The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Niranjan Shah Stadium), located in Khandheri, Rajkot, has hosted only four ODI matches so far, yet its numbers clearly show that this venue has not been a comfortable hunting ground for Team India. Despite being a home venue, India have managed to win only one ODI, while the visiting teams have dominated on three occasions.
The stadium hosted its first ODI on 11 January 2013 (India vs England) and the latest ODI on 27 September 2023 (India vs Australia). With high-scoring pitches, quick outfields, and early swing for pacers, the venue has always produced interesting battles.
India ODI Records at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| City | Khandheri, Rajkot |
| Country | India |
| Also Known As | Khandheri Cricket Stadium |
| First ODI | 11 January 2013 |
| Last ODI | 27 September 2023 |
| Total ODIs Played | 4 |
| Matches Won – Home Side (India) | 1 (25%) |
| Matches Won – Touring Side | 3 (75%) |
| Matches Won – Neutral Side | 0 |
| Teams Winning Batting First | 4 (100%) |
| Teams Winning Batting Second | 0 |
| Teams Winning Toss | 3 (75%) |
| Teams Losing Toss | 1 (25%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| No-Result Matches | 0 |
Also see: IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI
India ODI Performance at Rajkot
India have played 4 ODIs at this venue, all as a home side. Surprisingly, the overall record is disappointing:
- Matches Played: 4
- Won: 1
- Lost: 3
- Win %: 25%
- Chasing Record: 0% success (never won while chasing)
- Batting First: Only win came batting first
This makes the stadium one of India’s toughest home venues.
Batting-Friendly Conditions
The pitch in Rajkot is typically flat with true bounce, resulting in high scoring games.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Average Runs per Wicket | 41.44 |
| Average Runs per Over | 6.13 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 322 |
| Highest Team Total | 352/7 (Australia, 2023) |
| Lowest Team Total | 286 (India, 2023) |
Also see: IND vs NZ Match Prediction 2nd ODI
Top Individual Performances at Rajkot
| Record Type | Player | Performance | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | Quinton de Kock (SA) | 103 | vs India, 2015 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Morne Morkel (SA) | 4/39 | vs India, 2015 |
| Highest Team Score | Australia | 352/7 | vs India, 2023 |
| Lowest Team Score | India | 286 | vs Australia, 2023 |
Indian Players ODI Record at Rajkot
| Player | Matches | Runs/Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 4 inns | 226 runs | 56.50 | 87.60 | 78 |
| Rohit Sharma | 3 inns | 188 runs | 62.67 | 107.43 | 81 |
| KL Rahul | 2 inns | 106 runs | 53.00 | 129.27 | 80 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 2 inns | 55 runs | 27.50 | 91.67 | 48 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 inns | 62 runs, 2 wickets | Bat Avg 31.00 | SR 101.64 | 35 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 2 matches | 4 wickets | 28.25 avg | Econ 6.78 | 2/48 |
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium may be a home venue, but history shows that it has been a tough ground for India in ODIs, with only one win in four matches. The pitch favours teams batting first, and chasing sides have always struggled. As the stadium awaits its next ODI fixture, fans will hope that Team India can finally turn around their record and bring more victories to their Rajkot supporters.
Also see:
- Virat Kohli at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Rohit Sharma at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Shreyas Iyer at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- KL Rahul at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Kuldeep Yadav at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
