Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was constructed in 2004. Approximately 34,000 spectators can gather to watch matches at this venue. Three ICC World Cup 2023 matches are scheduled to be played here. The first match will take place between Pakistan and Netherlands on October 6th. The second match will feature Netherlands and New Zealand, and the third match will see Pakistan face Sri Lanka.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report:
Based on previous match statistics, batsmen receive significant assistance from this pitch. The average score on this pitch has been recorded at 286 runs. Batting has been easier in the first innings, resulting in an average first innings score of 288 runs and an average second innings score of 286 runs. The lowest score has been 266 runs. The outfield on this ground is also exceptionally fast, making it conducive to scoring quick runs.
Fast bowlers tend to benefit more from this pitch compared to spin bowlers. In the last 5 One Day International (ODI) matches, fast bowlers have claimed 53 out of 79 wickets.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium ODI Stats:
Thus far, 7 ODI matches have been played at this venue. Of these, 4 matches were won by teams batting first, and 3 were won by teams batting second. This suggests that winning the toss and opting to bat first is usually the right decision on this pitch.
The highest score achieved on this pitch was 350 runs, which India made against Australia. The lowest score was 174 runs, which occurred in a match between India and England. In a match against South Africa, the Indian team successfully chased down a target of 252 runs in the second innings on this pitch.