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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad IPL Match Records, Weather Reports and Pitch Analysis 2025

IPL 2025 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report: The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, or Uppal Stadium, is one of the prominent venues hosting the Indian Premier League 2025. Here is everything to know about the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium's pitch analysis, weather report, and IPL records, including the most runs, wickets, highest individual score, and best bowling figure.  Here is the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad  IPL records, pitch, and weather report for the IPL 2025.  ...

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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Overview

To fulfill the need of handling the large crowd in 2004, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was built in an eastern suburb of Uppal, Hyderabad. In the beginning, the stadium was known as Visaka International Cricket Stadium Ground. Later, the former CM Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy was the one who suggested naming the stadium after Rajiv Gandhi to honor the late Prime Minister. However, the venue is famous as “Uppal Stadium” among cricket fans. The home of the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad can hold upto 38,000 cricket fans. The Uppal stadium is handled by the Hyderabad Cricket Association and is thus also the home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Team.      

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Upcoming IPL 2025 Matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is going to witness at least nine IPL matches. The home team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, is scheduled to face the Rajasthan Royals on March 23rd at the Uppal Stadium. After that they are going to face LSG, GT, PBKS, MI, DC, and KKR. The last two faceoffs will be Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) and Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 

Here is the complete list of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium's upcoming IPL 2025 matches-

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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium’s pitch is generally considered batter-friendly. Over the years, many high-scoring matches have been recorded on this ground. The reason is plainly hidden behind its flat surface and a good bounce. Which offers batters to stroke play and makes it perfect for aggressive batting.  

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Batting or Bowling Pitch?

 Undoubtedly, the Uppal stadium is a batting pitch. In fact, it is a batter's paradise when it comes to aggressive batting play. The dry nature of the pitch makes it easier for batsmen to send a ball across the boundary. However, the pitch also assists the bowlers in the initial overs, especially fast bowlers. 

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Spin and Pace

The Uppal stadium’s pitch favours pacers more than spinners. The fast bowlers can take advantage of an early dry pitch with good bounce to scalp some wickets. For spinners, there’s less scope, but they make the most out of it in later overs. As the match progresses, the pitch gets slow and assists spinners to tighten their grip on the ball. 

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Weather Report

According to the weather report, Hyderabad’s temperature in April is mostly hot with clear skies. The temperature varies between 35° to 38° Celsius during the day. The nights give some relief from the temperature between 25° to 27° Celsius. There will be approximately 14mm of rain, meaning an unexpected shower at least four days a month.

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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad IPL Records & Stats

 The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 80 IPL matches in the history of the tournament. The batting first became the winner in 35 games, and the second-battling team defeated the other team in 45 games. It shows the toss-winning team is likely to choose the ball first. The average first innings score is 163, and the average second innings score is 168.    

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Highest Individual IPL Score in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

The highest individual scorer is David Warner for bagging 126 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Warner made the record in just 59 balls for SRH against KKR in 2017. 

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Most IPL Runs in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

David Warner is again the record-maker at the Uppal Stadium for the most runs in an IPL. Warner bagged 1623 runs with an average of 64.92 and a 160.53 strike rate in 32 innings. During this record, he hit 15 half centuries and 1 ton, including a highest score of 126.   

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Most IPL Wickets in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

The Most IPL wickets in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is named after Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who scalped 48 wickets in 49 matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made this record with an average rate of 30.46 and a strike rate of 7.94. His best bowling figure is 5/19.  

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Sunrisers Hyderabad Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 59 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The home team came out victorious in  37 matches of 59 and lost 21 matches. Only one match was tied. So far, SRH has won the most matches at this venue.      

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Memorable Matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

The 2019 IPL Final is one of the memorable matches played at the Uppal stadium in Hyderabad. In which the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings' super-close clash stopped fans' hearts for one sec. In this tight match, Mumbai Indians out-threw the Chennai Super Kings by one run and won the TATA IPL 2019 trophy.  Past few years, this venue has been witness to some of the great matches. 

Here is the list of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium's memorable matches in the IPL. 

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FAQS

Yes, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a batter's paradise. The pitch is dry and bouncy, providing a perfect atmosphere for the high-scoring match.
The highest IPL score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is 286 for 6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 IPL.
SRH won the most IPL matches at its home ground, Uppal Stadium aka Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The home team won 37 encounters out of 59 IPL matches.
The average first innings score is 163 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The score of the winning first batting team against the second is 35.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scalped the most wickets at the Uppal Stadium. He scalped 48 wickets in 49 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad and now-defunct Pune Warriors.
David Warner bagged 126 runs off 59 balls and made the record for the highest individual scorer in IPL at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Alzarri Joseph has the record for the best bowling figure at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Alzarri took 6 wickets for 12 runs in 3.4 overs.
In the history of the IPL tournament, there have been two times when Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium hosted IPL finals in 2017 (MI vs RPS) and 2019 (MI vs CSK).
Yes, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted many exciting, high-scoring matches. SRH scored 286 for 6 wickets against RR in the 2025 IPL season.
The lowest score is recorded by the 80 all out by Delhi Capitals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Andrew Symonds was the first player to score a century at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the IPL. Symonds scored an unbeaten 117 off 53 balls against the now defunct Deccan Chargers against Rajasthan Royals in 2008.

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