NIRANJAN SHAH STADIUM (RAJKOT)
Niranjan Shah Stadium (formerly known as Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium), also known as Khandheri Cricket Stadium, is an international cricket stadium in Rajkot, India. It is India's second and Gujarat's first solar-powered stadium. In 2013, the first international match took place in this stadium. In the same year, it hosted its first T20I between India and Australia, which India won by six wickets. In 2016, stadium hosted its first Test, India vs England. The match ended in a draw. Till date this venue has hosted multiple international Tests, ODIs and T20Is. This stadium also hosted several IPL matches during 2016-17, when Gujarat Lions opted for Rajkot as their home base.
NIRANJAN SHAH STADIUM (RAJKOT)Pitch Report
The flat pitch dynamics please the batters at Niranjan Shah Stadium. The batting-oriented ground permits the batsmen to put forward the best foot. The ball bounces throughout the match which leads to huge scores and ideal shots. The rigidity and flatness allow the batting side to lead the game before advancing to the second half of the match. Gradually, the chasing conditions are not ideal as the match moves towards the conclusion. This pattern indicates that it is preferable to set up a big total while playing first instead of depending on increasing the required run rate in the second inning. Whereas, the bowling unit depends on coming up with variations to resist the momentum batsmen fetch on the pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium. The shorter length of the boundary gives an upper edge to the batsman. Batters often target this area which is key to raising the innings ending up with a typical big total. However, even hitters have a hard time attempting to play big shots on the longest boundary length. With tactical batting, the T20 battles are worth watching as a batting unit has the majority of factors in their favour.
NIRANJAN SHAH STADIUM (RAJKOT) Pitch Report
ODI Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:
The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is renowned for hosting some of the flattest tracks in India, making it a certified batter’s paradise. With a staggering recent average ODI score of 285, fans should expect another high-octane run-fest. The surface offers true bounce and consistent pace, allowing batters to trust their technique and play through the line with ease. While spinners might extract a hint of grip during the middle overs, the combination of a lightning-fast outfield and relatively small boundaries offers little margin for error. As of now the ground has witnessed just 1 match where the team batting first has won none and the team chasing won 1 match.
Here are the last ODI matches average scores of both Innings at Niranjan Shah ground:
ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 284 runs
ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 286 runs
LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME
| Innings | Both | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Won (1st Bat) | NA | 0 | NA |
| Won (2nd Bat) | NA | NA | 1 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 570 | 284 | 286 |
| Highest Score | NA | 284 | 286 |
| Lowest Score | NA | 284 | 286 |
| Average | 285.00 | 284.00 | 286.00 |
| Balls | 585 | 300 | 285 |
| Strike Rate | 97.44 | 94.67 | 100.35 |
| 100-149 runs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 150-199 runs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200-249 Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 250-299 Runs | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 300-349 Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 350-399 Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400+ Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4s | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| 6s | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg 4/6 | 25/3 | 27/3 | 23/3 |
| Innings | Both | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Balls | 585 | 300 | 285 |
| Runs | 570 | 284 | 286 |
| Average Run/Wkts | 57.00 | 40.57 | 95.33 |
| Strike Rate Balls/Wkts | 58.50 | 42.86 | 95.00 |
| Maiden Overs | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 3-4 Wickets | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5-7 Wickets | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8-9 Wickets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 Wickets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Lbw | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowled | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Stumped | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catch | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Innings | Both | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lbw | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowled | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Stumped | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catch | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Run Out | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hit Wicket | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innings | Both | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-Handed | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Lbw | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowled | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stumped | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catch | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Left-Handed | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Lbw | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowled | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Stumped | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catch | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Innings | Both | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Arm | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fast | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fast-Medium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spinner | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bowled | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catch | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Stumped | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lbw | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right Arm | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Fast | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fast-Medium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medium | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Spinner | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowled | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Catch | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Stumped | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lbw | 0 | 0 | 0 |
