KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram is the Kerala Cricket Association-owned venue at Veloor near Mangalapuram in Thiruvananthapuram. KCA describes the property as fully owned by the association and spread across 9.5 acres. The ground was inaugurated on 16 March 2026 and is listed by BCCI for domestic fixtures. Capacity, boundaries, permanent pitch behaviour and general public entry are not verified; do not substitute facts from Thumba or Greenfield.
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Veloor near Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Ownership and site
KCA-owned property; 9.5 acres
Inauguration
16 March 2026; KCA says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the ground
Venue distinction
Separate from St Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba and Greenfield International Stadium
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History of KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram
KCA’s older project page described the 9.5-acre Veloor property during development. KCA later recorded the 16 March 2026 inauguration, followed by documented domestic match use in October 2026. The 18 November 2025 practice-net and six-pitch EOI confirms planned scope, not completion or public booking.
Undated project page, retrieved 2026-10-29: KCA described a new cricket stadium at Veloor near Mangalapuram as part-way through const….
18 November 2025: KCA issued an EOI for the design and installation of practice nets and six practice pitch….
16 March 2026: KCA announced the grand inauguration of KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, and its report….
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KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram Pitch Report
The verified KCA venue page does not specify the playing surface, dimensions or a permanent pitch character. Selected scorecards describe individual matches only; do not label Mangalapuram universally batting-friendly, slow, seaming or turning.
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Matches at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram
Selected venue records include 9 October 2026 (Women’s U19 T20 Trophy Elite) — Hyderabad Under-19s Women vs Assam Under-19s Women . Hyderabad 121/9; Assam 64/5 in 15 overs. Hyderabad Under-19s Women won by 18 runs (VJD method). Source; 26–29 October 2026 (Ranji Trophy Elite) — Kerala vs Bengal . Bengal 350 and 198; Kerala 141 and 53/4 at the retrieved Day 4 page. In progress on the fetched 29 October match-details page; no completed result stated there. Source. Further selected records are listed below.
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How to Reach KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram
KCA gives the Veloor-near-Mangalapuram locality but no verified street number or pincode. Use the exact venue name and confirm the final road leg and event gate.
Address: KCA Cricket Ground, Veloor near Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Travel options: Train, bus, flight and road guidance are listed below.
KCA’s older project page described the 9.5-acre Veloor property during development. KCA later recorded the 16 March 2026 inauguration, followed by documented domestic match use in October 2026. The 18 November 2025 practice-net and six-pitch EOI confirms planned scope, not completion or public booking.
01Undated project page, retrieved 2026-10-29
KCA described a new cricket stadium at Veloor near Mangalapuram as part-way through const…
KCA described a new cricket stadium at Veloor near Mangalapuram as part-way through construction. The association said the property was fully owned by KCA and measured 9.5 acres.
0218 November 2025
KCA issued an EOI for the design and installation of practice nets and six practice pitch…
KCA issued an EOI for the design and installation of practice nets and six practice pitches at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram. This is procurement evidence, not proof that all works were complete.
0316 March 2026
KCA announced the grand inauguration of KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, and its report…
KCA announced the grand inauguration of KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, and its report said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the ground.
049 October 2026
BCCI records Hyderabad Under-19s Women vs Assam Under-19s Women at the ground in the Wome…
BCCI records Hyderabad Under-19s Women vs Assam Under-19s Women at the ground in the Women’s U19 T20 Trophy Elite; Hyderabad won by 18 runs by the VJD method.
0526–29 October 2026
BCCI records Kerala vs Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapur…
BCCI records Kerala vs Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Trivandrum. At the retrieved Day 4 page, Bengal led by 355 runs with Kerala 53/4 in the chase.
KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram Quick Facts
Venue-specific facts and clearly labelled information gaps.
Veloor near Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IndiaKCA gives the Veloor-near-Mangalapuram locality. A precise street address and venue pincode were not found in the verified source set.
Ownership and land area
KCA-owned property; 9.5 acres
Inauguration
16 March 2026; inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Reported capacity
Not published in the verified KCA/BCCI source setDo not import a capacity from Greenfield, Thumba, or an unverified directory.
Boundary dimensions
Not published in the verified source setThe 79–82 m figure belongs to the separate St Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba, not Mangalapuram.
Facilities at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram
The verified sources support the KCA-owned property and a dated practice-net/six-pitch procurement scope. They do not verify a current spectator amenity inventory, public booking status or permanent infrastructure list.
Facility
Details
KCA-owned 9.5-acre cricket-ground property
Confirmed by the source set.
Practice-net and six-practice-pitch works were the subject of a KCA EOI dated 18 November 2025
The tender confirms planned/procured scope; current completion and public access were not independently verified.
KCA published an aerial-view video and two venue images on the official Mangalapuram page
Media presence does not by itself confirm a specific operational amenity.
Publication-safe unknowns
Current seating capacity or stand count; Boundary distances, end names, pitch dimensions, or number of centre wickets; Permanent floodlights, dressing rooms, toilets, parking, clubhouse, hospitality, medical, or food-service provision; Whether the six practice pitches and nets are complete or open for public booking; Ticket price, gate policy, or general admission policy
Visitor Information
Topic
Information
Address
KCA Cricket Ground, Veloor near Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Access
Use the venue name and Veloor/Mangalapuram locality; confirm the event-day gate and final approach with KCA or the organiser.
Ticketing
No reliable general ticket price, gate policy or public-admission rule was verified.
Photo
No cleared exact-venue reuse licence was found; a neutral placeholder is used.
KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram Records & Stats
Selected documented venue records
Record
Source-backed detail
KCA ownership and site area
9.5 acres, fully owned by Kerala Cricket Association Source
Selected Women’s U19 T20 result
Hyderabad Under-19s Women 121/9 beat Assam Under-19s Women 64/5 in 15 overs by 18 runs (VJD method), 9 October 2026 Source
Selected Ranji Trophy score
Bengal made 350 in 102.2 overs and 198 in 46 overs; Kerala made 141 and were 53/4 at the retrieved Day 4 state, 26–29 October 2026 Source
Selected KCA Pink T20 result
KCA Amber chased 111 in 13.5 overs and beat KCA Pearl by eight wickets in the KCA Pink T20 Challengers 2026 Source
These are selected documented facts, not a complete ground-record archive.
Pitch and identity guardrails
Factor
What the evidence supports
Surface
Not specified in the verified KCA/BCCI source set.
Current behaviour
No permanent batting, bowling or weather-based pitch claim is made.
Identity
Do not apply Thumba’s 79–82 m boundaries or Greenfield facts to Mangalapuram.
KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram Match Updates
Selected completed matches
Date
Format / competition
Match and result
9 October 2026
Women’s U19 T20 Trophy Elite
Hyderabad Under-19s Women vs Assam Under-19s Women. Hyderabad 121/9; Assam 64/5 in 15 overs. Hyderabad Under-19s Women won by 18 runs (VJD method). Source
26–29 October 2026
Ranji Trophy Elite
Kerala vs Bengal. Bengal 350 and 198; Kerala 141 and 53/4 at the retrieved Day 4 page. In progress on the fetched 29 October match-details page; no completed result stated there. Source
2026, Match 17 (date not stated on fetched page)
KCA Pink T20 Challengers 2026
KCA Amber vs KCA Pearl. KCA Amber chased 111 in 13.5 overs. KCA Amber won by eight wickets. Source
Selected venue matches and source-scoped results, not an all-time venue archive. Match-day scores do not establish a permanent pitch rating.
How to Reach KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram
KCA gives the Veloor-near-Mangalapuram locality but no verified street number or pincode. Use the exact venue name and confirm the final road leg and event gate.
Address:KCA Cricket Ground, Veloor near Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
By Train: Trivandrum rail connection
Use a suitable Thiruvananthapuram station, then confirm the final road transfer to Veloor/Mangalapuram; no venue-specific station transfer was verified.
By Flight: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
The airport lists prepaid taxis, app cabs, rentals, autos and KSRTC Air-Rail EV buses. Continue by a confirmed local connection to Veloor/Mangalapuram.
Important visitor information: Confirm current access, the correct entrance, parking and any event-specific restrictions before travelling to KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram.
KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram Tickets: Booking, Prices & Entry Information
Planning to attend an event at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram? Check ticket availability, entry rules, parking arrangements and current public access before visiting.
Ticket Booking and Entry Details
Match availability
No reliable general ticket price, gate policy, or public-admission rule was found in the verified source set. Check the organiser, BCCI match notice, or KCA fixture announcement for the specific match. Do not assume that a domestic or KCA fixture has public ticketing.
Ticket prices
No universal match-ticket rate is verified here. Use the organiser’s fixture-specific notice and authorised booking route.
Entry gates
Confirm the event gate, identification requirements and access rules with the organiser or venue authority.
Parking and access
Parking and accessible arrival arrangements are not guaranteed by this guide; confirm them before travelling.
Training versus admission
Academy, club or practice access is separate from spectator admission and may have different eligibility rules.
Before you leave
Recheck the fixture notice, weather, start time and any event-day restrictions before setting out.
Use current local forecasts and official event updates to plan a visit to KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram; general city conditions are not a substitute for match-day information.
Local forecast
KCA’s own mission text notes Kerala’s prolonged rainy season and the effect of wet weather on cricket infrastructure and practice. For a visit to this outdoor ground, check a current Thiruvananthapuram forecast and the organiser’s match notice; no venue-specific weather average or cancellation rule was verified.
Rain and match status
Weather can affect an outdoor cricket fixture, surface and access. Only the organiser or officials can confirm a delay, reduction or cancellation.
Temperature and comfort
Plan clothing, water and sun protection around the current Thiruvananthapuram forecast and the length of your visit.
Travel conditions
Allow time for local traffic and weather-related disruption; city forecasts are not measurements at the ground.
Fixture checks
Recheck the event notice and access instructions close to the visit date.
KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram Images
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KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram: FAQs
Where is KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram located?
KCA identifies it as a KCA-owned property at Veloor near Mangalapuram in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A precise street address and pincode were not verified in the source set, so use the full venue name and locality when checking a map or booking transport.
Is KCA Mangalapuram the same as the St Xavier’s College Ground in Thumba?
No. KCA lists St Xavier’s College–KCA Cricket Ground, Thumba as a separate 6.3-acre ground built on college-leased land. Its published 79–82 metre boundary figure belongs to Thumba and must not be applied to Mangalapuram.
Is KCA Mangalapuram the same as Greenfield International Stadium?
No. KCA’s venues page lists KCA Cricket Stadium, Mangalapuram–Trivandrum separately from The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium–Trivandrum. Greenfield is a different venue and should not be used for Mangalapuram capacity, facilities, images, or directions.
When was KCA Cricket Ground Mangalapuram inaugurated?
KCA’s official announcement dates the grand inauguration to 16 March 2026 and says the event was to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. KCA’s follow-up report states that he inaugurated the ground.
What is the capacity of KCA Cricket Ground Mangalapuram?
No current capacity is published in the verified KCA/BCCI source set. Do not publish a number unless KCA or an independently reliable venue profile supplies one.
What is the pitch like at KCA Mangalapuram?
The verified KCA venue page does not specify the playing surface or a permanent pitch profile. Read the latest match report and check weather before making a match-specific call; do not label the ground universally as batting-friendly, slow, seaming, or turning.
Which matches have been played at KCA Mangalapuram?
Selected verified examples include Hyderabad Under-19s Women vs Assam Under-19s Women in the Women’s U19 T20 Trophy Elite on 9 October 2026, Kerala vs Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite from 26–29 October 2026, and KCA Amber vs KCA Pearl in the KCA Pink T20 Challengers 2026. These examples are not a complete archive.
How do I reach the ground by air, train, bus, or road?
Fly to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, where the operator lists taxis, app cabs, car rentals, autos, and KSRTC Air-Rail EV buses to the city and Trivandrum Central. The District Administration identifies Thampanoor and East Fort as major bus stands and NH47, MC Road, and the Kovalam–North bypass as key road corridors. Confirm the final Veloor/Mangalapuram leg and event-day gate locally because KCA has not published a venue-specific transport guide.
Are tickets available?
No general ticket policy was verified. Check the fixture organiser, BCCI notice, or KCA announcement for the specific match; do not assume public entry or a ticket price.
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