Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report, Conditions, Matches Records (Hyderabad)

In this post we will talk about Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report according to all Cricket formats Test, ODI, T20 and you will also get IPL pitch report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Cricket ground.

You will also know Rajiv Gandhi International pitch and ground conditions, matches records of all Cricket formats also IPL matches records, innings average scores of Test, ODI, T20 matches, toss factor and winning records.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report

There are two grounds in India by the name of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, one is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and the other one is in Hyderabad. Here we are talking about Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, which is also known as Uppal Stadium.

So far only five Test matches have been played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. According to five Test matches, this pitch is very ideal for batting for 3 to 4 days. Spin bowlers dominate on this pitch as they get help from the pitch in last days of the Test match because on fourth and in fifth day, due to the foot marks of the bowlers, the ball starts to turn more.

Now we will talk about the pitch report of Rajiv Gandhi International stadium by all Cricket formats and also the IPL pitch report of this ground.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Behave in Test

Here are last 5 Test matches average scores of all 4 Test Innings:

  • Test Matches 1st Innings Average Score  – 404.6 runs
  • Test Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 377.8 runs
  • Test Matches 3rd Innings Average Score – 205.8 runs
  • Test Matches 4th Innings Average Score – 78.6 runs

According to the average scores of all 4 Test innings of the last 5 Tests played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, we can say that there have been very high runs in the first and second innings. The average of the third innings and fourth innings is very low because the bowlers start getting help from the Pitch, because of which in the third innings less and many times it has been seen that the match ends in the third innings if the teams have good spin bowlers.

Toss Factor in Test:

The team that wins the toss always decides to bat first here. If the first session is played well then there can be seen  good first innings score. It is very easy to bat here for the first two to three days. The ball comes on the bat so that good shots can be played. But as the time passes, batting on this pitch becomes difficult as this pitch starts helping to spin bowlers. Also, the foot marks of fast bowlers gives good turn to spin bowlers.

Test Matches Winning Record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: So far, only five Test matches have been played, in which the team bowling first has won 2 times and the team batting first has also won 2 times at Rajiv Gandhi International stadium.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Behave in ODI

Here are last 5 ODI matches average scores of both Innings:

  • ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 283.6 runs
  • ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 249.8 runs

So far only 6 ODI matches have played here, on the basis of all ODI those matches average scores of both innings, we can say that the fresh wicket helps batsmen and there are more runs scores in the first ODI innings at Rajiv Gandhi International ground. If there are good spin bowlers in the team then in the second innings, there can be trouble for batsmen as playing shots is not easy in the second ODI innings because of which it becomes a little difficult to chase here.

Toss Factor in ODI: Based on the last five matches played here, we can say that the team will like to bat first after winning the toss. So that by putting a good total on the board, they can put pressure the other team on the strength of their spin bowlers, because here in the second innings ball does not come well on the bat.

ODI Matches Winning Record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Here in the last five ODI matches records, the team batting first has won three matches because it is more easy to score runs in the first innings.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Behave in T20

Here are last 5 T20 matches average scores of both Innings:

  • T20 Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 207 runs
  • T20 Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 209 runs

So far only 2 T20 International matches have played at Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium, Hyderabad. One of which was canceled due to rain without a ball being bowled. Here the average score is only of one match and in which we can see huge scores in both T20 innings of the match and also the score was successfully chased.

Toss Factor in T20: Here you will see huge scores in both T20 match innings, the toss is depend on the team weaknesses and strengths or according to the dew factor if there is due predicted in the second innings the team will like to bowl first and chase the score.

T20 Matches Winning Record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Here is only 1 International T20 match has played successfully because the other one was abandoned due to the rain. That one T20 match was won by the team bowling first and decided to chase the score. It is high scoring ground for T20 matches.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Behave in IPL

Here are last 5 IPL matches average scores of both Innings:

  • IPL Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 158.8 runs
  • IPL Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 135.4 runs

According to the last five IPL matches played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and there average scores in both T20 innings, you can predict between 150 to 160 runs in the first innings of IPL match. But among these last 5 matches, one match had 212 runs in the first innings.

Toss Factor in IPL: Toss matters a lot at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL. The team that wins the toss will decide to bat first because here in the first innings the ball comes well on the bat and in the second innings, the ball comes slow to the bat which can cause difficulties for any batsman while playing big shots. Fast bowlers has good record here on this pitch in IPL matches, they have more wickets then spin bowlers, but pitch helps spin bowlers in the second innings.

IPL Matches Winning Record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Here team batting first in IPL match has won 3 times according to the last 5 IPL matches records and team bowling first has won 2 matches.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Ground and Pitch Conditions

The pitch of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is good for batting first in limited overs cricket as the pitch in the second innings provide help to the medium pace bowlers and spin bowlers. The ball comes slow on the bat and the pitch starts turning. This pitch usually looks dry and hard which is helping for bounce and good for spin bowlers. Batting on such wicket is easy and many runs can be made in limited overs in both innings. The ground is also small that’s why you will see lots of runs in T20 games. You won’t see any dew factor on this ground in the limited overs game so teams always go with batting first and defend the score with their bowling attack.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Boundary Length:

According to Wikipedia distances from the center of the pitch to the boundary is about off side 66 Meters and onside 69 Meters, High Court end side 64 meters and Pavilion 71 Meters around the ground.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Matches Records

Now we will know all Cricket formats matches records at Rajiv Gandhi International stadium, we will share here last 5 matches records, scorecards of all formats, so that you can know how this pitch behaves in all 4 test innings, both ODI innings, both T20 innings, also you will be able to inferred scores in all innings which can help you play and make your team in dream 11 or any other Fantasy Cricket platforms.

Test Matches Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Total 5 Tests have been played at this ground from 2010 to 2018, out of which India has won 4 matches and drawn 1 match. Last Test match of India at this ground was played with West Indies on 12 October 2018, India won that match by 10 wickets.

Last 5 Test Matches Records:

Test Match 1: India vs West Indies on 12 October 2018
Result
: India Won by 10 wickets

Innings:

  • West Indies First Innings 311 runs All out (104.4 overs)
  • India First Innings 367 runs All out (106.4 overs)
  • West Indies Second Innings 127 run All out (46.1 overs)
  • India Second Innings 75/0 runs  (16.1 overs)

Test Match 2: India vs Bangladesh on 9 February 2017
Result
: India won by 208 runs

Innings:

  • India First Innings 687/6 (166 overs)
  • Bangladesh First Innings 388 Runs All out (127.5 overs)
  • India Second Innings 159/4 (29 overs)
  • Bangladesh Second Innings 250 runs All out (100.3 overs)

Test Match 3: India vs Australia on 2 March 2013
Result
: India won by an innings & 135 runs

Innings:

  • Australia Innings 237/9 (85 overs)
  • India First Innings 503 runs All out (154.1 overs)
  • Australia Second Innings 131 runs All out (67 overs)

Test Match 4: India vs New Zealand on 23 August 2012
Result
: India won by an innings & 115 runs

Innings: (India Gave Follow on )

  • India First Innings 438 runs All out (134.3 overs)
  • New Zealand First Innings 159 runs All out (61.3 overs)
  • New Zealand Second Innings 164 runs All out (f/o) (79.5 overs)

Test Match 5: India vs New Zealand on 12 November 2010
Result
: Match Drawn

Innings:

  • New Zealand First Innings 350 runs All out (117.3 overs)
  • India First Innings 472 runs All out (143.4 overs)
  • New Zealand Second Innings 448/8 (135 overs)
  • India Second Innings 68/0 (17 overs)

ODI Matches Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Total 6 ODIs One day international matches have been played on this ground from 2005 to 2019. India has played total of 6 matches here, out of which 3 have won and faced 3 defeats.

Last 5 ODI Matches records:

ODI Match 1: India vs Australia on 2 March 2019
Result
: India won by 6 wickets

Innings:

  • 1st inning – AUS 236/7 (50 over)
  • 2nd inning – IND 240/4 (48.2 over)

ODI Match 2: India vs Sri Lanka on 9 November 2014
Result
: India won by 6 wickets

Innings:

  • 1st innings – SL 242 runs All out (48.2 over)
  • 2nd innings – IND 245/4 (44.1 over)

ODI Match 3: India vs England on 13 November 2014
Result
: India won by 126 runs

Innings:

  • 1st innings – IND 300/7 (50 over)
  • 2nd innings – SL 174 runs All out (36.1 over)

ODI Match 4: India vs Australia on 5 November 2009
Result
: Australia won by 3 runs

Innings:

  • 1st innings – AUS 350/4 (50 over)
  • 2nd innings – IND 347 runs all out (49.4 over)

ODI Match 5: India vs Australia on 5 November 2007
Result
: Australia won by 47 runs

Innings:

  • 1st innings – AUS 290/7 (50 over)
  • 2nd innings – IND 243 runs all out (47.4 over)

T20 Matches Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Total of 2 international T20 matches have been played on this ground from 2017 to 2019. India has played total of 2 matches here, out of which 1 have won and 1 is abandoned.

Last 2 T20 Matches Records:

T20 Match 1: India vs West Indies on 6 December 2019
Result
: India won by 6 wickets

Innings:

  • 1st innings – WI 207/5 (20 overs)
  • 2nd innings – IND 209/4 (18.4 overs)

T20 Match 2: India vs Australia on 13 October 2017
Result
: Match abandoned without a ball being bowled

IPL Matches Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

In Vivo IPL 2021, Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium has not selected as a venue.

Last 5 IPL Matches Records:

IPL Match 1: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab on 29 April 2019
Result
: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 45 runs

Innings:

  • 1st innings – SRH 212/6 (20 overs)
  • 2nd innings – MI 167/8 (20 overs)

IPL Match 2: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders on 21 April 2019
Result
: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 9 wickets

Innings:

  • 1st innings – KKR 159/8 (20 overs)
  • 2nd innings – SRH 161/1 (15 overs)

IPL Match 3: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings on 17 April 2019
Result
: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets

Innings:

  • 1st innings – CSK 132/5 (20 overs)
  • 2nd innings – SRH 137/4 (16.5 overs)

IPL Match 4: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals on 14 April 2019
Result
: Delhi Capitals won by 39 runs

Innings:

  • 1st innings – DC 155/7 (20 overs)
  • 2nd innings – SRH 116/10 (18.5 overs)

IPL Match 5: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals on 6 April 2019
Result
: Mumbai Indians won by 40 runs

Innings:

  • 1st innings – MI 136/7 (20 overs)
  • 2nd innings – SRH 96/10 (17.4 overs)

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