India look to seal their series against the West Indies at the Barsapara Stadium on Wednesday, September 30, a venue that has already produced two of the most one-sided ODI results in recent memory.
Shubman Gill’s side arrives 1-0 up after a dominant win in Thiruvananthapuram, with Virat Kohli and Gill both scoring centuries in the series opener. A repeat performance in Guwahati would wrap up the series with a match to spare.
The venue’s own history leans heavily in favour of big totals and even bigger individual scores, having hosted only two ODIs to date, both of which produced batting fireworks from India’s biggest names.
The Sporting News brings you the pitch report, key ODI records, and everything you need to know about the ground in the 50-over format.
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Barsapara Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket?
The Barsapara Stadium has developed a reputation as a genuine batting paradise in its limited ODI history, offering true bounce and quick outfields that have rewarded stroke-play from the very first over.
Both ODIs played here have produced totals well above par, with India chasing 322 in just over 42 overs in 2018 and posting 373 themselves in 2023.
Meanwhile, bowlers have found little assistance even with the new ball, with spinners generally being the more economical option through the middle overs despite the small sample size.
What is the average ODI score at Barsapara Stadium?
Across the two ODIs played at the venue, the average first-innings score sits at 347.50, with India posting 373 in 2023 and the West Indies making 322 in 2018 batting first.
Given how heavily scoring has favoured batters so far, a first-innings total in the range of 300 to 330 would be considered only a par score at this ground, with anything past 350 looking genuinely competitive.
Highest team total at Barsapara Stadium in ODIs
India hold the record for the highest ODI total at the venue, posting 373 for 7 against Sri Lanka on January 10, 2023, at a run rate of 7.46. India won that match comfortably.
Lowest team total at Barsapara Stadium in ODIs
Sri Lanka own the record for the lowest total at the venue, having been restricted to 306 for 8 in their reply to India’s 373 in January 2023, despite the ground’s generally batting-friendly reputation.
Highest individual score at Barsapara Stadium in ODIs
Rohit Sharma holds the individual record at the venue, smashing an unbeaten 152 off 117 balls against the West Indies in October 2018, an innings that included 15 fours and 8 sixes.
Best bowling figures at Barsapara Stadium in ODIs
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the best bowling figures at the venue, taking 3 for 41 in 10 overs against the West Indies in October 2018, finishing with an economy of just 4.10 despite the small total available to defend.
Most runs at Barsapara Stadium in ODIs
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs at the venue, amassing 253 runs across two matches at an average of 126.50, with two centuries to his name, including a 140 against West Indies and a 113 against Sri Lanka. If fans are expecting another ODI ton from him, then this is the stadium to root for.
Most wickets at Barsapara Stadium in ODIs
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for the most wickets at the venue, taking 4 scalps across two matches at an average of 24.75 and an economy of 4.95.
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