The highest successful run chase at the Eden Gardens dates back more than 20 years, when India chased down 117 against South Africa in 2004
Australians had arrived in India on the back of 15 consecutive wins and beat India in Mumbai, the hosts then snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at Eden and then won in Chennai to bag series 2-1
After Sourav Ganguly became the BCCI President, he ensured India take up the pink ball challenge after initial resistance when the team refused to play a D/N contest in Australia
Practically every landmark in the city sported the colour to usher in the new format of the game; even Mamata Banerjee wore a pink and white saree to mark the occasion
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will also be present.
Cricket made its mark in sporting culture for the first time way back in the 1800s with the introduction of Test cricket.
However, the pink SG in general will be a challenge for the spinners with the extra lacquer that will be applied to keep its colour intact under lights.
India's maiden Day-Night Test against Bangladesh, the second game of a two-match series, will be held at the Eden Gardens here from November 22-26 and will be a first for the visiting side as well.
India will take on Bangladesh on November 22 as part of their two-Test series on home soil, at the Eden Gardens
The target 231 was out of reach but the Indian bowlers went full throttle raising visions of a victory