New Zealand v India 2008-09 / Grounds
Eden Park No. 1
50,000
Yes
Broadcasting End, Terraces End
Auckland
Rugby
01:57, Mon May 28, 2012 (UTC +1200)
50,000
Yes
Broadcasting End, Terraces End
Auckland
Rugby
01:57, Mon May 28, 2012 (UTC +1200)
Records and statistics
| New Zealand v England - Feb 14-17, 1930 | Scorecard | |
| New Zealand v West Indies - Mar 9-13, 2006 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru Tests | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
| New Zealand v India - Feb 22, 1976 | Scorecard | |
| New Zealand v South Africa - Mar 3, 2012 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru ODIs | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
| New Zealand v Australia - Feb 17, 2005 | Scorecard | |
| New Zealand v South Africa - Feb 22, 2012 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru T20Is | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
Profile
Tests have been played at Eden Park since 1929-30 and the ground hosted New Zealand's first Test victory, against West Indies in 1955-56. But it is also the scene of a dark day in New Zealand Test cricket history when, on 28 March 1955, the hosts collapsed to their lowest Test score - 26 all out - against England. Cricket is not the only sport played there; there's rugby union, too. And it was an agreement with the rugby administrators which allowed development after the ground was troubled by financial difficulties and flooding in its infancy.
The pavilion is steeped in tradition, contrasting with two massive modern grandstands which push the capacity over 40,000. All stands have covered and uncovered seating. The humid and sub-tropical conditions combine to produce wickets that assist slow and spin bowlers. The ground resembles a baseball diamond, which can flummox visiting captains in their field placement.
Travel
Buses and trains run from the city centre to Eden Park.
Car
There is very little parking around the ground.
Map
Click here
Cricinfo staff
TopLatest Articles
- Auckland lobbying for Tests at Eden Park (Jun 1, 2011)
- Debt-ridden Eden Park's future in doubt (Nov 11, 2006)
- Uncertainty over Eden Park redevelopment (Oct 22, 2006)
- Auckland Cricket to quit Eden Park after 103 years (Sep 18, 2006)
- A less than reverent accolade (Mar 30, 2006)
Latest Photos
Dusk settles over Eden Park as South Africa chase
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A bleak scene as the rain comes down at Eden Park
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Rain clouds over Eden Park
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West Indies players loosen up in front of the old pavilion at Eden Park
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Weather
Sun 27/05  Rain Min 16° C | Mon 28/05 Rain Max 17° C Min 11° C | Tue 29/05  Sunny Max 15° C Min 12° C | Wed 30/05 Sunny Max 14° C Min 7° C |
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