Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC covers two connected uses at MCA’s RG-2, G-Block site: an indoor academy with seven retractable training wickets and a wider recreation centre that MCA says includes a full cricket ground used for Ranji Trophy matches. Indoor PVC wickets are not an outdoor pitch report; capacity, boundaries, current outdoor behaviour and general spectator entry are not verified.
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Location
RG-2, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
Administration
Mumbai Cricket Association
Indoor academy opened
14 December 2007
Indoor training set-up
Seven retractable nets/pitches
Wider complex
Full cricket ground used for Ranji Trophy matches
Capacity
Not officially verified
Outdoor pitch
Current surface and behaviour not verified
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC
Ground detail
Information
Official naming
MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre, BKC; BCCI: MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy - BKC, Mumbai
Seven retractable nets/pitches: three spin, three seam and one normal wicket
Wider complex
MCA says it includes a full-fledged cricket ground where Ranji Trophy matches are played
Venue distinction
Keep indoor academy specifications separate from the outdoor match pitch
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History of Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC
MCA records the indoor academy inauguration on 14 December 2007. Its later pages describe the seven-wicket training set-up and separately identify the wider complex’s full cricket ground. BCCI scorecards document selected matches at the BKC venue; the October 2026 LED item is a proposal notice, not proof of completed works.
14 December 2007: MCA inaugurated its indoor cricket facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex.
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Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Pitch Report
MCA describes the indoor academy’s PVC surface and specialist training wickets. No current public outdoor pitch report, boundary measurement, soil specification or permanent batting/pace/spin assessment was verified; selected BCCI scorecards show match outcomes only.
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Matches at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC
Selected venue records include 18 October 2022 (Inter State Women's Twenty20 Competition) — Punjab Women vs Uttarakhand Women . Punjab Women 101/8; Uttarakhand Women 136/4. Uttarakhand Women won by 35 runs. Source; 16–17 February 2024 (Ranji Trophy, Match Group B) — Mumbai vs Assam . Mumbai 272; Assam 84 and 108/9. Mumbai won by an innings and 80 runs. Source. Further selected records are listed below.
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How to Reach Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai
MCA lists RG-2, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051. Use the official address and confirm the active gate and event-day access.
MCA records the indoor academy inauguration on 14 December 2007. Its later pages describe the seven-wicket training set-up and separately identify the wider complex’s full cricket ground. BCCI scorecards document selected matches at the BKC venue; the October 2026 LED item is a proposal notice, not proof of completed works.
0114 December 2007
MCA inaugurated its indoor cricket facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex
MCA inaugurated its indoor cricket facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex; the official page records seven indoor nets and controlled training conditions.
MCA lists retractable nets, coaching/video facilities, a gym, changing rooms, sports medicine and training support; its About page separately describes a full cricket ground in the complex.
0318 October 2022
BCCI records Punjab Women vs Uttarakhand Women at MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy - BKC,…
BCCI records Punjab Women vs Uttarakhand Women at MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy - BKC, Mumbai; Uttarakhand Women won by 35 runs.
0416–17 February 2024
BCCI records Mumbai vs Assam in the Ranji Trophy at the BKC venue
BCCI records Mumbai vs Assam in the Ranji Trophy at the BKC venue; Mumbai won by an innings and 80 runs.
056–9 November 2024
BCCI records Mumbai vs Odisha in the Ranji Trophy at the BKC venue
BCCI records Mumbai vs Odisha in the Ranji Trophy at the BKC venue; Mumbai won by an innings and 103 runs.
0615 October 2026
A current MCA tender uses the name MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation…
A current MCA tender uses the name MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre, BKC, Mumbai. It confirms current naming, not completion of proposed lighting work.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Quick Facts
Venue-specific facts and clearly labelled information gaps.
Quick fact
Source-supported detail
Official naming
MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre, BKC, Mumbai; BCCI uses MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy - BKC, Mumbai
14 December 2007This is the indoor academy inauguration date, not a separately verified construction date for the outdoor ground.
Indoor training set-up
Seven retractable nets/pitches; MCA describes three spin pitches, three seam-bowling pitches and one normal wicketThese are academy training wickets, not a measured description of the outdoor match strip.
Wider complex
MCA says the recreation centre includes a full-fledged cricket ground where Ranji Trophy matches are played
Administration
Mumbai Cricket Association
Current spectator capacity
Not officially verified in the sources reviewed
Documented formats
Ranji Trophy first-class and women's domestic T20 in the selected BCCI sampleSelected named matches, not a complete all-format venue archive.
Facilities at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC
MCA’s confirmed facilities describe the indoor academy and wider recreation centre. They should not be rewritten as outdoor match-ground measurements or as a guarantee of current public availability.
Facility
Details
Seven retractable indoor nets/pitches
MCA says three are for spin, three for seam bowling and one is a normal wicket.
Bowling machines and removable nets
Confirmed by the source set.
Coaching and video analysis
Viewing gallery, cameras at both ends, coach's room and 2D motion-analysis software are listed by MCA.
Controlled indoor training conditions
MCA describes temperature and humidity control and a 37 x 27 x 8 metre hall; the indoor surface is described as PVC.
Player support
Gym, changing rooms, sports medicine, physiotherapy, dietary consultancy, physical/mental endurance training and floodlit night training are listed.
Other recreation facilities
MCA lists badminton, billiards/snooker and other club-house facilities; current availability should be confirmed.
Current unknowns
Current spectator capacity or sellable-seat count; Outdoor boundary distances; Outdoor pitch dimensions, soil specification or permanent batting/pace/spin behaviour; A claim that indoor PVC practice wickets are the outdoor Ranji match strip; Public spectator ticket prices, gate policy or general public net-booking access; Guaranteed parking, opening hours or event-day entry route; Completion or operational status of the October 2026 proposed LED floodlighting project
Confirm the active gate and match-day access with MCA or the organiser.
Tickets
No general public spectator schedule, price or gate policy was verified.
Photo
No cleared venue photograph is used; retain the labelled no-venue-photo placeholder.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Records & Stats
Selected BCCI match evidence
Record
Source-backed detail
Highest team innings in selected BCCI sample
Mumbai 602/4 declared vs Odisha, Ranji Trophy, 6–9 November 2024 Source
Lowest completed innings in selected BCCI sample
Assam 84 vs Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, 16–17 February 2024 Source
Selected first-class result
Mumbai beat Assam by an innings and 80 runs; Mumbai 272, Assam 84 and 108/9 Source
These selected fixtures are not a complete archive and do not predict the current outdoor pitch.
Indoor academy versus outdoor ground
Factor
What the evidence supports
Indoor facility
Seven retractable wickets, PVC training surface and controlled conditions.
Outdoor match ground
MCA separately describes a full cricket ground used for Ranji Trophy matches.
Lighting proposal
The October 2026 MCA LED notice invites proposals; it does not prove new works are complete.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Match Updates
Selected completed matches
Date
Format / competition
Match and result
18 October 2022
Inter State Women's Twenty20 Competition
Punjab Women vs Uttarakhand Women. Punjab Women 101/8; Uttarakhand Women 136/4. Uttarakhand Women won by 35 runs. Source
16–17 February 2024
Ranji Trophy, Match Group B
Mumbai vs Assam. Mumbai 272; Assam 84 and 108/9. Mumbai won by an innings and 80 runs. Source
6–9 November 2024
Ranji Trophy, Match Group A
Mumbai vs Odisha. Mumbai 602/4 declared; Odisha 285 and 214. Mumbai won by an innings and 103 runs. 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 Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC
MCA lists RG-2, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051. Use the official address and confirm the active gate and event-day access.
MMRDA identifies Bandra and Kurla as BKC’s closest railway stations. The 2–3 km approach is bridged by feeder buses and autorickshaws; confirm the final RG-2 route.
CSMIA documents metered taxis, app cabs, rentals, buses and metro options, including connections toward BKC. Allow for traffic and confirm the last-mile route.
Important visitor information: Confirm current access, the correct entrance, parking and any event-specific restrictions before travelling to Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Tickets: Booking, Prices & Entry Information
Planning to attend an event at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC? Check ticket availability, entry rules, parking arrangements and current public access before visiting.
Ticket Booking and Entry Details
Match availability
MCA publishes indoor facility charges for affiliated clubs and corporates, but that does not establish public spectator admission to the wider outdoor ground. No general public ticket schedule, price or gate policy was verified. Check the specific fixture notice and confirm entry with MCA or the organiser.
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.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Weather Forecast: Rain, Temperature & Match-Day Conditions
Use current local forecasts and official event updates to plan a visit to Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC; general city conditions are not a substitute for match-day information.
Local forecast
No venue-specific current forecast, rainfall average or match-cancellation rule was verified. Check a live Mumbai forecast and the organiser's match notice before travelling. Do not infer a permanent dew or pitch effect from the indoor academy's controlled conditions.
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 Mumbai 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.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Images
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Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC: FAQs
Is Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC the same as the outdoor cricket ground?
MCA presents the BKC site as a recreation centre containing an indoor cricket school and a full-fledged cricket ground where Ranji Trophy matches are played. The seven retractable nets and their indoor specifications describe the academy training facility, not automatically the outdoor match strip.
Where is Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC?
MCA lists it at RG-2, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051. An MCA 2026 notice supplies a map link for this address.
When was the indoor academy inaugurated?
MCA records the inauguration on 14 December 2007. This applies to the indoor academy, not a separately verified construction date for the outdoor ground.
What facilities does MCA list?
MCA lists seven retractable nets, bowling machines, viewing and video facilities, controlled temperature and humidity, a gym, changing rooms, sports medicine, physiotherapy, dietary consultancy and other training support. Availability should be confirmed directly.
What is the ground capacity?
No current official spectator-capacity figure was found in the sources reviewed, so no capacity is published here.
What is known about the current outdoor pitch?
No current public outdoor pitch report, boundary measurement or soil specification was verified. The indoor academy's PVC training surface and specialist wickets are not evidence of the outdoor match strip's current behaviour.
Which matches are verified at the BKC venue?
BCCI pages verify Punjab Women vs Uttarakhand Women on 18 October 2022, Mumbai vs Assam on 16–17 February 2024 and Mumbai vs Odisha on 6–9 November 2024. These are selected examples, not a complete archive.
How do I reach the venue by train or metro?
MMRDA identifies Bandra and Kurla as BKC's closest railway stations and says feeder buses and autorickshaws bridge the approach. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation's Line 3 page lists Bandra-Kurla Complex and both airport terminals. Check the current last-mile route to RG-2 before travelling.
Can anyone book the indoor nets or buy match tickets?
MCA publishes indoor booking charges for affiliated clubs and corporates, but no general public spectator ticket schedule was verified. Contact MCA or check the specific organiser notice for eligibility, tickets, gates and entry rules.
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