The ‘biggest match in cricket’, the India vs Pakistan encounter in the ODI World Cup 2023, will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium (previously known as Sardar Patel Stadium). The sample size for the records for this stadium (27 matches) is somewhat small when considering the ground’s 39-year ODI history. Nonetheless, let’s take a deep dive into the Narendra Modi Stadium stats and records ahead of the IND vs PAK match on October 14 in Ahmedabad:
Narendra Modi Stadium Records in ODI
A total of 27 matches have been played at the Narendra Modi Stadium over 39 years (1984–2023). In these matches, the average first-inning score is 243.
Despite 242 runs being seen as a low score, sides batting first have won 14 matches due to the bowler-friendly surface in Ahmedabad.
The highest score posted here is 365/2 by South Africa back in 2010 against India. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 85 by Zimbabwe in 2006 against the West Indies.
The best individual batting score made here is 152* runs by Devon Conway in the last match played here. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 9-3-12-4 by Prasidh Krishna in 2022.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2002, when India chased a target of 325 runs with 5 wickets in hand and 14 balls to spare. Conversely, the lowest score defended here was 196 by the West Indies in 1998 against India.
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India’s record at Narendra Modi Stadium
India has played just 18 matches that have been played in Ahmedabad and has a 10-8 win/loss record.
The Men in Blue have played two ODI World Cup matches in Ahmedabad, having won both.
Pakistan’s record at Narendra Modi Stadium
In contrast, Pakistan has played just one match in Ahmedabad, but the Men in Green have a 1-0 record at the stadium.
Their lone win came against India in 2005, when they chased down 316 runs in 48 overs.
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