Overview
The cricketing heartland of Rajkot boasts the magnificent Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, a venue synonymous with IPL excellence since 2016. Through 2 action-packed seasons and 10 memorable battles, batsmen have thrived here with an average first innings tally of 82.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
Cricket's great leveler, Saurashtra Cricket Association 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 82 and 83 prove this balance. Explosive batting is the hallmark of cricket at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The 104 sixes struck here (averaging 10.4 per match) combined with consistent boundary-scoring of 30.6 fours per game makes this a batsman's delight.
🏆 Team Performance at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Gujarat Lions
📚 Historical Context
Statistical analysis reveals Gujarat Lions as the undisputed kings of Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Over 4 encounters, they've cracked the code of this venue, posting 75 runs on average - significantly higher than most opponents.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
No player has mastered Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium quite like SK Raina, whose 328-run tally at 135.54 strike rate (including 5 sixes) sets the gold standard. Among bowlers, AJ Tye's 7 wickets with 7.31 economy stands supreme. The venue record of 213 runs stands as a monumental achievement, showcasing the explosive scoring potential when conditions and form align perfectly.