Ispat Stadium

Ispat Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Rourkela, Odisha. The ground is mainly used for organizing matches of football, cricket and other sports. The stadium has hosted three Ranji Trophy matches[1] in 1972 when Odisha cricket team played against Bihar cricket team. The stadium also hosted three List A matches from 1990 to 1993 [2] as well as a Youth One Day International in 1990 when India Under-19 cricket team played Pakistan Under-19 cricket team.[3] Up to January 2016 it was again ready to host national and list A matches and it is well maintained stadium.

Ispat Stadium
Full nameIspat Stadium
LocationRourkela, Odisha
OwnerRourkela Steel Plant
Capacity30,000
Construction
Broke ground1969
Opened1969

History

Ispat Stadium was built by SAIL in the year of 1969, which has lush green grass field and played all major sports activities. Stadium is well maintained by SAIL-RSP, different national and district level sports are conducting here like cricket, football, basketball court and athletic workout.

References
  1. First-class matches
  2. Listt A matches
  3. Youth ODI

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