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India T20I Record at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium: The Indian team the 'Men in Blue' has delivered outstanding performances across the globe in cricket's shortest format (T20I). When it comes to home turf, there are certain venues where Team India holds a distinct advantage. One such venue is Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, which has proven to be a lucky and highly successful ground for the Indian team.
Between 2019 and 2024, India has maintained a 100% winning record in the three T20 International matches played at this venue. Let us take a closer look at India's journey at this historic Hyderabad stadium and the major records established here.
1. Dominant Win Against West Indies (December 6, 2019)
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India's T20I journey at this venue began on December 6, 2019, in a match against a formidable West Indies side.
- Match Summary: West Indies set a challenging target of 209 runs for India to win.
- Result: Indian batsmen put up a magnificent performance, successfully chasing down the target with six wickets in hand.
- Highlight: At the time, this marked the highest successful run-chase at the venue, winning the hearts of the home crowd.
2. Thrilling Run-Chase vs Australia (September 25, 2022)
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Almost three years later, on September 25, 2022, the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium witnessed another thrilling encounter.
This time, the opponent was the Australian team, considered a formidable force in world cricket.- Match Summary: Batting first, Australia set India a challenging target of 187 runs.
- Result: Once again demonstrating their mastery in run-chases, India won the match with 6 wickets to spare.
- Key Takeaway: This victory proved that the Hyderabad ground is an ideal venue for batting during the second innings (run-chase).
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3. Historic Record Against Bangladesh (October 12, 2024)
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October 12, 2024, was etched forever in the history of Hyderabad and Indian cricket when India played its third T20I match against Bangladesh at this venue.
- Match Summary: Batting first at this Hyderabad venue for the first time, Indian batters scored runs at a blistering pace, posting a massive total of 297/6 in 20 overs.
- Result: Defending this huge total, India bowled out Bangladesh cheaply and secured a massive victory by 133 runs.
- Highlights:
- This is the highest T20I innings score ever recorded by a Full-Member nation in cricket history.
- It also marks India's biggest victory margin (in terms of runs) at this stadium.
India's T20I Record at Hyderabad Stadium: Summary Table
| Opponent | Date | Result | Margin | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | December 6, 2019 | Won | 6 wickets | Easily chased down a target of 209 runs |
| Australia | September 25, 2022 | Won | 6 wickets | Successfully chased down a target of 187 runs |
| Bangladesh | October 12, 2024 | Won | 133 runs | Posted a historic and record-breaking score of 297/6 |
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