Overview
Few venues capture the essence of IPL cricket quite like Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad. This historic ground, with 49 matches under its belt since 2008, has carved a unique identity where 72 runs in the first innings is the norm rather than the exception.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
The beauty of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal 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. Explosive batting is the hallmark of cricket at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. The 492 sixes struck here (averaging 10 per match) combined with consistent boundary-scoring of 26.2 fours per game makes this a batsman's delight.
🏆 Team Performance at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Deccan Chargers
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kings XI Punjab
Mumbai Indians
📚 Historical Context
If there's one team that calls Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal their happy hunting ground, it's Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their 17-match sample size tells a story of sustained excellence, with an imposing average of 76 runs that speaks to deep understanding of pitch behavior.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
The record book's first page features DA Warner (1152 runs, 161.80 SR) and A Mishra (31 wickets, 7.26 economy) - two contrasting skills, equal dominance at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. The record books show 223 as the highest team score here - a testament to the venue's capacity for run-scoring carnage.