About | Details |
|---|---|
Also known as | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri Cricket Stadium |
Named After | Niranjan Shah - key figure in Saurashtra’s cricket administration |
Capacity | 28000 |
End Names | Pavilion End, VVS Laxman End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Saurashtra Cricket Team and the Indian National Team |
Pitch | Natural Grass |
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, also known as the Niranjan Shah Stadium, was inaugurated in 2008. Renamed after Niranjan Shah, a key figure in Saurashtra’s cricket administration and development, the stadium can hold up to 28,000 spectators..
The stadium was inaugurated with modern amenities, including floodlights, to host day and night matches. It also makes its mark as Gujarat’s first solar-powered cricket venue, thanks to a rooftop solar setup that slashes electricity use and boosts sustainability.
Primarily, it hosts the Saurashtra cricket team and has seen several international matches featuring the Indian national team. Previously, it was also the home stadium for the Gujarat Lions in the IPL.. It remains the home ground for Indian cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara, who began their domestic careers here, with Pujara famously scoring a triple century at this venue in the Ranji Trophy.
The surface is known to be batting-friendly, offering even bounce and pace for batters. However, it gradually begins to assist spinners, making this pitch a balanced venue across the formats. The media box at this stadium is modeled after the one at Lord’s, making it uniquely reminiscent of that iconic design.
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted three Test matches. The highest total in this stadium was recorded by India, scoring a record total of 649 runs against England in 2018. Meanwhile, the hosts India team bowled out England for 122 runs at this ground, which is the lowest recorded test score.
Local Hero, Ravindra Jadeja, holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, scoring 256 runs in 3 Test matches. while the highest individual score in a Test match was scored by an Indian opening batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal, scoring an unbeaten 214* against England at this venue.
In the bowling department, Ravindra Jadeja also has the most wickets in this venue, 14 wickets in 3 matches, along with the best individual figures of 5/41 against England at this ground.
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 7 ODI matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by the Indian women’s team, scoring 435/5 runs against Ireland in 2025. In the same ODI, Ireland recorded the lowest total at this venue, getting bowled out by India for 131, giving the hosts their biggest margin of victory in ODIs
Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue in ODIs, scoring 226 runs in 4 matches. The highest individual score in an ODI at this ground was made by Prathika Rawal of the Indian women's team, who scored 154 against Ireland in 2025
Former Proteas pacer Morne Morkel has taken the most wickets here with 4 dismissals in 1 match, along with the best individual figures of 4 wickets for 39 runs in this venue against India.
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Niranjan Shah Stadium has hosted around 6 T20I matches and has seen nail-biting encounters over the years. The highest T20I total was set by India, scoring 228/5 against Sri Lanka in 2023, while the lowest total in this format was recorded by South Africa, getting bowled out for 87 by India at this venue in 2022.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav, who made 126 runs in 2 matches, including the highest individual score of 112 against Sri Lanka at this venue
Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets here with 7 dismissals, and the best individual figures at this ground of 5 wickets for 24 runs against is held by India spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
How to Reach Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium?
Niranjan Shah Stadium Location
The stadium is quite easily accessible:
📍 Location: Khandheri, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot, Gujarat – 360110
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Rajkot Junction – 10–15 min by cab/auto
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Madhapar Chokdi, Greenland Chokdi
🚘 By Road: 10 km from city centre – accessible via cab, auto, or personal vehicle
