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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun

Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 9 completed matches stored since 26 Oct 2024.

Capacity 25,000
Opened 2016
1 Test
5 ODIs
6 T20Is
Floodlit

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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: key facts

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is a 25,000-seat ground in Raipur, Dehradun. Opened in 2016, it became Uttarakhand's first international-standard cricket stadium and hosted Afghanistan's home fixtures in India, including the venue's only Test in 2019.

Location: Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Capacity: 25,000Its listed capacity is 25,000.
Opened: 2016
First international: 3 June 2018Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 1st T20I
Owned or run by: Government of Uttarakhand
Home teams: Uttarakhand cricket team, Afghanistan cricket team (second home ground, 2018–2019)
Ends: Pavilion End and Southern End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

1Tests
5ODIs
6T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 3 June 2018.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

Early preparation reports described a balanced green surface made with an eight-inch black-cotton-soil top layer, with grass intended to provide bounce and assistance for fast bowlers while retaining batting value. The ground was also built with perforated drainage beneath the grass and a sand-based outfield. Conditions should not be treated as fixed: a February 2026 BCCI inspection found the pitch uneven and in poor condition, alongside drainage and maintenance shortcomings.

Black cotton soil was used in the upper layer of the main pitch.
The inaugural curator described the prepared surface as green and balanced, with some early help for fast bowlers.
The venue's 2026 inspection reported that pitch and outfield conditions were not suitable for a high-profile domestic match.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	6	173	17%	83%	67%	224/3 Baroda, 2 Dec 2025
Test and first-class	3	326	100%	0%	100%	565/10 Hyderabad, 23 Jan 2025

Upcoming matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

Uttarakhand's creation as a state left it short of major cricket infrastructure, and the stadium project was intended to give local players a substantial home venue. The foundation stone was laid in November 2012. The completed ground was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 by Chief Minister Harish Rawat with IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla. Contemporary reporting put the cost at about ₹237.20 crore.

The first match at the new ground was a domestic fixture between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Its design and facilities were planned to international standards, with a 25,000 capacity, floodlights, corporate boxes and a clubhouse complex. The seating pattern was designed to resemble Aipan, a traditional Kumaoni art form. The facility is on about 23 acres in the Raipur area.

Afghanistan adopted Dehradun as a second home venue in India. The stadium entered the international calendar on 3 June 2018 when Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in the first of three T20Is. The ground later hosted five Afghanistan–Ireland ODIs and the Afghanistan–Ireland Test in March 2019, completing its initial international programme.

The ground remains the home venue of the Uttarakhand team and has also staged franchise and veterans' cricket. Its later record has been affected by maintenance concerns. In February 2026, the BCCI moved a Ranji Trophy semi-final after an inspection reported an uneven pitch, drainage deficiencies and wider maintenance problems. The Cricket Association of Uttarakhand said it would work with the state government on upgrades.

Milestones

2012
The foundation stone for the stadium was laid in November.
2016
The stadium was inaugurated on 16 December and hosted its first domestic match between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
2018
Afghanistan and Bangladesh played the ground's first international match, a T20I on 3 June.
2018
The venue hosted a three-match Afghanistan–Bangladesh T20I series in June.
2019
Afghanistan and Ireland played the venue's first ODIs and its only men's Test there.
2026
A BCCI inspection cited poor pitch, outfield, drainage and maintenance conditions when a Ranji Trophy semi-final was moved from Dehradun.

Famous matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

3 June 2018
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 1st T20I
The first international at the stadium ended with Afghanistan winning by 45 runs. Afghanistan made 167/8 and dismissed Bangladesh for 122, with Rashid Khan taking two early wickets.
15 March 2019
Afghanistan v Ireland, only Test
The ground hosted its only men's Test when Afghanistan met Ireland in March 2019. Cricbuzz lists Afghanistan's 314 as the venue's highest Test total and Ireland's 172 as the lowest.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium records

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

Ground records at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest Test total	314/10	Afghanistan v Ireland, 2019
Lowest Test total	172/10	Ireland v Afghanistan, 2019
Highest ODI total	260/6	Ireland v Afghanistan, 2019
Lowest ODI total	114/10	Ireland v Afghanistan, 2019
Highest T20I total	278/3	Afghanistan v Ireland, 2019
Lowest T20I total	122/10	Bangladesh v Afghanistan, 2018

How to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun); continue by road to Raipur.
By train: Dehradun railway station; continue by road to the stadium.
By road: The stadium is in Raipur, on the eastern side of Dehradun; use the Raipur route and the stadium address for the final approach.
Address: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248008, India

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: questions and answers

When was Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun built?

It was inaugurated on 16 December 2016. The foundation stone had been laid in November 2012.

What is the capacity of Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Dehradun?

The listed capacity is 25,000 spectators.

Who owns Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium?

The ground is owned by the Government of Uttarakhand and operated for cricket by the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand.

Which team plays home matches at the Dehradun stadium?

It is the home ground of the Uttarakhand cricket team. Afghanistan also used it as a second home venue in India from 2018 to 2019.

When was the first international match at the stadium?

Afghanistan played Bangladesh in the first T20I on 3 June 2018. Afghanistan won by 45 runs.

What are the ends at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Dehradun?

The ends are named Pavilion End and Southern End. The stadium has floodlights for day-night cricket.

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