Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium to Host IND-AUS T20 Clash on December 1
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TFP Bureau, Raipur, Nov 17, 2023: Cricket enthusiasts in Chhattisgarh have a reason to rejoice as the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur is set to host an international match. BCCI Vice President and Rajya Sabha MP from Chhattisgarh, Rajeev Shukla, played a pivotal role in bringing this event to the capital city. The BCCI officially confirmed that the IND-AUS T20 match, initially scheduled for Nagpur on December 1, will now take place at the Raipur stadium. The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association, under the leadership of Secretary Mukul Tiwari, has initiated preparations for this exciting encounter.
This T20 match is part of a series taking place in India from November 23 to December 3. In a reshuffling of venues, another match originally set for Hyderabad will now be hosted in Bengaluru, as officially announced. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, ranking as the third-largest cricket stadium in India, has previously witnessed international action, including an India-New Zealand T20 match.
Hyderabad’s HCA Shifts T20 Match to Bengaluru
The fifth and final T20 match between India and Australia, initially planned for Hyderabad, faces relocation due to security concerns arising from the assembly election counting on the same day. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) confirmed the shift to Bengaluru, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) emerging as the preferred alternative over Cuttack.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium: A Cricketing Gem
Boasting a seating capacity of 65,000 spectators, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium ranks as the third-largest cricket venue in India. Renowned for its modern facilities, the stadium hosted two IPL matches in 2013, followed by additional IPL fixtures in 2015 and domestic Ranji Trophy matches in 2016. The venue has also seen action in Mushtaq Ali T-20 and T-20 Challenger Trophy matches, establishing itself as a cricketing gem in the heart of Chhattisgarh.
