Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is an international cricket stadium in Pune. It can host 37,000 spectators in a match. This stadium is operated by Maharashtra Cricket Association and is a home stadium for the Indian Cricket team and Maharashtra state cricket team. This arena is designed like a deep bowl and is also the headquarters of the Maharashtra Cricket Association.
Quick Info
Learn about the capacity, home team, and other important information about Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
| Known as | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| Established in | 2012 |
| Association Name | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| Capacity | 37,000 |
| Home Team | Indian National Team, Maharashtra Cricket Team |
| Ends | Pavilion End and Hill End |
| Time Zone | UTC/GMT +5:30 hours |
| Location | https://goo.gl/maps/Zw1E9GJCsU6MNmQb7 |
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Venue History
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium was established in 2012 and was inaugurated by then ICC president Sharad Pawar.
- The stadium is designed by the British architect Sir Michael Hopkins.
- The first international match was played in 2012 between India and England.
Unique Features of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Some of the unique features of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium are:
- The stadium has a rainwater drainage system.
- It flaunts additional facilities like a spa, badminton court, swimming pool, and restaurant.
- The stadium has 80 air-conditioned corporate boxes.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in the History of Cricket
- This stadium has hosted home matches for four IPL franchises.
- In 2019, Virat Kohli scored 254 runs in a test innings against South Africa.
- In 2017, the pitch of this stadium was rated poor by umpire Chris Broad during India vs Australia series.
ICC World Cup 2023 Matches at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Here is the information about the scheduled World Cup 2023 matches at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
| Date | Day | Matches | Timings (IST) |
| 19 October 2023 | Thursday | India vs Bangladesh | 2:00 PM |
| 30 October 2023 | Monday | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM |
| 01 November 2023 | Wednesday | New Zealand vs South Africa | 2:00 PM |
| 08 November 2023 | Wednesday | England vs Netherlands | 2:00 PM |
| 11 November 2023 | Saturday | Australia vs Bangladesh | 10:30 AM |
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Cricket Statistics of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Read about the various statistics associated with Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. We have covered the statistics of ODI, Test, and T20 matches held over the years.
Test matches
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 430 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 190 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 237 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 107 |
| Highest total recorded | 601/5 (156.3 Ov) by IND vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 105/10 (40.1 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
ODI matches
| Total matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 307 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 281 |
| Highest total recorded | 356/7 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 232/10 (49.4 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 356/7 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 283/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs IND |
T20 matches
| Total matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 166 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 144 |
| Highest total recorded | 206/6 (20 Ov) by SL vs IND |
| Lowest total recorded | 101/10 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 158/5 (17.5 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 206/6 (20 Ov) by SL vs IND |
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FAQs
Q. Is Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium a bowling or batting pitch?
A. Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch assists batsmen and is considered a high-scoring pitch.
Q. What is the seating capacity of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium?
A. The seating capacity of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is 37,000.
Q. What is the highest score in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Chase?
A. The highest score chased in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is ODI- 356/7 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs ENG and in T20- 158/5 (17.5 Ov) by IND vs ENG.
Q. Which is the biggest stadium in India?
A. Currently, Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in India.
Q. Who is the best bowler in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium?
A. Indian player Shardul Thakur holds the record for the most wickets taken at this stadium with 19 wickets.
Q. What is the lowest total in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium?
A. The lowest total recorded is Test- 105/10 (40.1 Ov) by IND vs AUS. In ODI -232/10 (49.4 Ov) by IND vs AUS, and in T20 – 101/10 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs SL.
Q. What is the highest score in T20 history?
A. Afghanistan recorded the highest score in T20 when they totalled 278/3 against Ireland in February 2019.
Q. Who is the best batsman at Maharashtra Cricket Association in IPL?
A. Virat Kohli scored the most runs at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium with 874 runs.
Q. Where is the smallest stadium in India?
A. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the smallest International cricket stadium in India. The straight boundary is 60 meters and the square boundary is 56 meters.
This post was last modified on August 17, 2023 6:12 pm