Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium, inaugurated in 2020, stands as Tamil Nadu's largest cricket ground by play area (90 meters). Located in Kattuveppilaipatti village with the Shevaroy hills as a backdrop, this 16-acre venue boasts five pitches, 12 practice wickets, and a 5,000-seat capacity, expandable to 25,000.
It features a modern drainage system and is home to the Chennai Super Kings Academy. Built at a cost of ₹3 crore, it has quickly become a key cricketing hub, hosting the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), Ranji Trophy, and Duleep Trophy matches, with aspirations for future Indian Premier League (IPL) games.
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium at a Glance
Stadium Name |
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium |
Place, Country |
Salem, India |
Established |
2020 |
End Names |
N Srinivasan Pavilion End |
Home Team |
Tamil Nadu, Salem Spartans |
Seating Capacity |
5,000 - 25,000 |
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium offers a balanced track where both batsmen and bowlers have an equal chance of contesting. However, it traditionally favors spinners due to a lack of grass coverage, allowing them to get good turn as the pitch is often on the drier side. Pacers will need to exert significant effort to generate good bounce on this surface.
It is one of the main venues for TNPL matches, with the home team, Salem Spartans, playing most of their games here. Over the last three seasons, the venue has hosted 28 TNPL matches. Of these, the team batting first has won 18 matches, while the team bowling first has won 10. The average first innings score is 154 runs.
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium TNPL Stats
- Total Matches played - 28
- Batting 1st Won - 18
- Batting 2nd Won - 10
- Average 1st innings score - 154 runs
FAQ's
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium pitch report?
The pitch at Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. Teams batting first won majority of the matches at this venue.
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium average 1st innings score in TNPL?
The average 1st innings score in TNPL matches played at Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium is 154 runs.
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