About | Details |
Also knows as | International Cricket Stadium, Parsada International Cricket Stadium, SVNS International Cricket Stadium, Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium |
Established | 2008 |
Named After | Freedom fighter Veer Narayan Singh |
Capacity | 65,000 approx |
End Names | North End, South End |
Home teams | Chhattisgarh, India |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Pitch | Grass |
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, also called the Nava Raipur International Cricket Stadium, is one of India’s most impressive cricketing venues. The venue is named after Veer Narayan Singh Binjhwar, who led the 1857 Sepoy Rebellion in Chhattisgarh. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 65,000 spectators, making it the third biggest cricket ground in India and the fourth largest in the world.
The stadium opened its gates in 2008 with the first recorded game taking place in 2010 when Canada’s national cricket team played a practice fixture against the Chhattisgarh state side.
In 2013, it was chosen as a secondary home ground for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It became the 50th international cricket stadium in the country in 2023.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium Test Records and Stats
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur has not hosted a single Test match so far. This means there are currently no Test records available. The stadium is still waiting to be added to the list of India’s Test match grounds.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium ODI Records and Stats
In the only ODI staged at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium so far, India bowled New Zealand out for 108 runs, which is the lowest team total recorded here. India chased that target comfortably, finishing at 111/2, which is the highest total in ODIs at this ground.
Rohit Sharma tops the batting charts here. He scored an unbeaten 51 versus New Zealand, making it the highest individual score and also the most runs by a batter in ODI cricket at this venue.
With the ball, Mohammad Shami leads as the most successful bowler in ODIs here with three wickets. He recorded best bowling figures at this stadium with a spell of 3/18 against The Black Caps.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Only one T20I has taken place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium so far, India versus Australia on December 1, 2023. In that match, India posted 174/9, while Australia managed 154/7, which means those two totals stand as the highest and lowest team scores at this venue.
With the bat, Rinku Singh holds the record for both the most runs and the highest individual score at the stadium. He played a 46-run knock in that match, finishing as the top scorer.
On the bowling side, the most T20I wickets at the venue are shared between Axar Patel and Ben Dwarshuis. Both of them picked up three wickets in the game. Axar also delivered the best bowling figures here, returning with 3/16 to play an important role in India’s win.
How to Reach Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium?
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium Location
The stadium is well-connected and easily accessible:
📍 Address: Sector 3, Parsada-3, Atal Nagar (Nava Raipur), Chhattisgarh 492101, India
Nearest Bus Stop: Naya Raipur City Bus Stand (approx. 11 km away)
Nearest Railway Station: Raipur Junction is the closest major railway hub, about 27 km away
Nearest Airport: Swami Vivekananda Airport, about 13 km away
