Dr Sampurnanda Stadium


Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, nicknamed Sigra Stadium, is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The stadium is the main stadium in the city where first-class cricket matches are held since 1964 to 2003. Association football club Varanasi City FC use the stadium for home games.

History

The ground is managed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This stadium is a multi-dimensional sports facility with excellent support features.
The ground was host to a varied set of state and national level events; this complex has volleyball, football and Kabaddi grounds. Also known as Sigra Stadium, this facility hosts a range of cultural and entertainment events of the locality as well. Training sessions of different events are held here on a daily basis and lot of youngsters from the area are the beneficiaries. A conspicuous landmark in the region, this sports facility should not be missed in a trip to the enchanting city of Varanasi.

Ranji Trophy matches

#Team 1Team 2WinnerYear
1Uttar PradeshMadhya PradeshUttar Pradesh1964
2Uttar PradeshRajasthanRajasthan1970
3Uttar PradeshMadhya PradeshUttar Pradesh1978
4Uttar PradeshBarodaMatch Draw1988
5Uttar PradeshBarodaMatch Draw2003
6Uttar PradeshRailwaysRailways2003