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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

📍 Hyderabad

2018 - 2019 15 Matches 2 Seasons
79
Avg 1st Innings
75
Avg 2nd Innings
231
Highest Score
168
Total Sixes

Overview

Since 2018, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has stood witness to 15 pulsating IPL clashes. This iconic venue, spanning 2 thrilling seasons, has built a reputation for high-scoring drama with an impressive first innings average of 79 runs.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

Cricket's great leveler, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium offers no real advantage to either team. Both batting first and chasing have proved equally viable strategies, creating drama-filled encounters where skill trumps toss luck. The near-identical averages of 79 and 75 prove this balance. Six-hitting prowess is celebrated at this venue, evidenced by the staggering 168 maximums recorded across all matches. At 11.2 sixes per game alongside 25.2 fours, this ground embodies aggressive T20 batting.

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

🏆 Team Performance at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

#1

Sunrisers Hyderabad

45%
5
Matches
2
Wins
88
Avg Score
#2

Mumbai Indians

45%
3
Matches
1
Wins
68
Avg Score

📚 Historical Context

Statistical analysis reveals Sunrisers Hyderabad as the undisputed kings of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Over 5 encounters, they've cracked the code of this venue, posting 88 runs on average - significantly higher than most opponents.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
DA Warner
SR: 159.78 | 15×6 | 39×4
433
(271 balls)
2
JM Bairstow
SR: 168.72 | 16×6 | 36×4
356
(211 balls)
3
KS Williamson
SR: 134.56 | 13×6 | 19×4
292
(217 balls)
4
S Dhawan
SR: 125.53 | 3×6 | 32×4
236
(188 balls)
5
MK Pandey
SR: 107.64 | 3×6 | 11×4
169
(157 balls)
6
SV Samson
SR: 156.25 | 4×6 | 15×4
150
(96 balls)
7
YK Pathan
SR: 136.19 | 8×6 | 8×4
143
(105 balls)
8
SR Watson
SR: 116.50 | 5×6 | 12×4
120
(103 balls)
9
KA Pollard
SR: 157.53 | 9×6 | 8×4
115
(73 balls)
10
KL Rahul
SR: 135.80 | 6×6 | 8×4
110
(81 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
Rashid Khan
Economy: 6.21 | Balls: 336
21
wickets
2
Sandeep Sharma
Economy: 7.52 | Balls: 269
14
wickets
3
S Kaul
Economy: 7.03 | Balls: 234
13
wickets
4
KK Ahmed
Economy: 7.81 | Balls: 96
10
wickets
5
B Kumar
Economy: 8.30 | Balls: 276
9
wickets
6
Shakib Al Hasan
Economy: 7.96 | Balls: 156
8
wickets
7
DL Chahar
Economy: 6.55 | Balls: 66
7
wickets
8
AS Joseph
Economy: 3.27 | Balls: 22
6
wickets
9
AS Rajpoot
Economy: 3.50 | Balls: 24
5
wickets
10
JJ Bumrah
Economy: 5.64 | Balls: 66
5
wickets

Key Moments & Records

Statistical dominance at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: DA Warner leads all batters with 433 runs (SR: 159.78, sixes: 15). In bowling, Rashid Khan's 21 wickets at just 6.21 runs per over represents the highest quality. The record books show 231 as the highest team score here - a testament to the venue's capacity for run-scoring carnage.