Virat Kohli scored his 27th Test century on Saturday at the Eden Gardens as India dominated Bangladesh in the Day-Night Test in Kolkata.
The iconic stadium was packed to the rafters for the second Test between India and Bangladesh and a number of famous personalities ranging from former cricketers, athletes from other sports and politicians were present on the occasion.
As many as 40000 (approximately) people flocked to Eden Gardens on Friday afternoon to catch the historic moment for Indian cricket.
Rohit Sharma took an outstanding catch to his right to send Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque back in the hut in Kolkata.
Kolkatans turned up in huge numbers on day one of the Day-Night Test at Eden Gardens as the city turned pink for the momentous occasion.
Ishant Sharma-led Indian pace unit terrorised the visitors, bundling them out for 106 in just under 31 overs even before twilight set in Bangladesh attack then found itself at the receiving end of a masterclass from Virat Kohli, who slammed unbeaten fifty.
Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee said that batting shouldn't be difficult under the lights as the ball will not swing as much as perceived.
India is taking on Bangladesh in its maiden Day-Night Test match, which will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium from Friday.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said it was after a long while that the first four days of a Test match had been sold out.
The pink ball is different from the red cherry and as the sun sets, the ball swings more and batting gets difficult under the lights.
The Eden Gardens is set to host India's first-ever Pink Ball Test when India take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test of the two-match series, starting November 22.
Ganguly added that the stadium and the scoreboard will be lit with pink lights. Along with it, even the prominent buildings in the city will be lit in the same manner.
Days before the pink-ball Test, the square in the middle looks green, quite similar to the outfield but the final appearance will be clear on the eve of the Test slated to begin from November 22.
November 13, 2014, Rohit -- popularly known as the 'Hitman' -- played an unbelievable knock of 264 against Sri Lanka at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is trying its best to make it a full house in the 68,000-capacity stadium on all the five days by offering a daily ticket starting as low as Rs 50.
Ahead of India's first-ever Day-Night Test to be played at Eden Gardens, former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh suggested that there should be more grass on the pitch and less on outfield.
A total of 10 Indian players from the current squad have already played with the pink ball in a day-night first-class game.
Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee said that he is expecting the second Test of the two-match series versus Bangladesh to be a day-night affair.
The much-needed win keeps KKR alive in the tournament as they now have 10 points from 12 matches. Mumbai remain in third spot with 14 points from 12 games.
Youngster Riyan Parag (47) and Jofra Archer's cameo guided Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders.
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