Ravindra Jadeja enjoys a special bond with the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Niranjan Shah Stadium), Rajkot, the ground where he grew up playing domestic cricket. Across three ODI appearances at this venue, Jadeja has contributed with both bat and ball, delivering important lower-order runs and maintaining tight spells in the middle overs.
With 62 runs, a batting average of 31.00, and an impressive strike rate of 101.64, Jadeja has shown finishing quality on his home turf. As a bowler, he has bowled 30 overs across three matches and picked up 2 wickets, including a crucial double strike against Australia in 2020.
Ravindra Jadeja ODI Batting Stats at SCA Stadium, Rajkot
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Innings | 3 |
| Runs | 62 |
| Highest Score | 35 |
| Average | 31.00 |
| Strike Rate | 101.64 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
Also see: IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI
Match-by-Match Batting Performance in Rajkot
| Date | Opponent | Inns | Batting Position | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2013 | England | 2nd | 7 | 7 | 9 | 77.78 | b Dernbach |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Australia | 1st | 7 | 20* | 16 | 125.00 | Not Out |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Australia | 2nd | 7 | 35 | 36 | 97.22 | lbw Sangha |
Ravindra Jadeja ODI Bowling Stats at SCA Stadium
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Overs Bowled | 30.0 |
| Wickets | 2 |
| Best Bowling | 2/58 |
| Economy Rate | 5.50 |
| Bowling Average | 82.50 |
| Strike Rate | 90.00 |
Also see: IND vs NZ Match Prediction 2nd ODI
Match-by-Match Bowling Performance in Rajkot
| Date | Opponent | Overs | Figures | Notable Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2013 | England | 10.0 | 0/46 | — |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Australia | 10.0 | 2/58 | Finch (st Rahul), Labuschagne (c Shami) |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Australia | 10.0 | 0/61 | — |
- Consistent lower-order contributions, including a sharp 20* off 16 balls in 2020.
- Maintained a strike rate above 100 in two out of three innings.
- Bowled all 30 overs available across matches, showing his importance as a frontline spinner.
- Best performance came in 2020 with 2/58 + 20* — a full all-round show.
- Controlled the game well with the ball despite Rajkot being a batting-friendly surface.
- His home crowd support often lifts his performance, especially in tight situations.
Ravindra Jadeja ODI numbers at SCA Stadium reflect composure, experience, and match awareness. While this venue offers little help for spinners, Jadeja has still produced impactful spells and delivered valuable finishing runs with the bat. His all-round contribution, especially the 2020 performance, highlights why Rajkot remains one of his strongest and most trusted grounds in ODI cricket.
Also see:
