Tata Digwadih Stadium: key facts
Tata Digwadih Stadium is a cricket and sports venue in the Digwadih area of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. It hosted one recorded international fixture, a women’s ODI between India and West Indies on 26 February 2004, and was described in 2015 as a Tata Steel-owned venue used for domestic and local cricket.
- Location
- Digwadih, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- First international
- 26 February 2004India Women v West Indies Women, 1st ODI
- Owned or run by
- Tata Steel, Jharia division
- Floodlights
- Yes
- Status
- Former international venue
International matches hosted
- 1Women's ODIs
Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 26 February 2004, last 26 February 2004.
History of Tata Digwadih Stadium
The stadium was reported as having been established in the early 1970s. It became one of Dhanbad’s three principal cricket venues, alongside Jealgora Stadium and the Railway Stadium.
Tata Steel’s Jharia division owned the ground, according to a 2015 report. At that time it was used for domestic competitions and local tournaments, including A and B division cricket and age-group events. Four light towers were being installed in 2015 to enable day-night cricket. The ground’s only international was India Women against West Indies Women in 2004.
Milestones
- Early 1970s
The stadium was reported as having been established in the early 1970s.
- 2004
It hosted its only listed international, the India Women–West Indies Women ODI on 26 February.
- 2015
A floodlight project began, with four towers planned for the ground.
Famous matches at Tata Digwadih Stadium
26 February 2004
India Women v West Indies Women, 1st ODI
India Women defeated West Indies Women by 105 runs in the ground’s only listed international match. The fixture was part of the West Indies Women tour of India in 2003–04.
Tata Digwadih Stadium: questions and answers
When was Tata Digwadih Stadium established?
It was reported as established in the early 1970s.
What is Tata Digwadih Stadium’s capacity?
A confirmed capacity is not available. Wikipedia lists it as n/a; a 2015 Telegraph report said the seating capacity was around 10,000.
Who owns Tata Digwadih Stadium?
A 2015 report identified Tata Steel’s Jharia division as the owner.
Which international match was played at Tata Digwadih Stadium?
India Women played West Indies Women in a women’s ODI on 26 February 2004. India won by 105 runs.
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