India are in the driver's seat in the third Test against England as they already have posted a lead of more than 440 runs.
They look poised to post a target north of 500 for England and with the pitch already crumbling at the two ends, it will be a mountain to climb for the visitors.
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So far, this venue has hosted only two Test matches. The first-ever Test match in Rajkot took place between India and England in 2016. It ended in a draw.
The last time a Test was played here resulted in India providing a battering to the West Indies, defeating them by an innings and 272 in 2018.
What is the highest fourth innings score at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot?
So, when England come out to bat, they will be the second side to bat in the fourth innings. To date, the highest score in the fourth innings has been posted by India when they made 172/6 against the Three Lions while chasing a target of 310. That match ended in a draw.
What is the highest score by a team at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot?
India's total of 649-9 declared in the 1st innings against West Indies in 2018 is the highest team total registered in a Test in Rajkot.
LIST: All innings-wise score at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
| Team | Score | Innings | Overs | Target | RPO | Inns | Result | Opposition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 537 | First | 159.3 | 3.36 | 1 | draw | v India | ||
| India | 488 | Second | 162.0 | 3.01 | 2 | draw | v England | ||
| England | 260/3d | Third | 75.3 | 3.44 | 3 | draw | v India | ||
| India | 172/6 | Fourth | 52.3 | 310 | 3.27 | 4 | draw | v England | |
| India | 649/9d | First | 149.5 | 4.33 | 1 | won | v West Indies | ||
| West Indies | 181 | Second | 48.0 | 3.77 | 2 | lost | v India | ||
| West Indies | 196 | Third | 50.5 | 3.85 | 3 | lost | v India | ||
| India | 445 | First | 130.5 | 3.40 | 1 | - | v England | ||
| England | 319 | Second | 71.1 | 4.48 | 2 | - | v India | ||
| India | 314/4* | Third | 82.0 | 3.82 | 3 | - | v England |