Holkar Stadium ODI Records Ahead Of IND vs AUS 2nd ODI


image-lmvqh1toAn image of Holkar Cricket Stadium (X.com)

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 Total418/5 by India, vs West Indies, 2011
Lowest Team Total225 by South Africa, vs India, 2015
Team won batting 1st4
Team won batting 2nd2
Average runs per over6.10
Average runs per wicket36.76
Average total batting 1st321

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.