The JSCA International Stadium Complex is located in India’s Jharkhand. It’s a modern, 50,000-seater cricket stadium.
The venue hosted its first international match back in 2013. Since then, the Ranchi-based venue has hosted international matches across formats occasionally.
Ranchi has seen batters and bowlers equally dominate. Batters tend to get help early on, while bowlers, especially spinners, control the proceedings later on.
That said, here’s a look at the JSCA International Stadium Complex’s records and stats in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.
JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi: Venue Details
| Location | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Bowling Ends | MS Dhoni Pavilion End, Amitabh Chaudhary Pavilion End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | India, Jharkhand |
| First International Match | India vs England, ODI – 19 January 2013 |
JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi: Test Stats
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 1 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 1 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 1 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Drawn Matches | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 212 by Rohit Sharma (IND) vs SA |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/51 by Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) vs ENG |
| Highest Team Total | 603/9d by India vs Australia |
| Lowest Team Total | 133 by South Africa vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 433 |
Ranchi has hosted only three Test matches thus far. And one match each has gone in favour of the team batting first and second, showing the venue’s balanced nature. One match, however, has ended in a draw.
The pitch in Ranchi helps batters early on in the Test. So teams often decide to bat first and put up significant totals on the board. The average first innings score is also above 400.
Chasing can be tough here, given the pitch deteriorates as the match progresses, bringing spinners into the picture.
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JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi: ODI Stats
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 2 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 3 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches with No Result | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 139* by Virat Kohli (IND) vs SL |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/73 vs Ajantha Mendis (SL) vs IND |
| Highest Team Total | 313/5 by Australia vs India |
| Lowest Team Total | 155 by England vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 264 |
Rachi tends to favour chasing teams in ODIs. Around 50 per cent of matches have been won by teams chasing targets here. The toss doesn’t play a major role at this venue.
The average first innings score is around 264. However, teams have a better chance at defending a 300-plus total.
Back in 2019, Australia posted 313 for 5 in the first innings against India and successfully defended it by 32 runs.
JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi: T20I Stats
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 2 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 2 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches with No Result | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 65 by KL Rahul (IND) vs New Zealand |
| Best Bowling Figures | 3/14 by Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) vs SL |
| Highest Team Total | 196/6 by India vs Sri Lanka |
| Lowest Team Total | 118/8 by Australia vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 160 |
Ranchi offers balanced conditions for T20I matches. A total of around 160 can be enough on most days, with spinners playing a major role on the dry surface.
In the four T20Is played here, two matches have been won batting first, while two have been won chasing targets. If teams opt to bat first and score above 170, they have a chance to defend the total.
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JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi: Memorable Moments
- Cheteshwar Pujara’s 202 and Wriddhiman Saha’s 117 powered India to the highest Test total here – 603/9d against Australia in 2017.
- Rohit Sharma bettered Pujara’s score to put up the highest individual Test score in Ranchi – 212 vs South Africa in 2019.
- Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 helped India chase down 287 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014.
- Shikhar Dhawan’s 25-ball 51 propelled India to the highest T20I total here – 196/6 vs Sri Lanka in 2016.
- Ravichandran Ashwin later produced figures of 3 for 14 to register a 69-run win over Sri Lanka.
JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi: Upcoming Matches
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
| Nov 30, 2025 | India vs South Africa, 1st ODI | 1:30 PM |
Conclusion
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi has grown into one of India’s most reliable and balanced cricket venues. Whether it’s high-scoring ODIs, competitive Test matches, or exciting T20Is, this ground has offered something for every type of player. Batters enjoy the early movement and pace, while spinners come into action as the pitch slows down. Over the years, the stadium has witnessed memorable knocks, brilliant spells, and thrilling finishes that fans still remember.
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With more international matches scheduled, the JSCA Stadium will continue to be an important venue for Indian cricket, bringing exciting contests and unforgettable moments for fans around the world.
