab |