Former international venue · Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

Lodhi Road, Delhi, Delhi. Stadium guide with history, famous matches and records.

Capacity 60,254
Opened 1982
2 ODIs
Floodlit

Photo: null0, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: key facts

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a large multi-sport venue on Lodhi Road in New Delhi. It was built for the 1982 Asian Games and modernised for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Its cricket record is limited to two men's ODIs, played in 1984 and 1991, while the venue continues to be used mainly for football and athletics.

Location: Lodhi Road, Delhi
Capacity: 60,254Its all-seater capacity is 60,254.
Opened: 1982
First international: 28 September 1984India v Australia, 1st ODI
Owned or run by: Sports Authority of India
Home teams: India national football team, Athletics Federation of India, Delhi football team
Floodlights: Yes
Status: Former international venue

International matches hosted

2ODIs

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 28 September 1984, last 14 November 1991.

History of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The Government of India built the stadium for the 1982 Asian Games. It opened in 1983 and became part of the wider Jawaharlal Nehru sports complex, which also houses the Sports Authority of India. The venue was designed for athletics and ceremonies rather than as a dedicated cricket ground.

Cricket came to the ground through two day-night ODIs. Australia beat India by 48 runs on 28 September 1984 in the first international match recorded there. South Africa then defeated India by eight wickets on 14 November 1991. The available ground record shows no later men's international, and the stadium is therefore classified here as a former international cricket venue.

The stadium underwent major reconstruction for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It hosted the athletics programme and the opening and closing ceremonies, with the redevelopment credited to Gerkan, Marg and Partners and Schlaich Bergermann Partner. The venue remains a multi-sport facility, with football and athletics its principal uses rather than cricket.

Milestones

1982
The stadium was built for the athletics events and ceremonies of the 1982 Asian Games.
1983
The completed stadium opened in New Delhi.
1984
It hosted its first international cricket match, a day-night ODI between India and Australia.
1991
South Africa's eight-wicket win over India became the last men's ODI listed at the ground.
2010
A major modernisation prepared the stadium for the Commonwealth Games athletics events and ceremonies.
2017
The stadium was used as a venue during the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Famous matches at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

28 September 1984
India v Australia, 1st ODI
Australia made 220/9 and defeated India by 48 runs in the first international cricket match at the stadium. Kepler Wessels scored 107.
14 November 1991
India v South Africa, 3rd ODI
India posted 287/4, including centuries by Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar, but South Africa reached 288/2 to win by eight wickets with 20 balls remaining.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium records

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

Ground records at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest ODI total	288/2	South Africa v India, 1991
Lowest ODI total	172	India v Australia, 1984
Highest individual ODI score	107	Kepler Wessels, Australia v India, 1984

How to reach Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Nearest airport: From Indira Gandhi International Airport, follow the airport road and central Delhi routes towards Lodhi Road; allow for city traffic.
By train: New Delhi Railway Station is the main rail gateway for the venue; continue by road or metro.
By metro: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium metro station
By road: The complex is on Lodhi Road in central New Delhi and is accessible from central Delhi roads.
Address: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: questions and answers

When was Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi built?

It was built for the 1982 Asian Games and opened in 1983.

What is the capacity of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Delhi?

The current listed all-seater capacity is 60,254. Some cricket lists round the figure to 60,000.

How many international cricket matches were played at this stadium?

The ground record lists two men's ODIs and no Tests or T20Is. They were played on 28 September 1984 and 14 November 1991.

Why is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium no longer used for international cricket?

The ground record ends with the ODI on 14 November 1991. Delhi's main cricket internationals are associated with the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

More cricket stadiums in Delhi

Every ground in India that has hosted an international, with its history, capacity and pitch. See all cricket stadiums in India.

Sources for this stadium guide