The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is one of the premier cricketing venues in the country. The stadium which is owned and operated by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), was established in 2004. It has a seating capacity of 39,000 and is the home venue of 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Sunrisers Hyderabad. It has hosted international matches across all formats and hosted the first International Cricket Council (ICC) event in October 2023 during the ODI World Cup. 

It has become a fortress for many memorable records and performances. In this article, we explore Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium records. 

Records and Stats of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Test records

Most career runs

Highest individual score

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ODI records

Stadium records

• Highest score- Australia 350/4
• Lowest score- England 174
• Yuvraj Singh’s 233 scored in three matches is the most runs scored at the stadium
• Shubman Gill’s 208 is the highest individual score 
• Sachin Tendulkar completed 17,000 ODI runs, achieved his 45th ODI century and received his 60th ODI Man of the Match award
• 697 runs made for the loss of 14 wickets in one match
• India completed its 500th ODI win IN 2019
• Pakistan recorded the highest successful run chase in World Cup history when they scored 345/4 chasing a target of 345 runs in CWC 2023

Most career runs

Highest individual scores

Most centuries

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium T20 records

Stadium records

• 27 sixes were scored in 1 game, marking most maximums in a T20I match
• 461 runs were scored in 1 match for the loss of 13 wickets
• KL Rahul reached 1000 T20I runs at this venue
• Sanju Samson achieved his first T20I century at this venue
• India recorded their highest team total (297/6) and highest total by any team in the history of T20I

Most career runs

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL records

• Highest Total: 277/3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, 27 March 2024
• Highest Individual Score: 126 – David Warner, Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 30 April 2017
• Jonny Bairstow and David Warner have scored 114 and 100* in the same innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 31 March 2019
• Best Bowling Figures: 6/12 – Alzarri Joseph, Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 6 April 2019
• Alzarri Joseph’s bowling figures of 6 for 12 are the best recorded in any IPL match

Conclusion

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad has witnessed several outstanding performances in cricket over the years. Whether it is international matches or Indian Premier League (IPL) fixtures, it consistently delivers enthralling cricketing action. This article highlights the Rajiv Gandhi InternationalStadium records throughout history, showcasing its legacy as a venue for memorable cricketing moments.