Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur: Pitch report, records and highest scores ahead of India vs South Africa ODI match

Aayush Mahajan

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur: Pitch report, records and highest scores ahead of India vs South Africa ODI match image

India will take on South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series on December 3 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.

India took the lead in the series with a narrow 17-run victory over the Proteas in the first match in Ranchi. It was a much-needed victory for the hosts after facing a whitewash in the Test series.

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In the last ODI, India set a humongous target of 350 runs for the Proteas, riding on Virat Kohli's century. 

South Africa fought well during their run chase as they reached 332 runs in the final over the game but missed out eventually by a whisker.

As the two teams gear up for this crucial match, attention turns to the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.

TSN tells you everything you need to know about the ODI records at this venue.

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How many ODI matches has Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium hosted?

Only 1 ODI match has been played at this venue so far. It was also the first-ever international match played at the venue on January 21, 2023. India defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets,

How many spectators can Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium hold?

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium has a seating capacity of around 65,000 people.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch in Raipur behaves differently at various points of the match. At the early stages, the surface offers enough bounce and carry for batters to trust their timing, but it quickly fades away as the pitch begins to wear out.

Finger spinners extract natural hold as the game progresses, while wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav can threaten with drift and late turn. 

The only ODI match between New Zealand and India that was played in January 2023 saw New Zealand crumble for just 108 runs, which India took a little over 20 overs to chase down. 

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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur: Average scores and toss results in ODIIs

The average score in Raipur is 110 runs. In the only ODI that was played, New Zealand scored 108 batting first, while the hosts put up 111 runs. India had won the toss and opted to field.

What happened in the previous ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur?

New Zealand were bowled out for just 108 runs, as Mohammed Shami starred with three wickets, while Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar scalped two wickets each. During the run chase, then captain Rohit Sharma hit 51 runs, while current India ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill remained not out at 40 as the hosts chased down the total in 20.1 overs.

What is the highest score by a team at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in ODIs?

India's 111 runs in the only ODI played at the venue remains the highest innings total.

What is the lowest score by a team at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in ODIs?

New Zealand's 108 runs in the only ODI played at the venue remains the lowest innings total.

What is the highest individual score at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in ODIs?

Rohit Sharma's 51-run innings in the only ODI played at the venue remains the highest individual total.

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What is the best bowling figure at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in ODIs?

Mohammed Shami's 3/18 in 6 overs in the only ODI played at the venue remains the best bowling figure.

Which batter has the most runs at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in ODIs?

Rohit Sharma has the highest run at the venue, 51, followed by Shubman Gill, who scored 40 runs in the only ODI played at the venue.

Which bowler has the most wickets at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in ODIs?

Mohammed Shami has taken the most wickets, 3, in the only ODI played at the venue.

India vs South Afria: Latest predictions, betting odds

As per the Dafabet odds, India hold an edge over South Africa.

TeamBetting odds
India          1.41
Australia           2.84

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