IPL 2026 Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report: Batting and bowling records, average scores and chances of dew in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Match 42 of the 2026 IPL campaign on Thursday, April 30.

Following some losses in the early games, GT are now in the 5th position in the IPL standings.

They beat Chennai Super Kings in the previous match at the Chepauk by eight wickets with Sai Sudarshan scoring 87 runs off 46 balls. 

However, RCB will not be pushovers as they head to Hyderabad on the back of two victories. In fact, just a week back, they beat GT by five wickets after chasing down 206 runs with seven balls to spare. 

Virat Kohli & Co. are second in the standings and could go top of the pile if they bag the two points on offer.

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Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket in Ahmedabad?

The Narendra Modi stadium is generally considered to be one of the best venues for batsmen. While the venue offers a variety of pitches, those with red soil in particular ensure that the bounce is true and the batters will find it easy to strike the ball in any direction.

However, it might be relatively challenging for spinners, but they can be effective when the opposition is under pressure, thanks to the large boundaries.

What are the chances of dew at the Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

There are slight chances of dew in Ahmedabad during the peak summer months of April and May. The chasing team has a slightly better record at this venue, largely due to dew's arrival late in the evening in Ahmedabad.

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What is the highest score by a team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) hold the record for the highest team score on the ground as they put up 243/5 on the board against Gujarat Titans in 2025.

What is the lowest score by a team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

The lowest total recorded at the Narendra Modi Stadium to date was a score of 89, posted by the Gujarat Titans during a game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2024.

What is the average score at the Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

The average first-innings score at the Narendra Modi Stadium is generally around 160-170, with a 170+ score considered competitive at this venue. 

What is the highest individual score at the Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL? 

Shubman Gill's 129 in the 2025 Qualifier against MI set a new benchmark for the highest score in the IPL at the venue.

Which batsman has the most runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

Shubman Gill's dominance of this ground means that he has the most runs at the venue, with 1257 runs and counting. Following him are:

• Sai Sudharsan (1063)
• Jos Buttler (529)
• Ajinkya Rahane (336)

Which bowler has the most wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL?

Mohit Sharma is the leading wicket-taker in IPL at this stadium, with 29 wickets to his name, which includes his IPL career-best figures of 5-10 in IPL 2023

The next highest wicket-takers at the stadium are:

• Rashid Khan (25)
• Prasidh Krishna (23)
• Mohammad Shami (20)

IPL 2026 schedule at Narendra Modi Stadium

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