The stadium in the Jamtha locality, situated about 15 kms from the main city, replaced the old Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground. The first international match hosted at this venue was the 4th Test between India and Australia (Nov, 2008), which India won by 172 runs. The Aussie spinner Jason Krejza had finished with 12 wickets and Harbhajan Singh with seven.
Spread over 33 acres, it has all the modern amenities, including wi-fi environment and a capacity of accommodating 45,000 people. The venue also boasts of world class training and practice facilities along with an all seater arrangement. Four matches will be played here during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
For domestic Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy matches, the ground will play host to the Vidharba and Central Zone cricket team respectively.
Spread over 33 acres, it has all the modern amenities, including wi-fi environment and a capacity of accommodating 45,000 people. The venue also boasts of world class training and practice facilities along with an all seater arrangement. Four matches will be played here during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
For domestic Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy matches, the ground will play host to the Vidharba and Central Zone cricket team respectively.
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