Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats 2026
📍 City: New Raipur
🏟️ Capacity: ~65,000
🏏 Home: RCB
SVNSI Stadium, Raipur
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| Common Abbreviation | SVNSI Stadium / SVNS Stadium |
| Also Known As | Nava Raipur International Cricket Stadium / Parsada Stadium |
| Location | Naya Raipur (New Raipur), Chhattisgarh, India |
| Established | 2008 |
| Capacity | ~65,000 spectators |
| IPL Role | Alternate Home Venue (IPL 2026) |
| Bowling Ends | North End & South End |
| Flood Lights | Yes |
| Named After | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh — Chhattisgarhi freedom fighter |
| Notable Distinction | Second largest cricket stadium in India; one of the least-used IPL venues by match count |
The Singh International Cricket Stadium – commonly known as SVNS or SVNSI Stadium – is an exceptional and dominant cricket stadium in India that is also one of the least financially recognized in the IPL. Constructed in 2008 in the specially created city ‘Naya Raipur’, which is the new administrative capital of Chhattisgarh, the stadium is one of the key elements of the Government’s initiative to boost high-quality sports infrastructure in central India.
With a capacity of 65,000, it is the second largest cricket stadium in the country after the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and one of the biggest sports venues in Central India. The stadium honors the memory of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, a merchant and independence activist from Chhattisgarh. He is known for having organized one of the first uprisings against the British East India Company in 1857, and to have made a mark from this region. Naming this stadium after him, is an expression of cricket as well as regional and historical pride.
SVNSI Stadium’s enormous size and infrastructure may suggest that it could host a large number of cricket matches in the IPL, and yet, the opposite is true. This is a case of unfortunate geographical circumstance rather than an issue with the stadium itself. SVNSI Stadium hosted its first cricket IPL match in 2013, when the BCCI allotted two home matches to the then Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) franchise, making it the first time that franchise cricket (part of the IPL) was brought to Chhattisgarh.
After a brief spell in 2016 as an alternate venue for home matches for the Delhi Daredevils, the stadium hosted a few international and domestic T20 matches, and then closed its doors. The stadium’s match history is in its infancy. For every IPL match in 2026 that is hosted at the venue, the match will be a historical one as it will be a significant milestone for a venue that is home to one of the slimmest match records for an international standard cricket stadium in India.
In order to analyze the venue, one has to first understand that there is a limit to the matches that can be played at the stadium. For an astute analysis of this venue, the aforementioned factors will be key in the analysis.
The Pitch Report
The pitch at the SVNSI Stadium is quite batting friendly. It is one of the most free-scoring surfaces in central India so far as T20 matches are concerned and based on available T20 match data it is one of the most free scoring surfaces in Indian domestic as well as international cricket. The pitch is made on a hard dry Chhattisgarhi red soil base which offers a good amount of pace and bounce during the powerplay overs.
Fast bowlers get good carry as well as a little seam for movement with the new ball when there is some moisture in the air during the mornings or early evenings. This sort of assistance is present for a brief amount of time. The pitch flattens during overs 4 to 6 which forms a batting highway and rewards the batsmen for clean striking.
The outfield is one of the fastest in India and because of the dry central Indian climate it is firm and quick, so well-timed shots which should go for 4 are aggressively turned into boundary balls. SVNSI Stadium is the 2nd highest scoring stadium in India, with an average first innings score of 189 in T20 matches which is in the same category as Chinnaswamy and Wankhede stadium.
The SVNSI Stadium pitch has a unique T20 characteristic defined by the contrasting scores of the first and second innings. In all of the stadium’s T20 matches, first innings scores average 189, and second innings scores average 161. The 28-run scoring differential is one of the highest scoring gaps of all major grounds in India.
The fall in score is due to a combination of factors: the pitch degrades quickly in the heat, the second innings is characterized by the increased effectiveness of spin, and large square boundaries prevent scoring in the death overs. The fast and slow wicket split has in fact 65% of all wickets due to pace, 35% due to spin. This is due to the spin and pace assistance early in the match, and the assistance in the second half of the match when the pitch is worn.
SVNSI Stadium’s most striking feature is its batting-first scoring premium of 189 runs for batting first and 161 runs for batting second. This gives a 28 run gap making it one of the few modern Indian T20 venues where setting a target is better than chasing. In every completed T20 match at this venue where the first team scored more than 180 runs, they won the match. This shows a 100% winning rate for team batting first scoring 180 runs. This shows the pitch’s deterioration and the psychological impact of chasing a large target.
Fantasy players at this venue should have a bias to batting first for all of the selections. Prioritize the top order of the team that wins the toss and chooses to bat first and use the ground’s 189 run average as the baseline for all scoring performances.
Toss Bias & Win Predictor
The data for tosses conducted at SVNSI Stadium is the most honest and straightforward editorial challenge on this entire hub page — with only 3 IPL matches at this venue since 2013, the IPL-specific toss sample is far too small to draw any meaningful conclusions. What the venue’s overall T20 match data shows — across all formats including CLT20, domestic T20 tournaments, and internationals, is far more instructive. Based on all completed T20 matches here, teams batting first have won noticeably more often than teams batting second, and this directly mirrors the 28-run first v second innings scoring gap.
The combined effects of a rapidly deteriorating pitch, little-to-no dew during the central Indian landlocked climatic conditions of Raipur, and a first innings average high-score of 189, all point consistently towards one conclusion — when conditions are right, batting first becomes the strategically correct choice at SVNSI Stadium. This is the data we present, honestly, as the venue hosts more IPL 2026 matches, this data will continue to sharpen, and provide more reliable guides as to what playing conditions will be.
Batting First Win %
60%
Chasing Win %
40%
Verdict: With all the historical data available regarding T20 matches at this venue, the winning team at the toss should consider: BATTING FIRST. There is a 28-run gap between the first average (189) and second innings average (161) runs scored. With the quick deterioration of the Central Indian red soil pitch, minimal dew in the climate at Raipur (which is landlocked), and no successful high-score chases above 180 at this ground, the data suggest a clear preference for this ground.
Key T20 Records
Average 1st Innings
189
(All T20 matches)
Highest IPL Total
206/5
(ND vs Cape Cobras, CLT20 2014)
1st vs 2nd Innings Gap
−28
(189 batting first vs 161 chasing)
Wicket Split
Pace: 65%
Spin: 35%
Weather & Dew Factor
Raipur, located at approximately 298 metres above sea level, is situated in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is an inland location about 1,000 kilometers from the coast in either direction. Raipur is likely to be one of the hottest IPL venues during the IPL season from March to May, making it comparable to the extreme pre-summer heat of Delhi, Nagpur, and Visakhapatnam.
Daytime temperatures in April and May reach 40-44 °C. Between the pre-monsoon months, the temperature sees a large drop at around 7:30 p.m. match time to about 28-32 °C, but it is not uncommon to find it dry and hot. Raipur is likely to have one of the hottest IPL seasons in India due to the Chhattisgarh region having a broad semi-arid climate. It is likely to have one of the most IPL seasons dry and dusty continental heat. This also means that dry and dusty climates mean that the pitches that are produced are extremely different from the moisture-influenced grounds of the coastal regions of India.
💧 DEW FACTOR: VERY LOW — CENTRAL INDIAN HEAT AND LOW HUMIDITY ELIMINATES MOISTURE RISK. SVNSI Stadium is likely to have minimal dew (if any) during IPL evening matches because of its landlocked semi-arid location in central India — specifically, Raipur. The IPL is in the mid-20s to low 30s (C) temperature range, with a relative humidity range of 25–40% during the month of April (which is the season of the IPL). With the Deccan plateau hot and dry air mass above the stadium, moisture formation on the outfield is almost completely eliminated.
The formation of moisture on the field is a phenomenon that occurs regularly in the outfield in the IPL period — however, during the IPL period, the moisture formation in the outfield is completely eliminated. The formation of moisture on the outfield occurs later in the season when the pre-monsoon (i.e. the pre-southwest monsoon) season begins to draw moisture and subsequently, the moisture levels are adequate to form low levels of dew (i.e. on the last 3 to 4 overs of the second innings).
IPL Records at SVNSI Stadium
The record books of SVNSI Stadium clearly capture and document its distinct role in Indian cricket as a state-of-the-art stadium of grand proportions and world-class quality that sits at the IPL’s rapid expansion into uncharted territory of cricket and the operational realities of a capped number of matches that has left its record keeping a little sparse.
The following records reflect the T20 cricket played at this stadium, including the CLT20 matches of 2013 and 2014, the IPL matches in 2013 and 2016, some international T20 matches, as well as IPL 2026 that is about to be operational. This records clearly outline a batting first, high scoring venue that requires explosive performances from the top order to win matches.
🏏 Highest IPL Totals at This Venue
| Team | Score | Competition | Vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Districts | 206/5 ⭐ | CLT20 | Cape Cobras | 2014 |
| New Zealand | 208/6 | T20I | India | 2024 |
| India | 174/9 | T20I | Australia | 2023 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 168/5 | IPL | SRH | 2016 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 163/5 | IPL | Delhi Daredevils | 2013 |
📉 Lowest IPL Totals at This Venue
| Team | Score | Competition | Vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cobras | 116 | CLT20 | Northern Districts | 2014 |
| Chilaw Marians CC | 122/7 | CLT20 | CSK | 2014 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 141/5 | IPL | CSK | 2013 |
| India | 174/9 | T20I | Australia | 2023 |
| SRH | 153/9 | IPL | DD | 2016 |
🌍 International T20 Records at SVNSI Stadium
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest T20I Total | 208/6 — New Zealand vs India, March 2024 |
| Highest Individual T20I Innings | Mitchell Santner — 50+ (NZ vs IND, 2026) |
| Most T20I Runs at Venue | Kane Williamson (CLT20) — 223 runs, avg 55.75, SR 159.28 |
| Highest Individual T20 Score | 101* — Kane Williamson (ND vs Cape Cobras, CLT20 2014) |
| Most T20 Wickets at Venue | Ravikumar Thakur — 11 wickets in 5 T20 matches, avg 12.09 |
| First International Match | India vs New Zealand ODI, January 21, 2023 |
| Biggest T20 Win | Northern Districts by 33 runs (D/L) vs Cape Cobras, CLT20 2014 |
Best Individual Performers at SVNSI Stadium
Individual performances at SVNSI Stadium have been shaped by two contrasting phases of T20 cricket at this venue. The first is the CLT20 era of 2013-2014, which established the stadium’s basing and bowling records, with a number of top quality franchise matches, and the ascending IPL and international era from 2013 to 2026, which is starting to build a second tier of record book entries.
The stadium’s history has witnessed a number of outstanding performances, but none more so than Kane Williamson’s exceptional and undisputed T20 century, scoring 101 not out from 49 balls, the only T20 century scored at this venue , and that was against the Cape Cobras for the Northern Districts in the 2014 CLT20. It really was completely dominating on that high scoring and batting friendly surface and remains unchallenged as the benchmark 12 years later.
🔥 Top Individual Scores (All T20s) at This Venue
| Batsman | Score | Balls | SR | Competition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 101* ⭐ | 49 | 206 | CLT20 (ND vs Cape Cobras) | 2014 |
| Anton Devcich | 67 | — | — | CLT20 (ND vs Cape Cobras) | 2014 |
| Faf du Plessis | 61 | — | — | CLT20 (CSK vs Chennai) | 2014 |
| MS Dhoni | 55* | — | — | CLT20 (CSK) | 2014 |
| Rishabh Pant | 52 | — | — | IPL (DD vs SRH) | 2016 |
📊 Most T20 Runs at This Venue
| Batsman | Runs | Matches | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 223 | 5 | CLT20 |
| MS Dhoni | 162+ | 5+ | CLT20 + IPL |
| Faf du Plessis | 145+ | 5 | CLT20 |
| Dwayne Smith | 110+ | 4 | CLT20 |
| Rishabh Pant | 90+ | 2 | IPL |
🎯 Best Bowling Figures (All T20s) at This Venue
| Bowler | Figures | Competition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravikumar Thakur | 11 wkts (5 matches) ⭐ | CLT20 / Domestic | 2014–2018 |
| Amit Mishra | 10 wkts (5 matches) | CLT20 / Domestic | 2014–2018 |
| Ishant Sharma | 3/22 | IPL (DD vs SRH) | 2016 |
| Mohit Sharma | 3/18 | CLT20 (CSK) | 2014 |
| Imran Tahir | 3/14 | CLT20 (CSK) | 2014 |
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing a Match at SVNSI Stadium
🏏 Commit to the Batting-First Team
The first innings of games held at SVNSI Stadium have a maximum of a 28 run separation. This mark is statistically significant across the entirety of SVNSI Stadium. First innings teams average a score of 189 runs, while second innings teams average 161 runs.
This means that there is a significant scoring bias which should largely dictate a fantasy user’s team building approach for this particular venue. If the first innings team of the toss winner at Raipur is believed to be the strongest team, a user should pick five out of seven of their fantasy picks to be on that team.
🌀 Include a Quality Spinner for Mid-Overs
Based on the red soil of SVNSI stadium that is known to be dry and dusty, the first 15 overs will see a good portion of T20 wicket taking, especially for spinners. This makes a good mid-over fantasy pick a good strategic move at SVNSI Stadium.
Amit Mishra has taken 10 wickets in 5 T20 matches at this venue, which further supports that fantasy players should heavily invest in high quality spinners at this ground.
📊 Treat Every Match as New Data
Due to the extreme lack of matches held at the SVNSI Stadium, Every single IPL 2026 match held there is going to be a massive revision to the ground’s overall statistical profile.
For every Raipur IPL match, check to see if the 28 run range, first-batting advantage, and pace and spin wicket breaking gaps still hold true to the overall T20 patterns, or if the matches have started to say otherwise. Because of the importance of every match, it is critical to keep up with the outcome to stay ahead.
SVNSI Stadium is the biggest challenge of information integrity on the entire IPL pitch report circuit – a positive data construction challenge as the venue is top of the line, but with only a few data points to work with. Against the backdrop of T20 cricket, the batting first advantage is strong. On this hub, the venue’s range gap of 28 runs is the broadest of these gaps, and the central Indian summer.
Dew is entirely suppressed, and the conditions are even throughout both innings. Support the batting first top order and the spinner for the middle overs, and closely track the next IPL 2026 match at this ground as at SVNSI Stadium. Odds are high that the next match will transform the data from merely promising to truly definitive.
Central India’s Giant Awakens
An intriguing story involves the Indian cricket venues that lie between the Northern iconic grounds and the coastal legendary arenas, and that story is about the central Indian cricket belt. It has passionate and knowledgeable cricket fans, and though they’ve historically had limited opportunities to watch top-level franchise cricket in person, the central Indian belt has abundant cricket venues.
S.V.N.S.I. Stadium, with 65,000 seats, is an example of such cricket venues and is a testament to the immense infrastructure to host IPL-level cricket that is now available to this historically underserved region. When the Delhi Daredevils brought IPL cricket to this region in 2013, the response of the Chhattisgarh crowd was immediate, passionate, and unambiguous. It was clear that this region was more than ready to fully embrace franchise cricket. The fans have continued to wait for more.
The stadium’s name honored merchant Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, a tribal leader and an earliest martyr of the Indian independence movement who rose in an armed revolt against the British East India Company in 1856, was captured, publicly tried, and executed in 1857, and so, like all other venues, the stadium gains a little more meaning along the way.