The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the biggest and most iconic grounds in the IPL. It’s also the home ground of Gujarat Titans (GT). Many high-scoring matches have been played here recently, and teams have chased and defended totals successfully.
This venue is great for batting, with teams often scoring over 200 runs. Occasionally, fast bowlers find some good swing with the new ball during night matches, especially in the second innings.
The IPL 2025 final will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB reached the final after a strong win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, while Punjab Kings fought back by beating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to reach their first final in 11 years. This will be the first IPL final between these two teams, with RCB aiming for their first title and Punjab Kings hoping to win their maiden championship.
Let’s look at the last 10 IPL matches played at this stadium, along with scores and how many wickets were taken by pacers and spinners.
Last 10 IPL Matches at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Match No. | Team 1 | Score (Team 1) | Team 2 | Score (Team 2) | Pace Wkts | Spin Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 190/9 (20) | PBKS | 184/7 (20) | 13 | 3 |
| 2 | MI | 203/6 (20) | PBKS | 207/5 (19) | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | LSG | 235/2 (20) | GT | 202/9 (20) | 7 | 4 |
| 4 | GT | 224/6 (20) | SRH | 186/6 (20) | 10 | 1 |
| 5 | DC | 203/8 (20) | GT | 204/3 (19.2) | 8 | 2 |
| 6 | GT | 217/6 (20) | RR | 159/10 (19.2) | 11 | 5 |
| 7 | GT | 196/8 (20) | MI | 160/6 (20) | 10 | 2 |
| 8 | PBKS | 243/5 (20) | GT | 232/5 (20) | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | RCB | 172/8 (20) | RR | 174/6 (19) | 9 | 4 |
| 10 | GT | 231/3 (20) | CSK | 196/8 (20) | 7 | 2 |
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Key Observations from the Last 10 Matches
1. High-Scoring Venue
- Teams have regularly scored above 190 runs here.
- 3 matches had team scores above 230, showing it’s a great batting surface.
2. Both Chasing and Defending Possible
- Teams have successfully chased targets of 199+.
- At the same time, teams defending scores above 210 also won comfortably.
3. Pace Dominates Over Spin
- Fast bowlers have taken more wickets in almost every match.
- Example: In Match 9, pacers took 13 wickets, while spinners got only 2.
- On average, pace bowlers took around 8–10 wickets per match, while spinners took 2–4 wickets.
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Pace vs Spin – Last 10 Match Summary
| Type | Approx. Average Wickets per Match |
|---|---|
| Pace | 8.7 |
| Spin | 3.2 |
The Narendra Modi Stadium has good bounce and helps fast bowlers, especially early in the innings. However, spinners can come into play in the middle overs if the pitch gets slower.
- Bat First Advantage: In most matches, teams batting first put up big totals and built pressure.
- Pick More Pacers: Teams should rely more on quality fast bowlers in Ahmedabad.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a great place for fans who love high-scoring games. With its batting-friendly pitch and support for fast bowlers, it offers the perfect balance for exciting T20 cricket.
