About | Details |
Also known as | Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium and MPCA Stadium |
Capacity | 30000 |
End Names | Pavilion End, Media End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Madhya Pradesh State team and the Indian National Team |
Pitch | Turf |
Gwalior International Stadium, also known as the Shrimat Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, was originally named after Olympic hockey gold medallist Captain Roop Singh before being renamed. This venue transitioned from hosting hockey matches to cricket matches in the 1980s. Established in 1980, the stadium was inaugurated with a capacity of 30,000, and currently, the association is planning to increase the capacity to 50,000 after renovation.
The stadium serves as the host for the Madhya Pradesh state team during domestic tournaments and occasionally hosts high-profile IPL matches. Although it does not host international matches regularly, this stadium witnessed the moment when the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first ever batter in the world to score an ODI double century. Apart from this, it has hosted several ODI matches and one T20I match.
The pitch here is known to be batting-friendly; however, the surface assists spinners as the innings progress despite its initially flat nature. The outfield is fast, with smaller boundaries, which makes this venue favorable for both batters and bowlers.
Gwalior International Cricket Stadium Test Records and Stats
This stadium is yet to officially host an international Test match.
Ekana Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 11 one-day international matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by the hosts India, scoring 401/3 runs against South Africa. Meanwhile, the West Indies recorded the lowest total at this venue, getting bowled out by India for 173 runs at this venue during the 1996 World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue in ODIs, with 529 runs in 9 matches, including a double hundred against South Africa, which is the highest individual score at this ground in 2010.
Former Indian pacer Javagal Srinath has taken the most wickets here with 10 dismissals in 4 matches, while Aqib Javed of Pakistan has the best individual figures of 5 wickets for 35 runs at this venue.
Gwalior International Cricket Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Gwalior Stadium has hosted only one T20I match. The highest total at the venue is 133 runs by India while chasing Bangladesh’s score of 127/3, which remains the lowest T20I total here. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy share the record for the most wickets at this venue, with three each, while Hardik Pandya holds the highest individual score with 39 runs.
How to Reach Gwalior International Stadium?
The stadium is easily accessible:
📍 Location: Racecourse Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
✈ Nearest Airport: Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport – 10 km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Gwalior Junction – 4 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Gwalior Bus Stand and Phoolbagh Bus Stop
