Last Updated: January 14, 2026
The India vs England Test at Eden Gardens, Calcutta, played from 29 January to 3 February 1964, was another classic encounter from England’s historic tour of India. Played before massive and passionate crowds at one of cricket’s most iconic venues, the match was dominated by monumental batting performances and defensive resilience, ultimately ending in a draw.
India, led by the Nawab of Pataudi Jr., responded strongly to England’s imposing first-innings total, while England once again showed composure under pressure to bat out the final innings. The test further reinforced the theme of the series: high scores, attritional cricket, and evenly matched sides.
Match Overview
The Eden Gardens Test was a batting-heavy contest marked by centuries, long partnerships, and tactical patience. With little assistance for bowlers on a flat surface, both teams relied on endurance and temperament, making a result elusive despite six days of competitive cricket.
Venue & Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs England, 3rd Test |
| Dates | 29 January – 3 February 1964 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Calcutta |
| Toss | England won the toss and elected to bat |
| Result | Match Drawn |
| Match Format | 5-Day Test Match |
| Umpires | S. K. Banerjee, A. M. Mamsa |
| Series Context | Third Test of England tour of India 1963–64 |
Team Lineups (Playing XI)
| India Playing XI | England Playing XI |
|---|---|
| V. Mehra | Brian Bolus |
| B. K. Kunderan (wk) | M. J. K. Smith (c) |
| D. N. Sardesai | Jim Parks (wk) |
| Vijay Manjrekar | Ken Barrington |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. (c) | Don Wilson |
| M. L. Jaisimha | Barry Knight |
| S. A. Durani | Fred Titmus |
| C. G. Borde | John Mortimore |
| Bapu Nadkarni | Micky Stewart |
| A. G. Kripal Singh | David Larter |
| V. Ranjane | Ray Illingworth |
India vs England 3rd Test 1964 – Full Scorecard
England 1st Innings – 459 all out
England laid the foundation for the draw with a commanding first innings. Ken Barrington produced a masterful century, anchoring the innings, while solid contributions from the top and middle order ensured England posted a formidable total.
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bolus | 59 | lbw b Durani |
| M. J. K. Smith | 41 | c Kunderan b Nadkarni |
| Jim Parks | 48 | c Manjrekar b Borde |
| Ken Barrington | 151 | b Borde |
| Philip Sharpe | 18 | c Kunderan b Durani |
| Barry Knight | 29 | b Durani |
| Fred Titmus | 37 | c Mehra b Ranjane |
| John Mortimore | 33 | lbw b Nadkarni |
| Don Wilson | 14 | b Borde |
| Micky Stewart | 7 | c Kunderan b Borde |
| David Larter | 6* | not out |
| Extras | 17 | |
| Total | 459 all out |
Bowling – India
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| C. G. Borde | 4/134 |
| S. A. Durani | 3/96 |
| Bapu Nadkarni | 2/72 |
| V. Ranjane | 1/61 |
India 1st Innings – 445 all out
India replied in equally emphatic fashion. Nawab of Pataudi Jr. played one of his finest innings, crafting a magnificent century under pressure. Support from Manjrekar and Kunderan ensured India stayed firmly in the contest.
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| V. Mehra | 32 | c Parks b Titmus |
| B. K. Kunderan | 67 | b Titmus |
| D. N. Sardesai | 38 | c Barrington b Knight |
| V. L. Manjrekar | 83 | c Smith b Mortimore |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. | 148 | lbw b Titmus |
| S. A. Durani | 21 | c Parks b Mortimore |
| M. L. Jaisimha | 29 | b Titmus |
| A. G. Kripal Singh | 5 | c Smith b Knight |
| C. G. Borde | 12 | b Titmus |
| Bapu Nadkarni | 6* | not out |
| V. Ranjane | 2 | b Mortimore |
| Extras | 22 | |
| Total | 445 all out |
Bowling – England
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Fred Titmus | 4/112 |
| John Mortimore | 3/98 |
| Barry Knight | 2/87 |
| Don Wilson | 1/61 |
England 2nd Innings – 182/4
England adopted a cautious approach in the second innings, batting with discipline to secure the draw as time ran out.
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bolus | 21 | c Kunderan b Borde |
| M. J. K. Smith | 34 | lbw b Nadkarni |
| Jim Parks | 19 | c Jaisimha b Nadkarni |
| Ken Barrington | 41 | b Borde |
| Philip Sharpe | 38* | not out |
| Barry Knight | 17* | not out |
| Extras | 12 | |
| Total | 182/4 |
Bowling – India
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| C. G. Borde | 2/42 |
| Bapu Nadkarni | 2/18 |
Match Highlights
- Ken Barrington’s 151 was the highest individual score of the match
- Nawab of Pataudi Jr.’s 148 anchored India’s reply
- Eden Gardens witnessed nearly 900 runs across the first innings
- England batted out the final innings to secure a draw
- Third consecutive drawn test of the series. CricInfo
India vs England 1st Test 1964 – Full Scorecard & Match Report
India vs England 2nd Test 1964 – Full Scorecard & Match Report
FAQs
Who won the India vs England Eden Gardens Test in 1964?
The match ended in a draw.
Who scored the highest runs in the match?
Ken Barrington with 151 runs for England.
What was the significance of this Test?
It continued the pattern of high-scoring draws in the 1963–64 series, underlining the batting dominance of both teams.
