Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground

The Gangotri Glades Cricket Ground (Kannada: ಗಂಗೋತ್ರಿ ಗ್ಲೇಡ್ಸ್ ]), located in Mysore, Karnataka, is a cricket stadium in India, located on the campus of the University of Mysore.^[1] It was renamed Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground upon Prince of Mysore Kingdom Prince Srikanta Wadiyar.^[2]

The Chamundi hills provide an idyllic backdrop, the Kukkarahalli lake is just a big-hit away and the ground itself has trees ringing the boundary. It has a seating capacity of 15,000 but one can also watch from the trees.It was constructed by the University of Mysore.

In 1997, the Karnataka State Cricket Association entered into a 20-year agreement with the university to develop and maintain the ground as part of its efforts to promote the game in smaller centres. It was in 2007 that a new pavilion complex was constructed and the stadium got a facelift, making it fit to host Ranji Trophy matches.^[3]

This ground is the third home ground for the Karnataka Cricket Team after the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium and Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium, Hubli.This ground is covered with Bermuda Grass.

History and Development

The University of Mysore needed a quality cricket ground in Mysore and so they started constructing the stadium in 1996 and finished it in 1997,just in time for the 1997 Women's Cricket World Cup and hosted a game between Denmark women and Pakistan women and later Karnataka State Cricket Association made a 20-year deal to maintain and develop this ground. This wicket is most suitable for batsmen and also can be advantageous to bowlers due to its turning track. This pitch is also bouncy and pacy.

Many Games which are held here are high scoring games. Wickets throng for the Fast Bowlers who play here.

First there is some swing and pace on the track and bowlers have an advantage, but as the game progresses it suits the batsmen.

Matches Held

Ranji Trophy 2009/10 Final

The most notable match held her was finals of 2009-10 Ranji Trophy between Mumbai an Karnataka in which Mumbai won by 6 runs in a close game. It has also hosted an International Women's Cricket Match between Denmark and Pakistan in 1997.It also hosts various tournaments such as Karnataka Premier League, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Cooch Behar Trophy and CK Nayudu Trophy. It is one of the most important stadiums in Karnataka so various tournaments are held here and people throng to watch these matches. This ground is yet to host an International match but it has already hosted a women's cricket match here. The Knockout stages of Vinoo Mankad Trophy was Also Held here.

Ranji Trophy

Karnataka Cricket Team

Kanataka Premier League(KPL)

Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2011/12

Practise session of U19 players

Pre-Quarter-Final-Karnataka Under-19s v Gujarat Under-19s=Karnataka Under-19s won by 12 runs

Quarter-Final-Bengal Under-19s v Madhya Pradesh Under-19s=Madhya Pradesh Under-19s won by 9 wickets

Quarter-Final-Punjab Under-19s v Uttar Pradesh Under-19s=Uttar Pradesh Under-19s won by 5 wickets

Semi-Final-Delhi Under-19s v Madhya Pradesh Under-19s=Madhya Pradesh Under-19s won by 7 wickets

Final- Madhya Pradesh Under-19s v Uttar Pradesh Under-19s=Uttar Pradesh Under-19s won by 44 runs

Records

Robin Venu Uthappa,highest run scorer on this ground

Lowest Score=65-Pakistan women vs Denmark women

Highest Score=619/8 dec-Karnataka vs Vidarbha

Highest Individual Score=257-CM Gautam vs Vidarbha

Best Bowling Figures in innings=6/51-P Vijaykumar vs Karnataka

Best Bowling Figures in match=10/108-Sunil Joshi vs Rajasthan

Most Wicket-keeper Dismissals in Innings=6-VST Naidu vs Andhra Pradesh

Most Wicket-keeper Dismissals in Match=9-VST Naidu vs Andhra Pradesh

Most Fielder Catches in Innings in first-class cricket=4-RV Uthappa vs Rajasthan

Most Fielder Catches in Match in first-class cricket=5-RV Uthappa vs Rajasthan

Highest Partnership=272-KL Rahul & CM Gautam vs Vidarbha

All-time Highest Run Scorer=621-RV Uthappa

All-time Highest Wicket taker=37-Sunil Joshi

Centurions

References

1. ↑ "Gangotri Glades cricket stadium set for a makeover". Deccan Herald. Jul 9, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2013. 
2. ↑ http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-domestic-2014-15/content/ground/58333.html.  Missing or empty |title= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
3. ↑ "Gangotri Glades to host Ranji Trophy matches". The Hindu. Dec 6, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2013. 

External links

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