NARENDRA MODI STADIUM, AHMEDABAD, INDIA

NARENDRA MODI STADIUM (AHMEDABAD)

The Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly known as the Motera Stadium, is a cricket stadium situated inside the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. As of 2022, it is the largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators. It is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association and is a venue for Test, ODI, and T20I cricket matches.The Motera stadium has been witness to several important landmarks. It is also the adopted home of the Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals. The current stands are as follows - GMDC Upper and Lower stands, East Upper and Lower Pavilion, Adani Lower Pavilion, Adani Upper Pavilion, Club Pavilion, and West Pavilion. All stands, except the Club and West Pavilions, consistent two tiers. The Adani Pavilion consists of more than 20 air-conditioned corporate boxes as well as the player dressing rooms. The stadium has 21 entry gates. The ground was renovated in 2006, just before the Champions Trophy. After renovation, state-of-the-art floodlights were added to the stadium along with covered stands, three new pitches and a new outfield.

NARENDRA MODI STADIUM (AHMEDABAD) Pitch Report

The Motera offers a slow wicket. Initially, it was a bowler-friendly track but over the course of time, the pitch lost its spice as it started to slow down. Very few Test games have reached a conclusion over here. The ground has six red soil pitches and five black soil pitches. The one used for the third Test was a red soil pitch and it came as no surprise that it helped the spinners early on the first day itself after it was left to dry. Former India and Gujarat player Parthiv Patel too has a role to play in this. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has just avoided being hit with demerit points after the pitch for the pink-ball Test, which was also the first international match in the refurbished stadium, was rated as "average" despite the match lasting only two days.

NARENDRA MODI STADIUM (AHMEDABAD) Pitch Report

Test Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

As we have seen all 4 Test innings average scores of last 4 Test matches at Wankhede Stadium, we can say that in first 2 innings there are lots of runs made and very few runs made in the last 2 innings. It can be clearly inferred that in first days of the Test match, batting is lot easier then slowly this pitch gets difficult for batting. Team whoever wins the toss prefers to bowl first because in the initial hours on the fresh pitch batsman needs to manage the swing, but after the ball becomes bit old it becomes easy for the batsman to score runs here. Even if you do not get a good start from the top order, middle order can score up to 380 runs total of 1st innings in Test match. It becomes very easy to bat here in the second innings because the pitch does not help the bowler as much as it helps in the first innings. If the team takes the lead in the second innings. Spinners get help from the foot marks of the fast bowlers, also the uneven bounce, along with the ball turning due to the extra bounce, becomes a very difficult for batsmen. Here in the last 4 Tests, the team bowling first has won 2 matches and the team batting first has won 1 match and 1 match is drawn.

Here are the last 4 test matches average scores of all Innings at NARENDRA MODI ground:

Test Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 330 runs

Test Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 318 runs

Test Matches 3rd Innings Average Score – 199 runs

Test Matches 4th Innings Average Score – 65 runs

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NARENDRA MODI STADIUM (AHMEDABAD) Pitch Report

ODI Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

Toss could once again play a crucial role in the match as teams generally prefer batting second at this venue. Early assistance for fast bowlers will be key but the dew in the second innings could play a huge role in deciding the fate of the game. Batsman enjoy batting at this ground. As of now the ground has witnessed 9 matches where the team batting first has won 4 matches and the team bowling first has won 5 matches.

Here are last ODI matches average scores of both Innings at NARENDRA MODI ground:

ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 244 runs

ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 226 runs

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NARENDRA MODI STADIUM (AHMEDABAD) Pitch Report

T20I Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

The pitch is decent enough to bat on. Bowlers do get help if they hit the right line and length. It is a good batting track and the ball should skid on bat nicely. While the new ball could swing around, the fast bowlers will have to look to slow their pace. As of now the ground has witnessed 7 matches where the team batting first has won 4 and the team chasing has won 3 matches.

Here are last 5 T20I matches average scores of both Innings at NARENDRA MODI ground:

T20I Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 171 runs

T20I Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 164 runs

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IPL Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

Ahmedabad pitch curators are usually creating a bouncy track which helps pacers a lot. During the India and England series, Mark Wood was consistently clocking 150+ KMPH here. The pacers are going to play a vital role at Narendra Modi Stadium. However, the ball will come nicely on the bat. So, batsmen who depend on timing are expected to do good during IPL 2021 at Narendra Modi Stadium pitch. The average first innings total at the venue is 170+. However, chasing is not tough on this ground. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While bowlers are likely to get assistance from the surface, there are chances that batsmen might read the conditions better and post more runs on the board. A total close to 180 could be challenging for the chasing team. As of now the ground has witnessed 32 matches where the team batting first has won 13 and the team chasing has won 19 matches.

Here are last IPL matches average scores of both Innings at NARENDRA MODI ground:

IPL Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 174 runs

IPL Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 164 runs

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