Sanatana Dharma College Ground: key facts
Sanatana Dharma College Ground is a Kerala Cricket Association-built domestic cricket venue at Sanatana Dharma College in Kalarcode, Alappuzha. It opened in June 2015 and has hosted Kerala domestic fixtures, including a Ranji Trophy match. The complex has five turf wickets, practice pitches, a players' pavilion, women's facilities and indoor nets.
- Location
- Kalarcode, Sanathanapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala
- Opened
- 2015
- Owned or run by
- Sanatana Dharma College management
- Home teams
- Kerala (domestic)
- Former names
- SD College-KCA Cricket Ground
- Status
- Domestic ground
Sanatana Dharma College Ground pitch report
How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).
The KCA describes the main ground as having five turf wickets. Its published facility description also lists separate turf, astro-turf and concrete practice wickets.
- Main ground: five turf wickets.
- Practice area: three turf wickets, one astro-turf wicket and four concrete wickets.
Pitch and toss figures from stored matches
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st innings | Bat-first wins | Chose to bowl | Toss winner won | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 and shorter | 6 | 126 | 33% | 50% | 50% | 177/5 Malo CC, 2 Apr 2025 |
Upcoming matches at Sanatana Dharma College Ground
No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.
Recent results
4 Apr 2026 · 20:30 IST
European Cricket Series Portugal · T10
Oeiras CC124/9 (10 ov)
Malo CC130/3 (7.5 ov)
Malo CC won by 7 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
3 Apr 2026 · 16:00 IST
European Cricket Series Portugal · T10
Lisbon Super Giants95/5 (10 ov)
Lisbon Capitals119/6 (10 ov)
Lisbon Capitals won by 24 runs
3 Apr 2026 · 14:00 IST
European Cricket Series Portugal · T10
Oeiras CC147/5 (10 ov)
Lisbon Super Giants136/4 (10 ov)
Oeiras CC wpm by 16 runs
31 Mar 2026 · 16:00 IST
European Cricket Series Portugal · T10
Malo CC120/2 (7 ov)
Lisbon Super Giants119/3 (10 ov)
Malo CC won by 8 wickets (with 18 balls remaining)
31 Mar 2026 · 14:00 IST
European Cricket Series Portugal · T10
Punjab CC Amadora127/6 (10 ov)
Lisbon Super Giants130/3 (6.5 ov)
Lisbon Super Giants won by 7 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)
2 Apr 2025 · 22:30 IST
European Cricket Series Portugal · T10
Punjab CC Amadora174/3 (10 ov)
Malo CC177/5 (9.2 ov)
Malo CC won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
History of Sanatana Dharma College Ground
The ground was developed by the Kerala Cricket Association at Sanatana Dharma College and inaugurated on 6 June 2015. The Hindu reported that KCA spent Rs. 3.5 crore on the facility. The college management provided the land without charge under a memorandum of understanding that gave KCA possession for 15 years. Ownership remained with the college management, while a joint committee was to oversee day-to-day operations.
The venue was built to strengthen cricket infrastructure in Alappuzha and support first-class cricket in the district. Its first Ranji Trophy listing was Kerala v Uttar Pradesh in January 2024. The match was drawn after Uttar Pradesh made 302 and 323/3 declared and Kerala replied with 243 and 72/2. The college continues to list a cricket ground among its campus facilities, while KCA identifies the site as its SD College ground.
Milestones
- 2015
Kerala Cricket Association completed and inaugurated the ground at Sanatana Dharma College on 6 June.
- 2015
The opening report recorded five turf wickets, a 75-yard distance from the wicket to either side, and dedicated player and practice facilities.
- 2024
Sanatana Dharma College Ground hosted Kerala v Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy from 5 to 8 January; the match was drawn.
Famous matches at Sanatana Dharma College Ground
5 January 2024
Kerala v Uttar Pradesh, Elite Group B, Ranji Trophy 2023-24
Uttar Pradesh scored 302 and 323/3 declared, while Kerala made 243 and 72/2. The four-day first-class match ended in a draw.
How to reach Sanatana Dharma College Ground
- Nearest airport
- Cochin International Airport is the nearest major airport commonly used for Alappuzha.
- By train
- Alappuzha Railway Station is about 6 km from the college, according to the college's official location page.
- By road
- The college is at Kalarcode, about 4 km south of Alappuzha town, on National Highway 47. The Alappuzha-Changanassery road joins NH-47 north of the college.
- Address
- Sanatana Dharma College, Sanathanapuram P.O., Alappuzha 688003, Kerala, India
Sanatana Dharma College Ground: questions and answers
When was Sanatana Dharma College Ground opened?
It was inaugurated on 6 June 2015.
Who owns Sanatana Dharma College Ground?
The 2015 opening report said ownership remained with the Sanatana Dharma College management, while KCA received possession for 15 years under an MoU and helped operate the ground through a joint committee.
Which teams play at Sanatana Dharma College Ground?
Kerala has played domestic cricket at the venue. It hosted Kerala's Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in January 2024.
How do you reach the ground?
The ground is on the Sanatana Dharma College campus at Kalarcode, around 4 km south of Alappuzha town on NH-47. The college says Alappuzha Railway Station is about 6 km away.
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Sources for this stadium guide
- SD College-KCA Cricket Ground, Alappuzha — Kerala Cricket Association
- Alappuzha gets a new cricket ground — The Hindu
- Sanatana Dharma College Ground — Wikipedia
- Sanatana Dharma College Ground — Cricbuzz venue profile
- Kerala v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy 2023-24 — Cricbuzz
- Location / Map — Sanatana Dharma College
- Contact Us — Sanatana Dharma College
- Sanatana Dharma College — Alappuzha District Administration
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