Cricket has been a popular sport in India for a very long time, and the northeastern region of the country is not an exception to this rule. The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, which is sometimes referred to as the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, has become an important venue throughout the course of the past few years as far as the IPL is concerned.
This arena is the largest sporting facility in northeast India, with a capacity of 40,000 seats, and it has played home to a number of international matches, including matches from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The stadium has already garnered recognition for its high-scoring thrillers and circumstances that are conducive to batting, despite the fact that it is a relatively new venue for the IPL. Throughout this article, we will explore the Guwahati Stadium IPL records. Moreover, we will discuss the most impressive batting performances, bowling achievements, and overall team records.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium IPL Overview
- Location: Guwahati, Assam
- Inaugurated: 2017
- Seating Capacity: 40,000
- First IPL Match: 2023 (Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings)
- Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly, with some assistance for pacers early on
- Average First Innings Score: 198
- Total IPL Matches Hosted: 4
IPL Matches at Guwahati Stadium
Serving two matches as the additional home venue for Rajasthan Royals, the Barsapara Stadium made its IPL debut in 2023.
- In a last-over drama, Punjab Kings (PBKS) set a target of 197 and the home team fell short by just 5 runs.
- Meanwhile, in the second match, with a comfortable 199/4 posted on the board after batting first, RR overwhelmed Delhi Capitals (DC), guaranteeing a huge 57-run triumph.
- While the third match, which was played on May 19, 2024, was abandoned, the fourth and final match saw Punjab Kings defeating home side Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.
While the first two games featured batting-friendly conditions; it was the bowlers who prevailed in the final two matches.
Guwahati Stadium IPL Batting Records
Highest Team Totals
Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
Rajasthan Royals | 199/4 | Delhi Capitals | 2023 |
Punjab Kings | 197/4 | Rajasthan Royals | 2023 |
Lowest Team Totals
Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
Delhi Capitals | 142/9 | Rajasthan Royals | 2023 |
Highest Individual Scores at Guwahati Stadium in IPL
Player | Runs | Team | Opponent | Year |
Shikhar Dhawan | 86* | PBKS | RR | 2023 |
Jos Buttler | 79 | RR | PBKS | 2023 |
Most Runs at Guwahati Stadium in IPL
Player | Team | Matches | Runs |
Jos Buttler | RR | 2 | 98 |
Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 1 | 86 |
Shimron Hetmyer | RR | 2 | 75 |
Most Sixes at Guwahati Stadium in IPL
Player | Team | Sixes |
Jos Buttler | RR | 6 |
Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 5 |
Sanju Samson | RR | 4 |
Most Fours at Guwahati Stadium in IPL
Player | Team | Fours |
Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 9 |
Jos Buttler | RR | 8 |
Sanju Samson | RR | 7 |
Guwahati Stadium IPL Bowling Records
Best Bowling Figures at Guwahati Stadium in IPL
Player | Figures | Team | Opponent | Year |
Nathan Ellis | 4/30 | PBKS | RR | 2023 |
Most Wickets
Player | Team | Wickets |
Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 4 |
Nathan Ellis | PBKS | 4 |
Ravichandran Ashwin | RR | 3 |
Team IPL Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium
Win/Loss Record
- Rajasthan Royals: Played 3, Won 1, Lost 2
- Punjab Kings: Played 2, Won 2
- Delhi Capitals: Played 1, Lost 1
Chasing vs Defending Stats
Outcome | Number of Matches |
Teams Batting First Won | 1 |
Teams Chasing Won | 2 |
Interestingly, both these matches were high-scoring with teams able to score above 190 on both occasions. This certainly tells us that the pitch at Guwahati stays true to its nature, offering pace and bounce, making life easy for the batters.
Guwahati Stadium’s Pitch Report
The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium remains true to its nature, offering natural bounce and carry. This means, unlike some of the other IPL stadiums, the pitch doesn’t deteriorate that much. To sum it up:
- Dew Factor: The dew factor comes into play as the match progresses and makes it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball. This puts the chasing teams ahead as the batters have an easy time depositing bowlers all across the park.
- Not A Spinner’s Paradise: Unlike Chennai and Mumbai, the pitch here doesn’t favour the spinners; instead, pacers who use slower ones or cutters often succeed.
In short, high-scoring thrillers will be in the offing with some assist for the pacers.
Famous IPL Matches at Guwahati Stadium
Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings (IPL 2023)
- Punjab Kings had batted first and posted a massive 197/4.
- Shikhar Dhawan led from the front and smashed 86 alongside Prabhsimran Singh who had himself played an attacking cameo.
- Eventually, RR fell short by just 5 runs despite 79 runs from Jos Buttler.
Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals (IPL 2023)
- RR had batted first and posted the highest-ever total of 199/4.
- Delhi Capitals were no match for the chase as they were restricted to 142/9, losing the match by 57 runs.
- Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin hunted in pairs as they spun a web around DC’s batting lineup.
FAQs
Rajasthan Royals’ 199/4 against Delhi Capitals in 2023 is the highest IPL total at this venue.
Jos Buttler leads with 98 runs in 2 matches.
The pitch heavily favors batting, with true bounce and quick outfields.
As of IPL 2024, Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for the most wickets at Guwahati Stadium, with 6 wickets to his name.
The highest successful run chase at Guwahati Stadium was 145/5, achieved by Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2024.