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Lalbhai Contractor Stadium Surat Pitch Report: Average Score, Batting-First Record & T20 Stats
The Lalbhai Contractor Stadium Surat pitch report examines average scores, pitch behaviour, batting-first results and T20 records. In a sample of 10 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy matches at the venue, the average first-innings score was 146 runs, compared with 115 runs in the second innings. Teams batting first won 7 of these 10 matches, while chasing sides won 3. This guide breaks down the scoring pattern, notable totals and pitch conditions, while treating the results as a limited sample rather than a guarantee of future match outcomes.
This report puts the verified score pattern, result split and fixture list in one place. It describes what happened in this dated sample without turning a small tournament record into an all-time venue claim or a match prediction.
TL;DR: Quick Pitch Report
- First-innings average: 145.7 runs from 10 innings; rounded display 146.
- Second-innings average: 115.3 runs from 10 innings; rounded display 115.
- Batting-first record: 7 wins in 10 (70%); chasing record: 3 wins in 10 (30%).
- Highest first-innings total: 218/2, Karnataka Women against Jammu & Kashmir Women on 31 October 2026.
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium: Key Details
| Ground information | Verified details |
|---|---|
| Stadium name | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat |
| BCCI venue ID | 1843 |
| Location | Rundhnath Jakat Naka, Surat Dumas Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Cricket association | Surat District Cricket Association (SDCA) |
| Competition covered | Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite 2026/27 |
| Eligible completed matches | 10 |
| Average first innings | 145.7 runs (146 rounded), n=10 |
| Average second innings | 115.3 runs (115 rounded), n=10 |
| Batting-first wins | 7 of 10 (70%) |
| Chasing wins | 3 of 10 (30%) |
| Highest first-innings total | 218/2, Karnataka Women, 31 October 2026 |
| Lowest first-innings total | 98 all out, Chhattisgarh Women, 31 October 2026 |
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium Pitch Report: Batting First or Chasing?
Batting first has produced better results at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in the reported Senior Women’s T20 Trophy sample. Teams setting a target won 7 of the 10 decisive matches (70%), while chasing sides won 3 (30%). This trend makes batting first worth considering at the toss, although the small sample does not establish a permanent advantage at the venue.
What Do the Scores Reveal About the Pitch?
First-innings totals ranged from 98 all out to 218/2, highlighting the variation in scoring conditions across the sample. Karnataka Women’s 218/2 against Jammu & Kashmir Women on 31 October 2026 was the standout batting performance, while Chhattisgarh Women’s 98 all out against Maharashtra Women marked the lowest total.
These contrasting results suggest that teams can post substantial totals when they build their innings effectively, but batting success is not guaranteed. Rather than relying on the venue’s overall trend alone, captains should assess the conditions, their bowling resources and their team's ability to defend a target.
Toss verdict: The reported results favour batting first, but the decision should depend on the match-day conditions and team strengths. The 70%–30% split is based on 10 decisive matches and should not be treated as a prediction of future results.
Does the Pitch Help Pace Bowlers or Spinners?
Both pace bowlers and spinners can find opportunities in T20 cricket, depending on the match-day conditions. As general bowling guidance—not a measured finding about Lalbhai Contractor Stadium—pace bowlers may benefit from early movement and disciplined line and length, while spinners can be effective by varying their pace and targeting the stumps as the innings progresses.
In T20 cricket, the surface, weather and quality of the batting lineup can influence how much assistance either bowling style receives. Without a verified pace-versus-spin breakdown for the selected matches, it would be misleading to claim that the venue consistently favours pace or spin.
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium Average Score
The average first-innings score at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, was around 146 runs in the reported sample of 10 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy matches. The average second-innings score was approximately 115 runs.
| Match innings | Average score |
|---|---|
| First innings | 146 |
| Second innings | 115 |
Pitch insight: The sample suggests that batting first may be worth considering at this venue. These scorecard-derived figures describe the dated 10-match Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite sample checked on 3 November 2026, not an all-time stadium record or a prediction. Exact unrounded averages are shown below.
The ten first-innings totals in chronological order are 156, 162, 139, 154, 118, 110, 218, 98, 112 and 190. They sum to 1,457 runs, so the exact mean is 1,457 ÷ 10 = 145.7. Second-innings totals sum to 1,153, giving an exact mean of 115.3. Both averages use 10 regulation innings from the same 10 eligible completed matches; no Super Over innings are included.
First-innings runs: 10 chronological matches
| Date and batting team | First innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct · Karnataka Women | 156/8 | 156 |
| 26 Oct · Goa Women | 162/4 | 162 |
| 27 Oct · Jammu & Kashmir Women | 139/4 | 139 |
| 27 Oct · Goa Women | 154/5 | 154 |
| 29 Oct · Maharashtra Women | 118/7 | 118 |
| 29 Oct · Jammu & Kashmir Women | 110/9 | 110 |
| 31 Oct · Karnataka Women | 218/2 | 218 |
| 31 Oct · Chhattisgarh Women | 98 all out | 98 |
| 2 Nov · Goa Women | 112 all out | 112 |
| 2 Nov · Karnataka Women | 190/6 | 190 |
Batting First vs Chasing
Teams batting first won 7 of 10 matches (70%). Chasing teams won 3 of 10 (30%). The chasing wins came from Assam Women, Bengal Women and Maharashtra Women. This is a descriptive tournament trend, not a forecast for the next fixture.
Batting first vs chasing: 7–3 split
| Outcome | Matches | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Batting first wins | 7 | 70% |
| Chasing wins | 3 | 30% |
Match Results at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium
These are the 10 eligible regulation matches in the checked snapshot, with batting-first and chasing sides shown separately.
| Date | Batting first | Chasing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Karnataka Women 156/8 | Bengal Women 141/9 | Karnataka Women won by 15 runs |
| 26 October 2026 | Goa Women 162/4 | Jammu & Kashmir Women 124/9 | Goa Women won by 38 runs |
| 27 October 2026 | Jammu & Kashmir Women 139/4 | Assam Women 140/3 | Assam Women won by 7 wickets |
| 27 October 2026 | Goa Women 154/5 | Chandigarh Women 111/9 | Goa Women won by 43 runs |
| 29 October 2026 | Maharashtra Women 118/7 | Chandigarh Women 82/9 | Maharashtra Women won by 36 runs |
| 29 October 2026 | Jammu & Kashmir Women 110/9 | Bengal Women 114/3 | Bengal Women won by 7 wickets |
| 31 October 2026 | Karnataka Women 218/2 | Jammu & Kashmir Women 101/9 | Karnataka Women won by 117 runs |
| 31 October 2026 | Chhattisgarh Women 98 all out | Maharashtra Women 101/5 | Maharashtra Women won by 5 wickets |
| 2 November 2026 | Goa Women 112 all out | Chhattisgarh Women 104/9 | Goa Women won by 8 runs |
| 2 November 2026 | Karnataka Women 190/6 | Assam Women 135/4 | Karnataka Women won by 55 runs |
Upcoming Matches at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium
The checked BCCI fixture snapshot lists these four matches at the ground. Times are IST and may change in the organiser’s match centre.
| Date | Match | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | Chandigarh Women vs Bengal Women | 11:00 AM IST |
| 4 November 2026 | Karnataka Women vs Chhattisgarh Women | 4:30 PM IST |
| 6 November 2026 | Goa Women vs Maharashtra Women | 11:00 AM IST |
| 6 November 2026 | Bengal Women vs Assam Women | 4:30 PM IST |
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium Location and How to Reach
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium is located in the Piplod–Vesu area of Surat, Gujarat, along Maharana Pratap Road and Surat–Dumas Road. Visitors can reach the ground by taxi, auto-rickshaw or local transport from Surat Railway Station and Surat Airport. Check the route and traffic conditions before travelling.
| Travel detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stadium name | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium |
| Address | Maharana Pratap Road, Piplod, Surat, Gujarat 395007 |
| Locality | Piplod–Vesu, Surat |
| Nearest airport | Surat Airport |
| From the airport | Taxi or auto-rickshaw; check live route for distance and travel time |
| Nearest major railway station | Surat Railway Station |
| From the railway station | Taxi, auto-rickshaw or local bus towards Piplod/Vesu |
| Road access | Surat–Dumas Road; Rundhnath Jakat Naka is a useful local landmark |
| Local transport | Auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab, subject to availability |
| Stadium contact | +91 261 272 7133 |
| PIN code | 395007 |
Transport availability and access arrangements can vary; confirm with the Surat District Cricket Association or local transport providers before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium pitch report?
In the Senior Women's T20 Trophy Elite 2026/27 sample through 2 November 2026, the first-innings average is 145.7 runs across 10 matches, and teams batting first won 7 of 10. This is tournament evidence, not an all-time venue record or a guarantee for the next match.
What is the average score at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium?
The exact tournament averages are 145.7 runs for the first innings and 115.3 runs for the second innings, each from 10 regulation innings in 10 eligible completed matches. Rounded displays are 146 and 115.
Is Lalbhai Contractor Stadium better for batting first or chasing?
Batting first has the stronger result record in this sample: 7 wins (70%) versus 3 chasing wins (30%). Captains can consider the trend, but the record is descriptive and does not guarantee a result.
What is the highest first-innings score at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium?
Karnataka Women made 218/2 against Jammu & Kashmir Women on 31 October 2026, the highest first-innings total in this sample.
Where is Lalbhai Contractor Stadium located?
It is at Rundhnath Jakat Naka on Surat Dumas Road in Vesu, Surat, Gujarat. The Gujarat Cricket Association’s Surat district page lists the stadium address and the Surat District Cricket Association.
