IPL 2024 – Eliminator: RR vs RCB Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium With Stats and Records

The IPL 2024 Eliminator will see the Rajasthan Royals (RR) face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 22nd.

The Rajasthan Royals‘ previous match against the Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain, while the Royal Challengers Bengaluru triumphed over the Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in their last game, with Virat Kohli scoring 47 runs and Faf du Plessis adding 54 runs.

The Rajasthan Royals secured third place in the points table, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished in fourth. Both teams played fourteen matches this season, with the Rajasthan Royals winning eight and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning seven.

With this much-anticipated match on the horizon, let’s take a look at how Ahmedabad’s pitch is expected to behave throughout the game.

RR vs RCB: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium offers a balanced challenge for both batters and fast bowlers. It allows batters to score freely while also providing pace and bounce for the pacers. Spinners and seamers may find some assistance with the older ball, but the dew factor can significantly influence the game’s outcome.

The last league game between GT and KKR in Ahmedabad was abandoned due to rain. In fact, two games involving KKR have been washed out due to rain this season.

Notably, in the last five matches played at this venue, teams opting to chase have emerged victorious each time. Therefore, the team winning the toss in the upcoming match is likely to choose to field first.

Narendra Modi Stadium Stats in IPL

• Matches Played: 33
• No result: 1
• Matches won batting first: 15
• Matches won batting second: 17
• Average first innings total: 172
• Highest record total: 233/3 by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
• Lowest record total: 89 runs by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals

RR’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium

• Matches Played: 15
• Won: 9
• Lost: 6
• Winning percentage: 60%

RCB’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium

• Matches Played: 4
• Won: 2
• Lost: 2
• Winning percentage: 50%

RR vs RCB Key Stats

• Historically, these teams have clashed 28 times in this format, with the Royals winning 13 matches and the Challengers securing 15 victories.
• The Rajasthan Royals have won three of their last five games against RCB and also triumphed in their earlier encounter this season.
• Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer for RCB against RR with 781 runs.