A Sporting Hub in Ranchi: JSCA International Stadium
Indian Premier League, the franchise cricket tournament conducted by BCCI, has gained a massive fan base around the globe. With the kind of talent that is showcased, the league is followed in different countries. It lasts for nearly two months every year and the matches are conducted in the prominent stadiums of the country. Usually, these stadiums are the home ground of one or the other playing teams, but sometimes neutral venues are also picked. These neutral venues do not have a franchise team of their own. One such neutral venue is JSCA International Stadium, located in the heart of Ranchi, Jharkhand. The stadium has hosted 7 IPL matches and since it’s the home ground of the legend MS Dhoni, fans come in huge numbers to support their local player.
About the stadium
The avenue is owned and operated by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association. It is the home ground of the Jharkhand Cricket Team, both men and women. The ground was established in 2011 and has a capacity of 50,000 spectators. The two ends are MS Dhoni Pavillion and Amitabh Chaudhary Pavillion.
Facilities available at JSCA International Stadium
- Covers an area of 35 acres
- 9 turfs in the ground
- Adjacent practice ground for practice/match/net session
- Practice arena of 8 pitches
- Two large dressing rooms with separate dining spaces
- A Member’s Pavillion and a media stand
- Gym and witness area
- Tennis court
- Badminton court
- Basketball court
- Swimming pool
- 76 corporate hospitality boxes
- Indoor nets
- 35 suits for guests
- Inbuilt canteen/cafe
Pitch report and ground conditions at JSCA International Stadium
The pitch at JSCA International Stadium is flat and offers immense support to batters. In simple language, it has a ‘Patta’ wicket, and thus is a treat for batsmen. Very little assistance is provided to bowlers and to excel here they need to bowl variations. The ground is well maintained with lush green grass, making the outfield quick. Teams prefer to bat first after winning the toss.
First matches at JSCA International Stadium
- First Test: 16-20 March, 2017 between India and Australia
- First ODI: 19 January, 2013 between India and England
- First T20I: 12 February, 2016 between India and Sri Lanka
- First WODI: 15 February, 2016 between India and Sri Lanka
- First WT20I: 22 February, 2016 between India and Sri Lanka
List of five wicket hauls at JSCA International Stadium
|
Bowler |
Format |
Country |
Figures (overs-runs-wickets) |
Opponents |
|
Test |
India |
49.3-124-5 |
Australia |
|
|
Shoaib Bashir |
Test |
England |
44-119-5 |
India |
|
Test |
India |
15.5-51-5 |
England |
List of centuries at JSCA International Stadium
|
Format |
Player |
Score |
Team |
Opponents |
|
Test |
178(361)* |
Australia |
India |
|
|
Test |
104(185)* |
Australia |
India |
|
|
Test |
Cheteshwar Pujara |
202(525) |
India |
Australia |
|
Test |
Wriddhiman Saha |
117(233) |
India |
Australia |
|
Test |
224(255) |
India |
South Africa |
|
|
Test |
115(192) |
India |
South Africa |
|
|
Test |
122(274)* |
England |
India |
|
|
ODI |
Angelo Matthews |
139(116)* |
Sri Lanka |
India |
|
ODI |
Virat Kohli |
139(126)* |
India |
Sri Lanka |
|
ODI |
Usman Khawaja |
104(113) |
Australia |
India |
|
ODI |
Virat Kohli |
123(95) |
India |
Australia |
Records and Statistics at JSCA International Stadium
Test records
Highest total: 603/9d by India vs Australia
Lowest total: 133 by South Africa vs India
Most runs: Rohit Sharma (269 in 3 innings)
Highest individual score: Rohit Sharma- 212(361)
Most wickets: Ravindra Jadega (17)
Best bowling figures in an innings: Ravichandran Ashwin (15.5-0-51-5)
Most dismissals: Wriddhiman Saha (7)
Most catches: Ollie Pope (3)
ODI records
Highest total: 313/5 by Australia vs India
Lowest total: 155 by England vs India
Most runs: Virat Kohli (384 in 4 innings)
Highest individual score: Angelo Matthews- 139(116)*
Most hundreds: Virat Kohli (2)
Most wickets: Ravichandran Ashwin (8 in 3 innings)
Best bowling figures in an innings: Ajantha Mendis (9.4-0-73-4)
Most dismissals: MS Dhoni (7)
Most catches: Rohit Sharma (3)
T20I records
Highest total: 196/6 by India vs Sri Lanka
Lowest total: 127/9 by Sri Lanka vs India
Most runs: Rohit Sharma (109 in 3 innings)
Highest individual score: KL Rahul- 65(49)
Most wickets: Ravichandran Ashwin (4 in 2 innings)
Best bowling figures in an innings: Ravichandran Ashwin (4-0-14-3)
Most dismissals: Devon Conway (3)
Most catches: Suryakumar Yadav (3)
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