Virat Kohli's records and stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India (IND) and South Africa (SA) will play each other on November 5 at Eden Gardens in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Both sides have played quality cricket in this tournament and supporters will now expect a great game between both heavyweights. India and South Africa have faced each other in five matches in the World Cup, out of which the Proteas emerged victorious in three contests while India won on two occasions. 

Virat Kohli will be one of the most vital players for India in this huge match. Batting at the top order, the veteran will have to step up and take on South Africa’s fierce bowling unit with confidence. The 34-year-old is in great touch in this tournament and his endeavours will be to continue his scintillating batting show at this iconic ground.

Virat Kohli's ODI statistics at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Kohli’s batting numbers are magnificent in this venue. In 2009, the right-handed batter smashed a match-winning ton against Sri Lanka on this ground and helped India chase down an enormous target of 316. It was his first match at this prominent stadium. Talking about the India batting legend’s overall One-Day International (ODI) record in Kolkata, he has racked up 330 runs in seven outings with three fifties and a ton. 

Virat Kohli’s dismissals against bowling in Kolkata

Against pacers: Kohli has hit 218 runs in seven innings against fast bowlers, at a strike rate of 86.85. He has fallen to speedsters six times on this ground. 

Against spinners: In his seven outings at Eden Gardens, the star India batter has accumulated 112 runs against spinners in four innings at a strike rate of 93.33. His average is 112.00 against spin bowlers.