The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is the most batting-friendly venue in IPL. Match 10 of IPL 2026 between SRH and LSG on April 5 will produce fireworks on this flat, fast surface.
Key Pitch Stats
- Average first innings score: 210-230 in recent IPL
- Record chase: SRH chased 246 vs PBKS at this venue in 2025
- Teams batting second win: 4 of last 5 matches here
- Spinners: Largely ineffective — pace dominates
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is widely regarded as one of the best batting wickets in the entire country. The team batting second in Hyderabad should be well prepared to chase anywhere from 220 to even 250.
Fantasy Tips
- Pick 6-7 batting picks minimum
- Both SRH openers (Head + Abhishek) + Klaasen are must-considers
- Pant and Pooran from LSG are the batting picks
- Chasing team gets massive dew advantage — wait for toss
- Avoid spinners — pace dominates at this venue
