Kolkata, March 4: The first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place at Eden Gardens Stadium on Wednesday, featuring South Africa and New Zealand. The winning team will secure a spot in the final match scheduled for March 8.
Eden Gardens has witnessed only three innings where teams have crossed the 200-run mark in T20 matches, all during the World Cup. Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable games.
Scotland vs. Italy: On February 9, 2026, Scotland faced Italy in a Group C match, scoring 207 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. George Munsey led the charge with an impressive 84 runs off 54 balls, including 15 boundaries, while Brandon McMullen contributed an unbeaten 41. Italy managed only 134 runs in 16.4 overs, leading to a 73-run victory for Scotland.
England vs. Italy: This Group C match took place on February 16, 2026, where England batted first and scored 202 runs for 7 wickets, thanks to Will Jacks’ unbeaten half-century of 53 runs. Jacks hit 4 sixes and 3 fours in his 22-ball innings. Italy fell short, finishing at 178 runs, allowing England to win by 24 runs.
Pakistan vs. Bangladesh: On March 16, 2016, Pakistan secured a 55-run victory in this match. Batting first, Pakistan scored 201 runs for 5 wickets. Ahmed Shehzad made 52 runs, while Mohammad Hafeez top-scored with 64 runs. Captain Shahid Afridi added 49 runs. In response, Bangladesh could only manage 146 runs for 6 wickets, despite Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten 50.
