PAK vs NED ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Hyderabad Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Pakistan and Netherlands will kickstart their respective campaigns in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as the two sides will meet on Friday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match will begin at 2:00 PM IST.

Pakistan are coming to this tournament after a debacle in the Asia Cup 2023 and they have a ton of pressure from the critics already. However, the Men in Green got some good practice at the same venue in their two warm-up games and they will look to set the tone of the tournament with a big win over the minnows.

Netherlands, on the other hand, stunned everyone by qualifying for the mega event after reaching the final of the qualifiers. The Men in Orange will now try to prove that they belong to the biggest cricketing stage by playing some attractive cricket. In fact, they will be looking to begin their campaign by upsetting Pakistan in their very first game.

Here’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Pakistan and Netherlands.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket is a batting paradise and the bowlers will have to keep things really tight here. The spinners are expected to get some help off the surface during the day, while the batting will get easier under the lights.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• India (349/8 in 50 overs) defeated New Zealand (337/10 in 49.2 overs) by 12 runs – 18 January 2023
• Australia (236/7 in 50 overs) lost to India (240/4 in 48.2 overs) by 6 wickets – 2 March 2019
• Sri Lanka (242/10 in 48.2 overs) lost to India (245/4 in 44.1 overs) by 6 wickets – 9 November 2014

Pakistan ODI record in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Pakistan are yet to play a match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Netherlands ODI record in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Netherlands have not played any match at this venue.

Netherlands’ Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Netherlands’ Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Pakistan vs Netherlands ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 6
Pakistan Won: 6
Netherlands Won: 0
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
Highest Total For Pakistan: 314/6 in 50 overs in 2022
Lowest Total For Pakistan: 206/10 in 49.4 overs in 2002
Highest Total For Netherlands: 298/8 in 50 overs in 2022
Lowest Total For Netherlands: 136/10 in 50 overs in 2002

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 55000
Number of matches hosted: 5 Tests, 7 ODIs, and 5 T20Is.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 7
Home Team (India) Won: 4
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 0
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 288
Matches Won Batting 1st: 4
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3
Highest Team Total: 350/4 by Australia vs India in 2009
Lowest Team Total: 174/10 by England vs India in 2011
Highest Run Chase: 252/5 by South Africa vs India in 2005

Highest Individual Score: 208 by Shubman Gill (India) vs New Zealand in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: 4/46 by Mohammed Siraj (India) vs New Zealand in 2023
Most Runs: Yuvraj Singh (India) – 233 runs in 3 matches
Most Wickets: Umesh Yadav (India) – 6 wickets in 2 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) – 10 Sixes