Delhi: The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is the prestigious domestic ground of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, where the first match of the IPL was played on 21 April 2008 between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab. This stadium of the city attracts players around the world due to its beauty, texture, convenience and better environment. Located on Rambagh Circle, this stadium is known as Maharaja Sawai Mansingh of Jaipur Gharana. Maharaja Mansingh has illuminated the name of Jaipur worldwide in the field of sports. He was an international player and champion. This is the reason that this huge stadium was named after him.
Golden history of Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium
This stadium was named after the former Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II of Jaipur state. The capacity of this stadium is around 24000, which has seen some memorable moments of Indian cricket history in the last few years. The stadium is also known as Jaipur Cricket Stadium, which has made his international debut on 2 October 1983 with a one -day match hosting. The stadium, established in 1969, hosted only a handful of international match until the mid -2000s. When it was renewed once, the stadium got flood lights and new media rooms with two new blocks before the 2006 Champions Trophy.
Pitch report of Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium
It is considered a bowling -friendly pitch which is suited for both sharp and spin. In the history of IPL, only two teams have crossed the 200 mark here. Its boundary is also larger than most stadiums in India. However, in the last few matches here, teams have also scored big scores. The toss winning team is expected to bowl before the winning team is always something for the fast bowler in the first few overs. Long boundary means here it is also clear that the spinner will be included in the competition in the middle over. Things can be more favorable while chasing the target in the night -time match here.
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium T20 Maincho journey
The stadium has so far hosted a total of 57 IPL matches, of which the team that batted first has won 20 times, the same team chasing the target has won 37 times. The highest score made by a team in this stadium is 217 and the shortest score is 59 runs. The average score of the first innings here is 161. The average score of the second innings is 215.
| Total match | 57 |
| First batting team won | 20 |
| Later batting team won | 37 |
| Highest score | 217 |
| Lowest score | 59 |
IPL at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium 2025 Schedule of
This stadium is once again ready to host IPL 2025 where the Rajasthan Royals team will be seen playing a total of five matches at their home ground.
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