A new home for Hyderabad cricket
Cricinfo dates establishment to 2004 and BCCI says the venue was built in 2005. HCA confirms the first international took place in November 2005.
History
History of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Explore Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal through verified history, venue facts, notable matches, format-scoped milestones and practical Hyderabad travel guidance.
Explore Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal through verified history, venue facts, notable matches, format-scoped milestones and practical Hyderabad travel guidance.
First international
South Africa chased India’s 249/9 to win the first ODI by five wickets. Yuvraj Singh made 103 and was Player of the Match.
A dominant Test win
India beat New Zealand by an innings and 115 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara scored 159 and Ravichandran Ashwin took 12 wickets in the match.
IPL finals stage
ICC records that the Hyderabad venue hosted the IPL final in 2017 and again in 2019.
World Cup record chase
Pakistan chased Sri Lanka’s 344/9 with 345/4. ICC called it the highest chase in men’s World Cup history at the time and the first World Cup match with four centuries.
Where is Rajiv Gandhi Stadium?
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Road, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500039
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