Test Cricket Grounds in India
Cricket isn’t just a sport in India — it’s an emotion, a religion, and for millions, a way of life. Since the country played its first-ever Test match in 1933, a total of 29 venues (with Guwahati set to become the 30th) have hosted the purest format of the game. Each ground carries its own story, aura, and unforgettable moments.
Here’s a complete look at every Test cricket venue in India, from the iconic to the lesser-known, along with their historic first and last matches (as of October 2025).
The Complete List of Test Venues in India
| Stadium Name | City/Place | First Test Match | Last Test Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) | Delhi | 10/11/1948 | 10/10/2025 |
| Barabati Stadium | Cuttack | 04/01/1987 | 08/11/1995 |
| Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana | Lucknow | 27/11/2019 | 27/11/2019 |
| Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | 09/12/1948 | 02/12/2009 |
| Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium | Visakhapatnam | 16/11/2016 | 02/02/2024 |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 05/01/1934 | 14/11/2025 |
| Gandhi Stadium (BS Bedi Stadium) | Jalandhar | 24/09/1983 | 24/09/1983 |
| Green Park | Kanpur | 12/01/1952 | 27/09/2024 |
| Gymkhana Ground (Azad Maidan) | Mumbai | 15/12/1933 | 15/12/1933 |
| HPCA Stadium | Dharamsala | 25/03/2017 | 07/03/2024 |
| Holkar Cricket Stadium | Indore | 08/10/2016 | 01/03/2023 |
| JSCA International Stadium | Ranchi | 15/03/2017 | 23/02/2024 |
| KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium | Lucknow | 18/01/1994 | 18/01/1994 |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium | Hyderabad | 19/11/1955 | 02/12/1988 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | 22/11/1974 | 16/10/2024 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | 10/02/1934 | 19/09/2024 |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Pune | 23/02/2017 | 24/10/2024 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | 12/11/1983 | 02/10/2025 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | Chennai | 06/01/1956 | 27/02/1965 |
| PCA IS Bindra Stadium | Mohali | 10/12/1994 | 04/03/2022 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Dehra Dun | 15/03/2019 | 15/03/2019 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad | 12/11/2010 | 25/01/2024 |
| Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Rajkot | 09/11/2016 | 15/02/2024 |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur | 21/02/1987 | 21/02/1987 |
| Sector 16 Stadium | Chandigarh | 23/11/1990 | 23/11/1990 |
| University Ground | Lucknow | 23/10/1952 | 23/10/1952 |
| Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground | Nagpur | 03/10/1969 | 01/03/2006 |
| Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | Nagpur | 06/11/2008 | 09/02/2023 |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | 23/01/1975 | 01/11/2024 |
Guwahati is all set to become the 30th Test venue in the near future.
Iconic Venues That Define Indian Cricket
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India’s cricketing cathedral. Hosted India’s first-ever home Test in 1934 and still going strong after 90+ years. - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Where India lifted the 2011 World Cup and where Sachin Tendulkar played his emotional farewell Test. - M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Known for its electric atmosphere and one of the best batting tracks in the country. - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The world’s largest cricket stadium — hosted the dramatic 2021 Day-Night Test final and the 2023 World Cup final. - HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
Arguably the most picturesque cricket ground in the world, surrounded by the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountains.
One-Test Wonders
Several grounds hosted just a single Test match — a reminder of how cricket administration and preferences have evolved over decades:
- Gymkhana Ground, Mumbai (1933)
- Gandhi Stadium, Jalandhar (1983)
- KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow (1994)
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur (1987)
- Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh (1990)
- University Ground, Lucknow (1952)
- Ekana Stadium, Lucknow (2019)
- Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Dehra Dun (2019)
The Future: Guwahati on the Horizon
With the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati all set to host its maiden Test, India will soon join an elite list of countries with 30 or more Test venues — a testament to the sport’s massive footprint across the nation.
From the historic Bombay Gymkhana in 1933 to the ultra-modern Narendra Modi Stadium, Indian Test cricket has come a long way. Each venue has contributed chapters to the glorious story of Indian cricket.
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