JSCA International Stadium Complex
JSCA International Stadium Complex formally known as (Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium), and also known as Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium, is an international cricket stadium situated in Ranchi city of Jharkhand in India. In this arena, Jharkhand State Cricket Association organise International Cricket matches and is the home ground of the Jharkhand cricket team. In the past it organised 2 games Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings. It was inaugurated in January 2013. The first ODI match was played on 19 January 2013 between India and England. As of 19 November 2021 , it has hosted 2 Test, 5 ODIs and 3 T20I. It has a capacity of 50,000. History. The JSCA's decision to build a new cricket stadium in Ranchi stemmed from a dispute with Tata Steel, regarding allocations of international matches and conducting matches in Keenan Stadium. This conflict came about when an international match between India and England was moved to Bangalore, with the JSCA stating they did not receive any response from Tata Steel. Following this, the JSCA decided a new stadium was needed. JSCA Stadium Constructed by M/s Ram Kripal Singh Construction Private Limited, Ranchi, Jharkhand . As Jharkhand State Cricket Association is a full member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it organises international matches in the state, but JSCA did not own any international cricket stadiums, the only one being Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur which was owned by Tata Steel. Therefore, it was decided to construct its own International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. The design commission was given to architectural consultants Kothari Associates Pvt. Ltd. of Delhi. This stadium is built within the premises of HEC (Heavy Engineering Corporation), a public sector company. This stadium is the home  ground of Indian Cricket Team's former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The stadium has been constructed in such a way that no shadow falls on any of the nine pitches before 4.45 pm, even on the shortest day of the year. There is another ground in the complex which has five pitches. There is a practice arena with eight pitches. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 40,000 and 76 corporate boxes. Spectators can also enjoy views from two nearby hills on the East and West Sides called the East and West Hills. This is the only stadium in  the country having hills on both sides. The two pavilions, North and South, are fully air-conditioned have five levels each which include VIP areas, members' enclosure, donors' enclosure, president's box, the BCCI box and two large dressing rooms with separate dining spaces for players. Membrane roofs provide shade from the sun. The Stadium also features an Indoor Cricket centre consisting of three indoor pitches, with a residential complex where players can stay for training. In November 2015, the stadium was selected one of the six new Test venue along with Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Holkar Stadium, Saurashtra Cricket  Association Stadium, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in India. Hill Stand. The two Hill Stands are the first in India. Project details. The stadium was supposed to be completed in February 2012 at a cost of 1.80billion, covering an area of . The stadium hosted its 1st ODI match on 19 Jan 2013 between India and England. Earlier JSCA was hoping to get an International Match during West Indies/England's tour of India (2011). The stadium is built within the city limits of "Ranchi". It is only 10-minute drive from  the Ranchi airport "Birsa Munda Airport" and 25 minutes from a five-star hotel "Hotel Radisson Blu". It is well connected by a four-lane road. It is also well connected to Ranchi junction and Hatia railway stations. The JSCA Cricket Stadium project includes: