Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium Pitch Report
Hyderabad, Telangana · Capacity: 55,000 · Home of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pitch Character
172
Avg 1st Innings
160
Avg 2nd Innings
74m
Straight Boundary
Key Stats
172
Avg 1st Innings
160
Avg 2nd Innings
55%
Chase Win %
55,000
Capacity
66-74m
Boundary Size
High
Dew Factor
Highest T20 Score
277/3 (SRH vs MI, 2024)
Lowest T20 Score
92/10 (DC vs SRH, 2020)
Dream11 Fantasy Tips for Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium
- 1Back batters who hit square of the wicket — the straight boundary is long but square is reachable
- 2Pace bowlers who swing the new ball are effective in the powerplay before dew sets in
- 3In evening games, always factor dew — the team batting second gets a major advantage
- 4Pick bowling all-rounders who can also contribute with the bat in the middle order
Best Records at This Venue
Best Batting Record
David Warner — 786 runs in 35 IPL matches at this venue
Best Bowling Record
Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 43 wickets in 41 IPL matches at this venue
About Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium
Uppal is a modern cricket stadium with true, even bounce that rewards good batting. The long straight boundaries make it harder to clear, but the square boundaries are shorter and hittable. Dew plays a massive role in night matches, often making 170+ totals chaseable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pitch like at Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium?
Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium in Hyderabad has a batting-friendly pitch. The pace vs spin ratio is 55:45 pace-friendly. Uppal is a modern cricket stadium with true, even bounce that rewards good batting. The long straight boundaries make it harder to clear, but the square boundaries are shorter and hittable. Dew plays a massive role in night matches, often making 170+ totals chaseable.
What is the average T20 score at Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium?
The average first innings T20 score at Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium is 172, while the average second innings score is 160. The highest T20 score here is 277/3 (SRH vs MI, 2024).
Should you bat first or chase at Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium?
The dew factor at Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium is high. Teams chasing generally have an advantage due to heavy dew making bowling difficult in the second innings. If you win the toss, chasing is the smart option at this venue.