Mulpani International Cricket Ground Explained

Mulpani International Cricket Ground should not be confused with Mulpani Cricket Stadium.

Ground Name:Mulpani International Cricket Ground
Country: Nepal
Location:Mulpani, Kathmandu, Nepal
Establishment:2023
Owner:National Sports Council
Operator:Cricket Association of Nepal
Seating Capacity:4,000
Tenants:Nepal national cricket team
Nepal women's national cricket team
Nepal A cricket team
Nepal national under-19 cricket team
International:true
Onlyodidate:29 April
Onlyodiyear:2023
Onlyodihome:Oman
Onlyodiaway:United Arab Emirates
Firstt20idate:18 October
Firstt20iyear:2023
Firstt20ihome:Nepal
Firstt20iaway:United Arab Emirates
Lastt20idate:3 November
Lastt20iyear:2023
Lastt20ihome:Nepal
Lastt20iaway:United Arab Emirates
End1:Gokarna End
End2:Mulpani End

The Mulpani International Cricket Ground, Commonly known as Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground or simply Mulpani Ground (Nepali: माथिल्लाे मुलपानी अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट मैदान) is a cricket ground in Mulpani, Kathmandu, Nepal.[1]

Construction

Cricket Association of Nepal had initiated to construct two grounds in Mulpani after the Asian Cricket Council's plan to build its central cricket academy in the current Mulpani venue didn't materialise.[2] [3] [4]

In 2011, the stadium received रु 30 million for its construction from Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as CAN signed a contract with Gaura Construction Pvt. Ltd.

In 2013, National Sports Council allocated around रु 45 million from the sports budget for a second cricket ground in Mulpani.

In 2014, the stadium is allocated a separate रु 200 million for its construction in the 2014/15 budget presented by the Finance Minister.[5]

In 2019, the construction work of the Mulpani Cricket Stadium will gain momentum as the land dispute has been resolved.National Sports Council has demanded रु 400 million from the government for the completion of the stadium. After completion, the 40,000-people capacity stadium will have an administrative block, swimming pool, academia and its practice ground, hostel and other facilities.[6]

In 2022, construction of a new stadium began after almost 5 years delay.

History

In 2023, it was selected as one of the venues for hosting 2023 Men's Premier Cup along with Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.[7] In April 2023, ground hosted its first One Day International match between Oman and UAE.[8] It became 216th venue in the world to host an ODI match and second venue after Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground to host ODI match in Nepal.[9] On 18 October 2023, it became 190th venue in the world to host a T20I match.[10]

Major sports events

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nepal realises dream: Mulpani Cricket Ground opens with first match. kathmandupost.com.
  2. Web site: NEPAL: UNCOMMON GROUNDS. www.asiancricket.org.
  3. Web site: MULPANI FLOWING. www.asiancricket.org.
  4. Web site: MULLING OVER MULPANI, PLANNING FOR POKHARA. www.asiancricket.org.
  5. Web site: Nepal looks to make case as neutral venue.
  6. Web site: After resolving land-dispute, Mulpani cricket stadium gains momentum.
  7. Web site: Nepal gears up preparations to host ACC Premier Cup.
  8. Web site: Oman Vs UAE match to be first ODI match at Mulpani Cricket Ground.
  9. Web site: Mulpani Cricket Ground hosts first-ever ODI match.
  10. Web site: Mulpani Cricket Ground set to host the first-ever T20I match . Cricnepal . 18 October 2023.