Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium: key facts
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium is MPCA's new international venue at Shankarpur in Gwalior West. The ground was developed on about 30 acres off the Mumbai–Agra bypass and opened in 2024. India and Bangladesh played its first international, a T20I, on 6 October 2024.
- Location
- Shankarpur, Gwalior West, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Capacity
- 50,000MPCA describes an initial capacity of about 30,000 with provision to add 20,000; 50,000 is the planned final capacity, not necessarily the currently open seating capacity.
- Opened
- 2024
- First international
- 6 October 2024India v Bangladesh, 1st T20I
- Owned or run by
- Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association
- Home teams
- Madhya Pradesh cricket team, Madhya Pradesh women's cricket team
- Floodlights
- Yes
- Former names
- Gwalior International Cricket Stadium
- Status
- International venue
International matches hosted
- 1T20Is
Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 6 October 2024.
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium pitch report
The venue had only a small competitive sample when it opened. Reports before the first T20I described dry practice wickets and suggested that the new ball could offer some help under lights, while match-day views differed: Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy expected a slow, low surface, whereas India's Suryakumar Yadav expected a good competitive T20 pitch. The MP T20 League had also produced several high scores, so a generally sound batting surface was the better-supported expectation.
- Nine playing pitches are part of MPCA's international-dimension ground plan.
- Dry practice wickets and possible early seam movement under lights were reported before the first T20I.
- Pre-match assessments disagreed on whether the surface would be slow and low or a good batting wicket.
- There is not enough international match history to make a reliable long-term spin, pace or dew trend claim.
History of Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association began work on its own Gwalior venue in 2011 after securing a plot of about 30 acres off the Mumbai–Agra bypass. The site is roughly 8 kilometres from Gwalior city. The stadium was planned in stages so the initial build could later be expanded.
The stadium was completed and inaugurated in 2024. It was named for Madhavrao Scindia, the former BCCI president and Union minister. The association's official plan specifies an initial capacity of about 30,000, with structural provision for a further 20,000 seats. The venue includes nine playing pitches, a practice ground, indoor training, team facilities, a media centre and floodlights.
Before the first international, the venue hosted matches in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League in June 2024. Those games provided its first competitive cricket, but India v Bangladesh was the first top-level international fixture. The move gave Gwalior a modern MPCA-owned venue while international cricket shifted away from the older Captain Roop Singh Stadium.
India's first T20I against Bangladesh took place on 6 October 2024. India made 132 for 3 after Bangladesh scored 127 and won by seven wickets. The stadium has no Tests, no ODIs and one men's T20I.
Early public descriptions differ on capacity: MPCA's page describes a 30,000-seat first stage and a 50,000-seat final design, while 50,000 is also cited.
Milestones
- 2011
MPCA commenced work on its own Gwalior stadium after procuring an approximately 30-acre site.
- 2024
The new stadium was completed and inaugurated, and named after Madhavrao Scindia.
- June 2024
The Madhya Pradesh Premier League held its first matches at the venue.
- 6 October 2024
India v Bangladesh became the stadium's first international match and first men's T20I.
- 6 October 2024
The venue's first international ended with India beating Bangladesh by seven wickets.
- 2024
MPCA's staged plan set out an initial capacity of about 30,000 and a possible final capacity of 50,000.
Famous matches at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium
6 October 2024
India v Bangladesh, 1st T20I
This was the stadium's first international. Bangladesh made 127 and India reached 132 for 3 in 11.5 overs to win by seven wickets.
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium records
Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.
| Record | Figure | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Highest men's T20I total at the ground | 132/3 | India v Bangladesh, 2024 |
| Lowest men's T20I total at the ground | 127 | Bangladesh v India, 2024 |
| Best men's T20I bowling figures at the ground | 3/14 | Arshdeep Singh, India v Bangladesh, 2024 |
| Largest men's T20I win at the ground | India won by 7 wickets | India v Bangladesh, 2024 |
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium: questions and answers
When was Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium built?
Work began in 2011 and the stadium was completed and inaugurated in 2024.
Where is the stadium located?
It is at Shankarpur in Gwalior West, on the Magnet City side off the Mumbai–Agra bypass, about 8 kilometres from Gwalior city.
What is the capacity of the Gwalior stadium?
The listed final capacity is 50,000. MPCA's staged plan describes about 30,000 seats initially, with another 20,000 possible in a later stage.
Who owns the stadium?
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association owns and operates the venue.
Which teams use the ground?
It is a home venue for Madhya Pradesh's men's and women's cricket teams and can host India's international matches.
What was the first international match at the stadium?
India played Bangladesh in the first T20I on 6 October 2024. India won by seven wickets.
More cricket stadiums in Madhya Pradesh
Every ground in India that has hosted an international, with its history, capacity and pitch. See all cricket stadiums in India.
International venueHolkar Stadium
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Internationals
- 20
- Domestic ground
Emerald High School Ground
- Capacity
- 500
- Opened
- 2001
Former international venueCaptain Roop Singh Stadium
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Opened
- 1978
- Internationals
- 12
- Former international venue
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Capacity
- 25,000
- Opened
- 1964
- Internationals
- 11
Sources for this stadium guide
- Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium — MPCA
- International cricket returns to Gwalior after 14 years, at a brand new venue — ESPNcricinfo
- India v Bangladesh at Gwalior, 1st T20I, 6 Oct 2024 — BCCI
- India vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I at Gwalior, Full Scorecard — ESPNcricinfo
- List of international cricket grounds in India — Wikipedia
- IND vs BAN 1st T20I pitch report — India TV
- IND vs BAN 1st T20I: Hridoy expects slow and low pitch — Sportstar
- Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium — Wikipedia