When Team India plays England in the third Twenty20 International on Tuesday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, they will be looking to complete the series.
Suryakumar Yadav’s side claimed a dominant seven-wicket win in Kolkata, followed by a thrilling two-wicket victory in Chennai, where Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 72 rescued India from 126/7 to chase down 165. England’s Brydon Carse impressed with an all-round performance, but Jos Buttler’s team will look for a turnaround in Rajkot.
The SCA Stadium has hosted five T20Is so far, including India’s 91-run win over Sri Lanka in 2023, where Suryakumar scored an unbeaten century. The venue is known for high-scoring games, with four innings surpassing 195. As the action shifts to Rajkot, both teams will look to capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions.
Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report
The Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch is renowned for its batter-friendly nature, offering consistent bounce and good pace, making it ideal for high-scoring matches and aggressive shot-making.
Teams batting first typically hold an edge, as they can set a daunting target, putting the chasing side under pressure. The conditions often become more challenging for batters in the second innings, making run-chases tricky.
With its flat and hard surface, the pitch favors batters early in the game, but the difficulty level increases for teams batting later. Winning the toss is crucial, as captains are likely to opt to bat first to capitalize on the favorable conditions upfront.
Niranjan Shah Stadium Stats in T20Is
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 189 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 147 |
| Highest total recorded | 228/5 (20 Ovs) by IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 87/10 (16.5 Ovs) by RSA vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 202/4 (19.4 Ovs) by IND vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 196/2 (20 Ovs) by NZ vs IND |
