Chemplast Cricket Ground

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Indian Institute of Technology Chemplast Ground
Chemplast Ground
Chemplast Cricket Ground
Ground information
Location IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Establishment1998
Capacityn/a
International information
First WODI16 December 2003:
Flag of India.svg  India v Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Last WODI5 March 2007:
Flag of India.svg  India v Flag of England.svg  England
Team information
Tamil Nadu cricket team (1998-present)
As of 9 December 2019
Source: Ground profile

The Chemplast Cricket Ground or Indian Institute of Technology Chemplast Ground [1] is a cricket ground within the IIT Madras campus, in Velachery, Chennai.

The ground is an important cricket venue [2] in Chennai, and used for practice sessions by the Indian national cricket team. [3] Chemplast is described by cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the most scenic in the country[ citation needed ]. It is set amongst lush greenery and the backdrop of the Guindy National Park.

The ground has hosted eight Women's cricket ODI. [4] The first match record at the ground was in 2003 India Women's and New Zealand Women's. [5]

References

12°59′18″N80°13′35″E / 12.98824°N 80.22641°E / 12.98824; 80.22641