The last match of Bangladesh’s 2024 Tour of India is scheduled to be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. So far, the Bangla Tigers have lost every match on the tour. The Rohit Sharma-led side clinched the Test series by 2-0, while Suryakumar and co. have already secured the 3-match T20I series by 2-0, with the last match in Hyderabad coming up.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is the home ground of Sunrisers Hyderabad and has hosted just two T20 matches in international cricket. The last T20I here was played between India and Australia in September 2022. India has won both of the T20 matches they’ve played here.
T20 International Records at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Hyderabad
- Matches Played: 2
- Won by the team batting first: 0
- Won by the team batting second: 2
- Biggest score while batting first: West Indies – 207/5 (20) vs India, 2019
- Lowest score while batting first: Australia – 186/7 (20) vs England, 2022
- Biggest total chased: India chased 207 vs West Indies, 2019
- Lowest score defended: No score defended in T20Is.
- Average 1st innings score at Hyderabad Cricket Stadium in T20Is: 197
- Average 2nd innings score at Hyderabad Cricket Stadium in T20Is: 198
- Best bowling figures for a pacer: Daniel Sams (AUS) – 2/33 vs India, 2022
- Best bowling figures for a spinner: Axar Patel (IND) – 3/33 vs Australia, 2022
Pitch Report of Hyderabad Cricket Stadium for IND vs BAN T20I match
Both T20I matches in Hyderabad have been won by the team bowling first. The average first-innings total has been 197, which clearly highlights the batting-friendly nature of the Hyderabad pitch. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first, as restricting the opposition to a low score can lead to an easy chase, while even scores above 200 have been chased down here.
The role of spin bowlers will be crucial, while pacers need to be accurate with their line and length, as the batters here won’t miss any chance with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. When batting first, a team would target a score above 180, as defending anything less on this pitch is typically challenging.
Scorecard of Last T20I Match Played in Hyderabad Cricket Stadium
India and Australia clashed in Hyderabad on September 25, 2022. Like the ongoing series, it was the 3rd T20I of the series, though India and Australia were level at 1-1. After winning the toss, Rohit Sharma invited Australia to bat, and they took full advantage of the conditions, posting 186 runs.
India suffered an early setback as both openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, departed within the first four overs. However, a 104-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings for the Men in Blue. In the end, Hardik Pandya provided the finishing touches, guiding India to a 6-wicket victory.
| Australia: 186-7 (20) | India: 187-4 (19.5) |
| Tim David: 54(27) | Suryakumar Yadav: 69(36) |
| Cameron Green: 52(21) | Virat Kohli: 63(48) |
| Daniel Sams: 28*(20) | Hardik Pandya: 25(16) |
| Axar Patel: 4 – 0 – 33 – 3 | Daniel Sams: 3.5 – 0 – 33 – 2 |
| Harshal Patel: 2 – 0 – 18 – 1 | Pat Cummins: 4 – 0 – 40 – 1 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal: 4 – 0 – 22 – 1 | Josh Hazlewood: 4 – 0 – 40 – 1 |
| Match Result: India won by 6 wickets. |