IPL 2024 – Match 50: SRH vs RR Pitch Report of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium With Stats and Records
Sunrisers Hyderabad lost their previous match at their home ground i.e. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The Sunrisers Hyderabad are up against a significant challenge as they confront the table-topping Rajasthan Royals in the 50th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a defeat against the Chennai Super Kings in their previous match and will be eager to bounce back. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals secured a victory against the Lucknow Super Giants in their last outing, winning by 7 wickets.
The Rajasthan Royals are currently in outstanding form, having lost only once in the nine matches they have played so far. Their batting lineup has been performing admirably, and their strong spin-bowling attack has bolstered their confidence. The Sunrisers face a formidable challenge, and it remains to be seen if they are prepared for the task ahead.
With this much-anticipated match on the horizon, let’s take a look at how Hyderabad’s pitch is expected to behave throughout the game.
SRH vs RR: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad offers a good batting surface, allowing batsmen to play through the line with ease.
Fast bowlers need to put in extra effort to be effective as the pitch doesn’t offer much assistance. Spinners, on the other hand, have found success here due to favourable conditions.
The pitch tends to be flat, often resulting in high scores. Batsmen can express themselves freely, and there’s minimal margin for error for bowlers. A score of 200 plus is considered a par score for the team batting first on this ground.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Stats in the IPL
- Total Matches: 73
- Batting 1st Won: 32
- Batting 2nd Won: 41
- Highest Total: 277/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians in 2024.
- Lowest Total: 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013
SRH’s Record at the Stadium
- Matches Played: 54
- Won: 33
- Lost: 21
- Won Batting First: 14
- Won Chasing: 19
RR’s Record at the Stadium
- Matches Played: 7
- Won: 3
- Lost: 4
- Won Batting First: 2
- Won Chasing: 1
SRH vs RR Key Stats
- In the IPL, Hyderabad and Rajasthan have competed in 18 matches against each other. Among these encounters, Hyderabad has emerged victorious in 9 matches, while Rajasthan has won on 9 occasions as well.
- In the last 5 encounters between the two teams, RR holds a slight edge over SRH with 3 wins.
- Jaydev Unadkat is just one wicket away from completing 100 wickets in the IPL.
- Sanju Samson is just one six away from the 200-sixes milestone in the IPL.