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Barsapara Cricket Stadium (X.com)
The Assam Cricket Association Stadium also known as the ACA Stadium (Barsapara Cricket Stadium) was officially named Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium and is located in Barsapara, Guwahati, Assam. It is the largest sports stadium in North-East India.
The stadium is owned, operated and managed by Assam Cricket Association. It serves as the home ground for the Assam Cricket Team and Rajasthan Royals' (RR) adopted home.
The first match played in this stadium was T20I between India and Australia in 2017. In April 2023, the stadium also hosted Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the BCCI took this initiative to have a cricketing impact in North-East India.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Capacity
The stadium has a maximum capacity of 55,000 spectators.
The stadium has been constructed including multiple stands and designed to offer unobstructed views of the playing field, aggrandise the spectator experience during high-profile matches.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface in white-ball cricket. The surface provides minimal assistance to the bowlers, emphasizing favourable conditions for batsmen.
Additionally, a notable dew factor is expected to come into play during the second innings, potentially influencing the game dynamics when the match is played in the evening.
Barsapara Stadium Pitch Batting or Bowling Friendly
Barsapara Cricket Stadium is considered a batting pitch. The conditions allow the batters to play strokes freely without any restrictions. The team that is batting first generally try to make a competitive score, especially in the early parts of the game.
Barsapara Stadium Boundary Length
The boundary at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati varies in length. With the straight boundaries approximately 70 yards (64 meters), while the square boundaries are slightly shorter, around 65-68 meters (60-66 meters).
Barsapara Stadium IPL Records
- Matches Played - 5
- Matches Won Batting First - 3
- Matches Won Batting Second – 2
- Matches With No Result-00
- Matches Tied -00
- Average First Innings Score - 174.6
- Average Second Innings Score - 161.6
- Highest Team Total – 199-4 RR vs DC
- Highest Total Successfully Chased – 153-2 KKR vs RR
- Lowest Team Total - 144-9 RR vs PBKS
Barsapara Stadium Highest Score
| Innings | ODI | T20I | Tests | IPL |
| 1st | 373/7 | 237/3 | - | 199-4 |
| 2nd | 326/2 | 225/5 | - | 153-2 |
Barsapara Stadium Average Score
| Innings | ODI | T20I | Tests | IPL |
| 1st | 248 | 161 | - | 174.6 |
| Chased | 227 | 153 | - | 161.6 |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Records
ACA VDCA Stadium ODI Records
- Total Matches: 3
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average 1st innings Score: 248
- Average 2nd innings Score: 227
- Highest total recorded: 373/7 (50 Ovs) By IND vs SL
- Lowest total recorded: 50/10 (30.4 Ovs) By ENGW vs INDW
- Highest score chased: 326/2 (42.1 Ovs) By IND vs WI
- Lowest score defended: 373/7 (50 Ovs) By IND vs SL
Barsapara Stadium T20I Records
- Total Matches: 7
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 3
- Average 1st innings Score: 161
- Average 2nd innings Score: 153
- Highest total recorded: 237/3 (20 Ovs) By IND vs RSA
- Lowest total recorded: 118/10 (20 Ovs) By IND vs AUS
- Highest score chased: 225/5 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs IND
- Lowest score defended: 119/6 (20 Ovs) By ENGW vs INDW
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: FAQs
Q.1 Is Barsapara Stadium batting or bowling?
Answer: Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly surface in white-ball cricket.
Q.2 Who is the best batsman in Barsapara Stadium?
Answer: South Africa's David Miller has scored the most runs in T20Is at this venue.
Q.3 What is the boundary size of Barsapara Cricket Stadium?
Answer: The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati is of moderate size. THe straighter boundaries are around 65 metres. The square boundaries are meanwhile a tad bigger, around 68 to 70 metres.
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