Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Barsapara Cricket Stadium stands as Assam's premier cricket venue, officially known as the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium in honor of the legendary musician and cultural icon. Established in 2017, this modern facility quickly became the region's cricketing headquarters, replacing the older Nehru Stadium as Guwahati's primary cricket ground. The stadium's pitch characteristics favor batting, particularly in the first innings of matches. In ODI cricket, teams batting first have averaged 239 runs across six matches, with an impressive 66.67% success rate for sides winning the toss and choosing to bat. This trend suggests favorable batting conditions early in matches, with the pitch potentially becoming more challenging as games progress. T20 matches present a more balanced picture, with first innings averaging 185 runs over eight encounters and a 50% win rate for teams batting first. The venue has hosted 15 international and domestic matches in its relatively short history, establishing itself as a reliable cricket destination in northeastern India. The stadium's modern amenities and strategic location in Guwahati make it accessible to cricket fans across the region. Barsapara creates an intimate atmosphere with passionate local supporters who bring distinctive northeastern enthusiasm to matches. The ground represents cricket's growing footprint in India's northeastern states, providing a crucial platform for the sport's development in a region traditionally underrepresented in Indian cricket infrastructure.