Barsapara Cricket Stadium



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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

Category
Stats
Matches Played5
Matches Won Batting First3
Matches Won Batting Second2
Matches With No Result0
Matches Tied0
Average First Innings Score174.6
Average Second Innings Score161.6
Highest Team Total199/4 – RR vs DC
Highest Total Successfully Chased153/2 – KKR vs RR
Lowest Team Total144/9 – RR vs PBKS

Barsapara Stadium Highest Score​

Innings
ODI
T20I
Tests
IPL
1st 373/7237/3-199-4
2nd326/2 225/5 -153-2

Barsapara Stadium Average Score

Innings
ODI
T20I
Tests
IPL
1st 248161-174.6
Chased 227153-161.6

Barsapara Cricket Stadium Records 

ACA VDCA Stadium ODI Records 

Category
Stats
Total Matches3
Matches Won Batting First1
Matches Won Bowling First2
Average 1st Innings Score248
Average 2nd Innings Score227
Highest Total Recorded373/7 (50 overs) – IND vs SL
Lowest Total Recorded50/10 (30.4 overs) – ENGW vs INDW
Highest Score Chased326/2 (42.1 overs) – IND vs WI
Lowest Score Defended373/7 (50 overs) – IND vs SL

Barsapara Stadium T20I Records​

Category
Stats
Total Matches7
Matches Won Batting First3
Matches Won Bowling First3
Average 1st Innings Score161
Average 2nd Innings Score153
Highest Total Recorded237/3 (20 overs) – IND vs RSA
Lowest Total Recorded118/10 (20 overs) – IND vs AUS
Highest Score Chased225/5 (20 overs) – AUS vs IND
Lowest Score Defended119/6 (20 overs) – 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.