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Captain Roop Singh Stadium
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Gwalior · India

Captain Roop Singh Stadium

Capacity
18,000
Established
1978
Pitch
Red Soil
Status
Inactive

Quick Facts

CAPACITY
18,000
LOCATION
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
COUNTRY
India
ESTABLISHED
1978
OWNER
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association
PITCH TYPE
Red Soil
COORDINATES
26.2295, 78.2025
FIRST MATCH
India vs West Indies, Jan 22, 1988
MATCH WINNER
India
STATUS
Inactive

About Captain Roop Singh Stadium

Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is a historic international cricket venue with a capacity of 18,000, owned by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association. Established in 1978 and named after Indian hockey legend Captain Roop Singh - elder brother of the legendary Dhyan Chand - the stadium hosted India vs West Indies ODIs in January 1988 and is an important part of Gwalior's sporting legacy.

The ground was Gwalior's primary international cricket venue before the opening of the modern Gwalior International and Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia stadiums. Captain Roop Singh Stadium remains active for domestic cricket and as a centre for sports education in Madhya Pradesh, honouring the city's outstanding contribution to Indian sports across multiple disciplines.

Venue Statistics

Match TypeFirst MatchWinnerPitch TypeActive
InternationalIndia vs West Indies, Jan 22, 1988IndiaRed SoilNo

Key Milestones

1978: Established
Captain Roop Singh Stadium became operational and hosted its first event in Gwalior.
First International Match
India vs West Indies, Jan 22, 1988
First Match Winner
India

FAQ — Captain Roop Singh Stadium

Where is Captain Roop Singh Stadium located?
Captain Roop Singh Stadium is located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the seating capacity of Captain Roop Singh Stadium?
Captain Roop Singh Stadium has a seating capacity of 18,000 spectators.
When was Captain Roop Singh Stadium established?
Captain Roop Singh Stadium was established in 1978.
Who owns Captain Roop Singh Stadium?
Captain Roop Singh Stadium is owned and managed by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association.
What was the first international match at Captain Roop Singh Stadium?
The first international match at Captain Roop Singh Stadium was India vs West Indies, Jan 22, 1988. Winner: India.
What type of pitch does Captain Roop Singh Stadium have?
Captain Roop Singh Stadium features a Red Soil pitch surface.
Is Captain Roop Singh Stadium still active?
Captain Roop Singh Stadium is no longer active as an international cricket venue but holds an important place in cricket history.

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