Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima: key facts
Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium is a domestic cricket venue at Sovima in the Chümoukedima area of Nagaland. Opened in 2012 by the Nagaland Cricket Association and the state government, it has floodlights and serves Nagaland cricket, development programmes and domestic fixtures.
- Location
- 6th Mile, Sovima, Sovima, Dimapur, Nagaland
- Opened
- 2012
- Owned or run by
- Government of Nagaland
- Home teams
- Nagaland cricket team
- Floodlights
- Yes
- Former names
- Sovima Cricket Stadium
- Status
- Domestic ground
Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima pitch report
How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).
Pitch and toss figures from stored matches
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st innings | Bat-first wins | Chose to bowl | Toss winner won | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test and first-class | 6 | 321 | 67% | 17% | 67% | 581/9 Mizoram, 18 Oct 2026 |
Upcoming matches at Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima
No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.
Recent results
18 Oct 2026 · 08:30 IST
29 Jan 2026 · 09:30 IST
Ranji Trophy · 4day
Nagaland366 (108.3 ov) & 342 (104 ov)
Andhra536/9 (130 ov) & 64/4 (8.3 ov)
Match drawn
25 Oct 2025 · 09:30 IST
23 Jan 2025 · 08:30 IST
Ranji Trophy · 4day
GOA276 (104.2 ov) & 517/7 (158 ov)
Nagaland216 (66.5 ov) & 215 (69.3 ov)
GOA won by 362 runs
6 Nov 2024 · 09:00 IST
Ranji Trophy · 4day
Nagaland347 (123 ov)
Sikkim192 (106 ov) & 116 (48.3 ov)
Nagaland won by an innings and 39 runs
18 Oct 2024 · 08:30 IST
Ranji Trophy · 4day
Nagaland237 (89.4 ov) & 306/5 (92 ov)
Manipur139 (51.1 ov) & 257 (92.1 ov)
Nagaland won by 147 runs
History of Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima
The stadium was inaugurated in 2012 through a joint project of the Nagaland Cricket Association and the Government of Nagaland. The contemporary reports cited in the venue's reference trail describe a project cost of about ₹10.33 crore. Its first recorded match was a 50-over friendly between the Under-16 Dimapur district team and Sovima Youth Cricket Club in April 2012; Dimapur won by 68 runs.
Sovima became a base for organised cricket in the state and hosted the Nagaland Cricket Association North East Twenty20 Cup in 2013. The ground has floodlights for day-night cricket. A National Cricket Academy branch was also reported at the venue, reducing the need for local players to travel elsewhere for training camps. In April 2026, an indoor cricket academy at Sovima was inaugurated virtually, adding indoor nets, modern pitches and a swimming pool to the area's training infrastructure.
Milestones
- 2012
The Nagaland Cricket Association and Government of Nagaland inaugurated the Sovima stadium.
- April 2012
The first reported match was a 50-over Under-16 Dimapur district v Sovima Youth Cricket Club friendly.
- 2013
The venue hosted the Nagaland Cricket Association North East Twenty20 Cup.
- 2026
An indoor cricket academy at Sovima was virtually inaugurated with BCCI funding and year-round training facilities.
How to reach Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima
- Address
- Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima, Chümoukedima district, Nagaland, India
Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium, Sovima: questions and answers
When was Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium built?
The stadium was established and inaugurated in 2012.
Where is Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium?
It is at Sovima, in the 6th Mile area of the Chümoukedima district, Nagaland. The registry also identifies the locality with Dimapur.
Who owns Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium?
The Government of Nagaland is identified as the owner, while the Nagaland Cricket Association operates the venue.
Which team plays at Sovima stadium?
The Nagaland cricket team is the listed tenant and home team. The ground hosts domestic cricket and state development activities.
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