Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL Records & Stats

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, established in 2004, has been a significant venue for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. With a capacity of 55,000, this stadium has witnessed numerous thrilling encounters and remarkable performances. 

Known also as the Visaka International Cricket Stadium Ground, it has hosted 77 IPL matches as of the 2024 season, showcasing both high-scoring affairs and intense bowling displays that have contributed to its rich cricketing legacy.

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.

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)

Most Catches

Rank	Player	Catches
1	Shikhar Dhawan	17
2	Naman Ojha	15
3	Kumar Sangakkara	13
4	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	13
5	Manish Pandey	12

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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.