The BCCI have announced that the Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will host the home games of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2023 season, check out the pitch report, weather forecast, and other details
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) with the support of the state government established the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in 2003.
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International stadium pitch report, weather, T20 records, stats, capacity, matches schedule for IPL 2023
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The 4th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
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The Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International stadium is situated on the eastern suburb of Uppal, Hyderabad. The stadium is also famously known as the Hyderabad Cricket Stadium.
Throughout the years, it has served as the home venue to Hyderabad state teams and the Indian cricket team. And since 2008, it has served as the home to the Hyderabad-based Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises – Deccan Chargers and now Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH are set to return to their home ground for the first time since 2019.
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium information
- Established: 2003
- First match: 2005
- Seating Capacity: 55,000
- Ends: Shiv Lal Yadav End and VVS Laxman End
- Boundary Dimensions: Medium size ground, measuring between 66-69 meters on the square and 69-71 meters straighter boundaries.
- Number of matches hosted: 5 Test matches, 7 ODI matches, 5 T20I matches and 64 IPL matches
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report
The Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is known to produce flat wickets. It has however, helped slower bowlers eventually as the game progresses. As such, the pitch favors spinners, who have dominated the wickets in the venue’s history. Like most other venues, the chasing team enjoys the majority of the success in Hyderabad as well.
Hyderabad weather forecast
With the Indian summer well underway the weather during the days are very hot and humid. Temperature could rise up to between 34°C to 41°C in April. However, it will slightly dip in the nights with temperatures reducing to as low as 23°C to 28°C. The month of May will also follow a similar pattern to April. Summer rains are also expected based on the weather forecast.
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium T20 records and stats
Given below are the T20 stats and records at the Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:
| Stats and record | Figures |
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Batting 1st Won | 2 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 3 |
| Highest Total | 209/4 by India vs West Indies in 2019 |
| Lowest Total | 122 All Out by Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in 2018 |
| Highest Run-chase | 209/4 in 18.4 overs by India vs West Indies in 2019 |
| Lowest total defended | 145/6 by Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in 2018 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Individual Score | Virat Kohli (India) – 94 not out from 50 balls vs West Indies in 2019 |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (India) – 157 runs in 2 innings |
| Best Bowling Figures | Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 4 for 12 in 4 overs vs Bangladesh in 2018 |
| Most Wickets | Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 8 wickets in 3 matches |
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International stadium IPL records and stats
Given below are the IPL records and stats at the Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International stadium:
| Stats and records | Figures |
| Total Matches | 64 |
| Batting 1st Won | 27 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 37 |
| Highest Total | 231/2 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019 |
| Lowest Total | 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 |
| Highest Run-chase | 217/7 by Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers in 2008 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 126/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors in 2013 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 158 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 147 |
| Highest Individual Score | David Warner (SRH) – 126 from 59 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017 |
| Most Runs | David Warner (SRH/DC) – 1602 runs in 31 innings |
| Best Bowling Figures | Alzarri Joseph (MI) – 6 for 12 in 4 overs vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 |
| Most Wickets | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH/PWI) – 36 wickets in 36 matches |
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL 2023 schedule
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is scheduled to host 7 of SRH’s home league stage matches. The Sunrisers will play their first opening home match against reigning champions Rajasthan Royals on Sunday (April 2).
Given below is the full schedule for the IPL 2023 season:
| Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
| April 2 | Sunday | SRH vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM |
| April 9 PM | Sunday | SRH vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 |
| April 18 | Tuesday | SRH vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
| April 24 | Monday | SRH vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| May 4 | Thursday | SRH vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM |
| May 13 | Saturday | SRH vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM |
| May 18
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| Thursday | SRH vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM |