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Mayajaal Ground, Chennai

Kanathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Stadium guide with history, famous matches and records.

  • Opened 2003

Mayajaal Ground: key facts

Mayajaal Ground, also listed as Mayajaal Sports Village, was a cricket venue within the Mayajaal entertainment complex at Kanathur on Chennai’s East Coast Road. It hosted one recorded women’s ODI, India’s 88-run win over Australia on 28 December 2004. The ground is now treated as a former international venue; sources do not establish when or why international cricket stopped there.

Location
Kanathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Opened
2003
First international
28 December 2004India Women v Australia Women, 7th ODI
Former names
Mayajaal Sports Village
Status
Former international venue

International matches hosted

  • 1Women's ODIs

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 28 December 2004, last 28 December 2004.

Mayajaal Ground pitch report

The available contemporary description says Mayajaal had a turf wicket that was hard to play on and a lush green outfield. It does not provide a reliable technical assessment of soil, turn, seam movement or dew, so those characteristics are not stated here.

  • The ground had a turf wicket in 2007.
  • The wicket was described as hard, with a lush green outfield.

History of Mayajaal Ground

Mayajaal’s sports complex began in 2003 as part of the larger entertainment centre at Kanathur. The cricket ground is a small venue with a turf wicket, green outfield, pavilion and player facilities. It also recorded that former India captain Kris Srikkanth helped oversee its preparation and that Kapil Dev inaugurated the ground. The complex was associated with Pentamedia at the time.

The venue’s international record consists of one women’s ODI. On 28 December 2004, India Women played Australia Women at Mayajaal Sports Village in the seventh match of Australia’s tour. India made 165 for nine and dismissed Australia for 77, winning by 88 runs. The ground also hosted national-level women’s and veterans’ events and was used for Indian Cricket League matches.

Milestones

  1. 2003

    Mayajaal’s sports complex, including its cricket facilities, began operating at the Kanathur entertainment centre.

  2. 2003

    The ground was inaugurated by former India captain Kapil Dev, with Kris Srikkanth involved in its preparation.

  3. 2004

    Mayajaal Sports Village hosted its only recorded international, a women’s ODI between India and Australia.

  4. 2007

    The ground has a turf wicket, pavilion and facilities and has hosted national-level women’s and veterans’ events.

Famous matches at Mayajaal Ground

  • 28 December 2004

    India Women v Australia Women, 7th ODI

    India Women scored 165 for nine and bowled Australia Women out for 77, winning by 88 runs. Amita Sharma was named player of the match.

How to reach Mayajaal Ground

Nearest airport
Chennai International Airport.
By road
Mayajaal is on East Coast Road (ECR) at Kanathur, south of central Chennai. The complex is the practical road landmark.
Address
Mayajaal, East Coast Road, Kanathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Mayajaal Ground: questions and answers

When was Mayajaal Ground established?

The Mayajaal sports complex, which included the cricket ground, began in 2003. The exact ground-construction date is not separately documented.

When was the first international match at Mayajaal Ground?

The first and only recorded international was the India Women v Australia Women women’s ODI on 28 December 2004.

What is Mayajaal Ground’s capacity?

Capacity not available.

Why does Mayajaal no longer host international cricket?

Mayajaal is a former international venue.

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