Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: IPL records, pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and runscorers

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The Narendra Modi Stadium — the venue for the IPL 2023 Final — is not only the largest stadium in India but also in the world, with a mind-blowing capacity of 132,000.

Currently home to the reigning IPL champions Gujarat Titans (GT), the 2022 IPL final between GT and Rajasthan Royals (RR) was held at the venue, with the home side winning by seven wickets and claiming the trophy in their debut season in the competition.

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the IPL records at the iconic venue. You can also bet on the matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in India. 

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How many IPL matches has Narendra Modi Stadium hosted?

Before being home to GT, for two seasons the Narendra Modi Stadium was the host stadium for 2022 IPL finalists Rajasthan Royals during the seventh and eighth editions of the IPL. 

The Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted 26 IPL matches so far.

The team batting first has won 13 times, while, the chasing side has won 13 times.

Narendra Modi stadium pitch report

The Narendra Modi stadium is generally considered to be a paradise for batsmen. The five-layered red soil ensures the bounce is true and the batters will find it easy to strike the ball in any direction. However, it is a bane for spinners, who often struggle on the pitch.

How many IPL matches have GT won at the Narendra Modi Stadium?

GT have won five out of eight IPL games they have played at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season. They have a win percentage of 62.5% at the venue.

What is the highest score by a team in Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

The highest score during an inning at the Narendra Modi Stadium is currently 233, posted by GT against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Qualifier 2 for the 2023 IPL.

Shubman Gill stole the show with his batting masterclass to guide GT to the final.

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What is the lowest score by a team in Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

The lowest total recorded at the Narendra Modi Stadium to date was a score of 102, posted by then-home team RR during a game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2014.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar stole the show with a spell of 4/14, which decimated RR's batting lineup.

What is the average score at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL? 

The average first-innings score at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 170.8. 

What is the highest individual score at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

Shubman Gill's 129 in the Qualifier against MI set a new benchmark for the highest score in the IPL at the venue.

Prior to that, the 2022 edition's Orange Cap winner and RR batsman, Jos Buttler, scored 106 not out, against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the second qualifier of that season. 

Jos Buttler in action in the IPL
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What is the best bowling figure at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

GT bowler Mohammed Shami's spell of 4/11 against DC is the best bowling figure posted by a bowler at Narendra Modi Stadium in its IPL history.

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Which batsman has the most runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

Shubman Gill's dominance of this ground means that he has the most runs at the venue, with 630 and counting.

Former RR batsman and current Chennai Super Kings player Ajinkya Rahane has scored the second most runs (308) to date.

Which bowler has the most wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

Mohammed Shami has taken the most wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium (20).

He is closely followed by Mohit Sharma (17) and Rashid Khan (14). 

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Abhinav Nair is a content Producer for The Sporting News' India edition.