The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is the home ground of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The franchise plays all their IPL home matches at this venue located in Hyderabad.
Since 2008, the venue has been hosting IPL matches. Initially, it served as the home ground for Deccan Chargers (now defunct) before SRH entered the IPL in 2013.
The stadium has seen many memorable games unfold here, delivering plenty of entertainment to the fans.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 60th match of IPL 2025 on May 10 at 7:30 PM at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Both teams are in strong form, with key players like Travis Head (SRH) and Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) in top touch.
Having said that, we will look at the IPL stats and records at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 83 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 35 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 47 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 30 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 51 |
| Average First Innings Total | 160 |
| Highest Team Total | 286/6 by SRH vs RR |
| Lowest Team Total | 80/10 by Delhi Daredevils vs SRH |
Till IPL 2025, Hyderabad has hosted 83 matches. Out of those matches, teams have found more success while chasing targets.
The venue has been favourable while batting second, with 47 matches going in the chasing team’s favour. On top of that, losing a toss here might be a blessing in disguise, as the coin flip alone won’t decide the outcome.
The average first innings total is 160 in Hyderabad. But, if the recent matches played here are any indication, then the total won’t be enough to secure a win.
The venue has been serving flat tracks of late, which makes for high-scoring games. So teams must aim for 200-plus run totals at all costs. And that has been the trend since the last year.
SRH even posted the highest team total in Hyderabad. They hammered 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals on March 23, 2025.
On the flip side, Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) logged the lowest total back in 2013. They were bowled out for 80 runs by the home side.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: SRH IPL Record
| Matches Played | 63 |
| Won | 38 |
| Lost | 24 |
| No Result | 1 |
SRH have played 63 matches in Hyderabad since 2013. Out of those, they have won 38 games, while tasted defeat in 24 matches. The Sunrisers have an impressive win percentage of 61.29% at their home ground.
Now let’s see top individual performers with bat and ball in Hyderabad.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: Highest Run-Scorers in IPL
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | High Score | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 32 | 1623 | 64.92 | 160.53 | 126 | 3/15 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 47 | 1477 | 36.92 | 124.22 | 99* | 0/10 |
| Rohit Sharma | 19 | 590 | 39.33 | 145.46 | 76* | 0/4 |
| Kane Williamson | 18 | 508 | 33.86 | 138.41 | 89 | 0/4 |
| Virat Kohli | 11 | 486 | 48.60 | 133.88 | 100 | 1/3 |
David Warner has scored the most runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The former SRH captain accumulated 1623 runs in 32 innings. His three centuries are also the most by a batter here, along with his 15 half-centuries.
Another former SRH batter, Shikhar Dhawan occupies the second spot. He scored 1477 runs in 47 outings, with his best knock being an unbeaten 99.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: Highest Wicket-Takers in IPL
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | BBI | 4W/5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 49 | 48 | 7.93 | 5/19 | 0/1 |
| Amit Mishra | 27 | 30 | 7.18 | 3/19 | 0/0 |
| Rashid Khan | 22 | 28 | 6.61 | 3/19 | 0/0 |
| Dale Steyn | 24 | 27 | 7.29 | 3/8 | 0/0 |
| Siddarth Kaul | 15 | 21 | 7.00 | 4/29 | 1/0 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets in Hyderabad. He leads the wickets chart with 48 victims across 49 innings. Bhuvi is also one of the five bowlers to pick up a five-wicket haul at this venue.
Amit Mishra follows the pacer with 30 wickets in 27 innings, while Rashid Khan sits at No. 3 with 28 scalps.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL 2025 Schedule – – Hyderabad Venue
| Date | Match Number | Match Details | Time (Local) | Time (GMT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, Sun | 2nd Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 44 runs |
| Mar 27, Thu | 7th Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wkts |
| Apr 06, Sun | 20th Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Gujarat Titans won by 7 wkts |
| Apr 12, Sat | 27th Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wkts |
| Apr 23, Wed | 41st Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Mumbai Indians won by 7 wkts |
| May 05, Mon | 55th Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | No Result – due to rain |
| May 10, Sat | 60th Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | – |
| May 20, Tue | Qualifier 1 | TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | – |
| May 21, Wed | Eliminator | TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | – |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: IPL Records
- SRH’s 286 for 6 is the highest team total in Hyderabad.
- Delhi’s 80-all out is the lowest team total at this venue.
- David Warner has scored the most runs here, with 1623 runs under his belt.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 48 wickets are the most by a bowler in Hyderabad.
- In all, five bowlers have picked up a five-for at this venue.
- Alazarri Joseph’s bowling figures of 6 for 12 are the best in Hyderabad and overall IPL.
- Seven batters have notched up IPL hundreds on this ground, with Warner having scored three.
- Warner has also smashed the highest individual score of 126 in Hyderabad.
