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History of Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

A source-led history of Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, from its first international ODI in 1983 through its Test, limited-overs and IPL eras.

Editorial illustration of Sawai Mansingh Stadium history; not a historical photograph
Editorial illustration; not a historical photograph

Sawai Mansingh Stadium is named after Sawai Man Singh II, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. The official Rajasthan Royals venue guide records its international debut on 2 October 1983, while ESPNcricinfo documents the venue’s solitary Test in February 1987 and the major renovation period that preceded its Champions Trophy hosting in 2006.

International cricket begins in Jaipur

On 2 October 1983, India played Pakistan in an ODI at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. India won by four wickets, giving Jaipur its first recorded international match at the venue.

Editorial illustration of Sawai Mansingh Stadium's first international ODI era
Editorial illustration; not a historical photograph

One Test, and a rain-affected draw

India and Pakistan played the ground’s only Test in February 1987. The match was drawn after heavy rain interrupted play; ESPNcricinfo also records the “Cricket for Peace” context around Pakistan President Gen Zia-ul-Haq’s attendance.

Editorial illustration of a Test match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Editorial illustration; not a historical photograph

World Cup cricket reaches Jaipur

The Rajasthan Royals venue guide records World Cup matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in 1987 and 1996. These appearances placed Jaipur within two separate ODI World Cup tournaments.

Editorial illustration of World Cup-era cricket at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Editorial illustration; not a historical photograph

Renovation and a busy ODI period

ESPNcricinfo describes a major renovation programme under the Rajasthan Cricket Association that changed the ground and was followed by Champions Trophy matches in 2006. The venue guide records 19 ODIs in total and identifies India’s October 2013 win over Australia as its last ODI in that guide’s dated history.

Editorial illustration of the renovated Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Editorial illustration; not a historical photograph

Rajasthan Royals and the short-format era

Rajasthan Royals identify Sawai Mansingh Stadium as their IPL home ground since 2008. The venue’s only men’s T20I in the supplied evidence was India v New Zealand in November 2021, won by India by five wickets. A 2025 report described South Pavilion work and further capacity expansion as an ongoing proposal, not a completed final configuration.

Where is Sawai Mansingh Stadium located?

The stadium is listed at Pankaj Singhvi Marg, Lalkothi, Bapu Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001. For the current venue context, see the Sawai Mansingh Stadium overview, matches and records pages.

Editorial research

Author Bio

Jyoti Bhatia is the founder and editor of PitchVaani. She researches cricket ground histories, pitch conditions, match records and visitor information through source-led editorial research.