India and Sri Lanka are going to conclude the 3-match T20 series at the famous stadium of Rajkot on the 7th of January. Here we will discuss Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Rajkot Pitch Report, Weather forecast, Stats, and much more.
IND vs SL 3rd T20I 2023 Date, Time, Venue, and Weather Forecast
Date: 7 January, Saturday
Time: 7:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Weather: The weather in India during these seasons is mostly pleasant as there is no chance of rainfall, especially on the northern side. In Rajkot, there will be a clear sky and a 0% chance of precipitation. The temperature will hover around 23°C to 25°C during the night time. Wind will blow at the pace of 8 Km/h.
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Rajkot Pitch Report
The wicket of Rajkot has only hosted 4 T20 internationals till now. The 22-yard strip of Rajkot offers swing and seam movement early on in the innings. It helps the fast bowlers if they bowl at the right channel. The toss winner would like to bowl first and use the conditions to the fullest with their new ball bowlers.
Spinners like Theekshana and Axar will also have a role to play in this as both bowlers tend to keep the ball flat and straight. Batters need to play cautiously at the beginning as it is not the wicket where you can slog upfront in the very beginning.
Last game at this venue
The match in the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium was played between India and South Africa last year. India won the game convincingly after posting 169 runs on the board and wrapping Proteas under 87 runs.
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T20I Stats at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium
In the total 4 T20I games played at this venue, India has won 3. The teams batting first have won the game twice and the bowling first team has also won 2 times thus the record is even stevens.
Stadium Capacity – 28,000
Average 1st innings total – 179
Highest total – 202/4 IND vs AUS
Lowest total – 87/10 SA vs IND
Highest Score chased – 202/4 IND vs AUS
Lowest total defended – 196/2 NZ vs IND
Highest score – Colin Munro(NZ) 109* off 58 vs IND
Best bowling figures – Avesh Khan(IND) 4/18 vs SA
