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Nehru Stadium

📍 Kochi

2011 - 2011 5 Matches 1 Seasons
65
Avg 1st Innings
61
Avg 2nd Innings
162
Highest Score
39
Total Sixes

Overview

The story of Nehru Stadium in Kochi began in 2011 and continues to captivate cricket fans. With 5 matches spread across 1 seasons, this venue has become famous for producing run-fests, averaging 65 in the crucial first innings.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

The beauty of Nehru Stadium lies in its unpredictability. Some days it's a batting belter, other times bowlers find assistance. This neutral character ensures that toss doesn't determine the outcome, making strategic execution paramount for both teams. Boundary-hitters have had a field day here, with 39 sixes launched into the stands - an average of 7.8 maximums per match. Add 24.6 fours per game, and you have a recipe for spectacular entertainment.

48.00%
Bat First Win %
52.00%
Chase Success %
50.00%
Toss Win = Match Win %

📚 Historical Context

The beauty of Nehru Stadium is its democratic nature - no single team has established complete dominance. Across 1 seasons, different franchises have tasted success, making it a true neutral venue where current form matters more than historical advantage.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
DPMD Jayawardene
SR: 104.72 | 3×6 | 9×4
111
(106 balls)
2
BJ Hodge
SR: 135.00 | 2×6 | 11×4
108
(80 balls)
3
RA Jadeja
SR: 112.22 | 4×6 | 8×4
101
(90 balls)
4
BB McCullum
SR: 119.05 | 5×6 | 9×4
100
(84 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
R Vinay Kumar
Economy: 7.29 | Balls: 112
9
wickets
2
RP Singh
Economy: 7.74 | Balls: 114
6
wickets
3
I Sharma
Economy: 4.00 | Balls: 18
5
wickets

Key Moments & Records

No player has mastered Nehru Stadium quite like DPMD Jayawardene, whose 111-run tally at 104.72 strike rate (including 3 sixes) sets the gold standard. Among bowlers, R Vinay Kumar's 9 wickets with 7.29 economy stands supreme. A staggering 161 runs represents the pinnacle of team batting at Nehru Stadium, a score that epitomizes fearless attacking cricket.