Former international venue · Madhya Pradesh
Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior
Raksha Vihar, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Stadium guide with history, famous matches and records.
- Capacity 18,000
- Opened 1978
- 12 ODIs
- Floodlit
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Captain Roop Singh Stadium: key facts
Captain Roop Singh Stadium is a former international cricket venue in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1978, it staged 12 men's ODIs between 1988 and 2010. Its most noted cricket moment came in February 2010, when Sachin Tendulkar made the first men's ODI double century at the ground.
- Location
- Raksha Vihar, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Capacity
- 18,000Published venue listings give a capacity of 18,000.
- Opened
- 1978
- First international
- 22 January 1988India v West Indies, 6th ODI
- Owned or run by
- Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association
- Home teams
- Madhya Pradesh
- Ends
- Railway End and Pavilion End
- Floodlights
- Yes
- Status
- Former international venue
International matches hosted
- 12ODIs
Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 22 January 1988, last 24 February 2010.
Captain Roop Singh Stadium pitch report
The surface has generally been described as grass-covered but flat and favourable to batting. Contemporary reporting on the 1996-97 Ranji final called it placid, with little seam or lateral movement; Cricinfo also records a batting-friendly ODI history. Detailed current information on soil composition, dew and spin assistance is not reliably published.
- Grass pitch listed by ESPNcricinfo.
- Historically flat and batting-friendly.
History of Captain Roop Singh Stadium
The venue was established in 1978 and was originally used as a hockey stadium. It was later converted into a cricket ground and became a home venue for Madhya Pradesh. The ground is named after hockey player Roop Singh, and its listed owner is the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association; the Gwalior Division Cricket Association has been identified as operator.
International cricket arrived on 22 January 1988, when West Indies beat India by 73 runs in the sixth ODI of the series. Floodlights were installed ahead of the 1996 World Cup, and the ground hosted India versus West Indies in that tournament. It also staged the 1996-97 Ranji Trophy final under lights, a five-day match between Mumbai and Delhi that Mumbai secured on the first-innings lead.
The stadium's final listed men's ODI was India versus South Africa on 24 February 2010. India made 401/3 and won by 153 runs, with Sachin Tendulkar unbeaten on 200. Gwalior later gained a separate international venue, Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, which hosted its first men's T20I in 2024; no later international match is listed for Captain Roop Singh Stadium through 6 June 2026.
Milestones
- 1978
The stadium was established in Gwalior.
- 1988
It hosted its first ODI, India versus West Indies, on 22 January.
- 1996
Floodlights were installed ahead of the World Cup fixture at the ground.
- 1997
The Mumbai-Delhi Ranji Trophy final was played under lights at the stadium.
- 2010
Sachin Tendulkar scored the first men's ODI double century, 200 not out, at the venue.
Famous matches at Captain Roop Singh Stadium
21 February 1996
India v West Indies, 1996 World Cup, Group A
India beat West Indies in the World Cup match staged at Gwalior.
5 April 1997
Delhi v Mumbai, 1996-97 Ranji Trophy final
The five-day final was played under lights. Mumbai drew the match but won the title on the first-innings lead.
24 February 2010
India v South Africa, 2nd ODI
India scored 401/3 and won by 153 runs. Tendulkar made 200 not out, the first men's ODI double century.
Captain Roop Singh Stadium records
Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.
| Record | Figure | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ODI team total | 401/3 | India v South Africa, 2010 |
| Highest individual ODI score | 200* | Sachin Tendulkar, India v South Africa, 24 February 2010 |
| Largest ODI victory by runs | 153 runs | India v South Africa, 24 February 2010 |
| Most men's ODIs hosted | 12 | Ground ODI archive, 22 January 1988 to 24 February 2010 |
Captain Roop Singh Stadium: questions and answers
When was Captain Roop Singh Stadium built?
The stadium was established in 1978.
How many people can Captain Roop Singh Stadium hold?
Published venue information lists a capacity of 18,000.
Who owns Captain Roop Singh Stadium?
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association is listed as the owner. The Gwalior Division Cricket Association has been listed as operator.
Why does Captain Roop Singh Stadium no longer host international cricket?
Its last listed men's ODI was in 2010. Gwalior now also has the newer Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, which hosted the city's first men's T20I in 2024.
More cricket stadiums in Madhya Pradesh
Every ground in India that has hosted an international, with its history, capacity and pitch. See all cricket stadiums in India.
International venueHolkar Stadium
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Internationals
- 20
- International venue
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium
- Capacity
- 50,000
- Opened
- 2024
- Internationals
- 1
- Domestic ground
Emerald High School Ground
- Capacity
- 500
- Opened
- 2001
- Former international venue
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Capacity
- 25,000
- Opened
- 1964
- Internationals
- 11
Sources for this stadium guide
- Captain Roop Singh Stadium — Wikipedia
- Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior — ESPNcricinfo
- ODI Matches played on Captain Roop Singh Stadium — New Zealand Cricket Archive
- India v West Indies, 6th ODI at Gwalior, Jan 22 1988 — ESPNcricinfo scorecard
- From the archives: Mumbai wins a batathon — Sportstar
- This day in 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to slam a double century in ODIs — India TV
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