Barsapara Cricket Stadium Guwahati: Capacity, IPL Records, Pitch Report, And History

By: Cricbites | September 19, 2025

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, also known as Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium, is a new addition to the cricket map of India. Located in Guwahati, Assam, this stadium has become a popular venue for domestic, international cricket and the IPL. With a passionate fan base in the Northeast, this stadium has given local cricket lovers a chance to watch the world-class game up close.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the capacity, history, pitch condition and IPL records of this ground.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: History and Capacity

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium was inaugurated in 2017. In the same year, the first international match, a T20I, was hosted here between India and Australia. Built as per ICC standards, the stadium has a seating capacity of around 40,000 spectators. In short, it is now one of the largest cricket grounds in the northeastern part of India.

Located in the heart of Guwahati, this venue is the home ground of the Assam cricket team and also hosts games for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Over the years, the ground has become a symbol of cricket, taking the game deeper into the eastern and northeastern regions of India.

IPL Matches at Barsapara Stadium

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium made its IPL debut in 2023, when the Rajasthan Royals chose it as one of their alternate home grounds.

Here’s a quick statistical overview of the IPL records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium (as of March 2025):

First Match Played: 05 April 2023
Last Match Played: 30 March 2025
Total Matches Played: 6
Matches Won Batting First: 3 (50%)
Matches Won Batting Second: 2 (33.33%)
Matches with No Result: 1 (16.67%)
Matches Won After Winning Toss: 1 (16.67%)
Matches Won After Losing Toss: 4 (66.67%)

These numbers show that the toss has had little influence on the outcome of matches here.

Barsapara Pitch Report

Bowling:

Date & Time	Match	Left Arm Spin	Left Arm Fast	Right Arm Spin	Right Arm Fast
30 Mar, 2025 19:30	RR vs CSK	3	2	5	4
26 Mar, 2025 19:30	RR vs KOL	0	3	3	4
19 May, 2024 19:30	RR vs KOL	–	–	–	–
15 May, 2024 19:30	RR vs PBKS	0	4	4	5
28 Nov, 2023 19:00	IND vs AUS	1	2	2	3
03 Oct, 2023 14:00	AFG vs SL	0	1	6	4
02 Oct, 2023 14:00	ENG vs BAN	1	9	3	2
30 Sep, 2023 14:00	IND vs ENG	–	–	–	–
29 Sep, 2023 14:00	SL vs BAN	2	1	4	3
08 Apr, 2023 15:30	RR vs DC	1	3	5	4

Batting:

Date & Time	Match	1st Innings Score	2nd Innings Score
30 Mar, 2025 19:30	RR vs CSK	182/9 (20)	176/6 (20)
26 Mar, 2025 19:30	RR vs KOL	151/9 (20.0)	153/2 (17.3)
19 May, 2024 19:30	RR vs KOL	0/0 (0.0)	–
15 May, 2024 19:30	RR vs PBKS	144/9 (20.0)	145/5 (18.5)
28 Nov, 2023 19:00	IND vs AUS	222/3 (20.0)	225/5 (20.0)
03 Oct, 2023 14:00	SL vs AFG	294/10 (46.2)	261/4 (38.1)
02 Oct, 2023 14:00	BAN vs ENG	188/9 (37.0)	197/6 (24.1)
30 Sep, 2023 14:00	IND vs ENG	0/0 (0.0)	–
29 Sep, 2023 14:00	SL vs BAN	263/10 (49.1)	264/3 (42.0)
08 Apr, 2023 15:30	RR vs DC	199/4 (20.0)	142/9 (20.0)

IPL Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Several performances have already been recorded at this ground despite its short IPL history.

Highest Individual Score: 97* by Quinton de Kock (Kolkata Knight Riders) against Rajasthan Royals on 26 March 2025.
Best Bowling Figures: 4/30 by Nathan Ellis (Punjab Kings) against Rajasthan Royals on 05 April 2023.
Highest Team Score: 199/4 by Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals on 08 April 2023.
Lowest Team Innings: No completed innings has yet gone down as the “lowest.”
Highest Run Chase: None achieved so far, meaning teams batting second haven’t yet managed to overhaul very big totals successfully.

From these stats, one thing is clear: batting first often helps teams put pressure on the opposition.

Why Barsapara Stadium is Special ?

Beyond statistics and match results, Barsapara holds special importance for Indian cricket:

Gateway for Northeast India: It has brought top-tier cricket to a region where the international exposure was equal to naught.
Modern Infrastructure: Built to ICC standards, the venue have modern rooms, and training facilities.
Fan Support: The passion of Assamese cricket fans is unmatched. Every IPL or international fixture here sees the stadium packed, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Boost to Local Talent: Hosting IPL motivates young cricketers from Assam and neighboring states to pursue the game.

Future of Barsapara Cricket Stadium

With its growing reputation, Barsapara is expected to host more IPL matches and international games in the future. The success of the matches held here has proven that the Northeast is not just a spectator base but also contributes to India’s cricket culture.

As franchises and the BCCI look to expand the reach of cricket across the country, venues like Barsapara will continue to play a vital role.

Conclusion

Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium is fast becoming a favourite among fans and both. With a seating capacity of around 4000, modern facilities and an IPL pitch for the warm-up crowd, it is set to become the status quo.

While it is clearly still making its mark on history, one thing is certain: it has successfully put the Northeast on the cricketing map forever.

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FAQs: People Also Ask

Q1. What is the seating capacity of Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati?

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of around 40,000 spectators. This makes it one of the Centre’s key recommendations for hosting both international matches and IPL matches.

Q2. Which IPL team plays its home matches at Barsapara Stadium?

Rajdhani Royals have been using Sara Cricket Stadium as their alternate home platform since IPL 2023. Through Guwahati IPL Manolia, French cricket is helping cricket in the region.

Q3. Is Barsapara Cricket Stadium a batting or bowling-friendly pitch?

The pitch in Barsapara is generally batsmen’s, especially in T20 cricket. With an average run rate of 8.56 per over, the scoring rate is average. However, there is also a variation in opinion, such as bowling and usage.

Q4. What are the highest team scores in IPL matches at Barsapara?

The highest team score at Barsapara in the IPL is 199/4, made by Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in April 2023. This performance highlights the batting-friendly conditions of the ground.

Q5. Why is Barsapara Cricket Stadium important for Indian cricket?

The reason for the Barsapara stadium is that it has taught the North East level cricket. Its success is seen as part of India’s future.