Lalbhai Contractor Stadium is the Surat District Cricket Association’s venue on Surat Dumas Road in Vesu. This profile records the association’s published venue information and keeps the separate Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite 2026/27 pitch-report article for scorecard-led analysis.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Ground | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat |
| Other listed name | No alternate name identified |
| Location | Rundhnath Jakat Naka, Surat Dumas Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Association | Surat District Cricket Association |
| BCCI venue ID | 1843 |
| Capacity | Approximately 7,000 main-pavilion seats reported by SDCA; not a verified total stadium capacity. |
SDCA was formed in 1933. The Gujarat Cricket Association records that land for the association's own ground was donated in 1986–87 in memory of Lalbhai Ramjibhai Contractor, with additional donor support, and that the site became part of Surat city after the 2006 expansion of city limits.
Read the history sectionIn the exact tournament-only sample dated 26 October–2 November 2026, first innings averaged 145.7 runs (display 146) and second innings 115.3 (display 115). Batting-first sides won 7 of 10. No permanent soil, grass, pace-spin or pitch rating is verified.
Read the pitch report sectionThe BCCI-derived snapshot contains 10 eligible completed matches and four upcoming fixtures at the venue, dated 4 and 6 November 2026. The linked pitch report provides the full tournament score pattern.
Read the matches sectionThe stadium is on Surat Dumas Road in Vesu. Road, taxi, auto/local transport and city bus connections are reasonable general travel modes; visitors should use the official address, confirm the map pin and check access before travel. No distance or travel-time estimate is asserted.
Read the how to reach sectionLalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat has a source-led record spanning venue identity, documented historical milestones and the dated Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite 2026/27 sample. The association’s published history establishes the SDCA timeline and site context; the dated tournament figures below should not be read as an all-time venue archive.
The Gujarat Cricket Association's SDCA page records the association's year of inception as 1933.
GCA records that SDCA matches were earlier played at Police Headquarters ground, MTB College, K.P. College and Baroda Rayon ground.
GCA records a donation of 86,730 square yards in memory of Lalbhai Ramjibhai Contractor, with other donors contributing additional land; it describes the stadium site as about 1,10,000 square yards.
GCA records that the expansion of Surat city limits in 2006 made the previously outside-city SDCA site part of the city.
Sources: published venue listings and the historical sources credited in this guide
Venue-specific facts and clearly labelled information gaps.
| Quick fact | Source-supported detail |
|---|---|
| Official identity | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat |
| Public alias | No alternate name identified |
| Address | Rundhnath Jakat Naka, Surat Dumas Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Association | Surat District Cricket Association |
| Established | Not verified |
| Reported capacity | Approximately 7,000 main-pavilion seats reported by SDCA; not a verified total stadium capacity. |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Only facilities supported by the venue sources checked for this guide are listed. Confirm current availability and match-day access before visiting.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Day-and-night facilities | Published by SDCA; confirm current availability and match-day access. |
| Main pavilion | Approximately 7,000 spectator seats, as published by SDCA; not an independent current audit. |
| Member cabins | 57 member cabins, as published by SDCA. |
| Other cabins | Separate media, VIP and association committee cabins, as published by SDCA. |
| SDCA-listed amenities | Swimming pools, health club, lawn-tennis turf, volleyball ground, family restaurant and children’s park are listed by SDCA; confirm present availability and eligibility. |
| Access | No public ticketing or walk-in entry policy is verified. Confirm with SDCA or the competition organiser. |
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament sample | 10 eligible completed Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite 2026/27 matches through 2 November 2026; regulation innings only. |
| First-innings average | 145.7 runs, displayed as 146. |
| Second-innings average | 115.3 runs, displayed as 115. |
| Batting-first results | 7 of 10 completed matches (70%). |
| Highest first innings in sample | 218/2 — Karnataka Women v Jammu & Kashmir Women, 31 October 2026; sample high, not an all-time venue record. |
| Lowest first innings in sample | 98 all out — Chhattisgarh Women v Maharashtra Women, 31 October 2026. |
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Permanent pitch evidence | No permanent soil, grass, pace-spin split or pitch rating is verified. |
| Dated sample | The 26 October–2 November 2026 tournament sample averaged 145.7 in first innings and 115.3 in second innings. |
| Reduced-over handling | These 10 Lalbhai rows were not flagged reduced-over or reduced-innings in the supplied snapshot. |
| Pace versus spin | A verified bowling-style breakdown is not available for this sample. |
For the separate scorecard-led article, see the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium pitch report.
Sources: BCCI results snapshot and the separate PitchVaani pitch-report article
These fixtures, results and match times are from the BCCI snapshot checked on 3 November 2026. The current Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite coverage is available in the PitchVaani Elite hub.
| Date | Time | Fixture | Official score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Bengal Women v Karnataka Women | 141/9 (20/20 ov, target: 157); 156/8 (20/20 ov) | Karnataka Women win by 15 runs · Official scorecard |
| 26 October 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Jammu & Kashmir Women v Goa Women | 124/9 (20/20 ov, target: 163); 162/4 (20/20 ov) | Goa Women win by 38 runs · Official scorecard |
| 27 October 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Jammu & Kashmir Women v Assam Women | 139/4 (20/20 ov); 140/3 (17.3/20 ov) | Assam Women win by 7 wickets · Official scorecard |
| 27 October 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Goa Women v Chandigarh Women | 154/5 (20/20 ov); 111/9 (20/20 ov, target: 155) | Goa Women win by 43 runs · Official scorecard |
| 29 October 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Jammu & Kashmir Women v Bengal Women | 110/9 (20/20 ov); 114/3 (13.3/20 ov) | Bengal Women win by 7 wickets · Official scorecard |
| 29 October 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Chandigarh Women v Maharashtra Women | 82/9 (20/20 ov, target: 119); 118/7 (20/20 ov) | Maharashtra Women win by 36 runs · Official scorecard |
| 31 October 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Jammu & Kashmir Women v Karnataka Women | 101/9 (20/20 ov, target: 219); 218/2 (20/20 ov) | Karnataka Women win by 117 runs · Official scorecard |
| 31 October 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Maharashtra Women v Chhattisgarh Women | 101/5 (19.1/20 ov); 98 (19.3/20 ov) | Maharashtra Women win by 5 wickets · Official scorecard |
| 2 November 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Assam Women v Karnataka Women | 135/4 (20/20 ov, target: 191); 190/6 (20/20 ov) | Karnataka Women win by 55 runs · Official scorecard |
| 2 November 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Goa Women v Chhattisgarh Women | 112 (19.1/20 ov); 104/9 (20/20 ov, target: 113) | Goa Women win by 8 runs · Official scorecard |
| Date | Time | Fixture | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Karnataka Women v Chhattisgarh Women | Upcoming · BCCI fixture |
| 4 November 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Chandigarh Women v Bengal Women | Upcoming · BCCI fixture |
| 6 November 2026 | 4:30 PM IST | Bengal Women v Assam Women | Upcoming · BCCI fixture |
| 6 November 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Goa Women v Maharashtra Women | Upcoming · BCCI fixture |
Sources: BCCI fixtures, results and match scorecards; BCCI match snapshot checked 3 November 2026
The stadium is on Surat Dumas Road in Vesu. Road, taxi, auto/local transport and city-bus connections are reasonable general travel modes; visitors should use the official address, confirm the map pin and check access before travel. No distance or travel-time estimate is asserted.
Address: Rundhnath Jakat Naka, Surat Dumas Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India
Use the official address in current navigation and confirm the venue entrance before departure.
Arrange local transport from Surat and confirm the drop-off point with the organiser or venue.
Arrive in Surat and arrange onward local transport using the full venue address.
Use current city or interstate bus information, then arrange the final local journey to the venue.
Important visitor information: Confirm current access, the correct entrance, parking and event-specific restrictions before travelling.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket booking | No public ticketing policy is verified. |
| Entry | Confirm event-specific access with the organiser or venue. |
| Public access | Do not assume walk-in access for a private or association venue. |
Check official tournament updates or contact the relevant venue authority before planning a visit.
Use general Surat seasonal guidance only and check a reliable forecast for the specific match date. No live forecast or venue-specific weather claim is included.
Check the latest local forecast before play.
Check match-day conditions for the specific date.
Weather can affect schedules and playing conditions; use a reliable forecast.
It is at Rundhnath Jakat Naka, Surat Dumas Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, India.
The venue is associated with the Surat District Cricket Association (SDCA).
SDCA publishes approximately 7,000 main-pavilion spectator seats. This is not an independent current full-stadium capacity audit.
No permanent soil, grass, pace-spin split or pitch rating is verified. The dated tournament sample is scorecard context only.
SDCA publishes day-and-night facilities, the main pavilion, member cabins and several amenities. Current availability and match-day access should be confirmed.
No public ticketing or walk-in entry policy is verified. Confirm with SDCA or the competition organiser.
Use the PitchVaani Lalbhai Contractor Stadium pitch report for the scorecard-led tournament analysis.
