The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, established in 2004, continues to be a key venue for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. With a seating capacity of 55,000, the stadium has seen many iconic moments and standout performances over the years.
Also known as the Visaka International Cricket Stadium Ground, it has hosted 80 IPL matches as of the 2025 season. From high-scoring thrillers to dominating bowling spells, this ground has played a major role in shaping IPL’s exciting history.
Match No.
Date
Match
Result
Time (Local)
2
Mar 23 (Sun)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
SRH won by 44 runs
3:30 PM
7
Mar 27 (Thu)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
LSG won by 5 wkts
7:30 PM
19
Apr 06 (Sun)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans
GT won by 7 wkts
7:30 PM
27
Apr 12 (Sat)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
To be played
7:30 PM
41
Apr 23 (Wed)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
To be played
7:30 PM
55
May 05 (Mon)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
To be played
7:30 PM
60
May 10 (Sat)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
To be played
7:30 PM
Q1
May 20 (Tue)
Qualifier 1: TBC vs TBC
To be played
7:30 PM
Eliminator
May 21 (Wed)
Eliminator: TBC vs TBC
To be played
7:30 PM
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL Records
This stadium has been the home ground for Hyderabad-based teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, and has seen a balanced contest between bat and ball over the years.
Known for its shorter boundaries, it’s also one of the smallest cricket stadiums in India, often leading to high-scoring matches and thrilling finishes.
Parameters
Details
Established On
2004
Place
Hyderabad, India
Capacity
55,000
Matches
77
First Match Date
Not specified in the source
Highest Score
277 (in a single innings)
Lowest Score
80 (in a single innings)
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL: Batting Records
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has witnessed some exceptional batting performances in IPL history. Here are the top 5 players in various batting categories:
Most Runs
Rank
Player
Runs
1
David Warner
1623
2
Shikhar Dhawan
1477
3
Rohit Sharma
520
4
Kane Williamson
508
5
Virat Kohli
486
Highest Individual Scores
Rank
Player
Score
1
David Warner
126
2
Jonny Bairstow
114
3
Heinrich Klaasen
104
4
Virat Kohli
100
5
Sanju Samson
102
Most Sixes
Rank
Player
Sixes
1
David Warner
72
2
Shikhar Dhawan
33
3
Heinrich Klaasen
28
4
Ambati Rayudu
26
5
Naman Ojha
23
Most Fours
Rank
Player
Fours
1
Shikhar Dhawan
166
2
David Warner
151
3
Rohit Sharma
54
4
Virat Kohli
43
5
Kane Williamson
42
Highest Strike Rate (minimum 200 runs)
Rank
Player
Strike Rate
1
David Warner
160.5
2
Heinrich Klaasen
156.8
3
Jonny Bairstow
150.6
4
Ambati Rayudu
146.6
5
Yuvraj Singh
135.1
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL: Bowling Records
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a batting-friendly pitch but some bowlers like Bhuvi and Amit Mishra bowled exceptionally well over the years. Let’s take a look at them:
Most Wickets
Rank
Player
Wickets
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
48
2
Amit Mishra
30
3
Rashid Khan
28
4
Dale Steyn
27
5
Siddarth Kaul
21
Best Bowling Figures
Rank
Player
Figures
1
Alzarri Joseph
6/12
2
Amit Mishra
5/17
3
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
5/19
4
Moises Henriques
3/16
5
Rashid Khan
3/19
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL: Overall Records
Now, let’s have a look at team records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:
Highest Totals
Rank
Score
Match
1
277/3
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians (2024)
2
246/5
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024)
3
231/2
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab (2016)
4
223/3
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019)
5
217/7
Delhi Daredevils vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2012)
Lowest Totals
Rank
Score
Match
1
80
Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013)
2
87
Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils (2008)
3
100
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018)
4
113
Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014)
5
115/9
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2019)
Conclusion: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL Records
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has cemented its place as a premier venue for IPL cricket. Its ability to produce high-scoring encounters, with an average of 314.6 runs per match, while also offering something for the bowlers, makes it a balanced and exciting ground for T20 cricket.
The stadium’s records reflect a slight advantage for teams batting second, with a 56% win rate in the second innings. As the IPL continues to evolve, this iconic stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness many more thrilling matches and potentially new records in the seasons to come.
Meet Ankit Yadav, a dedicated cricket analyst at The Cricket Panda. Growing up playing street leagues and college tournaments, Ankit's love for cricket has been a lifelong journey. With a knack for numbers and a talent for data analysis, he brings a unique perspective to cricket reporting. At The Cricket Panda, Ankit combines his passion for cricket with his expertise in data analysis to provide fans with in-depth insights and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
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