If cricket had a "Cheat Code" for Team India, it would be the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. As the Shubman Gill-led side gears up for the series decider against New Zealand this Sunday, history isn't just on their side; it’s shouting from the rooftops. India has played seven ODIs at this venue and won every single one of them. That’s right, a flawless 7-0 record. For the BlackCaps, stepping onto this field is like walking into a lion's den where the lion hasn't eaten in a week.
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Welcome to the "City of Foodies," where the pitch offers a spicy platter of runs that batters absolutely devour. The Holkar strip is famous for being a batting paradise with short boundaries and a flat surface. Expect a run-fest on Sunday.
The Holkar Cricket Stadium is the very ground where Virender Sehwag unleashed chaos in 2011, smashing a historic 219 off 149 balls against the West Indies in Indore, powering India to their highest-ever ODI total of 418/5. If the bowlers miss their mark by an inch, the ball is landing in the stands.
The Kings of Indore
The stats sheet is terrifying for any visiting team. Rohit Sharma loves the Holkar Cricket Stadium, amassing 205 runs in 5 games. Shubman Gill, the new captain, is even deadlier here with 216 runs in just 2 matches.
Bowling: While it’s a graveyard for pacers, spin wizards Ravindra Jadeja (6 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (5 wickets) have found a way to weave their magic here.
A Brief Walk Through History. ft. Holkar Cricket Stadium
India’s love affair with Indore began back in 2006 with a comfortable win against England. Since then, the Men in Blue have bulldozed every opponent, including a massive win against Australia in the most recent clash in September 2023.
With the series locked at 1-1, the stage is set for a thriller. But if the past is any indicator, New Zealand isn't just fighting eleven players; they are fighting a fortress that refuses to fall.
Prediction? Expect fireworks, soaring sixes, and if history holds true, another Indian victory march!
