Lalbhai Contractor Stadium
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About Lalbhai Contractor Stadium
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium is Surat's first-class cricket ground, owned by the Surat District Cricket Association (SDCA) and used by the Gujarat team. It has hosted domestic cricket since 1993, when a Duleep Trophy match between West Zone and East Zone opened the ground, and Ranji Trophy, Irani Cup and Duleep Trophy fixtures have followed. Its first internationals came in 2019, when India's women played South Africa in a T20I series here between 24 September and 4 October. Chennai Super Kings also used it for their training camp before the 2022 IPL season. The ground holds about 7,000, and the association has spoken of expanding it to 30,000. Fixtures are announced each season by the BCCI and the Gujarat Cricket Association, so check the schedule rather than assuming a match is on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Lalbhai Contractor Stadium?
About 7,000. The Surat District Cricket Association has said it plans to expand the ground to 30,000.
Has the stadium hosted international cricket?
Yes. India's women played South Africa in a T20I series here from 24 September to 4 October 2019, the ground's first international matches.
Who owns the stadium?
The Surat District Cricket Association. It is a home venue for the Gujarat cricket team in domestic competitions.
Which matches are played here?
Domestic first-class and age-group cricket, including Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup games in past seasons. Each season's fixtures are announced by the BCCI and the Gujarat Cricket Association.
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