Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: IPL records and pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and runscorers ahead of SRH vs RR

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The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium — which was one of the venues at the 2023 ICC World Cup — is iconic in Indian cricket and has a capacity of 39,200.

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Most recently the venue hosted the first of the five-match Test series between India and England. Incidentally, it was the only venue were the visitors registered a victory in a series where they lost 4-1. Currently, it is home to the 2016 IPL champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the IPL records at the iconic venue. You can also bet on the matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in India. 

How many IPL matches has Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium hosted?

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 75 IPL matches so far.

The team batting first has won 33 times, while, the chasing side has won 41 times.

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What happened in the last match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium?

The last match at this venue was played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 25. After batting first, RCB posted 206/7 in 20 overs. In reply, SRH managed to put up just 171 runs on the board.

Scores:

  • RCB: 206/7in 20 overs (Kohli 51, Patidar 50; Unadkat 3/30)
  • SRH: 171/8 in 20 overs (Ahmed 40, Sharma 31; Green 2/12)

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is traditionally known to have a flat surface and the pitch will help the spinners. Ideally, the team winning the toss should consider fielding first keeping in mind the dew factor in Hyderabad.

What is the highest score by a team in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL?

The highest score during an inning at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is currently 277/3, posted by SRH against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2024. It is also the highest score in IPL history.

What is the lowest score by a team in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL?

The lowest total recorded at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to date was a score of 80, posted by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) during a game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2013.

What is the average score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL? 

The average first-innings score at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is 160. 

What is the highest individual score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL?

David Warner's 126 off 59 balls during a clash against KKR in IPL 2017.

What is the best bowling figure at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL?

Then MI bowler Alzarri Joseph's spell of 6/12 against SRH is the best bowling figure posted by a bowler at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in its IPL history.

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Which batsman has the most runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL?

David Warner's dominance on this ground is unmatchable as he has scored a record 1623 runs.

Which bowler has the most wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL?

Another SRH legend Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken a record 43 wickets in 45 matches.

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