Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Records Ahead Of IND vs ENG 4th Test

India and England are set to clash in the 4th Test of the IND vs ENG Test series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on February 23. Here's a look at Test records for the Ranchi Stadium

India and England are set to clash in the 4th IND vs ENG Test of the ongoing five-match series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on February 23 (Friday). With India currently leading 2-1 in the series, England claimed the first victory in Hyderabad, winning by 28 runs, but India bounced back with wins in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot. As the upcoming match holds considerable importance for the Ben Stokes-led England side, aiming to maintain their hopes of winning the series, let’s examine the Test records at the Ranchi cricket stadium.

Till now, the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi has witnessed only two Test matches. The first Test at this venue took place in 2017, featuring India and Australia, concluding in a draw. The most recent Test held at this venue showcased India's dominance, as they handed a resounding defeat to South Africa in 2019, triumphing by an innings and 202 runs.

Summary of results at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium:

- Tests Played: 2
- India's Wins: 1
- Draws: 1

Key Statistical Highlights:

- Highest Total: 603/9 (declared) in 210 overs against Australia in March 2017.
- Largest Victory Margin: India beating South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in October 2019.
- Top Run Scorer: Rohit Sharma with 212 runs in one Test.
- Highest Individual Score: 212 runs by Rohit Sharma against South Africa on October 19, 2019.
- Centuries: 1 each by Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell.
- Half-Centuries: 2 in two Tests by Ravindra Jadeja.
- Most Ducks: 1 in two Tests by Cheteshwar Pujara.
- Maximum Sixes in a Test: 6 by Rohit Sharma.
- Top Wicket-taker: Ravindra Jadeja with 12 wickets in two Tests.
- Best Bowling Figures (Innings): 5 wickets for 124 runs by Ravindra Jadeja against Australia in March 2017.
- Best Bowling Figures (Match): 9 wickets for 178 runs by Ravindra Jadeja against Australia in March 2017.
- Five-wicket Hauls: 1 in two Tests by Ravindra Jadeja.
- Most Dismissals: 7 in two Tests by Wriddhiman Saha.
- Most Catches in a Test: 3 catches by Murali Vijay.
- Highest Partnership: 267 runs for the 4th wicket between Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane against South Africa on October 19, 2019.
- Most Appearances: 2 Tests each by Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha, and Umesh Yadav.
- Captaincy Record: Virat Kohli won 1 out of 2 Tests in Ranchi as captain.