Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot Pitch Report

Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

Batting

Batting Conditions

High Scoring

Pace Bowling

Pace Bounce

Spin Bowling

Average Turn

Win Bat First 33.33%

Win Bowl First 66.67%

Highest Total

585/7 (150.0) vs GOA

SRT vs GOA

Lowest Total

0/0 (0.0) vs SRT

SRT vs GOA

Located in Rajkot, the Niranjan Shah Stadium is a premier cricket venue known for its modern design and sustainability. Formerly known as the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, it is Gujarat’s first solar-powered ground.

Since its international debut in 2013, the stadium has become a key hub for all formats of the game, including high-scoring T20Is and prestigious Test matches.

Beyond international fixtures, the stadium is a cornerstone of Indian domestic cricket. It serves as the home ground for the Saurashtra team and has hosted numerous tournaments, including the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

It is also a vital venue for women’s cricket, regularly hosting the Women’s Senior T20 and Women’s Senior 50-over competitions. With a capacity of 28,000 and a unique media box inspired by Lord’s, it remains a "run-machine" paradise for India's domestic and international stars

Stadium Details

Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Niranjan Shah Stadium is a red soil track which favours the batters and is a high scoring venue. Fast bowlers doesn't get much help out of this surface but spinners do play a major role in the middle overs as there is good amount of turn and bounce that can extracted. 

In T20's. the pitch is generally balanced with an average first-innings score of around 160. Teams batting first have a slight edge in day games, while bowling first is marginally advantageous under lights due to better control and movement. With run rates near eight per over, expect competitive totals and a fair contest between bat and ball.

ODI matches strongly favor teams batting first. Sides setting a target have won all games, with an average first-innings score of around 320+. Chasing has proven difficult as run-scoring slows and wickets fall regularly, making the toss crucial and batting first the clear advantage.

Niranjan Shah Stadium Stats

T20 Stats

• Matches Played: 74
• Batting 1st Won: 31
• Batting 2nd Won: 41
• Tied: 2
• Average 1st innings score: 160

ODI Stats

• Matches Played: 4
• Batting 1st Won: 4
• Batting 2nd Won: 0
• Average 1st innings score: 323

FAQ's

1. What is the general nature of the pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium?
The pitch is usually flat and batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry. Batters can score freely once set, while bowlers need discipline and variations to succeed.

2. What is the average scoring level in ODI matches at this venue?
ODI matches here have produced high totals, with the average first-innings score hovering around 320 runs, indicating a strong advantage for teams setting a target.

3. Is there an advantage to batting first or bowling first in ODIs?
Batting first is a major advantage. Teams batting first have won all recorded ODIs here, as the pitch slows down and makes chasing increasingly difficult.

4. How does the pitch behave in the second innings?
The surface tends to lose pace, helping bowlers with cutters and slower balls, which puts pressure on chasing teams and leads to regular wickets.

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