Narendra Modi Stadium: where boundaries are blurred and records are broken
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has quickly established itself as a batsman's paradise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With its flat deck, short boundaries, and lively atmosphere, the stadium has witnessed some of the most exhilarating run-fests in IPL history.
Today, we delve into the top four highest scores posted at this magnificent venue, revisiting the master classes in strokeplay and the thrilling chases that left fans spellbound.
The 13th match for the 2023 season at the Narendra Modi Stadium was a humdinger, showcasing the stadium's penchant for high scores. Chasing a daunting target of 205 set by the Gujarat Titans, the Kolkata Knight Riders found themselves in a precarious position after losing their top order. However, the swashbuckling duo of Venkatesh Iyer (83) and Nitish Rana (45) stitched together a magnificent century partnership, reviving their hopes.
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Rinku Singh the saviour
Just when it seemed like the chase was slipping away, a young hero emerged in the form of Rinku Singh. With KKR needing a staggering 39 runs off the last eight balls, Rinku unleashed a brutal assault, smashing sixes off the final five deliveries of the 19th over and the first four balls of the 20th over to seal a remarkable victory.
The 2023 IPL Qualifier 2 witnessed a dominant display of batting by the Gujarat Titans. Openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill laid the foundation with a mammoth 142-run partnership, the highest for the Titans at that time.
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GT won by 56 runs
Saha's aggressive knock of 81 off 43 deliveries and Gill's classy, unbeaten 94 off 51 balls propelled the Titans to a formidable total of 227/2. The Lucknow Super Giants bowlers, despite their best efforts, had no answer to the brilliance displayed by the Gujarat openers.
The stage was set for a grand finale in Ahmedabad as the Gujarat Titans locked horns with the Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 IPL final. Electing to bat first, the Titans once again displayed their batting prowess. Openers Gill and Sai Sudharsan continued their impressive form, stitching together a crucial 85-run partnership.
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Sudarshan sets the stage for GT
While Gill fell short of a century, scoring 96, Sudharsan played a brilliant knock of 54. The middle order chipped in with valuable contributions, taking the Titans to a commanding total of 227/2. The Chennai Super Kings, in pursuit of the target under the Duckworth-Lewis method due to rain, got off to a decent start. However, the brilliance of Ravindra Jadeja in the final two overs, where he needed 10 runs to win off two balls, sealed a dramatic victory for CSK.
The top spot for the highest score at the Narendra Modi Stadium belongs to the Gujarat Titans, who piled up a staggering 233/3 against the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1 of the 2023 IPL. Opener Shubman Gill, in the form of his life, stole the show with a breathtaking knock of 129 off just 60 balls.
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GT won by 62 runs
His innings were a masterclass in controlled aggression, peppered with audacious sixes and elegant boundaries. He found able support from Sai Sudharsan (43) and the lower middle order, who ensured the Titans finished with a mammoth total.
