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{{short description|Cricket stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana of India}}
{{short description|Cricket stadium in Hyderabad, India}}
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{{Infobox cricket ground
{{Infobox cricket ground
| ground_name      = Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
| ground_name      = Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
| nickname        = Hyderabad Cricket Stadium
| nickname        = Uppal Stadium
| image            = Panorama of rajiv gandhi stadium.jpg
| image            = File:Uppal stadium Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.jpg


| image_size      = 350 px
| image_size      = 300px
| caption          = Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
| caption          =  
| country          = India
| country          =  
| location        = [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]
| location        = [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]
| coordinates      = {{coord|17|24|23|N|78|33|01|E|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates      = {{coord|17|24|23|N|78|33|01|E|display=inline,title}}
| establishment    = 2003
| establishment    = {{Start date and age|2003}}
| Founded by      = [[N.Chandrababu Naidu]]
| seating_capacity = 39,200 - 55,000
| seating_capacity = 55,000
| owner            = [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] (HCA)
| owner            = [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]]
| operator        = HCA
| curator          = Y.L. Chandrasekhar
| architect        = [[Shashi Prabhu]]<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110823063136/http://www.spa-aec.com/spaweb/allprojects.html spa-aec.com]}}</ref>
 
| tenants          = [[India cricket team]] (2005–present)<br />[[Deccan Chargers]] (2008-2012) <br/> [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] (2013–present)
| Inaugurated by  = [[Y.S.Rajasekhar reddy]]
| end1            = North end<ref name=H>{{cite web | url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-58142 | title=Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium - Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, India }}</ref>
| operator        = Hyderabad Cricket Association
| end2            = Pavellion end<ref name=H/>
| architect        = [[Shashi Prabhu]]<ref>[http://www.spa-aec.com/spaweb/allprojects.html spa-aec.com]</ref>
| tenants          = [[Indian Cricket Team]]<br />[[Hyderabad cricket team]]<br />[[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| end1            = Shiv Lal Yadav End
| end2            = VVS Laxman End
| international    = true
| international    = true
| floodlights      = Yes
| firsttestdate    = 12–16 November
| firsttestyear    = 2010
| firsttesthome    = India
| firsttestaway    = New Zealand
| lasttestdate    = 25–28 January
| lasttestyear    = 2024
| lasttesthome    = India
| lasttestaway    = England
| firstodidate    = 16 November
| firstodidate    = 16 November
| firstodiyear    = 2005
| firstodiyear    = 2005
| firstodihome    = India
| firstodihome    = India
| firstodiaway    = South Africa
| firstodiaway    = South Africa
| lastodidate      = 10 October
| lastodidate      = 10 October  
| lastodiyear      = 2023
| lastodiyear      = 2023
| lastodihome      = Pakistan
| lastodihome      = Pakistan  
| lastodiaway      = Sri Lanka
| lastodiaway      = Sri Lanka  
| firsttestdate    = 12 November
| firstt20idate    = 6 December
| firsttestyear    = 2010
| firstt20iyear    = 2019
| firsttesthome    = India
| firsttestaway    = New Zealand
| lasttestdate    = 12 October
| lasttestyear    = 2018
| lasttesthome    = India
| lasttestaway    = West Indies
| firstt20idate    = 13 October
| firstt20iyear    = 2017
| firstt20ihome    = India
| firstt20ihome    = India
| firstt20iaway    = Australia
| firstt20iaway    = West Indies
| lastt20idate    = 25 September
| lastt20idate    = 12 October
| lastt20iyear    = 2022
| lastt20iyear    = 2024
| lastt20ihome    = India
| lastt20ihome    = India
| lastt20iaway    = Australia
| lastt20iaway    = Bangladesh
| date            = 18 January
| date            = 12 October 2024
| year            = 2023
| source          = https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/58142.html ESPNcricinfo
| source          = http://content-www.cricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58142.html ESPN Cricinfo
}}
}}


The '''Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium''', ({{lang-te|రాజీవ్ గాంధీ అంతర్జాతీయ క్రికెట్ మైదానం}}, {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|راجیو گاندھی بین الاقوامی کرکٹ اسٹیڈیمم}}}}), commonly known as '''Uppal Stadium''', is an international [[cricket]] stadium in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is owned and operated by [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] (HCA). It is the home ground of [[Hyderabad cricket team]] and [[Hyderabad women's cricket team]].<ref name=":0" />
The '''Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium''', commonly known as '''Uppal Stadium''', is an international [[cricket stadium]] in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is owned and operated by [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] (HCA). It is the home ground of [[Hyderabad cricket team]] and [[Hyderabad women's cricket team]].<ref name=":0">[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_hundreds_career.html?class=1;id=1981;type=ground Cricket Records {{!}} Records {{!}} Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Most hundreds {{!}} ESPN Cricinfo]</ref>


Located in the eastern suburb of [[Uppal, Hyderabad|Uppal]], it has a seating capacity of 39,200 and extends across 15 acres of land.<ref name=":23">{{cite web |title=ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 - Media Guide |url=https://resources.pulse.icc-cricket.com/ICC/document/2023/11/03/278e3b3a-d6cb-4511-b7df-75fc1428f096/ICC-Men-s-Cricket-World-Cup-2023-Media-Guide-v7.pdf |publisher=ICC |access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref> It serves as the home ground [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] team [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]. As of 18 October 2023, it has hosted 5 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. The stadium hosted the first, [[2017 Indian Premier League final|the final]] game of [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017 IPL edition]], and the [[2019 Indian Premier League final|final]] of [[2019 IPL]]. The stadium hosted its first [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] event in October 2023 during the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]].
Located in the eastern suburb of [[Uppal, Hyderabad|Uppal]], it has a seating capacity of 39,200 and extends across 15 acres of land.<ref name=":23">{{cite web |title=ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 - Media Guide |url=https://resources.pulse.icc-cricket.com/ICC/document/2023/11/03/278e3b3a-d6cb-4511-b7df-75fc1428f096/ICC-Men-s-Cricket-World-Cup-2023-Media-Guide-v7.pdf |publisher=ICC |access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref> It serves as the home ground the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] team [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]. As of 13 October 2024, it has hosted 6 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. The stadium hosted the [[2017 Indian Premier League final|final]] of [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017 IPL]] and the [[2019 Indian Premier League final|final]] of the [[2019 IPL]]. The stadium hosted its first [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] event in October 2023 during the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]].


It is renamed after the former prime minister of India [[Rajiv Gandhi]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium - Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-58142 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>
It is renamed after the former prime minister of India [[Rajiv Gandhi]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium - Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-58142 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>
It is named after the former prime minister of India [[Rajiv Gandhi]].


==History==
==History==


HCA's previous home ground was the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad|Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]] in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at [[Basheerbagh]] in central Hyderabad. The ground belonged to the Sports Authority of Telangana State and HCA had limited operating autonomy over this ground.
=== Previous Stadium ===
 
Prior to the construction of the stadium, the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad|Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]] in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at [[Basheerbagh]] in central Hyderabad was used to host domestic and international cricket matches in Hyderabad. Between 1955 and 2003 the stadium hosted 3 test matches and 14 One Day Internationals.  
Moreover, due to its smaller size, it soon came to be known as a high-scoring ground and so [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]] was not considered for many high-profile cricket matches in India.
 
In 2003, the proposal for a new stadium was submitted by HCA to the government of erstwhile [[Andhra Pradesh]], then headed by [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]. The proposal was quickly cleared and HCA was allocated a budget for the same. The government also identified a large piece of land suitable for the project at [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal]].
 
Most of the funding for the project came after an open auction of the stadium's title was held. [[Visaka Industries]] Limited won the auction with a bid price of ₹65,00,00,000. A sum of ₹43,00,00,000 was paid in advance and the stadium was named '''Visakha International Cricket Stadium''' in 2004.
 
By 2005 when most of the stadium was built, it was ready to host its first [[One Day International|ODI Match]] between [[Indian Cricket Team|India]] and [[South African Cricket Team|South Africa]]. However, [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]] the former [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]](before the separation of [[Telangana]]) decided to change the name of the stadium to '''Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium''' in memory of the former [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Rajiv Gandhi]].
 
Following this decision, HCA was required to pay Visakha Industries six times the contract price in accordance with the contract clauses governing any subsequent renaming of the stadium or the Visakha name not remaining attached to the stadium. HCA however, following some negotiations by Govt, got away with paying an amount of ₹43,00,00,000, i.e. the contract price only.
 
The ends are named Pavilion End and North End. On the retirement of VVS Laxman, the HCA decided to honor the veteran by naming the North End after him. {{citation needed|date=January 2021}}
 
==Stats and records==
{{Uncited section|date=September 2022}}
; Matches Hosted
* [[Test cricket|Test]] — 5
* [[One Day International|ODI]] — 7
* [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] — 3
 
===Records===
* [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] played their first ever test in India at this venue since they got their test status in 2000 when [[Bangladeshi cricket team in India in 2016–17|Bangladesh toured India in 2017]].
 
==Ground capacity and factors==
{{Uncited section|date=September 2022}}
* The stadium extends across {{cvt|16|acre}} and has a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators. The ends are Pavilion End and North End (V.V.S. Laxman end).
* A stand was named after Newly appointed [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] President [[Mohammad Azharuddin]] and opened on 6 December 2019.
* Floodlights are mounted on six towers to illuminate the stadium during day-night matches having been commissioned in April 2007.
* The wicket here is considered a flat track, with a reputation of being a batsman-friendly and high-scoring pitch.{{by whom|date=May 2018}}
 
{{wide image|Rgis uppal.jpg|1024px|align-cap=center|A Panoramic view of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium}}
 
==Cricket World Cup matches==
=== 2023 Cricket World Cup ===
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 6 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 286 (49 overs)
| runs1 = [[Saud Shakeel]] 68 (52)
| wickets1 = [[Bas de Leede]] 4/62 (9 overs)
| score2 = 205 (41 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 67 (68)
| wickets2 = [[Haris Rauf]] 3/43 (9 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 81 runs
| report =
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA)
| motm = [[Saud Shakeel]] (Pak)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| round =
| rain =
| notes =
}}
This was the seventh match between the teams and third in World Cups, and the Netherlands were yet to secure a victory against Pakistan. The Netherlands won the toss and chose to field. Pakistan were reduced to 38/3 before [[Saud Shakeel]] and [[Mohammad Rizwan]] put on 120 runs for the fourth wicket, with both making [[Century (cricket)|half-centuries]], the former's coming in 32 balls. [[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer)|Mohammad Nawaz]] and [[Shadab Khan]] then added 64 runs together, taking their team's total to a respectable 286. [[Bas de Leede]] stood out as the top bowler for the Netherlands, claiming four wickets. The Netherlands innings got off to a shaky start, losing [[Max O'Dowd]] early on, but [[Vikramjit Singh]] and [[Colin Ackermann]] provided some stability. However, the latter could not stick around for long and was dismissed to a loose shot off [[Iftikhar Ahmed (cricketer)|Iftikhar Ahmed]]. de Leede and Singh formed a vital partnership of 70 runs, with both players reaching half-centuries. Singh's departure triggered a collapse from 120 for 3 to 158 for 6. The lower order offered some resistance, with [[Logan van Beek]] hitting a few lusty blows in the end but the team fell short by 81 runs.
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 9 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 322/7 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Will Young (cricketer)|Will Young]] 70 (80)
| wickets1 = [[Roelof van der Merwe]] 2/56 (9 overs)
| score2 = 223 (46.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Colin Ackermann]] 69 (73)
| wickets2 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 5/59 (10 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 99 runs
| report =
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Mitchell Santner]] (NZ)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = [[Sybrand Engelbrecht (cricketer)|Sybrand Engelbrecht]] (Ned) made his ODI debut.
}}
The two teams had met only once in World Cups before, with New Zealand winning the game, [[1996 Cricket World Cup|in 1996]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023 Match 6: NZ vs NED head-to-head record and form guide |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-netherlands-world-cup-2023-match-6-nz-vs-ned-head-to-head-record-and-form-guide-101696790215793.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=10 October 2023 |language=en |date=9 October 2023}}</ref> The Netherlands bowlers started off with three [[Over (cricket)|maiden overs]], before New Zealand's [[Devon Conway]] and [[Will Young (cricketer)|Will Young]] put on 67 runs together. Young then added 77 runs with [[Rachin Ravindra]] (51) for the third wicket. [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]]'s 48, [[Tom Latham (cricketer)|Tom Latham]]'s 53 off 46 and [[Mitchell Santner]]'s 36 off 17 meant New Zealand posted a target of 323. Left-armer Santner made the best of the spin-friendly wicket and claimed the first five-wicket haul by a New Zealand spinner in World Cups, using his variation in pace.<ref>{{cite web |title=Five-star Santner and batters make it two in two for New Zealand |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/netherlands-vs-new-zealand-6th-match-1384397/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=10 October 2023 |language=en |date=9 October 2023}}</ref> [[Colin Ackermann]] offered resistance with his strokeplay and put together 50 runs with [[Teja Nidamanuru]], before the latter was run out. Santner, who chipped with wickets at regular intervals in the middle overs, removed captain [[Scott Edwards (cricketer)|Scott Edwards]] caught and bowled. [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]]'s bounce and pace yielded him three wickets, including a bowled attempt of [[Vikramjit Singh]]. The Netherlands fell 99 runs short after he cleaned their tail with the final two wickets.
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 10 October 2023
| time = 14:00
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 344/9 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 122 (77)
| wickets1 = [[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan Ali]] 4/71 (10 overs)
| score2 = 345/4 (48.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] 131[[not out|*]] (121)
| wickets2 = [[Dilshan Madushanka]] 2/60 (9.2 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1384399.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] (Pak)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
| round =
| rain =
| notes = [[Sadeera Samarawickrama]] (SL)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/sl-vs-pak-sadeera-samarawickrama-hits-his-maiden-world-cup-hundred-to-deflate-pakistan-2447080-2023-10-10|title=SL vs PAK: Sadeera Samarawickrama hits his maiden World Cup hundred to deflate Pakistan|work=India Today|access-date= 10 October 2023}}</ref> and [[Abdullah Shafique]] (Pak) both made their maiden centuries in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/abdullah-shafique-hits-hundred-on-world-cup-debut-against-sri-lanka-2447193-2023-10-10|title=SL vs PAK: Abdullah Shafique shines on World Cup debut, hits maiden ODI hundred in high pressure chase|work=India Today|access-date= 10 October 2023}}</ref>
* [[Imam-ul-Haq]] (Pak) scored his 3,000th run in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup/imam-ul-haq-fastest-to-score-3000-runs-record-babar-azam-icc-odi-world-cup-2023-pak-v-sl-stats/article67404223.ece/|title=PAK vs SL, ODI World Cup: Imam-ul-Haq surpasses Babar Azam’s record to reach 3000 runs|work=Spotstar|access-date= 10 October 2023}}</ref>
* This was the [[List_of_Cricket_World_Cup_records#Highest_run_chase|highest successful run chase]] in World Cup history, surpassing [[2011 Cricket World Cup Group B#England vs Ireland|Ireland's 329 against England in 2011]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan completes highest run chase in WC history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-highest-run-chase-in-odi-world-cup-history-record-hyderabad/article67405177.ece|work=SportStar|access-date=10 October 2023 }}</ref>
* This was the third time four centuries were scored in an ODI,<ref>{{cite web |title=Most hundreds in an innings |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-hundreds-in-an-innings-283070 |publisher=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |access-date=10 October 2023}}</ref> and first in World Cups.<ref name="SLPAKbbc">{{cite web |title=Pakistan beat Sri Lanka with record World Cup chase |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67071645 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=11 October 2023}}</ref>
}}
Sri Lanka got off to a strong start with the bat and were 229/3 after 30 overs.<ref name="SLPAKbbc"/> [[Kusal Mendis]]'s century off 65 balls, which he reached with a six, was the fastest by a Sri Lanka player in World Cups. He particularly punished [[Shaheen Afridi]] and [[Haris Rauf]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=G. |first1=Sandip |title=How Kusal Mendis walloped Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf and why he went for a six on 94 against Pakistan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/how-kusal-mendis-walloped-shaheen-afridi-and-haris-rauf-and-why-he-went-for-a-six-on-94-against-pakistan-8976891 |website=The Indian Express |access-date=11 October 2023}}</ref> finished his innings [[Strike rate|striking at]] 158.44.<ref name="SLPAKespn">{{cite web |title=Rizwan 131*, Shafique 113 complete record World Cup chase |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-8th-match-1384399/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=11 October 2023}}</ref> His partners were [[Pathum Nissanka]] (51) and [[Sadeera Samarawickrama]], who made 108 off 89 deliveries, helping his team go past 300.<ref name="SLPAKicc">{{cite web |title=Pakistan pull off biggest World Cup chase as Rizwan inspires victory |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3733068 |website=icc-cricket.com |access-date=11 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Pakistan looked in trouble at 37/2 having lost captain [[Babar Azam]] in the eighth over. However, [[Abdullah Shafique]] and [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] brought them back into the game, courtesy their 176-run stand for the third wicket. Shafique, who came in as a replacement to [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]], made 113, the most by a Pakistan debutant in World Cups.<ref name="SLPAKespn"/> Rizwan battled through cramps and remained unbeaten at 131, helping his team attain the highest successful chase in World Cup history, Pakistan's previous record being 263.<ref name="SLPAKicc"/> With the run rate climbing through the middle overs, the Pakistan batters accelerated their chase making 163 off the last 20 overs,<ref name="SLPAKbbc"/> thus extending their lead to 8–0 against their opponents in World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pakistan record the highest successful chase at the World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-pakistan-record-the-highest-successful-chase-at-the-world-cup-1402403 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=11 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
 
==Franchise cricket  ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2022}}[[File:SRH fans while an ipl match.jpg|thumb|300x300px|SRH fans during an IPL match]]
[[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] is a cricket franchise based in [[Hyderabad]] city. The team is owned by [[Kalanithi Maran]] of the [[Sun TV Network]].
[[Aiden Markram]] is the captain of the team. [[Brian Lara]] is the head coach and [[Simon Helmot]] is the assistant coach of the team. [[Dale Steyn]] and [[Muttiah Muralitharan]] are the bowling coaches of the team. The team won the 2016 IPL. So far this stadium is served as the home ground of the Sunrisers and now defunct franchise [[Deccan Chargers]].
 
Its official jersey was unveiled on 8 March 2013, and the team anthem directed by [[GV Prakash Kumar]] was released on 12 March 2013. Their logo was unveiled on 20 December 2012, along with the announcement that the team's management would be led by [[Krishnamachari Srikkanth|Kris]], [[Tom Moody]], and [[VVS Laxman]].
 
In IPL 2019, [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] won the award for best ground and pitch.
 
=== Records<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=IPL records Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Hyderabad |url=https://t20-head-to-head.com/ipl-records-at-the-rajiv-gandhi-stadium-hyderabad/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=T20 Head to Head |language=en-GB}}</ref> ===
 
* Highest Total: 231/2 – [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] vs. [[Royal Challengers Bangalore|RCB]], 31 March 2019
* Highest Individual Score: 126 – David Warner, [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] vs. [[Kolkata Knight Riders|KKR]], 30 April 2017
* Best Bowling Figures: 6/12 – [[Alzarri Joseph]], [[Mumbai Indians]] vs. [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]], 6 April 2019
 
 
Alzarri Joseph's bowling figures of 6 for 12 are the best recorded in any IPL match. <ref>{{Cite web |title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website - Results |url=https://www.iplt20.com/stats/all-time/bestBowlInn |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=www.iplt20.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Test cricket==
=== Construction ===
It was the 101st venue for Test matches in world cricket.<ref>[[List of Test cricket grounds]]</ref>
Before the stadium was built, HCA hosted domestic and international matches at the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad|Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]]. The ground's proprietor was the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh state (Now Sports Authority of Telangana State)  due to which HCA had limited authority and control over the ground, due to which it decided to build their own stadium.<ref name=":1" /> In 2003, the proposal for a new stadium was submitted by HCA to the government<ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-11-17 |title=After the match, HCA plays blame game |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/after-the-match-hca-plays-blame-game/articleshow/286964.cms |access-date=2023-11-02 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> of erstwhile [[Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014)|Andhra Pradesh]], then headed by [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]. The proposal was quickly cleared and HCA was allocated a budget for the same. The government also identified a large piece of land suitable for the project at [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-05-13 |title=The HCA, at least, is grateful - Chandrababu Naidu okayed lease, setting in motion the construction of an exclusive cricket stadium |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/the-hca-at-least-is-grateful-chandrababu-naidu-okayed-lease-setting-in-motion-the-construction-of-an-exclusive-cricket-stadium/cid/1045754 |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Stadium records===
=== Naming ===
* [[Umesh Yadav]] recorded his first [[10 wicket haul]] in his Test career at this ground on 12 October 2018 against [[West Indies]].
Most of the funding for the project came after an open auction of the stadium's title was held. Visaka Industries Limited won the auction with a bid price of ₹65,00,00,000. A sum of ₹43,00,00,000 was paid in advance and the stadium was named "Visakha International Cricket Stadium" in 2004.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=IPL 2014 Venues: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium, Hyderabad |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2014/story/ipl-2014-venues-rajiv-gandhi-international-cricket-stadium-hyderabad-indian-premier-league-7-188634-2014-04-11 |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=India Today |date=11 April 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ravichandran Ashwin]] recorded the first 10-wicket haul in Tests at this ground on 23 August 2012 against New Zealand.


===Test matches records===
By 2005 when most of the stadium was built, it was ready to host its first [[One Day International|ODI Match]] between [[Indian Cricket Team|India]] and [[South African Cricket Team|South Africa]]. However, [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]] the former [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] (before the separation of [[Telangana]]) decided to change the name of the stadium to Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in memory of the former [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Rajiv Gandhi]].<ref name=H/>
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!colspan=4|Most career runs<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=1;id=1981;type=ground Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo]</ref>
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| '''535''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] ||{{cr|IND}}|| 2012-2018
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| '''379''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Virat Kohli]] ||{{cr|IND}} || 2012-2018
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| '''293''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Brendon McCullum]] ||{{cr|NZ}} || 2010-2012
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| '''282''' (3 Innings) ||  [[Murali Vijay]] ||{{cr|IND}} || 2013-2017
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| '''203''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Virender Sehwag]] ||{{cr|IND}} || 2010-2013
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| '''157''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Kane Williamson]] ||{{cr|NZ}} || 2010-2012
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Following this decision, HCA was required to pay Visakha Industries six times the contract price in accordance with the contract clauses governing any subsequent renaming of the stadium or the Visakha name not remaining attached to the stadium. HCA however, following some negotiations by Govt, got away with paying an amount of ₹43,00,00,000, i.e. the contract price only.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=7Cric |title=Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium |url=https://www.poornima.edu.in/cricket/rajiv-gandhi-international-cricket-stadium/ |access-date= |website=Poornima University |language=en-IN}}</ref>


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The ends are named Pavilion End and North End. On the retirement of VVS Laxman, the HCA decided to honor the veteran by naming the North End after him.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-08-23 |title=Hyderabad stadium's pavilion named after VVS Laxman |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/vvs-laxman-calls-it-a-day/top-stories/hyderabad-stadiums-pavilion-named-after-vvs-laxman/articleshow/15616679.cms |access-date=2023-11-02 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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| '''225''' vs India||  [[Brendon McCullum]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2010
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| '''204''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
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| '''204''' vs Australia||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2013
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| '''167''' vs Australia||  [[Murali Vijay]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2013
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| '''159''' vs New Zealand||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2012
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| '''127''' vs India|| [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] || {{cr|BAN}} || 2017
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| '''111[[not out|*]]''' vs New Zealand|| [[Harbhajan Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2010
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| '''108''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Murali Vijay]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
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| '''106[[not out|*]]''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Wriddhiman Saha]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
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| '''106''' vs India|| [[Roston Chase]] || {{Flagicon|West Indies}} [[West Indies]] || 2018
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| '''102''' vs India|| [[Tim McIntosh (cricketer)|Tim McIntosh]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2010
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=== Renovations ===
[[File:Rgis uppal.jpg|thumb|The Stadium before renovations in 2015.]]


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Following the opening of the stadium in 2003 the stadium went under numerous minor upgrades. Floodlights were installed in 2008 while canopies were installed for the southern and northern stands in 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-03-19 |title=Hyderabad Cricket Association in race against time to get lights in order for IPL |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-cricket-association-in-race-against-time-to-get-lights-in-order-for-ipl/articleshow/19052342.cms |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-02-06 |title=Will stadium canopy block view? |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/will-stadium-canopy-block-view/article4386812.ece |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> However, the stadium underwent its first major renovation ahead of the 2023 world cup.
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| '''2''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] || 2012-2018
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| '''2''' (3 Innings) ||  [[Murali Vijay]] || 2013-2017
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| '''1''' (1 Innings) ||  [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] || 2017
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| '''1''' (2 Innings) ||  [[Wriddhiman Saha]] || 2017
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| '''1''' (2 Innings) ||  [[Harbhajan Singh]] || 2010-2013
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| '''1''' (2 Innings) || [[Tim McIntosh (cricketer)|Tim McIntosh]] || 2010
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| '''1''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Virat Kohli]] || 2012-2018
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| '''1''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Brendon McCullum]] || 2010–2012
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| '''1''' (1 Innings) ||  [[Roston Chase]]  || 2018
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== One-day international cricket==
Prior to the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, BCCI selected the stadium to undergo renovations. The board sanctioned {{INRConvert|120|c}} for the renovations, which were to be undertaken by the HCA and the BCCI. The renovation works included the installations of new canopy on the west and east stand. Parts of the southern stand canopy which were blow away by a strong gale in 2019 were replaced as well.<ref>{{Cite news |last=SUBRAHMANYAM |first=V. V. |date=2019-04-23 |title=Gale blows away part of Hyderabad stadium canopy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/gale-blows-away-part-of-hyderabad-stadium-canopy/article26925872.ece |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The renovation saw the replacement of over 10,000 seats, installation of new screens, replacement of the existing floodlights with new LED floodlights, and other renovation to improve viewer amenities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-27 |title=Toilets at main nets being built overnight as Hyderabad races against time to get ready for World Cup |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/toilets-at-main-nets-being-built-overnight-as-hyderabad-races-against-time-to-get-ready-for-world-cup/articleshow/103997033.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>{{AI-retrieved source|date=March 2026|checked=no}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-04-27 |title=Uppal stadium to get facelift ahead of World Cup |url=https://telanganatoday.com/uppal-stadium-to-get-facelift-ahead-of-world-cup |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref>
===Stadium records===
* [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] had scored 350/4, it is the highest score at the stadium.
* [[England cricket team|England]] had scored 174, it is the lowest score at the stadium.
* [[Yuvraj Singh]]'s 233 scored in three matches is the most of runs scored at the stadium.
* [[Shubman Gill]]'s 208 is the highest individual score at the stadium.
* [[Sachin Tendulkar]] completed 17,000 [[One Day International|ODI]] runs, made his 45th [[One Day International|ODI]] century and received his 60th [[One Day International|ODI]] Man of the match award.
* 697 runs made for the loss of 14 wickets in one match.
* India completed its 500th ODI win at this venue in 2019.


===One day international records===
Prior to the start of the 2025 Indian Premier League [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] provided {{INRConvert|5|c}} for further renovations to the stadium. The sum was spent to improve seating, dressing rooms, washrooms, and various other amenities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baleegh |first=Mohammed |date=2025-03-13 |title=IPL 2025: Uppal stadium gets Rs 5 cr upgrade for seats, washrooms and more |url=https://www.siasat.com/ipl-2025-uppal-stadium-gets-rs-5-cr-upgrade-for-seat-washrooms-and-more-3193676/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en}}</ref>


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[[File:UppalStadiumWideAngle.jpg|thumb|The Stadium after renovations in 2024.]]
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[[Sunrisers Hyderabad]], also known as SRH, is a cricket franchise based in Hyderabad city. The team is owned by [[Kalanithi Maran]] of the [[Sun TV Network]]. [[Pat Cummins]] is the captain of the team and [[Daniel Vettori]] is the head coach. The team won the 2016 IPL. So far this stadium has served as the home ground of the Sunrisers and the defunct franchise [[Deccan Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ravindran |first1=Siddarth |title=Ground realities and more for Hyderabad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ground-realities-and-more-for-hyderabad-438129 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 June 2024 |date=4 December 2009}}</ref>
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| '''233''' (3 Innings) || [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
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| '''220''' (3 Innings) ||  [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
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| '''208''' (1 Innings) || [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023
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| '''202''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni|MS Dhoni]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2019
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| '''142''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2011-2023
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| '''138''' (3 Innings) || [[Suresh Raina]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2009-2014
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In IPL 2019, [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] won the award for best ground and pitch.<ref>{{Cite news |last=SUBRAHMANYAM |first=V. V. |date=2019-05-13 |title=Pitch-perfect: HCA a winner in this IPL |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pitch-perfect-hca-a-winner-in-this-ipl/article27120740.ece |access-date=2023-11-02 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


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In IPL 2024, [[Sunrisers Hyderabad|SRH]] have recorded their highest team total (277/3) against [[Mumbai Indians|MI]] & the highest team total in IPL history at this ground which was later broken by the same team against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore|RCB]] at [[M Chinnaswamy Stadium|Bangalore]] after a fortnight. Following the conclusion of IPL 2024, [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] won the award for best ground and pitch
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| '''208''' vs New Zealand||  [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023
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| '''175''' vs Australia|| [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2009
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| '''140''' vs India|| [[Michael Bracewell (cricketer)|Michael Bracewell]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2023
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| '''121''' vs Australia||  [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2007
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| '''118''' vs India||  [[Mahela Jayawardene]] || {{cr|SL}} || 2014
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| '''112''' vs India||  [[Shaun Marsh]] || {{cr|AUS}} || 2009
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| '''103''' vs South Africa||  [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005
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== Records and Statistics ==
[[File:Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.jpg|thumb|The Stadium during a night time match of the 2025 IPL.]]


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=== Test records ===
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| '''2''' (3 Innings) || [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
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| '''1''' (3 Innings) || [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
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| '''1''' (1 Innings) || [[Shaun Marsh]] || {{cr|AUS}} || 2009
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| '''1''' (1 Innings) || [[Mahela Jayawardene]] || {{cr|SL}} || 2014
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| '''1''' (1 Innings) || [[Michael Bracewell (cricketer)|Michael Bracewell]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2023
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| '''1''' (1 Innings) || [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023


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* Highest total in the stadium: 687/6d by [[India national cricket team|India]] against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] on 9 February 2017<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=IND: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Cricket Ground Test match team highest innings totals {{!}} ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-highest-innings-totals/ind-rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-1981/test-matches-1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606200409/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-highest-innings-totals/ind-rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-1981/test-matches-1 |archive-date=6 June 2023 |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Lowest total in the stadium: 68/0 by [[India national cricket team|India]] against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] on 9 February 2017<ref name=":3" />


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=== ODI records ===


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* Highest total in the stadium: 350/4 by [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] against [[India national cricket team|India]] on 05 November 2009<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Result summary in ODIs at IND: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-results-summary/ind-rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-1981/one-day-internationals-2 |website=espncricinfo}}</ref>
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* Lowest total in the stadium: 175/10 by [[England cricket team|England]] against [[India national cricket team|India]] on 14 October 2011<ref name=":4" />
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| Highest Innings Total || Australia {{cr|AUS}} 350/4 - India v Australia, 1 innings, 5 Nov 2009
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| Lowest Innings Total||England {{cr|ENG}}  174 - 2 innings, 14 Oct 2011
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| Highest Individual Score ||Shubman Gill {{cr|IND}}  208 (Balls:149 4x19 6x9) - India v New Zealand, 18 Jan 2023
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| Best Bowling in a Match||Mohammed Siraj {{cr|IND}}  4/46 (10 overs) - India v New Zealand, 18 January 2023
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| Most Runs ||Yuvraj Singh {{cr|IND}} 233 Runs (Mat:3 Inn:3 HS:121 Ave:77.66 SR:94.33 100x2 50x0)
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| Most Wickets ||UT Yadav{{cr|IND}} 6 Wickets (Mat:2 Runs:85 Best:4/53 Ave:14.16 Econ:6.07)
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==T-20 Internationals==
=== T20I records ===
The ground was scheduled to host its first-ever [[Twenty20 International]] on 13 October 2017, against Australia. However, it was called off due to a wet outfield.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17974/report/1119503/ |title=Hyderabad T20I called off, India-Australia series tied |access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref>


The ground finally hosted a [[Twenty20 International]] on 6 December 2019, against West Indies. It was a high-scoring match, with India winning the match by 6 wickets. Team India played the 3rd T20 against Australia on September 25th, 2022, at this venue. India won by 6 wickets and won the Mastercard T20I trophy against Australia. Surya Kumar Yadav who scored 69 runs (36 balls) is awarded the Player of the Match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India beat Australia India won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) - Australia vs India, Australia in India, 3rd T20I Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-india-2022-1327497/india-vs-australia-3rd-t20i-1327505/live-cricket-score |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
* Highest total in the stadium: 297/6 by [[India national cricket team|India]] against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] on 12 October 2024<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Result summary in T20Is at IND: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-results-summary/ind-rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-1981/twenty20-internationals-3 |website=espncricinfo}}</ref>
* Lowest total in the stadium: 164/7 by [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] against [[India national cricket team|India]] on 12 October 2024<ref name=":5" />


===Stadium records===
=== IPL records ===
* 27 sixes were witnessed in one match, it's the most sixes in a T20I game in India
* 416 runs were scored in one match for the loss of 9 wickets.
* [[K. L. Rahul]] reached his 1000 runs milestone in a [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] at this venue.


===Twenty20 international records===
* Highest total in the stadium: 277/3 by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] against [[Mumbai Indians]] on 27 March 2024<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2024-03-27 |title=8th Match (N), Hyderabad, March 27, 2024, Indian Premier League (Tim David 42*, Romario Shepherd 15*, Mayank Markande 0/52) - RESULT, SRH vs MI, 8th Match, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, March 27, 2024, live score |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2024-1410320/sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-mumbai-indians-8th-match-1422126/live-cricket-score |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>
* Lowest total in the stadium: 80/10 by [[Mumbai Indians|Delhi Daredevils]] against [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] on 04 May 2013
* Best Bowling Figures in IPL history: 6/12 by [[Alzarri Joseph]], [[Mumbai Indians]] against [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] on 6 April 2019<br />Alzarri Joseph's bowling figures of 6 for 12 are the best recorded in any IPL match.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website - Results |url=https://www.iplt20.com/stats/all-time/bestBowlInn |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=www.iplt20.com |language=en}}</ref>


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!colspan=4|Most career runs at this ground<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=1981;type=ground Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | One-Day Internationals | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo]</ref>
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| '''157''' (3 Innings) || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2019-2022
* [[List of international cricket grounds in India]]
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* [[Cricket in India]]
| '''63''' (2 Innings) ||  [[K. L. Rahul]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2019-2023
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| '''69''' (1 Innings) || [[Suryakumar Yadav]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2022
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For the similarly-named cricket stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, see Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Uppal Stadium
Ground information
LocationUppal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Coordinates17°24′23″N 78°33′01″E / 17.40639°N 78.55028°E / 17.40639; 78.55028
Establishment2003; 23 years ago (2003)
Capacity39,200 - 55,000
OwnerHyderabad Cricket Association (HCA)
ArchitectShashi Prabhu[1]
OperatorHCA
TenantsIndia cricket team (2005–present)
Deccan Chargers (2008-2012)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013–present)
End names
North end[2]
Pavellion end[2]
International information
First Test12–16 November 2010:
 India v  New Zealand
Last Test25–28 January 2024:
 India v  England
First ODI16 November 2005:
 India v  South Africa
Last ODI10 October 2023:
 Pakistan v  Sri Lanka
First T20I6 December 2019:
 India v  West Indies
Last T20I12 October 2024:
 India v  Bangladesh
As of 12 October 2024
Source: ESPNcricinfo

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Uppal Stadium, is an international cricket stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is owned and operated by Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). It is the home ground of Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team.[3]

Located in the eastern suburb of Uppal, it has a seating capacity of 39,200 and extends across 15 acres of land.[4] It serves as the home ground the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad. As of 13 October 2024, it has hosted 6 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. The stadium hosted the final of 2017 IPL and the final of the 2019 IPL. The stadium hosted its first ICC event in October 2023 during the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

It is renamed after the former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.[5]

History[edit | edit source]

Previous Stadium[edit | edit source]

Prior to the construction of the stadium, the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at Basheerbagh in central Hyderabad was used to host domestic and international cricket matches in Hyderabad. Between 1955 and 2003 the stadium hosted 3 test matches and 14 One Day Internationals.

Construction[edit | edit source]

Before the stadium was built, HCA hosted domestic and international matches at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium. The ground's proprietor was the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh state (Now Sports Authority of Telangana State) due to which HCA had limited authority and control over the ground, due to which it decided to build their own stadium.[5] In 2003, the proposal for a new stadium was submitted by HCA to the government[6] of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, then headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu. The proposal was quickly cleared and HCA was allocated a budget for the same. The government also identified a large piece of land suitable for the project at Uppal.[7]

Naming[edit | edit source]

Most of the funding for the project came after an open auction of the stadium's title was held. Visaka Industries Limited won the auction with a bid price of ₹65,00,00,000. A sum of ₹43,00,00,000 was paid in advance and the stadium was named "Visakha International Cricket Stadium" in 2004.[8]

By 2005 when most of the stadium was built, it was ready to host its first ODI Match between India and South Africa. However, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (before the separation of Telangana) decided to change the name of the stadium to Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in memory of the former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.[2]

Following this decision, HCA was required to pay Visakha Industries six times the contract price in accordance with the contract clauses governing any subsequent renaming of the stadium or the Visakha name not remaining attached to the stadium. HCA however, following some negotiations by Govt, got away with paying an amount of ₹43,00,00,000, i.e. the contract price only.[8][9]

The ends are named Pavilion End and North End. On the retirement of VVS Laxman, the HCA decided to honor the veteran by naming the North End after him.[10]

Renovations[edit | edit source]

The Stadium before renovations in 2015.

Following the opening of the stadium in 2003 the stadium went under numerous minor upgrades. Floodlights were installed in 2008 while canopies were installed for the southern and northern stands in 2013.[11][12] However, the stadium underwent its first major renovation ahead of the 2023 world cup.

Prior to the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, BCCI selected the stadium to undergo renovations. The board sanctioned ₹120 crore (US$17 million) for the renovations, which were to be undertaken by the HCA and the BCCI. The renovation works included the installations of new canopy on the west and east stand. Parts of the southern stand canopy which were blow away by a strong gale in 2019 were replaced as well.[13] The renovation saw the replacement of over 10,000 seats, installation of new screens, replacement of the existing floodlights with new LED floodlights, and other renovation to improve viewer amenities.[14]Template:AI-retrieved source[15]

Prior to the start of the 2025 Indian Premier League Sunrisers Hyderabad provided ₹5 crore (US$700,000) for further renovations to the stadium. The sum was spent to improve seating, dressing rooms, washrooms, and various other amenities.[16]

Domestic cricket[edit | edit source]

The Stadium after renovations in 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, also known as SRH, is a cricket franchise based in Hyderabad city. The team is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun TV Network. Pat Cummins is the captain of the team and Daniel Vettori is the head coach. The team won the 2016 IPL. So far this stadium has served as the home ground of the Sunrisers and the defunct franchise Deccan Chargers.[17]

In IPL 2019, Hyderabad Cricket Association won the award for best ground and pitch.[18]

In IPL 2024, SRH have recorded their highest team total (277/3) against MI & the highest team total in IPL history at this ground which was later broken by the same team against RCB at Bangalore after a fortnight. Following the conclusion of IPL 2024, Hyderabad Cricket Association won the award for best ground and pitch

Records and Statistics[edit | edit source]

The Stadium during a night time match of the 2025 IPL.

Test records[edit | edit source]

ODI records[edit | edit source]

  • Highest total in the stadium: 350/4 by Australia against India on 05 November 2009[20]
  • Lowest total in the stadium: 175/10 by England against India on 14 October 2011[20]

T20I records[edit | edit source]

IPL records[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ spa-aec.com[usurped]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium - Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, India".
  3. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | Most hundreds | ESPN Cricinfo
  4. ↑ "ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 - Media Guide" (PDF). ICC. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium - Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, India". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "After the match, HCA plays blame game". The Times of India. 17 November 2003. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "The HCA, at least, is grateful - Chandrababu Naidu okayed lease, setting in motion the construction of an exclusive cricket stadium". www.telegraphindia.com. 13 May 2004. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "IPL 2014 Venues: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium, Hyderabad". India Today. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  9. ↑ 7Cric. "Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium". Poornima University.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ "Hyderabad stadium's pavilion named after VVS Laxman". The Times of India. 23 August 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "Hyderabad Cricket Association in race against time to get lights in order for IPL". The Times of India. 19 March 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Will stadium canopy block view?". The Hindu. 6 February 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  13. ↑ SUBRAHMANYAM, V. V. (23 April 2019). "Gale blows away part of Hyderabad stadium canopy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "Toilets at main nets being built overnight as Hyderabad races against time to get ready for World Cup". The Times of India. 27 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  15. ↑ Today, Telangana (27 April 2023). "Uppal stadium to get facelift ahead of World Cup". Telangana Today. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  16. ↑ Baleegh, Mohammed (13 March 2025). "IPL 2025: Uppal stadium gets Rs 5 cr upgrade for seats, washrooms and more". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  17. ↑ Ravindran, Siddarth (4 December 2009). "Ground realities and more for Hyderabad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  18. ↑ SUBRAHMANYAM, V. V. (13 May 2019). "Pitch-perfect: HCA a winner in this IPL". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "IND: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Cricket Ground Test match team highest innings totals | ESPNcricinfo". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Result summary in ODIs at IND: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad". espncricinfo.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Result summary in T20Is at IND: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad". espncricinfo.
  22. ↑ "8th Match (N), Hyderabad, March 27, 2024, Indian Premier League (Tim David 42*, Romario Shepherd 15*, Mayank Markande 0/52) - RESULT, SRH vs MI, 8th Match, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, March 27, 2024, live score". ESPNcricinfo. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  23. ↑ "IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website - Results". www.iplt20.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.

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