Holkar Stadium is a cricket ground in India located in the city of Indore. It was established in 1990 and has since been the home to several national and international matches. The stadium is named after Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, who ruled over the Malwa region in 1767-1795, and whose patronage helped to transform Indore into a major industrial centre.
The stadium has hosted numerous One Day International (ODI) and Test matches played by both Indian and international teams. It also hosts domestic tournaments such as Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Holkar Stadium Pitch Report
Holkar Stadium ODI Average Score: The Stadium can be considered as a paradise for batsmen, with the first innings Average score of 307 in the Five ODIs that were played here. In December 2011 Virender Sehwag has smashed 219 in 149 balls here against West Indies, which is still the highest individual score on the ground.
Overall, across the 5 ODIs at the Holkar Stadium from 2006-2017, the average score at this venue is 285.5 for both innings. However, it is the pitch is a batsmen paradise, with the smaller boundary dimensions coupled with a quick outfield further facilitating run-making.
Holkar Stadium Weather Condition
Holkar Cricket Stadium is located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Indore has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and dry summers, and cool and dry winters. The temperature in Indore ranges from lows of 10 degrees Celsius in winter up to about 44 degrees Celsius in summer.
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India’s ODI record at Holkar Stadium
India have played 5 ODI matches at this venue, and on all occasions, India have won the matches by a good margin. India have played 5 ODIs of which 2 were against England, and one each against West Indies, South Africa, and Australia.
Total matches: 5
Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won bowling first: 2
Average 1st Inns scores: 307
Average 2nd Inns scores: 262
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin | Match Date |
| India | England | India | 7 wickets | Apr 15, 2006 |
| India | England | India | 54 runs | Nov 17, 2008 |
| India | West Indies | India | 153 runs | Dec 8, 2011 |
| India | South Africa | India | 22 runs | Oct 14, 2015 |
| India | Australia | India | 5 wickets | Sep 24, 2017 |
Holkar Stadium ODI Records
Highest Total: India: 418/5 vs West Indies
Lowest Total: South Africa: 225/10 vs India
Most runs: Virender Sehwag: 220 runs
Highest score: Virender Sehwag: 219 runs vs West Indies
Most 6s: Virender Sehwag: 7
Most wickets: S Sreesanth: 6
Best bowling: S Sreesanth: 6/55 vs England (2006)
Highest partnership: Gautam Gambhir / Virender Sehwag: 176
Holkar Stadium Test Records
Highest Total at Holkar Stadium – Indore
| Team | Score | Opposition |
| India | 557/5d | v New Zealand |
| India | 493/6d | v Bangladesh |
| New Zealand | 299 | v India |
| India | 216/3d | v New Zealand |
| Bangladesh | 213 | v India |
Lowest Total at Holkar Stadium – Indore
| Team | Score | Opposition |
| Bangladesh | 150 | v India |
| New Zealand | 153 | v India |
| Bangladesh | 213 | v India |
| New Zealand | 299 | v India |
Most Runs At Holkar Stadium – Indore
| Player | Inns | Runs | HS | SR | 100s | 50s |
| AM Rahane (IND) | 3 | 297 | 188 | 51.83 | 1 | 1 |
| MA Agarwal (IND) | 1 | 243 | 243 | 73.63 | 1 | 0 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 3 | 228 | 211 | 57.57 | 1 | 0 |
| CA Pujara (IND) | 3 | 196 | 101* | 59.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) | 2 | 107 | 64 | 41.96 | 0 | 1 |
Best Bowling Figures at Holkar Stadium – Indore
| Player | Inns | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | 5WH | 10WH |
| R Ashwin (IND) | 4 | 18 | 7/59 | 13/140 | 12.50 | 3.14 | 2 | 1 |
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 4 | 7 | 4/31 | 7/58 | 18.85 | 2.69 | 0 | 0 |
| UT Yadav (IND) | 4 | 5 | 2/47 | 4/98 | 33.20 | 3.22 | 0 | 0 |
| Abu Jayed (BAN) | 1 | 4 | 4/108 | 4/108 | 27.00 | 4.32 | 0 | 0 |
| JS Patel (NZ) | 2 | 4 | 2/56 | 4/176 | 44.00 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 |
Highest Partnership in this Stadium
| Partners | Runs | Wkt | Team | Opposition |
| V Kohli, AM Rahane | 365 | 4th | India | v New Zealand |
| MA Agarwal, AM Rahane | 190 | 4th | India | v Bangladesh |
| MA Agarwal, RA Jadeja | 123 | 5th | India | v Bangladesh |
| MJ Guptill, TWM Latham | 118 | 1st | New Zealand | v India |
| MA Agarwal, CA Pujara | 91 | 2nd | India | v Bangladesh |
