Eden Park

Auckland, New Zealand

Also or formerly known as Eden Park No. 1
Established 1900
Capacity 41,000
Floodlights Yes
End names Broadcasting End, Terraces End
Home team Auckland
Other sports Rugby
Pitch type grass
Current local time 06:44, Wed May 31, 2023 (UTC +1200)

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Records and statistics

First Test	New Zealand v England - Feb 14-17, 1930	Scorecard
Last Test	New Zealand v England - Mar 22-26, 2018	Scorecard
Test records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
First ODI	New Zealand v India - Feb 22, 1976	Scorecard
Last ODI	New Zealand v Sri Lanka - Mar 25, 2023	Scorecard
ODI records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
First T20I	New Zealand v Australia - Feb 17, 2005	Scorecard
Last T20I	New Zealand v Sri Lanka - Apr 2, 2023	Scorecard
T20I records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
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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
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