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Rose Bowl Pitch Report: After the first match of the India tour of England 2026 series between India and England was washed out due to rain, hosts England secured consecutive victories in the next three games to take an unassailable lead in the series. The fifth and final match of the series will now be played at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton.
In this match, Team India will aim to salvage some pride with a win, while England will look to close out the series 4-0 and claim the number one spot in the ICC T20 team rankings. Given the stakes, the nature of the Rose Bowl pitch will play a crucial role in the outcome of the match.
Rose Bowl Stadium Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling - Who Benefits?
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IND vs ENG Pitch Report: Regarding the pitch at Southampton's Rose Bowl Stadium, batters have dominated proceedings so far. It is a surface where the ball comes onto the bat nicely, making it easier to post massive totals.
In the six T20 Blast matches played here by Hampshire this season, the average first-innings score was 174 runs. Scores of 173, 190, and 200 were successfully defended by the team batting first. While fast bowlers might find some swing early on, batters can score heavily once they get settled.
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Team India's Record at Southampton Stadium
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Team India has played only one T20 International match at this venue in Southampton so far, which took place during the 2022 tour.
The pitch behaved similarly in that match as well:- India's score: 198 runs (batting first)
- England's score: All out for 148 runs
- Result: Team India won the match by 50 runs.
Rose Bowl, Southampton stadium T20 Stats & Records
Here are the overall T20 statistics for the Southampton stadium
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 24 |
| Matches won batting first | 16 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 138 |
| Highest total recorded | 248/3 (20 Ovs) By ENG vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 79/10 (14.3 Ovs) By AUS vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 163/3 (19.5 Ovs) By WIW vs NZW |
| Lowest score defended | 140/6 (20 Ovs) By NZW vs IREW |
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