The 28th IPL match will be held between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur on 13 April.This iconic venue serves as the home ground for the Rajasthan Royals. In this article we will talk about the iconic Sawai Man Singh stadium pitch report and records. Rajasthan Rajasthan Royals played 52 matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium pitch report:
| Venue | Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium |
|---|---|
| Won by team batting 1st | 35% |
| Pacers | 73% |
| Spinners | 27% |
| Avg Score | 165-170 |
Basically, Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers a balanced pitch which favors both bowlers and batsmen. The highest score on this pitch is 217 runs, which was made by Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023. While the lowest score is recorded by Rajasthan Royals (59 runs IPL 2023). If we take a look at these figures, it is clear that the external conditions affect the pitch. Therefore, the pitch is sometimes in favor of bowlers and sometimes in favor of batsmen. The average batting strike rate across both the innings is 135 runs. The average score of the first innings at this venue is approx 165-170 runs.
Boundaries length of Sawai Mansingh Stadium
The boundary length of Sawai Mansingh Stadium is not so big, ranging between 65 to 70 meters..So we can say it’s a little bit easy for the batsman to hit boundaries here. Rather than other stadiums, it can promote high scores. So Sawai Mansingh Stadium can be challenging for bowlers.
IPL Stats at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium:
- Matches Played -57
- Matches Won Batting First -20
- Matches Won Batting Second – 37
- Matches With No Result-00
- Matches Tied -01
- Average First Innings Score-161
- Highest Team Total – 217 SRH vs RR
- Highest Total Successfully Chased – 217
- Lowest Total Defended – 144
- Lowest Team Total- 59/10 by RR vs RCB
Test Stats at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium:
- Total Matches-1
- Matches won batting first-0
- Matches won bowling first-0
- Average 1st inning Score -465
- Average 2nd inning Score-341
- Average 3rd innings Score-114
- Average 4th innings Score-128
- Highest total recorded- 465/8 (163.3 Ovs) By IND vs PAK
- Lowest total recorded- 341/10 (128.1 Ovs) By PAK vs IND
- Highest score chased- NA
- Lowest score defended- NA
The first test match was hosted at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on February 21, 1987. It was a thrilling match between India and Pakistan. This match was attended by Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq on the second day’s play as part of his “Cricket for Peace” initiative. Due to rain, this match ended in a draw.
ODI Stats at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium:
- Total Matches- 28
- Matches won batting first- 10
- Matches won bowling first- 18
- Average 1st innings Score-219
- Average 2nd innings Score-201
- Highest total recorded- 362/1 (43.3 Ovs) By IND vs AUS
- Lowest total recorded- 93/10 (44.1 Ovs) By SLW vs INDW
- Highest score chased- 362/1 (43.3 Ovs) By IND vs AUS
- Lowest score defended- 133/9 (50 Ovs) By AUS W vs IND W
A total of 37 Test matches have been played at the Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium in which the team batting first has won 10 matches. The average score of the first innings was 219, the highest score was 362 runs and the lowest score was 93 runs.
T20I Stats at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium:
- Total Matches- 1
- Matches won batting first-0
- Matches won bowling -1
- Average 1st innings Score-164
- Average 2nd innings Score-166
- Highest total recorded -166/5 (19.4 Ovs) By IND vs NZ
- Lowest total recorded- NA
- Highest score chased- 166/5 (19.4 Ovs) By IND vs NZ
- Lowest score defended- NA
The first T20 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium was played in 2007. Only a few matches were held at this venue until 2000. Before hosting the 2006 Champions Trophy, the stadium underwent renovation, which included the addition of two new blocks, upgraded floodlights, and two media rooms. From 2013 to 2018, the stadium was banned by the state association, and as a result, no international matches were hosted here until 2019.
In the last five years only one T20 international match has been played at Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium Between IND and NZ in which India successfully chased down the target of 165 runs. The average score of the first innings in T20 here is 165-170 runs.
FAQs on Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium:
1.Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium favours batting first or bowling first?
Sawai Mansingh Stadium generally favours chasing teams due to dew in the second innings.
2. Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium pitch supports fast bowlers or spinners?
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, offers good bounce and pace early in the match, favoring fast bowlers.
3. What is the highest score at Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium in the IPL?
The highest IPL team score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 217, scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
4. What is the average score at Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium in the IPL?
The average first innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL matches is around 165–175 runs
5. What is the boundary length at Sawai Man Singh Cricket Stadium?
The boundaries at Sawai Mansingh Stadium are relatively short, typically measuring 65 to 70 meters (213–230 feet) from the center of the pitch.
