Former international venue · Rajasthan

Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur

Shastri Nagar, Pal Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Stadium guide with history, famous matches and records.

Capacity 30,000
Opened 1986
2 ODIs
Floodlit

Photo: Kushagra140, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Barkatullah Khan Stadium: key facts

Barkatullah Khan Stadium is a 30,000-capacity cricket ground in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, established in 1986. It hosted two men's ODIs between 2000 and 2002, then returned to major cricket during the 2022 Legends League Cricket season and Rajasthan's 2022–23 Ranji Trophy fixtures.

Location: Shastri Nagar, Pal Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Capacity: 30,000Published capacity; some older reports give different figures.
Opened: 1986
First international: 8 December 2000India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
Owned or run by: Rajasthan Cricket Association
Home teams: Rajasthan cricket team
Ends: Cox Cutir End and Residency Road End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: Former international venue

International matches hosted

2ODIs

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 8 December 2000, last 21 November 2002.

History of Barkatullah Khan Stadium

The stadium was established in 1986 and is named after Barkatullah Khan, a former chief minister of Rajasthan. It is owned by the Rajasthan Cricket Association and is located in the Pal Road–Shastri Nagar area of Jodhpur. Its listed ends are the Cox Cutir End and the Residency Road End.

Jodhpur's international window was brief. India played Zimbabwe here on 8 December 2000, when Zimbabwe won by one wicket, and India met the West Indies on 21 November 2002, winning by three wickets. The ground then saw limited high-level use for many years, which is why it is classified as a former international venue.

The Rajasthan Cricket Association refurbished the venue in the early 2020s, adding upgraded facilities and seating. Cricket returned with four Legends League Cricket matches in September and October 2022, followed by Rajasthan's Ranji Trophy fixtures against Chhattisgarh and Services in January 2023. ESPNcricinfo also records a Rajasthan–Maharashtra first-class match here in January 2024.

Milestones

1986
Barkatullah Khan Stadium was established in Jodhpur.
2000
India v Zimbabwe on 8 December became the ground's first men's ODI.
2002
India v West Indies on 21 November was the stadium's last men's ODI.
2022
Four Legends League Cricket matches marked the return of major cricket to Jodhpur after a long gap.
2023
Rajasthan played Ranji Trophy matches against Chhattisgarh and Services at the refurbished venue.
2024
ESPNcricinfo records Rajasthan v Maharashtra in a Ranji Trophy first-class match at the ground.

Famous matches at Barkatullah Khan Stadium

8 December 2000
India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
Zimbabwe won by one wicket in the stadium's first men's ODI. Zimbabwe's 284/9 is listed as the ground's highest ODI team total, and Sachin Tendulkar made 146 for India.
21 November 2002
India v West Indies, 5th ODI
India won by three wickets in the venue's last men's ODI. Tendulkar scored his 27th ODI century, while Ajit Agarkar took 3/24.
2 October 2022
Bhilwara Kings v India Capitals, Legends League Cricket qualifier
India Capitals won by four wickets, one of four Legends League Cricket matches that brought major cricket back to the ground in 2022.

Barkatullah Khan Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Barkatullah Khan Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest ODI team score	Zimbabwe 284/9	Zimbabwe v India, 8 December 2000
Best ODI batting performance	Sachin Tendulkar 146	India v Zimbabwe, 8 December 2000
Best ODI bowling performance	Ajit Agarkar 3/24	India v West Indies, 21 November 2002

Barkatullah Khan Stadium: questions and answers

When was Barkatullah Khan Stadium established?

The stadium was established in 1986.

What is Barkatullah Khan Stadium's capacity?

Its published capacity is 30,000. Capacity figures can vary by source and configuration.

Which team uses Barkatullah Khan Stadium as a home ground?

The ground is associated with the Rajasthan cricket team and has hosted Rajasthan's domestic fixtures.

Why does Barkatullah Khan Stadium no longer host international matches?

It hosted only two men's ODIs, in 2000 and 2002, and was then used sporadically. Later redevelopment and domestic events revived cricket at the venue, but no further international match followed.

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