Dr Sampurnanda Stadium
Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, nicknamed Sigra Stadium, is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The stadium is the main stadium in the city where first-class cricket matches are held since 1964 to 2003. Association football club Varanasi City FC use the stadium for home games.
| Sigra Stadium | |||
| Ground information | |||
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| Location | Sigra, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh, India | ||
| Establishment | 1964 | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Owner | Government of Uttar Pradesh | ||
| Operator | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association | ||
| Tenants | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team | ||
| End names | |||
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| As of 12 September, 2014 | |||
History
The ground is managed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This stadium is a multi-dimensional sports facility with excellent support features. The ground was host to a varied set of state and national level events; this complex has volleyball, football and Kabaddi grounds. Also known as Sigra Stadium, this facility hosts a range of cultural and entertainment events of the locality as well. Training sessions of different events are held here on a daily basis and lot of youngsters from the area are the beneficiaries. A conspicuous landmark in the region, this sports facility should not be missed in a trip to the enchanting city of Varanasi.
Ranji Trophy matches
| # | Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | 1964 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | Rajasthan | Rajasthan | 1970 |
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | 1978 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | Baroda | Match Draw | 1988 |
| 5 | Uttar Pradesh | Baroda | Match Draw | 2003 |
| 6 | Uttar Pradesh | Railways | Railways | 2003 |
References
External links
- cricinfo
- Dr Sampurnanda Stadium at CricketArchive
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