Holkar Stadium, Indore: Pitch report, records and highest scores in ODIs ahead of India vs Australia 2nd ODI

Aayush Mahajan

Holkar Stadium, Indore: Pitch report, records and highest scores in ODIs ahead of India vs Australia 2nd ODI image

India and Australia will battle it out in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on September 24 at Holkar Stadium, Indore.

After their one-sided victory in Mohali, Team India are riding high on confidence. Despite resting five of their first-choice players, namely Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj, a thoroughly professional performance from the Indian outfit took Australia off guard as Pat Cummins and Co. proved to be a no-match for India.

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Mohammad Shami's five-wicket haul helped India bowl out the Aussies for a below-par total of 276. In the run-chase, four of India's batters scored fifties as the hosts achieved a comfortable five-wicket win in the 49th over.

The caravan will now move to Indore, which is the venue for the upcoming fixture.

How many ODI matches has Holkar Stadium hosted?

Holkar Stadium in Indore have hosted a total of six One Day Internationals so far. Four of these sixes games have been won by the side batting first. India maintain an unbeaten streak at this venue.

How many spectators can Holkar Stadium hold?

The seating capacity at Holkar Stadium touches 30,000.

Holkar Stadium Pitch Report

The pitches here are batting-friendly with short boundaries adding to the bowler's disadvantage.

The average score while batting first is 321 and this in itself is a telling statement that the surfaces at Holkar Stadium are nothing but a batting paradise.

In this last ODI played at this ground, India posted a total of 385 runs while batting first. Both the Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill scored centuries.

New Zealand looked all set to complete the run-chase up until the half part of the their innings but lost wickets regularly and eventually faced a 90-run defeat.

What is the highest score by a team at Holkar Stadium in ODIs?

India's highest-ever ODI total of 418 runs came at this venue only in 2011 in a fixture versus the West Indies.

What is the lowest score by a team at Holkar Stadium in ODIs?

While chasing 248 runs, South Africa got bowled out for 225 in 2015 against India.

What is the highest individual score at Holkar Stadium in ODIs?

Virender Sehwag smashed a double-ton in 2011 at this ground against the West Indies. His 149-ball 219 took India to their highest-ever ODI total of 418 runs.

What is the best bowling figure at Holkar Stadium in ODIs?

S Sreesanth had claimed a six-wicket haul in 2006 against England at Holkar Stadium. He ended up with the figures of 6-55 in his 10 overs.

Which batter has the most runs at Holkar Stadium in ODIs?

Sehwag is the owner of this record currently, all thanks to his double-hundred. He scored 220 runs in two matches at an average of 110 and a strike-rate of 143.79.

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Which bowler has the most wickets at Holkar Stadium in ODIs?

Sreesanth, who took six-for at this venue, sits at the top of the table, leading the list of the highest wicket-takers at Holkar Stadium in ODIs. He has claimed six scalps at an average and economy rate of 9.16 and 5.50 respectively.

Who is the favorite to win the second ODI of India vs Australia series?

According to the Dafabet odds, India are likely to seal the series.

Teams Betting odds
India         1.83
Australia          2.02

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Aayush Mahajan

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Aayush is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.