Siddhartha Cricket Stadium
| Siddhartha Rangasala Bhairahawa Cricket Ground | |||||
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| Location | Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi, Nepal | ||||
| Coordinates | 27°29′55.3″N 83°27′24.2″E / 27.498694°N 83.456722°E | ||||
| Establishment | 1997 | ||||
| Capacity | 20,000 | ||||
| Owner | National_Sports_Council_(Nepal) | ||||
| Operator | Cricket Association of Nepal | ||||
| Tenants | Nepal national cricket team Nepal A cricket team Nepal national under-19 cricket team Lumbini Province cricket team | ||||
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Siddhartha Cricket Stadium, also known as Siddhartha Rangasala, is a prominent cricket venue located in Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi District, Nepal. Situated in the Lumbini Province, the stadium serves as a central hub for cricket activities in the region.
Construction
Siddhartha Cricket Stadium, built in 1997 and covering 3 bighas of land, has undergone several renovations to enhance its facilities, making it one of the prominent cricket venues in Nepal. Located in the Lumbini Province, it serves as a hub for regional cricket events. The stadium currently seats 2,500 spectators, but ongoing expansion plans aim to increase its capacity to 20,000, positioning it as a major venue for larger-scale cricket events. These developments reflect the growing interest and investment in sports infrastructure in Nepal.
Usage and Events
The stadium is primarily used for domestic cricket tournaments, including the Prime Minister's Cup[1] and the National T20 Championship. It has hosted various matches featuring regional teams such as Lumbini Province and the Bhairahawa Gladiators. The Bhairahawa Gladiators, a professional cricket team based in Bhairahawa, have utilized the stadium as their home ground.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Siddharth Stadium gears up for PM Cup with major upgrades". Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "CAN unveils the exciting schedule of the Men's PM Cup". Retrieved 21 February 2025.