SRH vs DC: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium IPL Record & Pitch Report
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SRH will take on DC tonight [Source: AP]
Two bottom-sitters in the IPL 2023 points table, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, will cross swords against each other in the 34th match of the tournament. As the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium gears up to host this clash, let's see what numbers say about the iconic venue.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium IPL Records
Overall, the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium in Hyderabad has hosted 67 IPL matches, with the first being played way back in 22nd April, 2008. The latest game at the venue was played between SRH and MI on 18th of this month.
Statistically, the chasing teams have been more successful at the venue, winning 38 games as compared to 29 matches won by the teams batting first.
Interestingly, it has been a tough venue for the toss-winners, with the teams losing the toss emerging victorious on 45 occasions.
The highest-ever team total at the stadium is 231 for two, recorded by hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have registered the lowest-ever IPL of 80 runs, which they posted against SRH in 2013.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Pitch Report
Thu surface in Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad has traditionally been decent for batting, with the average run rate reading 7.97. The average score at the venue is 158.63, which indicates the games have generally been moderate to high scoring.
However, the track will be slightly dry and two-paced, unlike batting paradises like Wankhede or M Chinnaswamy stadium. Also, two of the three matches at the venue have been won by the teams batting first in the IPL this season; so, the toss-winner might opt to bat first.
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