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Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan. 17 completed matches stored since 26 Oct 2024.

Capacity 30,000
Opened 1969
1 Test
19 ODIs
1 T20I
Floodlit

Photo: Bholi Aman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: key facts

Sawai Mansingh Stadium is Jaipur's main cricket ground and the home venue of Rajasthan cricket and the Rajasthan Royals. Built in 1969, it has hosted one men's Test, 19 men's ODIs, one men's T20I and women's international matches. The ground remains an active domestic and franchise venue.

Location: Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Capacity: 30,000Its listed capacity is 30,000.
Opened: 1969
First international: 2 October 1983India v Pakistan, 1st ODI
Owned or run by: Government of Rajasthan; operated by the Rajasthan Cricket Association
Home teams: Rajasthan cricket team, Rajasthan Royals (IPL), India national cricket team (international fixtures)
Ends: Van Vihar Colony End and Garh Ganesh Temple End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

1Tests
19ODIs
1T20Is
9Women's ODIs

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 2 October 1983.

Sawai Mansingh 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).

The venue is listed with a grass surface. Rajasthan Royals describe the IPL strip as generally balanced, with both pace and spin able to gain help, while batting can become easier under lights. The large outfield and match conditions also affect scoring.

Grass surface.
Rajasthan Royals' recent IPL analysis describes support for both fast bowlers and spinners.
The same analysis reports that batting has often been more productive under lights.
The outfield is described as large, making placement and running important.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Sawai Mansingh Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	11	217	36%	73%	73%	229/4 Gujarat Titans, 9 May 2026
Test and first-class	6	349	100%	33%	100%	617/6 Rajasthan, 1 Nov 2025

Upcoming matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Sawai Mansingh Stadium

The stadium was built in 1969 during the reign of Sawai Man Singh II, the former ruler of Jaipur. It is owned by the Government of Rajasthan and run by the Rajasthan Cricket Association. The venue is at Janpath in Lalkothi, Jaipur, and is commonly shortened to SMS Stadium. Its listed playing surface is grass, with the Van Vihar Colony and Garh Ganesh Temple ends.

Jaipur entered men's international cricket on 2 October 1983, when India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the stadium's first ODI. The ground then staged its only men's Test in February 1987. India and Pakistan drew that match after rain curtailed play; it was remembered for Sunil Gavaskar's first-ball dismissal and Pakistan President Zia-ul-Haq's visit on the second day.

The ground hosted World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996, and later became a venue for the 2006 Champions Trophy. It underwent a major redevelopment in 2006, including new spectator and media facilities and a cricket academy. Rajasthan Royals played their first IPL home match here on 21 April 2008 and have continued to use Jaipur as their principal home venue in the seasons listed by current venue references.

The most recent international fixture was the India–New Zealand men's T20I on 17 November 2021. Current venue information still lists floodlights and domestic fixtures, including Rajasthan matches. By June 2026 the ground had hosted one men's Test, 19 men's ODIs, one men's T20I, nine women's ODIs and no women's Tests or women's T20Is.

Milestones

1969
Sawai Mansingh Stadium was established in Jaipur during the reign of Sawai Man Singh II.
1983
India beat Pakistan by four wickets in the ground's first men's ODI on 2 October.
1987
India and Pakistan drew the stadium's only men's Test, played from 21 to 26 February.
1987
The venue staged matches at the 1987 Cricket World Cup.
1996
The ground hosted Australia v West Indies at the 1996 World Cup.
2006
A major redevelopment added upgraded stands, media areas and an academy complex.
2008
Rajasthan Royals hosted their first IPL match at Jaipur on 21 April.
2021
India v New Zealand on 17 November became the ground's only men's T20I to date.

Famous matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium

2 October 1983
India v Pakistan, 1st ODI
India won by four wickets in the first men's ODI played at the stadium, soon after its 1983 World Cup triumph.
21 February 1987
India v Pakistan, 3rd Test
The match was drawn after rain affected the fixture. India made 465/8 declared, Pakistan replied with 341, and the game was notable for Gavaskar's first-ball dismissal and Zia-ul-Haq's visit.
4 March 1996
Australia v West Indies, 26th match, 1996 World Cup
West Indies made 232/6 to beat Australia by four wickets in a World Cup match at Jaipur.
21 April 2008
Rajasthan Royals v Punjab Kings, IPL 2008
Rajasthan Royals opened their IPL home programme by chasing 166 to beat Punjab Kings, then Kings XI Punjab, by six wickets.
16 October 2013
India v Australia, 2nd ODI
India chased Australia's 359/5 by reaching 362/1 in 43.3 overs, winning by nine wickets.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium records

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

Ground records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest Test total	465/8 dec	India v Pakistan, 1987
Highest ODI total	362/1	India v Australia, 16 October 2013
Highest ODI individual score	183 not out	MS Dhoni, India v Sri Lanka, 31 October 2005
Best IPL bowling figures	6/14	Sohail Tanvir, Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2008
Highest men's T20I total	166/5	India v New Zealand, 17 November 2021

How to reach Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Nearest airport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI) is the city's airport; use the airport road and city approaches towards Lalkothi.
By train: Jaipur Junction is the principal railway station for the city; continue by road to Janpath, Lalkothi.
By road: The stadium is on Janpath in Lalkothi. Local road access is via Jaipur's central and Tonk Road-side approaches; allow extra time on match days.
Address: Janpath, Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: questions and answers

When was Sawai Mansingh Stadium built?

It was established in 1969 during the reign of Sawai Man Singh II.

What is the capacity of Sawai Mansingh Stadium?

Its listed capacity is 30,000.

Who owns and operates Sawai Mansingh Stadium?

The Government of Rajasthan owns the stadium, while the Rajasthan Cricket Association operates it.

Which teams use Sawai Mansingh Stadium?

It is home to Rajasthan cricket and the Rajasthan Royals. India also plays selected international fixtures there.

When was the first international match at the stadium?

The first international was the India–Pakistan men's ODI on 2 October 1983.

What is the pitch like at Sawai Mansingh Stadium?

The surface is grass and is generally described as balanced. Recent Rajasthan Royals analysis says both pace and spin can find assistance, with batting often improving under lights.

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