Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium or Hyderabad Cricket Stadium is an International cricket stadium in Hyderabad. The stadium is named after the former Prime Minister of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi. This stadium is operated by Hyderabad Cricket Association and has a hosting capacity of 55,000 spectators.
Quick Info
Learn about the capacity, home team, and other important information about Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
| Known as | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium and Hyderabad Cricket Stadium |
| Established in | 2003 |
| Association Name | Hyderabad Cricket Association |
| Capacity | 55,000 |
| Home Team | Indian National Team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad Cricket Team |
| Ends | VVS Laxman End and Shiv Lal Yadav End |
| Time Zone | UTC/GMT +5:30 hours |
| Location | https://goo.gl/maps/f3fSL3fsdgS5RnVr5 |
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Venue History
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium was established in 2003 and is operated by Hyderabad Cricket Association.
- After the renovation, it changed the reputation of Hyderabad Stadium as a high-scoring venue.
- The first match was played in 2005 between India and South Africa.
Unique Features of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Some of the unique features of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium are:
- The stadium is spread across 16 acres on the ground.
- There are six towers equipped with floodlights for day-night matches.
- A newly opened stand was named after former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in the History of Cricket
- Sachin Tendulkar completed 17,000 runs in ODI at this ground.
- Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav took 10 wickets in a test match for the first time in their career at this stadium.
- India recorded their 500th win in ODI in 2019.
ICC World Cup 2023 Matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Here is the information about the scheduled World Cup 2023 matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
| Date | Day | Matches | Timings (IST) |
| 6 October 2023 | Friday | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 2:00 PM |
| 9 October 2023 | Monday | New Zealand vs Netherlands | 2:00 PM |
| 10 October 2023 | Tuesday | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM |
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Cricket Statistics of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Read about the various statistics associated with Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. We have covered the statistics of ODI, Test, and T20 matches held over the years.
Test matches
| Total matches | 5 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 404 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 377 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 205 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 131 |
| Highest total recorded | 687/6 (166 Ov) by IND vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 127/10 (46.1 Ov) by WI vs IND |
ODI matches
| Total matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 288 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 262 |
| Highest total recorded | 350/4 (50 Ov) by AUS vs IND |
| Lowest total recorded | 174/10 (36.1 Ov) by ENG vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 252/5 (48.5 Ov) by RSA vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 290/7 (50 Ov) by AUS vs IND |
T20 matches
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 196 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 198 |
| Highest total recorded | 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Highest score chased | 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI |
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FAQs
Q. Is Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium a bowling or batting pitch?
A. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium pitch assists batsmen and is considered as a high-scoring pitch.
Q. What is the seating capacity of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium?
A. The seating capacity of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is 55,000.
Q. What is the highest score in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Chase?
A. The highest score chased in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is ODI- 252/5 (48.5 Ov) by RSA vs IND and in T20- 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI.
Q. Which is the biggest stadium in India?
A. Currently, Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in India.
Q. Who is the best bowler in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium?
A. Indian player Bhuvaneshwar Kumar holds the record for the most wickets taken at this stadium with 41 wickets.
Q. What is the lowest total in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium?
A. The lowest total recorded is Test- 127/10 (46.1 Ov) by WI vs IND. In ODI -174/10 (36.1 Ov) by ENG vs IND, and in T20 – 186/7 by AUS vs IND.
Q. What is the highest score in T20 history?
A. Afghanistan recorded the highest score in T20 when they totalled 278/3 against Ireland in February 2019.
Q. Who is the best batsman at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in IPL?
A. David Warner scored the most runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium with 1724 runs.
Q. Where is the smallest stadium in India?
A. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the smallest International cricket stadium in India. The straight boundary is 60 meters and the square boundary is 56 meters.
This post was last modified on September 12, 2023 2:33 pm