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SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation)

Kattuveppilaipatti, near Valapady, Salem, Tamil Nadu. 11 completed matches stored since 23 Jan 2025.

Capacity 5,000
Opened 2020
Floodlit

Photo: Ungal Naan2.0, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation): key facts

SCF Cricket Ground is a domestic cricket venue at Kattuveppilaipatti near Valapady in Salem district. Opened in February 2020, it was developed by the Salem Cricket Foundation with support from the Salem District Cricket Association and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, and has hosted TNPL, Ranji Trophy and invitational cricket.

Location: Kattuveppilaipatti, near Valapady, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Capacity: 5,000The regular seating figure is 5,000; published descriptions say it can be expanded to 25,000 for major events.
Opened: 2020
Owned or run by: Salem Cricket Foundation
Home teams: Tamil Nadu, Salem Spartans (TNPL)
Ends: N Srinivasan Pavilion End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: Domestic ground

SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation) 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

Pitch and toss figures at SCF Cricket Ground by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	9	164	33%	100%	67%	180/6 Chepauk Super Gillies, 16 Jun 2025
Test and first-class	2	338	100%	50%	0%	449/10 Tamil Nadu, 29 Jan 2026

Upcoming matches at SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation)

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation)

The ground was developed on a 16-acre site off the Chennai–Salem highway. Construction began in 2015 and the venue was inaugurated on 10 February 2020, after a ceremony attended by Tamil Nadu officials, Rahul Dravid and N. Srinivasan. The initiative aimed to improve cricket facilities for players from Salem and nearby districts.

SCF became a regular venue for Tamil Nadu domestic cricket. It hosted Tamil Nadu Premier League matches from 2022, including league and playoff fixtures, and was also selected for Duleep Trophy and Buchi Babu competition use. Tamil Nadu's 2023–24 Ranji Trophy match against Punjab was another notable first-class fixture at the ground.

Milestones

2015
Groundbreaking was recorded for the Salem Cricket Foundation project.
2020
The ground was inaugurated in February and entered the Tamil Nadu domestic cricket circuit.
2022
SCF hosted Tamil Nadu Premier League league and playoff matches.
2023
The venue was listed for Duleep Trophy and All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament fixtures.
2024
The ground hosted Tamil Nadu's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab in the 2023–24 season.

How to reach SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation)

By road: The ground is off the Chennai–Salem highway, about 24–25 km from Salem town, at Kattuveppilaipatti near Valapady.
Address: SCF Cricket Ground, Kattuveppilaipatti, Valapady, Salem district, Tamil Nadu

SCF Cricket Ground (Salem Cricket Foundation): questions and answers

When was SCF Cricket Ground opened?

The ground was inaugurated in February 2020, with the formal inauguration held on 10 February 2020.

Where is SCF Cricket Ground located?

It is at Kattuveppilaipatti near Valapady in Salem district, off the Chennai–Salem highway and roughly 24–25 km from Salem town.

What is the capacity of SCF Cricket Ground?

The regular seating capacity is reported as 5,000. The venue has also been described as expandable to about 25,000 for larger events.

Which teams use SCF Cricket Ground?

Tamil Nadu uses the ground for domestic cricket, while Salem Spartans use it for Tamil Nadu Premier League fixtures.

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