Cricket Stadiums in Assam

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Assam is home to several cricket stadiums that play a vital role in nurturing the sport across the state. Here's a comprehensive list of cricket stadiums in Assam:

🏟️ Major Cricket Stadiums in Assam

1. Assam Cricket Association Stadium (Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium), Barsapara, Guwahati

The largest stadium in Northeast India with a capacity extendable to 55,000.

Hosts international matches, IPL games (home ground for Rajasthan Royals), and domestic tournaments.

Inaugurated in 2017 and managed by the Assam Cricket Association.  



2. Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

Established in 1962 with a seating capacity of 25,000.

Hosted 13 One Day Internationals and numerous domestic matches.

Also used for football and other sports events.  



3. Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium, Silchar

A multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of around 30,000.

Hosted a women's One Day International match between India and England in 2005.

Used for both cricket and football matches.  



4. Jorhat Stadium, Jorhat

Inaugurated in 1950, it's the oldest stadium in Assam.

Hosted the first Ranji Trophy match in Assam during the 1949/50 season.

Seating capacity of 25,000 and used for multiple sports.  



5. Northeast Frontier Railway Stadium, Maligaon, Guwahati

Established in 1976 with a capacity of 10,000.

Hosted 33 first-class matches and 18 List A matches.

Primarily used for cricket and football matches.  



6. Judges Field (Gauhati Town Club Ground), Guwahati

Established in 1908, it's one of the oldest sports grounds in Assam.

Hosted four Ranji Trophy matches between 1956 and 1961.

Currently used for local cricket and football matches.  



7. Nurul Amin Stadium, Nagaon

Hosted eight first-class matches between 1959 and 1986.

Used for various sports events, including cricket and football.  



8. Jubilee Field Ground, Nagaon

Hosted a Ranji Trophy match in 1951.

Currently used for local sports events.  



9. Government Boys’ HS School Ground, Karimganj

Hosted two of the Assam cricket team's matches during the 1993–94 Indian domestic season.

Used for school-level and local cricket matches.  



10. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Stadium, Hailakandi

Hosted a first-class match in 1995.

Used for local sports events.



11. Jorhat Gymkhana Club Ground, Jorhat

A historic ground used for local cricket matches.

Part of the Jorhat Gymkhana Club, which is one of the oldest golf courses in Asia.



12. National Sports Council of Assam Ground, Jorhat

Used for various sports events, including cricket.

Managed by the National Sports Council of Assam.



13. Darrang Sports Association Ground, Mangaldoi

Hosted a first-class match in 1999.

Used for local cricket and sports events.



14. Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground, Tinsukia

Hosted three first-class matches between 1992 and 2001.

Used for local cricket matches.



15. District Sports Association Outdoor Ground, Dibrugarh

Hosted eight first-class matches between 1978 and 2006.

Used for local cricket and sports events.



16. Hailakandi DSA Ground, Hailakandi

Hosted a first-class match in 1999.

Used for local sports events.




These stadiums collectively contribute to the development and promotion of cricket in Assam, providing platforms for both professional and grassroots-level players. 

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