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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.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad
Hyderabad · Telangana
Established
Sources differ: 2004 or 2005
BCCI-listed capacity
39,200
Association
Hyderabad Cricket Association
IPL home
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Floodlights
Six towers
Location
Uppal, Hyderabad 500039
Current venue brief

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: current Hyderabad guide

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is Hyderabad’s Uppal venue and the home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Updated on 15 October 2026 after the fourth men’s T20I: West Indies beat India by 24 runs on 14 October, scoring 247/3 before India’s innings ended at 223 in 19.3 overs.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium playing surface and venue

Identity and venue facts

  • Also known as: Visaka International Cricket Stadium and Hyderabad Cricket Stadium
  • Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Road, Uppal, Hyderabad 500039
  • Association: Hyderabad Cricket Association
  • BCCI-listed capacity: 39,200; HCA publishes 45,000–50,000 and ICC lists maximum 55,000 for differing configurations
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History of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

International cricket timeline

  • 16 Nov 2005: first international, India v South Africa ODI
  • 12–16 Nov 2010: first Test at RGICS, drawn India v New Zealand
  • 25–28 Jan 2024: England beat India by 28 runs in the latest completed Test
  • 14 Oct 2026: West Indies 247/3; India 223 (19.3 overs). West Indies won the fourth T20I by 24 runs.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium match records

Format-scoped records

Keep Tests, ODIs, men’s T20Is and IPL separate. The four verified completed men’s T20Is through 14 October 2026 have first-innings scores of 207, 186, 297 and 247: mean 234.25, median 227. India’s 297/6 remains the sample’s highest total; Keemo Paul’s 5/41 is its best innings bowling performance. Two matches were won batting first and two chasing.

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How to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

Match-day practical note

Schedules, gates, tickets, security rules and transport arrangements are event-specific. The 14 October 2026 T20I is now completed; for a future visit, check the organiser’s current HCA notices rather than assuming fixed public opening times.

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Venue facilities and cricket context

HCA describes a 16-acre stadium with parking, practice areas, reception and media facilities. Floodlights are mounted on six towers, with standalone power generation for each tower.

Floodlights

Six towers

Association

Hyderabad Cricket Association

IPL home

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Location and latest completed match

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Road, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500039

  • Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
  • Latest completed men’s T20I: West Indies won by 24 runs on 14 October 2026. Shai Hope made 102* from 50 balls and was Player of the Match; Keemo Paul took 5/41. The series was level at 2–2 after this game.

Editorial status

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No published aggregate rating

This guide separates completed results from live or scheduled matches. Confirm the event-day organiser notice before travel.

Editorial research

Author Bio

Jyoti Bhatia is the founder and editor of PitchVaani. She researches cricket ground histories, pitch conditions, match records and visitor information through source-led editorial research.