On Wednesday, Guwahati will host its first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between the Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara. The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) announced on Tuesday that the match will begin at 7.30 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m.
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From traditional dances to laser shows, the IPL matches in Guwahati will offer fans more than just cricket when the Rajasthan Royals (RR) play their ‘home’ games in this season.
The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Guwahati has been named as one of the ‘home’ sites for RR, who will play Punjab Kings on April 5 and Delhi Capitals three days later.
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Meanwhile, the Guwahati Police Department has prepared parking arrangements in the stadium’s surrounding areas to ensure the match runs smoothly. Car pass holders, on the other hand, will be permitted to enter the Stadium Premises. For the convenience of the fans, the ACA has also provided food and drinking water facilities in and around the stadium.
It was also revealed that some goods, like as helmets, water bottles, and other objects, are not permitted inside the stadium. This decision was made to protect public safety and that no objects be thrown into the pitch during the contests.
IPL 2023: Barsapara Stadium Guwahati IPL Stats and Records, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Schedule
Barsapara Stadium (Guwahati) Other Names: ACA Stadium, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket
Stadium Seating Capacity: 40,000
Ends: Media End, Pavilion End Boundary
Dimensions: Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium is of average size. The straighter limits are approximately 65 metres long. Meanwhile, the square bounds have grown slightly larger, measuring approximately 68 to 70 metres.
Barsapara Stadium T20I Stats Matches: 3
Batting 1st Won: 1
Batting 2nd Won: 1
No Result: 1
Highest Total: 237/3 by India vs South Africa (2022)
Lowest Total: 118 all out by India vs Australia (2017)
Most Runs: David Miller (SA) – 106 runs in 1 inning
Highest Individual Score: David Miller (SA) – 106 runs off 47 balls vs India (2022)
Most Wickets: Jason Behrendorff (AUS) – 4 wickets in 1 inning
Best Bowling Figure: Jason Behrendorff (AUS) – 4/21 vs India (2017)
Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati IPL 2023 Schedule
Guwahati Weather Forecast:
Even though Northeast India started April on a rainy note, the current weather forecast shows that precipitation will persist over most of Eastern India for the rest of the week. Despite the showers, temperatures are predicted to rise this week.
Because to the inclement weather, a yellow watch is expected to be issued for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura for the next two days.
RR vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, and live streaming details
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Cinemas
