Ben Stokes’ biggest challenge of his captaincy career starts on January 25, with the IND vs ENG 1st Test. The series will be a battle of opposites. Under Rohit Sharma, the India cricket team has maintained its dominance at home. The Indian unit has overpowered every touring side, whether it be on low, slow, or spinning pitches.
Ahead of the first test, let’s check out the Hyderabad Stadium Test records to determine how Bazball will fare at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Hyderabad Stadium Test stats & records
Matches Played5Average Score405Matches Won Batting 1st2Matches Won Batting 2nd2Highest Score687/6Lowest Score127/10
Over an 8-year period (2010–2018), 5 matches have been held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The average first-inning score in these games is 405.
Despite 405 being seen as a big score, sides batting first and second have won 2 matches apiece. However, the team that wins the toss has more chances of winning the match, as 66.66% of teams come out victorious if they win the toss.
The highest score posted here was 687/6 by India back in 2017 against Bangladesh. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 127/10 by the West Indies in 2018 against India.
The best individual batting score made here is 225 runs by Brendon McCullum in 2010. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 30.2-14-85-12 by Ravichandran Ashwin in 2022.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2018, when India chased a target of 72 runs with 10 wickets in hand. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 458 by India in 2017 against Bangladesh.
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India & England Test record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
MatchesIndiaEnglandPlayed50Won40Lost00Drawn10
India has played just 5 matches that have been played at the Hyderabad Stadium and has a 4-0 win/loss record, with one match ending in a draw. England has yet to play a match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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