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IPL Venue Analysis
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal

📍 Hyderabad

2008 - 2017 49 Matches 8 Seasons
72
Avg 1st Innings
71
Avg 2nd Innings
223
Highest Score
492
Total Sixes

Overview

Few venues capture the essence of IPL cricket quite like Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad. This historic ground, with 49 matches under its belt since 2008, has carved a unique identity where 72 runs in the first innings is the norm rather than the exception.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 72, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. Six-hitting prowess is celebrated at this venue, evidenced by the staggering 492 maximums recorded across all matches. At 10 sixes per game alongside 26.2 fours, this ground embodies aggressive T20 batting.

48.00%
Bat First Win %
52.00%
Chase Success %
50.00%
Toss Win = Match Win %

🏆 Team Performance at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal

#1

Sunrisers Hyderabad

45%
17
Matches
8
Wins
76
Avg Score
#2

Deccan Chargers

45%
12
Matches
5
Wins
73
Avg Score
#3

Kolkata Knight Riders

45%
3
Matches
1
Wins
72
Avg Score
#4

Kings XI Punjab

45%
3
Matches
1
Wins
71
Avg Score
#5

Mumbai Indians

45%
6
Matches
3
Wins
68
Avg Score

📚 Historical Context

If there's one team that calls Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal their happy hunting ground, it's Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their 17-match sample size tells a story of sustained excellence, with an imposing average of 76 runs that speaks to deep understanding of pitch behavior.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
David Warner
SR: 161.80 | 55×6 | 108×4
1,152
(712 balls)
2
S Dhawan
SR: 122.00 | 25×6 | 121×4
1,137
(932 balls)
3
Rohit Sharma
SR: 144.22 | 15×6 | 44×4
424
(294 balls)
4
MC Henriques
SR: 125.78 | 12×6 | 38×4
405
(322 balls)
5
Naman Ojha
SR: 132.27 | 22×6 | 16×4
332
(251 balls)
6
Virat Kohli
SR: 136.70 | 14×6 | 23×4
298
(218 balls)
7
Parthiv Patel
SR: 110.98 | 3×6 | 36×4
283
(255 balls)
8
Kumar Sangakkara
SR: 100.40 | 1×6 | 28×4
250
(249 balls)
9
JP Duminy
SR: 123.88 | 11×6 | 12×4
249
(201 balls)
10
Virender Sehwag
SR: 195.73 | 12×6 | 25×4
229
(117 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
A Mishra
Economy: 7.26 | Balls: 536
31
wickets
2
B Kumar
Economy: 7.48 | Balls: 541
31
wickets
3
Dale Steyn
Economy: 6.39 | Balls: 551
29
wickets
4
MC Henriques
Economy: 7.64 | Balls: 341
20
wickets
5
NLTC Perera
Economy: 7.55 | Balls: 205
14
wickets
6
Ishant Sharma
Economy: 7.32 | Balls: 390
12
wickets
7
S Kaul
Economy: 6.97 | Balls: 118
11
wickets
8
Rashid Khan
Economy: 7.43 | Balls: 168
10
wickets
9
A Nehra
Economy: 7.45 | Balls: 199
10
wickets
10
KV Sharma
Economy: 8.13 | Balls: 287
10
wickets

Key Moments & Records

The record book's first page features David Warner (1152 runs, 161.80 SR) and A Mishra (31 wickets, 7.26 economy) - two contrasting skills, equal dominance at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. The venue record of 223 runs stands as a monumental achievement, showcasing the explosive scoring potential when conditions and form align perfectly.