Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Fact guide

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is located in Pune.India won against Bangladesh by seven wickets in the ICC World Cup match held at the stadium on October 19, 2023. In this match Virat Kohli made his 48th century in one day International cricket.

Operated by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), the stadium has been home ground for different IPL teams such as Pune Warriors India, Rising Pune Supergiant, Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab. The stadium was established in 2012 and is located on the Mumbai Pune Expressway in Gahunje Village Pune.

It was known as the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium for some time since Sahara India Pariwar in 2013 had bought the naming rights of the stadium. However, as the monetary transaction was not successfully done, the stadium was named the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

See also: Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium: Location, details, map

 

How to reach the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium?

By air: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is the nearest airport that is connected to different parts of the country and the world. You can also reach the stadium from the Pune International Airport.

By road: The stadium is on the Mumbai Pune Expressway and can easily be reached by private vehicles and intercity public transport.

 

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Key details

• The stadium was established in 2012.
• It can accommodate around 37,406 people.
• There are four outer gates at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

 

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Map

(Source: Google Maps)

 

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Impact on real estate

With the presence of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Gahunje village is an upcoming locality of Pune. The Shirgaon-Gahunje Road is an important road that provides connectivity. Also, areas such as Salumbre, Sangavade and ST Tukaram Nagar in the neighbourhood help in the prominence of Gahunje. The Begdewadi Railway Station, Dehu Road Railway Station and Ghorawadi Railway Station are the closest railway stations. With the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium also being present here, this place has got a real estate facelift.

 

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: World Cup matches to be held 

Date	Matches
October 19, 2023	Bangladesh vs India
October 30, 2023	Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
November 1, 2023	New Zealand vs South Africa
November 8, 2023	England vs Netherlands
November 11, 2023	Australia vs Bangladesh

 

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Contact information

Mumbai – Pune Hwy,

Gahunje,

Maharashtra 412101

020 27377162

 

FAQs

How many matches of the ICC World Cup will be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium?

Five ICC World Cup matches will be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

What is the capacity of the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium?

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium has a capacity of holding around 37,406 people.

When did the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium start operations?

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium started operations in 2012.

Which is the oldest stadium in India?

The Eden Garden in Kolkata is the oldest cricket stadium in India.

Where is the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium located?

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is located on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

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