Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Test Records Ahead Of IND Vs ENG Series
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The much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England will get underway on Thursday (January 25) at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. The last Test match played at this venue was in October 2018, making this the first international red-ball match in six years.
While Virat Kohli, the heart of the Indian team, will not be available in the first two Tests due to personal reasons, there is no chance of reducing the hype surrounding the series. As the Bazball takes the world by storm, it will be a true test of how well they perform in India's challenging conditions.
In light of the upcoming first Test of the series, let's look back at Hyderabad venue's record.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Test Records
The first Test match at this venue, which is also known as Visaka International Cricket Stadium, was played on November 12, 2010. Since then, only five Tests have been held here, with India winning four of them.
The first Test here, which was against New Zealand, ended in a draw. Since then, India have had convincing victories over the opposition every time, against New Zealand (by innings and 115 runs), Australia (by innings and 135 runs), Bangladesh (by 208 runs), and the West Indies (by 10 wickets), respectively.
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 2 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 2 |
| Highest Individual Score | 225, by Brendon McCullum |
| Best Bowling Figure (In An Innings) | 6/31, by R Ashwin |
| Best Bowling Figure (In A Match) | 12/85, by R Ashwin |
In addition, the average run rate at this venue in Tests is 3.16, and the average runs per wicket is 36.29. On top of that, the average opening-wicket stand at this venue is 42.83.
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