Lalabhai Contractor Stadium

Lalbhai Contractor Stadium is a cricket stadium in Surat, Gujarat, India. The stadium is owned by the Surat District Cricket Association (SDCA). The first match played at the stadium was a Duleep Trophy match between West Zone and East Zone in 1993. The stadium hosted 15 cricket matches over the following 20 years, including Ranji Trophy, Irani Cup and Duleep Trophy matches.[1] The ground hosted international cricket for the first time during South Africa Women's 2019 tour of India. All five WT20Is of the tour were played at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.[2]

Lalbhai Contractor Stadium
Ground information
LocationVesu, Surat, Gujarat
Coordinates21°9′19.4″N 72°46′9″E
Establishment~1993
Capacity7,000
OwnerSurat District Cricket Association
OperatorGujarat Cricket Association
TenantsGujarat cricket team
End names
North End
South End
International information
First WT20I24 September 2019:
 India v  South Africa
Last WT20I4 October 2019:
 India v  South Africa
As of 2019
Source: Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Cricinfo

This stadium was made possible only because of donation of 86,730 Sq. yards of land donated in 1986/87 by Kanaiyabhai and Hemantbhai together with their sister Jyotiben in memory of their father Late Shri Lalbhai Ramjibhai Contractor who was himself enthusiast of game of cricket and founder member of Bombay Cricket Association.

In 2009, SDCA revamped the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. The SDCA has earmarked Rs 12 crore for the renovation of the stadium which has hosted several Ranji, Irani and Duleep Trophy matches. It is located close to the 2,000-capacity Freke ground, the home of association football club Freke FC.

Future Plans

SDCA is actively pursuing plans to enhance its seating capacity from existing 7,000 spectators to 30,000 spectators and thereby becoming an arena for hosting National and International level cricket matches and tournaments. A modern Club House with residential accommodation, specialty restaurants, banquet hall, conference hall, a mini theatre and also locker facilities for the members, is also on the agenda of the association.[3]

References
  1. "Lalbhai Contractor Stadium gets face lift". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  2. Sep 20, TNN | Updated. "South Africa women cricket team to play five T20 international matches in city | Surat News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  3. indianexpress


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