Wednesday’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Eden Gardens pits South Africa against New Zealand, with the winner advancing to the March 8 final. Amid the hype, a key trivia point emerges: just three T20 innings at this legendary Kolkata ground have surpassed 200—all World Cup thrillers.
These instances showcase batting brilliance under pressure. Here’s the full story behind each.
Scotland set the tone on February 9, 2026, hammering 207-4 vs Italy (Group C). Munsey’s boundary-laden 84 off 54 anchored the innings, McMullen’s 41* added gloss. Italy’s 134 all out sealed a 73-run defeat.
England followed suit on February 16, 2026, reaching 202-7 against Italy. Jacks’ 22-ball 53* (7 boundaries) was pure carnage. Italy’s 178 fell agonizingly short by 24 runs.
In 2016 (March 16), Pakistan’s trio of Shehzad (52), Hafeez (64), and Afridi (49) powered 201-5 vs Bangladesh. The chase fizzled at 146-6, giving Pakistan a commanding 55-run win despite Shakib’s resistance.
Eden Gardens rarely yields such bounty in T20s. Will the semi-final teams join this elite club? The stage is set for potential history.