JSCA Ranchi ODI scoring profile
The JSCA International Stadium Complex has hosted only a handful of men’s ODIs, which means every big total has significantly influenced the venue’s reputation as a “tough to get 300” ground. Teams have generally needed disciplined batting to touch or cross 270, and only once has a side pushed beyond the 300-run mark here in ODIs.
The pitch is typically balanced, with early movement for pacers and slightly slower conditions as the innings progresses, which makes stroke-making harder later on.
Chasing sides have enjoyed a fair amount of success at Ranchi, aided by evening dew and a relatively true surface once the new ball loses its shine.
Highest ODI totals at JSCA Ranchi
The following table lists the top ODI team totals at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, based on official ground records. These scores frame what can be considered “above par” as India and South Africa head into the 1st ODI.
| Rank | Team | Total / Overs | Opposition | Match context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 313/5 (50.0) | India | Only 300+ ODI total at JSCA Ranchi. |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 286/8 (50.0) | India | Set up a tight game before India’s chase. |
| 3 | India | 282/3 (45.5) | South Africa | Successful chase of 279 in Oct 2022. |
| 4 | India | 281 (48.2) | Australia | In response to Australia’s 313 in 2019. |
| 5 | South Africa | 278/7 (50.0) | India | Competitive total, later chased down by India. |
These figures show that anything around 270–280 has been “match-winning competitive,” while breaching 290–300 demands sustained top-order dominance. For batting units, it underlines that acceleration at the death overs is critical because the surface tends to slow just enough to make risk-free hitting difficult.
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India vs South Africa context at Ranchi
India and South Africa have played just one completed men’s ODI at Ranchi before this 2025 series, and that game directly features in the list of highest totals at the venue. In October 2022, South Africa’s 278/7 was overhauled by India, who reached 282/3 in 45.5 overs, underlining that chasing 270-plus is possible if a set batter anchors deep into the innings.
For the 2025 1st ODI, both sides will look at that 270–290 band as the tactical target with bat in hand, knowing that a score near 300 remains exceptional but not impossible if conditions are particularly good on the day. Expect team strategy at the toss to be heavily influenced by the dew factor and the ground’s history of successful chases at totals below 300.