Rajgir International Cricket Stadium


Rajgir International Cricket Stadium is part of Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar. After completion of construction, this stadium will be the home of Bihar cricket team. The total capacity of the stadium will be 45,000. It was inaugurated on 5 October 2025, and it will be the second largest stadium in India and the most modern as well

History

In 2018, it was announced by the Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar that an international cricket stadium will be constructed at Rajgir in Bihar's Nalanda district. On 12 October 2018, Nitish Kumar has laid the foundation stone of Rajgir international cricket stadium. The stadium will be the second stadium in Bihar that could host international matches after Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, and will be built on the model of Sydney Cricket Ground. The stadium will be built on 90 acres of land with an estimated cost of ₹633 Crore. It will serve as an international cricket stadium as well as a sports academy.
The construction should have been completed in 2022, but, only 40% of the works have been finished. As of June 2025, the main pavilion's framework is complete, and finishing work such as plastering, wiring, and putty is underway. The playing surface is nearly ready, with high-quality red soil from Maharashtra used for the main pitch and black soil from Mokama for seven auxiliary pitches; grass has already been laid on much of the field. A comprehensive drainage system is also being installed to prepare for the monsoon

Design & Features

  • The stadium is designed to seat approximately 45,000 spectators, making it among the largest in Bihar.
  • The design draws inspiration from international venues such as the Sydney Cricket Ground.
  • There will be multiple stands including East, West, and a Reverse Pavilion.
  • For pitches, the main pitch is being constructed using red soil from Maharashtra, while auxiliary pitches use black soil from Mokama.
  • The complex includes infrastructure such as floodlights, electronic scoreboards, drainage systems to manage monsoon rains, and standard facilities for players, media, officials, and VIPs.