Guwahati cricket stadium

Profile Established in 1962, the Nehru stadium hosted its first international match only in 1983 during the West Indies tour of India. Since then this premier venue in the north eastern part of the country has hosted only a few more ODI's. One of the main drawbacks at Guwahati is the heavy early morning fog and the light that fades early in the evenings - both of which shorten the day's play considerably. Of the nine ODI's played at the Nehru stadium, India has featured in six with a 3 - 3 win loss record. After the 1983 game, the next match played at the venue was in 1986 between India and Sri Lanka. India won the low scoring match with Sunil Gavaskar getting an unbeaten 70. The next season saw West Indies defeating India, despite the slow pitch being tailor made for India. The venue has also witnessed some inspired individual performances. South African seamer Richard Snell took four for 12 to star in his team's 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Hero Cup match in 1993. In the Wills World Series game, a year later, Brian Lara (69) and Carl Hooper (111) thrashed the New Zealand attack to help West Indies pile up 302 runs. Then Dhanraj ran through the Kiwi line up with figures of 4 for 26 to complete a 135-run win for his team. Two years later Lance Klusener (88 off 99 balls) and Andrew Hudson (68 off 84 balls) helped South Africa complete an eight wicket win over Australia in the Titan Cup game in 1996. In 1999, Chris Cairns scored a typically belligerent 80 off 114 bal...

In a disappointing turn of events, Guwahati’s ACA Stadium at Barsapara is unlikely to host any matches during the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023, set to commence in October across various cities in India. While it was anticipated that Guwahati would secure at least one match, reports from several media outlets suggest that the city will only be allotted a few warm-up matches. The prestigious tournament, eagerly awaited by cricket enthusiasts worldwide, will predominantly be held at 10 major venues across India. These include Guwahati, known for its cricket-loving population and vibrant sporting culture, will now have to contend with hosting only warm-up matches rather than witnessing high-stakes encounters. The Additionally, Guwahati has a history of successfully hosting several international matches, showcasing its capability as a cricketing venue. The reasons behind Guwahati’s exclusion from the list of World Cup host cities remain undisclosed. Local cricket enthusiasts and fans who were eagerly looking forward to witnessing the cricketing extravaganza in their city expressed disappointment over the news.

• Latest Updates • News & Features • Photos • Videos • Press Releases • Royals Matchday Scoop • IPL 2023 • Players • Matches • Points Table • Stats • Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati • Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur • Games • QuizzeRR • Predictor • GuesseRR • Royals TV • Halla Bol • Cricket Ka Ticket • Download App • Play Store • App Store • WhatsApp This IPL season, the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam will be the second home of the Royals. An impressive structure with a spacious seating capacity of over 40,000 spectators, it is the largest cricket stadium in Northeast India. It boasts of modern architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, making it a popular venue for cricket matches, concerts, and other events. Hosting our first-ever IPL home game at Barsapara Stadium is a testament to our commitment to promoting cricket in the Northeast, and creating opportunities for aspiring cricketers to showcase their skills on a global platform. As a franchise focused on transforming society through cricket, we continue to focus our energies on building grassroots-level cricket in Assam and across India. Our faith in local talent has seen the rise of promising players like Riyan Parag, bringing them into the national spotlight through the IPL. To get to the Barsapara Stadium, visitors have several options. Fans from outside Assam can take a flight to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. From there, the stadium is approximately an hour’s drive away. Visitor...