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Indore’s Holkar Cricket Stadium is all set to host the second ODI between India and Australia on Sunday (September 24). If the Men in Blue win this one, they will take an unassailable 2-0 lead, having won the series opener comprehensively by five wickets.
The Men in Blue, inspired by Mohammed Shami, knocked Australia over for 276 after asking them to bat in Mohali. Then their batting unit, in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya, got the job done with eight balls in hand to go 1-0 up in the series.
Let us examine how the previous ODI outcomes at Holkar Cricket Stadium played out before this all-important contest, which will get underway at 1:30 PM IST.
Holkar Cricket Stadium Indore ODI Records
India are yet to lose an ODI match at Holkar, having won all six matches thus far. The Men in Blue have won the toss four times, and lost the other two, but the outcomes did not make any impact in their positive results.
It is important to note that the first ODI at Holkar took place in April 2006. Since then, runs have been scoring at high rate (6.10) at this venue, while the average runs per wicket (36.76) is equally impressive for the batters.
| Holkar Stadium ODI Records | |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 418/5 by India, vs West Indies, 2011 |
| Lowest Team Total | 225 by South Africa, vs India, 2015 |
| Team won batting 1st | 4 |
| Team won batting 2nd | 2 |
| Average runs per over | 6.10 |
| Average runs per wicket | 36.76 |
| Average total batting 1st | 321 |
Given that both sides have power hitters left, right, and center, are we in for another run feast in Indore? Well, we will soon find out.
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