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

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is all set to host another World Cup game as Pakistan and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the 8th match of the tournament on Tuesday.

Pakistan made a winning start to the tournament by defeating the Netherlands by 81 runs. It was a below-par batting performance from the Men in Green and it was their bowling that saved the day for them. They will be looking to improve to register back-to-back wins.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka were handed over a massive defeat of 102 runs by South Africa in their opening fixture. The Lankan Tigers looked completely off-colour with the ball and the Proteas took full advantage of it. Sri Lanka will now be eager to bounce back quickly against a team they defeated recently.

Here we will talk about the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report

It is a fantastic wicket to bat on that will remain true throughout the game. However, there are patches on the surface from where the spinners will get some bite. Hence, the team winning the toss will prefer to bowl first to take advantage of that. The dew factor might also surface during the second innings.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

New Zealand (322/7 in 50 overs) defeated Netherlands (223/10 in 46.3 overs) by 99 runs – 9 October 2023
Pakistan (286/10 in 49 overs) defeated Netherlands (205/10 in 41 overs) by 81 runs – 6 October 2023
India (349/8 in 50 overs) defeated New Zealand (337/10 in 49.2 overs) by 12 runs – 18 January 2023

Pakistan ODI record in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Pakistan have played one match at this venue and they won that ODI game.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 286/10 in 49 overs in 2023
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Sri Lanka ODI record in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Sri Lanka have played one match at this venue and they lost that match.

Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: 242/10 in 48.2 overs in 2014
Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Pakistan and Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 156
Pakistan Won: 92
Sri Lanka Won: 59
No Result: 4
Tied: 1
Highest Total For Pakistan: 371/9 in 50 overs in 1996
Lowest Total For Pakistan: 75/10 in 22.5 overs in 2009
Highest Total For Sri Lanka: 368/4 in 50 overs in 2015
Lowest Total For Sri Lanka: 78/10 in 16.5 overs in 2002

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 55000
Number of matches hosted: 5 Tests, 9 ODIs, and 5 T20Is.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 9
Home Team (India) Won: 4
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 2
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 292
Matches Won Batting 1st: 6
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: 5/59 by Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) vs Netherlands 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