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


| image_size      = 350 px
| image_size      = 350 px
| caption          = Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
| caption          = Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
| country          = India
| country          =  
| location        = [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]
| location        = [[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 = 55,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} BCCI |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/10/rajiv-gandhi-intl-cricket-stadium |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.bcci.tv |language=en}}</ref>
| seating_capacity = 55,000
| owner            = [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] (HCA)
| owner            = [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]]
| operator        = HCA
| curator          = Y.L. Chandrasekhar
 
| Inaugurated by  = [[Y.S.Rajasekhar reddy]]
| operator        = Hyderabad Cricket Association
| architect        = [[Shashi Prabhu]]<ref>[http://www.spa-aec.com/spaweb/allprojects.html spa-aec.com]</ref>
| 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]]
| tenants          = [[India cricket team]] (2005- present)<br/> [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] (2013- present)<br/> [[Deccan Chargers]] (2008-2012)
| end1            = Shiv Lal Yadav End
| end1            = North end<ref name=H/>
| end2            = VVS Laxman End
| end2            = Pavellion end<ref name=H/>
| international    = true
| international    = true
| floodlights      = Yes
| firstodidate    = 16 November
| firstodidate    = 16 November
| firstodiyear    = 2005
| firstodiyear    = 2005
| firstodihome    = India
| firstodihome    = India
| firstodiaway    = South Africa
| firstodiaway    = South Africa
| lastodidate      = 18 January
| lastodidate      = 10 October
| lastodiyear      = 2023
| lastodiyear      = 2023
| lastodihome      = India
| lastodihome      = Pakistan
| lastodiaway      = New Zealand
| lastodiaway      = Sri Lanka
| firsttestdate    = 12 November
| firsttestdate    = 12 November
| firsttestyear    = 2010
| firsttestyear    = 2010
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| lastt20ihome    = India
| lastt20ihome    = India
| lastt20iaway    = Australia
| lastt20iaway    = Australia
| date            = 18 January
| source          = <ref name=H>https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-58142</ref>
| year            = 2023
|home_club=[[Hyderabad cricket team]]<br/> [[Hyderabad women's cricket team]]}}
| 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 انٹرنیشنل کرکٹ اسٹیڈیم}}}}) also colloquially known as '''Hyderabad Cricket Stadium''' is a [[cricket]] stadium in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. Located in the eastern suburb of [[Uppal, Hyderabad|Uppal]], it has a maximum capacity of 55,000 and extends across 15 acres of land. It serves as the home ground for the [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] and the [[Indian Premier League]] team [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]. As of 18 January 2023, it has hosted 5 Tests, 7 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. This stadium hosted the opener and final of [[2017 Indian Premier League]], and also the final of [[2019 Indian Premier League]].
The '''Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket 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" />


It is named after the former prime minister of India [[Rajiv Gandhi]].
Located in the eastern suburb of [[Uppal, Hyderabad|Uppal]], it has a Seating capacity of 55,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium {{!}} Cricket Grounds {{!}} BCCI |url=https://www.bcci.tv/venues/10/rajiv-gandhi-intl-cricket-stadium |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.bcci.tv |language=en}}</ref> and extends across 15 acres of land. It serves as the home ground [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] team [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]. As of 18 January 2023, it has hosted 5 Tests, 7 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]].
 
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>


==History==
==History==
Before the stadium was built, HCA hosted domestic and international matches at the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad|Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]] in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at [[Basheerbagh]] in central Hyderabad. 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, control over that ground, due to which it decided to built their own stadium.<ref name=":1" />
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]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


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.
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.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
 
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]].
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/>


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.
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.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


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}}
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}}
 
== Domestic cricket ==
==Stats and records==  
[[File:SRH fans while an ipl match.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Inside view of the arena amid an IPL game]]
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; 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}}
 
==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]].
[[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]].
[[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]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
 
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


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 Srikkanth]], [[Tom Moody]], and [[VVS Laxman]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


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>
In IPL 2019, [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]] won the award for best ground and pitch.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
 
==Test cricket==
It was the 101st venue for Test matches in world cricket.<ref>[[List of Test cricket grounds]]</ref>
 
===Stadium records===
* [[Umesh Yadav]] recorded his first [[10 wicket haul]] in his Test career at this ground on 12 October 2018 against [[West Indies]].
* [[Ravichandran Ashwin]] recorded the first 10-wicket haul in Tests at this ground on 23 August 2012 against New Zealand.
 
===Test matches records===
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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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! style="width:150px;"| Runs !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:120px;"| Nationality !! style="width:150px;"|Period
|-
| '''535''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] ||{{cr|IND}}|| 2012-2018
|-
| '''379''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Virat Kohli]] ||{{cr|IND}} || 2012-2018
|-
| '''293''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Brendon McCullum]] ||{{cr|NZ}} || 2010-2012
|-
| '''282''' (3 Innings) ||  [[Murali Vijay]] ||{{cr|IND}} || 2013-2017
|-
| '''203''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Virender Sehwag]] ||{{cr|IND}} || 2010-2013
|-
| '''157''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Kane Williamson]] ||{{cr|NZ}} || 2010-2012
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan=4|Highest individual score<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=1;id=1981;type=ground Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | High scores | ESPN Cricinfo]</ref>
|-
! style="width:150px;"| Runs !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:120px;"| Nationality !! style="width:75px;"|Year
|-
| '''225''' vs India||  [[Brendon McCullum]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2010
|-
| '''204''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
|-
| '''204''' vs Australia||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2013
|-
| '''167''' vs Australia||  [[Murali Vijay]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2013
|-
| '''159''' vs New Zealand||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2012
|-
| '''127''' vs India|| [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] || {{cr|BAN}} || 2017
|-
| '''111[[not out|*]]''' vs New Zealand|| [[Harbhajan Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2010
|-
| '''108''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Murali Vijay]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
|-
| '''106[[not out|*]]''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Wriddhiman Saha]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
|-
| '''106''' vs India|| [[Roston Chase]] || {{Flagicon|West Indies}} [[West Indies]] || 2018
|-
| '''102''' vs India|| [[Tim McIntosh (cricketer)|Tim McIntosh]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2010
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan=3|Most centuries<ref>[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>
|-
! style="width:110px;"|Centuries !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:75px;"|Period
|-
| '''2''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] || 2012-2018
|-
| '''2''' (3 Innings) ||  [[Murali Vijay]] || 2013-2017
|-
| '''1''' (1 Innings) ||  [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] || 2017
|-
| '''1''' (2 Innings) ||  [[Wriddhiman Saha]] || 2017
|-
| '''1''' (2 Innings) ||  [[Harbhajan Singh]] || 2010-2013
|-
| '''1''' (2 Innings) || [[Tim McIntosh (cricketer)|Tim McIntosh]] || 2010
|-
| '''1''' (5 Innings) ||  [[Virat Kohli]] || 2012-2018
|-
| '''1''' (4 Innings) ||  [[Brendon McCullum]] || 2010–2012
|-
| '''1''' (1 Innings) ||  [[Roston Chase]]  || 2018
|}


== One-day international cricket==
== One-day international cricket ==
===Stadium records===
===Stadium records===
* [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] had scored 350/4, it is the highest score at the stadium.
* [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] had scored 350/4, it is the highest score at the stadium.
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| '''233''' (3 Innings) || [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
| '''233''' (3 Innings) || [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
|-
|-
| '''220''' (3 Innings) || [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
| '''220''' (3 Innings) || [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2009
|-
|-
| '''208''' (1 Innings) || [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023
| '''208''' (1 Innings) || [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023
|-
|-
| '''202''' (5 Innings) || [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni|MS Dhoni]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2019
| '''202''' (5 Innings) || [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni|MS Dhoni]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005-2019
|-
|-
| '''142''' (4 Innings) || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2011-2023
| '''142''' (4 Innings) || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2011-2023
|-
|-
| '''138''' (3 Innings) || [[Suresh Raina]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2009-2014
| '''138''' (3 Innings) || [[Suresh Raina]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2009-2014
|}
|}


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! style="width:150px;"| Runs !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:150px;"|Team !! style="width:75px;"|Year
! style="width:150px;"| Runs !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:150px;"|Team !! style="width:75px;"|Year
|-
|-
| '''208''' vs New Zealand|| [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023
| '''208''' vs New Zealand|| [[Shubman Gill]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2023
|-
|-
| '''175''' vs Australia|| [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2009
| '''175''' vs Australia|| [[Sachin Tendulkar]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2009
|-
|-
| '''140''' vs India|| [[Michael Bracewell (cricketer)|Michael Bracewell]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2023
| '''140''' vs India|| [[Michael Bracewell (cricketer)|Michael Bracewell]] || {{cr|NZ}} || 2023
|-
|-
| '''121''' vs Australia|| [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2007
| '''121''' vs Australia|| [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2007
|-
|-
| '''118''' vs India|| [[Mahela Jayawardene]] || {{cr|SL}} || 2014
| '''118''' vs India|| [[Mahela Jayawardene]] || {{cr|SL}} || 2014
|-
|-
| '''112''' vs India|| [[Shaun Marsh]] || {{cr|AUS}} || 2009
| '''112''' vs India|| [[Shaun Marsh]] || {{cr|AUS}} || 2009
|-
|-
| '''103''' vs South Africa|| [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005
| '''103''' vs South Africa|| [[Yuvraj Singh]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2005
|}
|}


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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 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>
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 25, 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>


===Stadium records===
===Stadium records===
* 27 sixes were witnessed in one match, it's the most sixes in a T20I game in India
* 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.
* 416 runs were scored in one match for the loss of 8 wickets.
* [[K. L. Rahul]] reached his 1000 runs milestone in a [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] at this venue.
* [[K. L. Rahul]] reached his 1000 runs milestone in a [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] at this venue.


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| '''157''' (3 Innings) || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2019-2022
| '''157''' (3 Innings) || [[Virat Kohli]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2019-2022
|-
|-
| '''63''' (2 Innings) || [[K. L. Rahul]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2019-2023
| '''63''' (2 Innings) || [[K. L. Rahul]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2019-2023
|-
|-
| '''69''' (1 Innings) || [[Suryakumar Yadav]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2022
| '''69''' (1 Innings) || [[Suryakumar Yadav]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2022
|}
== Records ==
* 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
Ref -<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>
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>
===Stadium records===
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* [[Umesh Yadav]] recorded his first [[10 wicket haul]] in his Test career at this ground on 12 October 2018 against [[West Indies]].
* [[Ravichandran Ashwin]] recorded the first 10-wicket haul in Tests at this ground on 23 August 2012 against New Zealand.
===Test matches records===
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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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! style="width:150px;"| Runs !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:120px;"| Nationality !! style="width:150px;"|Period
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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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!colspan=4|Highest individual score<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=1;id=1981;type=ground Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | High scores | ESPN Cricinfo]</ref>
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! style="width:150px;"| Runs !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:120px;"| Nationality !! style="width:75px;"|Year
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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
|-
| '''108''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Murali Vijay]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
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| '''106[[not out|*]]''' vs Bangladesh|| [[Wriddhiman Saha]] || {{cr|IND}} || 2017
|-
| '''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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!colspan=3|Most centuries<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>
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! style="width:110px;"|Centuries !! style="width:150px;"|Player !! style="width:75px;"|Period
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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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For the similarly-named cricket stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, see Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Hyderabad Cricket Stadium
Rajiv Gandhi International 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
Home clubHyderabad cricket team
Hyderabad women's cricket team
Establishment2003; 23 years ago (2003)
Capacity55,000[1]
OwnerHyderabad Cricket Association (HCA)
ArchitectShashi Prabhu[2]
OperatorHCA
TenantsIndia cricket team (2005- present)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013- present)
Deccan Chargers (2008-2012)
End names
North end[3]
Pavellion end[3]
International information
First Test12 November 2010:
 India v  New Zealand
Last Test12 October 2018:
 India v  West Indies
First ODI16 November 2005:
 India v Error creating thumbnail: File missing South Africa
Last ODI10 October 2023:
 Pakistan v  Sri Lanka
First T20I13 October 2017:
 India v  Australia
Last T20I25 September 2022:
 India v  Australia
Source: [3]

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket 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.[4]

Located in the eastern suburb of Uppal, it has a Seating capacity of 55,000[5] and extends across 15 acres of land. It serves as the home ground IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad. As of 18 January 2023, it has hosted 5 Tests, 7 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. The stadium hosted the first, the final game of 2017 IPL edition, and the final of 2019 IPL.

It is renamed after the former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.[6]

History

Before the stadium was built, HCA hosted domestic and international matches at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at Basheerbagh in central Hyderabad. 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, control over that ground, due to which it decided to built their own stadium.[6] 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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.[3]

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.[citation needed]

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]

Domestic cricket

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Inside view of the arena amid an IPL game

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.[citation needed]

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 Kris Srikkanth, Tom Moody, and VVS Laxman.[citation needed]

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

One-day international cricket

Stadium records

  • Australia had scored 350/4, it is the highest score at the stadium.
  • 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 ODI runs, made his 45th ODI century and received his 60th 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

Category Information
Highest Innings Total Australia  Australia 350/4 - India v Australia, 1 innings, 5 Nov 2009
Lowest Innings Total England  England 174 - 2 innings, 14 Oct 2011
Highest Individual Score Shubman Gill  India 208 (Balls:149 4x19 6x9) - India v New Zealand, 18 Jan 2023
Best Bowling in a Match Mohammed Siraj  India 4/46 (10 overs) - India v New Zealand, 18 January 2023
Most Runs Yuvraj Singh  India 233 Runs (Mat:3 Inn:3 HS:121 Ave:77.66 SR:94.33 100x2 50x0)
Most Wickets UT Yadav India 6 Wickets (Mat:2 Runs:85 Best:4/53 Ave:14.16 Econ:6.07)

T-20 Internationals

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.[10]

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 25, 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.[11]

Stadium 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 8 wickets.
  • K. L. Rahul reached his 1000 runs milestone in a T20I at this venue.

Twenty20 international records

Most career runs at this ground[12]
Runs Player Team Period
157 (3 Innings) Virat Kohli  India 2019-2022
63 (2 Innings) K. L. Rahul  India 2019-2023
69 (1 Innings) Suryakumar Yadav  India 2022

Records

Ref -[13]

Alzarri Joseph's bowling figures of 6 for 12 are the best recorded in any IPL match.[14]

Stadium records

Template:Uncited section

Test matches records

Most centuries[4]
Centuries Player Period
2 (5 Innings) Cheteshwar Pujara 2012-2018
2 (3 Innings) Murali Vijay 2013-2017
1 (1 Innings) Mushfiqur Rahim 2017
1 (2 Innings) Wriddhiman Saha 2017
1 (2 Innings) Harbhajan Singh 2010-2013
1 (2 Innings) Tim McIntosh 2010
1 (5 Innings) Virat Kohli 2012-2018
1 (4 Innings) Brendon McCullum 2010–2012
1 (1 Innings) Roston Chase 2018

References

  1. ↑ "Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Cricket Grounds | BCCI". www.bcci.tv. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  2. ↑ spa-aec.com
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-uppal-hyderabad-58142
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | Most hundreds | ESPN Cricinfo
  5. ↑ "Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Cricket Grounds | BCCI". www.bcci.tv. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium - Cricket Ground in Hyderabad, India". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  7. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | One-Day Internationals | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo
  8. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | One-Day Internationals | High scores | ESPN Cricinfo
  9. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | One-Day Internationals | Most hundreds | ESPN Cricinfo
  10. ↑ "Hyderabad T20I called off, India-Australia series tied". Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  11. ↑ "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". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  12. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | One-Day Internationals | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo
  13. ↑ "IPL records Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Hyderabad". T20 Head to Head. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  14. ↑ "IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website - Results". www.iplt20.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  15. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo
  16. ↑ Cricket Records | Records | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | Test matches | High scores | ESPN Cricinfo

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