Overview
Located in the vibrant city of Rajkot, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium has been a fortress of thrilling cricket action since its IPL debut in 2016. Over 10 encounters, this ground has evolved into one of the most distinctive venues in the tournament, where teams have averaged 82 runs batting first.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
At Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 82, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. The shorter boundaries make Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium a paradise for power-hitters. Spectators have been treated to 104 towering sixes (10.4 per match), complemented by crisp timing that produces approximately 30.6 boundaries through conventional strokes every game.
🏆 Team Performance at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Gujarat Lions
📚 Historical Context
If there's one team that calls Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium their happy hunting ground, it's Gujarat Lions. Their 4-match sample size tells a story of sustained excellence, with an imposing average of 75 runs that speaks to deep understanding of pitch behavior.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
Statistical dominance at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Suresh Raina leads all batters with 328 runs (SR: 135.54, sixes: 5). In bowling, AJ Tye's 7 wickets at just 7.31 runs per over represents the highest quality. The ground's highest team total of 213 remains a benchmark of what's possible on this batting-friendly surface.