Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats 2026
📍 City: Ahmedabad
🏟️ Capacity: 132,000
🏏 Home: Gujarat Titans
About Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Also Known As | Motera Stadium / Sardar Patel Stadium |
| Location | Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Originally Built | 1982 (Rebuilt & renamed 2020) |
| Capacity | 132,000 spectators |
| IPL Home Team | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| Bowling Ends | Adani Pavilion End & Jio End |
| Average Boundary | ~72 metres (straight) |
| Flood Lights | Yes |
| Notable Distinction | Largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity |
Narendra Modi Stadium is an astonishing feat of global cricketing infrastructure, housing a jaw-dropping 132,000 spectators, and is the largest cricket stadium in the world, surpassing the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, and is also the largest stadium of any sport in Asia. Originally built in 1982, the stadium was then named Sardar Patel Stadium and was located in the Motera suburb of Ahmedabad.
After a full, exquisite renovation in 2020, the stadium re-opened as Narendra Modi Stadium, boasting state-of-the-art amenities like 4 modern dressing rooms, an advanced drainage system, modern LED lighting, and an elite outfield. The stadium is the proud home of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League, a franchise who, in 2022 and 2023, wonback to back IPL titles in just the first two seasons of existence. This is a stellar achievement, making them one of the best debuting franchises in sporting history.
Narendra Modi Stadium’s unparalleled dimensions provide an extraordinary backdrop to its monumental milestones in cricket history. It has witnessed the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 where India clashed with Australia, and the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, India vs New Zealand, in addition to hosting several IPL Qualifiers and Playoffs.
The stadium’s innovative dual pitch preparation system as well as its ability to flat top quality batter-friendly pitches means the result of every match is an exciting contest, making this venue one of the highest scoring T20 venues in the IPL calendar. Anyone engaged in fantasy cricket and IPL fans alike appreciate the need to grasp the nuances of the Modi Stadium as critical in their pursuit of winning across those games.
The Pitch Report
Batters will have a great time playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the pitch is flat, provides even bounce with no assistance to seamers to aid swing, and rewards aggressive batting throughout the innings. Under Bagira Thakur’s direction, the red-soil pitch is known for even and true bounce. Spinners will also be disappointed as the pitch won’t give them any sharp grip or turn.
The stadium’s unique size and red-soil pitch create unique aerodynamic conditions in the first innings as the open spaces beyond the boundary in the front area will assist swing-bowlers with cross winds; however, the pitch will settle down to batting friendly conditions by the eighth over and will move assist swing bowling. The square boundaries at about 65 metres are shorter than the straight boundaries, which is great for batters that are looking to attack the cover region or to pull the ball.
New ball swing and bounce during powerplay yields wicket-taking opportunities for fast bowlers at this venue averaging around 66 percent in total IPL wicket-takings. A leg-spin bowler can be very effective. Mohit Sharma (5/10) is the highest wicket taker at this ground and currently plays for the Gujarat Titans. His IPL 2023 game, 5/10, is a record for the ground with the highest 29 wickets.
The average first-innings batting score at this ground is 178 runs, while total scores of this pitch ranges between 170 to 210. During IPL 2024 and 2025 seasons, Punjab Kings achieved the record score 243/5 in this ground. This is really good batting surface and every batter who spends more time at crease can accumulate more fantasy points.
Toss Bias & Win Predictor
Toss data from Narendra Modi Stadium shows a slight and consistent advantage to chasing across IPL history. In 36 IPL matches at this venue, teams batting second have won 20 matches (56%) while teams batting first have won 15 matches (42%), with one match producing no result. Compared to Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium, this chasing bias is quite weak.
In addition, complications this season arise because of the Titans and their ability to set first innings scores that a second innings target makes seem impossible. It would appear that the result of a predetermined toss at this venue is not as significant as the batting order because the outcome is determined by the batting and run producing ability of the team.
Batting First Win %
42%
Chasing Win %
56%
Verdict: The decision of the toss winner should be to CHASE, although with many important exceptions, while this stadium regularly produces 56% wins for chasers, it is the poorest chasing venue across the IPL. This means that a team’s make-up, the surface, and the weather more than nullify the benefit of the toss. If the surface is calm and humid, with the possibility of dew at the end, the decision should be to chase.
In conditions where the weather is dry and windy, especially in the latter part of the first innings, target setting 185+ is as powerful a chase as it is a decision to bat. Captains should look to take the initiative, and impose a run target with a strong batting order be it first or second.
Key T20 Records
Average 1st Innings
178
(36 IPL matches)
Highest IPL Total
243/5
(PBKS vs GT, 2025)
Lowest Defended
130
(DC vs GT, 2023)
Wicket Split
Pace: 66%
Spin: 34%
Weather & Dew Factor
Ahmedabad has a hot and dry climate with very low humidity levels, and is located inland from the coast in northern Gujarat’s semi-arid Sabarmati River plains. The IPL season occurs in the summer months and daytime temperature extremes of 38–43°C are typical. This makes it one of the hottest IPL venues along with Chennai.
The Ahmedabad summer peak is in April and May and the evening matches start at 7.30pm – players will be able to manage 30-34°C. The Ahmedabad IPL season’s extreme climate feature are the Aandhi winds, which are dry northwesterly winds from the Thar desert. They transport warm dry winds across the playing surface, leading to very low humidity.
💧 DEW FACTOR: VERY LOW — DRY DESERT WINDS PREVENT MOISTURE. With Ahmedabad’s dry northwesterly Aandhi winds during April and May, Narendra Modi Stadium has the lowest dew of any major IPL venue and the lowest dew in Ahmedabad. Desert Dry Air means that, unlike Mumbai and Kolkata, where coastal dew is guaranteed in the evening, and Hyderabad, where humidity is moderate, dew does not plague Ahmedabad.
Usually in the IPL evening matches, the ball remains the same for the entire match and 90% of the ball remains the same especially for evening matches. It brings great relief to captains who want to set a target. It means you won’t suffer a dew disadvantage. The only exception to this is in anomalous and unfortunate cases of unseasonal pre-monsoon moisture in late May and even that is highly unlikely. Therefore at this venue, tosses can be taken based on the pitch condition, team, and strategy; instead of dew management.
IPL Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
In just five complete IPL seasons as the venue for the Gujarat Titans (2022–2026), Narendra Modi Stadium has established an incredible record book, especially with the franchise’s consecutive IPL title wins in 2022 and 2023. The 2023 KKR match that created history by a 207/7 run-chase has inspired the record breaking 243/5 for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025 at this venue.
🏏 Highest IPL Totals at This Venue
| Team | Score | Vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 243/5 | GT | 2025 |
| RCB | 206/1 | GT | 2024 |
| PBKS | 200/7 | GT | 2024 |
| KKR | 207/7 | GT | 2023 |
| GT | 233/3 | SRH | 2025 |
📉 Lowest IPL Totals at This Venue
| Team | Score | Vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 77 | DC | 2024 |
| DC | 125/6 | GT | 2023 |
| SRH | 102 | RR | 2014 |
| RR | 134/5 | KKR | 2010 |
| GT | 141 | CSK | 2023 |
Best Individual Performers at Narendra Modi Stadium
Shubman Gill built Narenda Modi Stadium, where the Gujarat Titans captain became the face of this venue in the IPL. He has a batting average of over 44 after 4 seasons playing at this venue, with multiple match-winning performances, including a remarkable 129 from 60 balls in the 2023 IPL Qualifier. Moreover, this venue has become home to one of the most remarkable bowling displays in IPL history — Mohit Sharma’s 5/10 in 2023, where he dismissed a full batting lineup in only 4 overs.
🔥 Top Individual Scores (IPL) at This Venue
| Batsman | Score | Balls | Strike Rate | Fixture | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 129 | 60 | 215 | GT vs RCB (Qual 2) | 2023 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 103* | 57 | 180 | PBKS vs GT | 2025 |
| Travis Head | 89 | 31 | 287 | SRH vs GT | 2024 |
| David Miller | 94* | 51 | 184 | GT vs CSK | 2023 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 96 | 58 | 165 | GT vs MI | 2024 |
📊 All-Time IPL Run Scorers at This Venue
| Batsman | Runs | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 1,452+ | GT |
| Sai Sudharsan | 968+ | GT |
| David Miller | 780+ | GT |
| Hardik Pandya | 540+ | GT / MI |
| Jos Buttler | 473+ | RR |
🎯 Best Bowling Figures (IPL) at This Venue
| Bowler | Figures | Fixture | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohit Sharma | 5/10 ⭐ | GT vs PBKS | 2023 |
| Rashid Khan | 4/15 | GT vs DC | 2022 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4/16 | GT vs MI | 2023 |
| Yash Dayal | 4/23 | GT vs RCB | 2023 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 3/18 | MI vs GT | 2023 |
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing a Match at Narendra Modi Stadium
🏏 Shubman Gill Is Non-Negotiable
If there is one venue where Shubman Gill is guaranteed to be selected as a captain’s pick by a considerable margin in Gujarat Titans matches, it is the Narenda Modi Stadium. Having amassed over 1452 runs with an average of more than 44, Gill is the uncontested high-value fantasy pick in the IPL, especially after scoring 129 runs in an IPL qualifier on that very pitch. If he is confirmed to be playing at the top of the order, he is more than likely to be a captain/vice-captain pick, regardless of the opposing team.
⚡ Prioritise Death-Over Pacers
Given that 66% of the wickets are lost to pace bowling, along with an average first-innings score of 178, it is anticipated that quality death-bowlers will be the most valuable in your wicket-keeping fantasy at the venue. Mohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, and Alzarri Joseph are wicket-takers from the death overs.
☀️ Toss Matters Less — Team Quality More
The toss is usually a big factor in determining how a team is going to approach a game for venues like Wankhede or Eden Gardens. At Narendra Modi Stadium, dry climate, no dew, flat pitch, makes both teams play under the same conditions Meanwhile, the toss becomes a secondary factor. What makes team quality far more important is confirming batting lineups. Focus on who is going to bat for certain, not who won the toss.
High scores, flat pitches, quick outfields and a home team who plays aggressive cricket, Narendra Modi Stadium is a dream venue for every fantasy player. To make the most out of the ground, stack batters in the top 5 of the team with the better batting line up, back Shubhman Gill as your premium pick when GT play at home and choose a few quick bowlers. This venue is all about offensive strategies in fantasy. The numbers will reward aggressive plays and a lot of confidence in the batting.