Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram: Pitch report, records and highest scores ahead of India vs Australia T20I match

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India will take on Australia in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on November 26, Sunday.

The Men in Blue started the series with a nerve-racking victory. Chasing 209 runs, India lost both of their openers, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal early. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan scored fifties to take India closer to the target. Rinku Singh landed the finishing blows, heping the hosts win the match by two wickets in the 20th over.

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As the two teams gear up for this crucial match, attention turns to the Greenfield International Stadium.

TSN tells you everything you need to know about the T20I records in this venue.

How many T20I matches has Greenfield International Stadium hosted?

Only three T20Is have been played at this venue so far, with the first match held in 2017. India beat New Zealand by six runs in that fixture. The other two matches have been won by the chasing sides.

How many spectators can Greenfield International Stadium hold?

The Greenfield International Stadium has a seating capacity of around 50,000 people.

Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report

The Greenfield International Stadium has traditionally been friendly to the bowlers. The pitch has a slight tendency to crack a bit, making it favourable for spinners. On more humid days, the moisture in the pitch can assist fast bowlers, but by the same token the ball comes onto the bat easier.

The ease for bowlers during the day, however, is offset by the difficult conditions under lights, when dew is likely to set in.

Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram: Average scores and toss results in T20Is

Average first innings score in Thiruvananthapuram 114
Matches won after batting first  1
Matches won by chasing team  2

What happened in the previous T20I at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram?

In the most recent T20I game held here, India defeated South Africa by eight wickets.

India restricted the Proteas to a score of 106/8. In the run-chase, India too struggled at the start, but Suryakumar Yadav saw them through, hitting a 33-ball 50.

What is the highest score by a team at Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is?

In 2019, the West Indies scored 173/2 in the run-chase against India, which is the highest T20I total by a team at the Greenfield International Stadium.

What is the lowest score by a team at Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is?

In 2017, New Zealand recorded a total 61/6 in an eight-over-per-side game versus India, which is the lowest score by a team at this ground.

What is the highest individual score at Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is?

Chasing 171 runs against India, West Indies' Lendl Simmons scored a 45-ball 67, staying unbeaten to help his team win by eight wickets. This is the highest individual score recorded at this venue.

What is the best bowling figure at Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is?

Bowling first against South Africa, Arshdeep Singh took 3/32 in his four overs in 2022, recording the best bowling figures in T20Is played at this ground.

Which batter has the most runs at Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is?

Simmon's innings of 67* against India at a strike-rate of 148.88 at this venue alone is higher than anyone else's aggregate at the Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is. 

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Which bowler has the most wickets at Greenfield International Stadium in T20Is?

Arshdeep's three-for versus South Africa made him the bowler with most T20I wickets here. He has claimed three wickets in one match at an average of 10.66 and an economy rate of 8.

India vs Australia: Latest predictions, betting odds

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

Team Betting odds
India                     1.82
Australia                      2.04

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Rahul is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.