India and New Zealand will lock horns in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday afternoon.
The Men in Blue emerged triumphant in the first ODI by six wickets as they chased down 300 runs with an over to spare.
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Virat Kohli was again in sensational form as he smashed 93 off 91 balls to become the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the process.
The legend completed the feat in just 624 innings, bettering Tendulkar’s previous mark of 644 innings. And as he looks to match and eventually surpass the masterblaster's record of 100 centuries, he will be determined to go hard against the Kiwis in Rajkot as well.
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How many ODI matches has Niranjan Shah Stadium hosted?
The Niranjan Shah Stadium hosted its first One Day International in 2013, and after that, three more ODIs have been held at this venue.
How many spectators can Niranjan Shah Stadium hold?
The stadium has a seating capacity of 28,000 people.
Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report
A batting wicket batting-friendly wicket is expected to be rolled out for India.
It has been traditionally a batter's paradise with 638 runs being scored in the previous ODI between India and Australia. However, spinners can find some turn in the second innings, when the cracks tend to open up a bit more.
Dew can play a factor, and expect Shubman Gill to bowl first again, if he wins the toss.
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What is the highest score by a team at Niranjan Shah Stadium in ODIs?
Australia scored 352 runs in the last ODI against India, which remains the highest score on this ground. Mitchell Marsh scored 96 off 84 balls, which inspired the Aussies to an 86-run victory.
What is the lowest score by a team at Niranjan Shah Stadium in ODIs?
South Africa had restricted India to 252 runs in an ODI in 2015, which is the lowest total recorded at this ground so far.
What is the highest individual score at Niranjan Shah Stadium in ODIs?
Quinton de Kock had smashed 103 runs in a match-winning cause against India in 2015. This is the highest individual score at the Rajkot stadium.
What is the best bowling figure at Niranjan Shah Stadium in ODIs?
Morne Morkel was the architect of South Africa's win over India in 2015. He bagged figures of 4-39 in 10 overs to restrict India to 252/6 in 50 overs.
Which batter has the most runs at Niranjan Shah Stadium in ODIs?
Virat Kohli holds this record as of now. He has scored 226 runs in four matches at an average and strike-rate of 56.50 and 87.59, respectively, with the help of three fifty-plus knocks.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Niranjan Shah Stadium in ODIs?
Morkel's four-wicket haul versus India has helped him occupy the top spot. However, he holds the top spot along with Glenn Maxwell, James Tredwell, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav.
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