Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Assam - 781018

Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Description

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, also known as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium, is a prominent cricket venue located in Guwahati, Assam, India. Established in 2012, it serves as the home ground for the Assam Cricket Association and has a seating capacity of around 50,000 spectators. This stadium is India's 49th international cricket venue and has hosted a mix of domestic and international cricket matches. Notably, the Barsapara Stadium made its international debut with a T20I match between India and Australia in October 2017, where Australia emerged victorious. Over the years, the stadium has hosted a total of 3 T20Is and 2 ODIs since its inauguration in 2018.

The construction of the Barsapara Stadium began in 2006 on a 59 bighas land area, and it took six years to complete. The venue witnessed its first game, an Inter-state Senior Women's One-day Championship match between Assam and Odisha, in November 2012. In its debut international match, Australia's Jason Behrendorff's impressive bowling performance restricted India to 118 runs, leading to a comfortable victory for Australia. Noteworthy matches at the stadium include an ODI between India and the West Indies in October 2018, where Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's stellar performances guided India to a successful chase of 323 runs.The Barsapara Cricket Stadium has seen various international fixtures, including T20Is between India Women and England Women in March 2019 and a high-scoring T20I between India and South Africa in October 2022. Despite facing challenges like a wet pitch and outfield resulting in match abandonment, the stadium continues to be a significant venue for cricket in the region, offering modern facilities and a platform for thrilling cricket encounters.

 

Details

  • It has a maximum capacity of 55,000 spectators and is owned and operated by the Assam Cricket Association.
  • The stadium is the home ground of the Assam cricket team and has hosted domestic and international cricket matches.
  • It is India's 49th international cricket venue and the largest sports stadium in north-eastern India.
  • The foundation stone of the stadium was laid by then-Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in June 2004.
  • The stadium was established in 2012 and has a seating capacity of around 40,000 people.
  • The first T20I at the stadium was played between Australia and hosts India in October 2017, which was won by Australia.
  • The stadium has also hosted Women's International Cricket for the first time, with three Women's Twenty20 International matches played between the England women's cricket team and the hosts Indian women's cricket team in March 2019.
  • The stadium has hosted the Indian Premier League's matches for the first time in April 2023, with the Rajasthan Royals playing two home games in the stadium as its second home.
  • A notable dew factor is expected to come into play during the second innings, potentially influencing the game dynamics.
  • The stadium has hosted the Indian Premier League's matches for the first time in April 2023, with the Rajasthan Royals playing two home games in the stadium as its second home.
  • This initiative was put forth by BCCI to have a cricketing impact in Northeast India.

 

History

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, also formerly known as the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium, has a relatively short history but is already an important venue for cricket in India. Here's a breakdown of its timeline:

  • Foundation laid in 2004: The then-Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi laid the foundation stone, signifying the beginning of the stadium's construction.
  • Land acquisition and construction (2004-2012): The Assam Cricket Association secured 59 bighas of land and construction began a few years later.
  • First match in 2012: The stadium hosted its inaugural game - an inter-state women's one-day championship match.
  • Domestic cricket matches (2013-2017): The stadium became a regular venue for domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy.
  • Inaugural international match in 2017: The Barsapara Cricket Stadium entered the international scene by hosting a T20I match between India and Australia, with Australia emerging victorious.
  • Recent years (2017-present): The stadium has continued to host domestic matches alongside a few ODIs and T20Is. It's yet to host a Test match.

While still young, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium is a modern facility with a growing reputation in the cricketing world. It serves as the home ground for the Assam Cricket Association and offers a great atmosphere for players and spectators alike.

 

Records

Barsapara Cricket Stadium Records

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India, is a relatively new stadium, having hosted its first match in October 2017. Here's a breakdown of the available records for Tests, ODIs and T20s:

Test Matches:

  • No Test matches have been played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium as of yet.

ODIs:

  • Total Matches: 3
  • Matches Won Batting First: 1
  • Matches Won Bowling First: 2
  • Highest Total Score: 373/7 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
  • Lowest Total Score: 50/10 (30.4 Ov) by England Women vs India Women
  • Highest Score Chased: 326/2 (42.1 Ov) by India vs West Indies
  • Most Successful Team: India (1 win)

T20s:

 

  • Total Matches: 4
  • Matches Won by Home Team (India): 1 (25%)
  • Matches Won by Touring Side: 2 (50%)
  • Highest Individual Score: 123* by R D Gaikwad (India)
  • Best Bowling Figures: 4/21 by J P Behrendorff (Australia)
  • Highest Team Innings: 237/3 (India) vs South Africa
  • Lowest Team Innings: 118 (India) vs Australia
  • Most Successful Team: Win percentage is almost even (India - 25%, Touring teams - 50%)

 

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