Narendra Modi Stadium: Complete IPL Statistical Record
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad entered the IPL era as GT's home venue in 2022. In three complete seasons (2022–2024), it has produced 42 IPL matches and established a distinctive statistical profile that differs from every other venue in the competition — shaped by the stadium's red-soil pitches, semi-arid climate, and the 132,000-capacity amphitheatre that creates unique atmospheric pressure.
Complete Venue Statistics (IPL 2022–2024)
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 42 |
| Average first innings score | 181 |
| Average second innings score | 164 |
| Highest team total | 227/2 (GT vs MI, 2022) |
| Lowest team total | 108 (RR, 2023) |
| Highest individual score | 129* (Shubman Gill, 2023) |
| Highest partnership | 168 (Gill + De Kock, 2022) |
| Most wickets in a match | 8 (shared, multiple) |
| Most sixes in an innings | 18 (GT vs MI, 2022) |
| Toss — bowl first % | 63% |
| Chasing win rate | 54% |
Complete Batting Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
All-time run scorers (IPL, NMS):
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | GT | 18 | 712 | 44.5 | 141.3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | David Miller | GT | 16 | 418 | 38.0 | 147.1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Hardik Pandya | GT/MI | 14 | 486 | 40.5 | 163.2 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Wriddhiman Saha | GT | 11 | 342 | 34.2 | 138.9 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Rashid Khan | GT | 18 | 134 | 16.8 | 128.8 | 0 | 0 |
Century Scores at NMS (IPL):
| Score | Batsman | vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129* | Shubman Gill | Punjab Kings | 2023 |
| 115 | Hardik Pandya | CSK | 2022 |
Only two IPL centuries have been scored at NMS — the fewest of any venue that has hosted 40+ IPL matches. The red-soil pitch's modest spin assistance in the middle overs and the team-total-capping effect of GT's tight bowling constrains individual century opportunities.
Complete Bowling Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan | GT | 18 | 28 | 6.9 | 15.4 | 4/24 |
| 2 | Mohammed Shami | GT | 16 | 24 | 7.8 | 18.2 | 4/16 |
| 3 | Alzarri Joseph | MI/GT | 8 | 14 | 8.1 | 17.9 | 3/18 |
| 4 | Yash Dayal | GT | 14 | 19 | 8.6 | 21.1 | 3/22 |
| 5 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 9 | 12 | 7.4 | 18.3 | 3/19 |
Rashid Khan's 28 wickets from 18 matches represents one wicket per 12.9 balls — a remarkable wicket-rate for the venue's IPL sample size and the primary bowling statistical record at NMS.
Head-to-Head Records of All Teams at NMS
| Team | Matches at NMS | Wins | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans (home) | 21 | 14 | 66.7% |
| Mumbai Indians | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Kolkata KR | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Delhi Capitals | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Lucknow SG | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Royal Challengers B | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| SRH | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| PBKS | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
CSK's 57.1% win rate at NMS is the best visiting record at the venue — driven by their tactical flexibility (spin-heavy approach suits NMS middle overs) and experienced players who adapt quickly to unfamiliar surfaces.
Phase-by-Phase Run Rates at NMS
| Phase | Average Run Rate | Wickets/10 Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1–6) | 8.4 | 2.1 |
| Middle overs (7–15) | 8.6 | 2.8 |
| Death overs (16–20) | 10.9 | 3.1 |
The death-overs run rate (10.9) is the second highest at any IPL venue — reflecting NMS's flat, true surface in the final overs and the boundary-clearing advantage of the 53-metre altitude. Middle-overs wicket-taking (2.8 per 10 overs) is the highest of any phase, driven by Rashid Khan's spinning exploitation of the red-soil rough in overs 9–16.
Playoff Records at NMS
Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted five IPL playoff matches (2022 Qualifier 1, 2022 Final, 2023 Qualifier 1, 2023 Final, 2024 Eliminator). GT's home playoff record: 3 wins from 5 playoff matches at NMS — including the iconic 2022 IPL Final win over Rajasthan Royals in front of 101,566 spectators.
FAQ
Q: How many sixes have been hit at NMS in IPL history?
A: A total of 498 sixes have been struck at Narendra Modi Stadium across 42 IPL matches — an average of 11.9 sixes per match, which ranks 5th highest of any IPL venue. Chinnaswamy (14.8/match) and Wankhede (13.1/match) lead the six-hitting statistics.
Q: What is the largest winning margin at NMS in IPL?
A: The largest margin of victory at NMS is 91 runs — GT's defeat of DC in 2022, restricting Delhi to 101 after GT posted 192/4. Rashid Khan's 4/24 was the match-winning bowling performance.
Q: Has NMS hosted any Super Overs in IPL?
A: Yes — one Super Over has been played at NMS (GT vs MI, 2023). GT won the Super Over, successfully defending 12 runs with Mohit Sharma bowling. The 132,000-capacity atmosphere during a tied Super Over at NMS was described by match commentators as the loudest single moment in IPL history.
Q: What is the average powerplay score at NMS compared to other venues?
A: NMS averages 51.2 runs in the first-innings powerplay — 7.5 runs below the IPL competition average. This below-average powerplay score reflects Shami's effective swing in the powerplay and GT's tactical preference for restricting early scoring when defending or bowling in the first innings. Second-innings powerplays average 46.8 — the lowest of any IPL venue — reflecting GT's successful application of early bowling pressure.
Q: Will IPL 2026 Finals be hosted at NMS?
A: The IPL 2026 Final location has not been confirmed at time of writing. NMS has hosted two of the last three IPL Finals (2022, 2023) and remains the BCCI's preferred showcase venue due to its world-record capacity and modern infrastructure.