IND VS NZ: Not 100-200 crores, this is the price of the new stadium, these are the special things

Sanjeev Kumar

khelja|09-01-2026

Team India's first match at Kotambi Stadium. (Photo-X/INSTAGRAM)

IND vs NZ 1st ODI, Kotambi Stadium: Team India first team of year 2026 series New Zealand Is going to play against. 3 between the two teams from January 11 ODI Matches will be played. After this, both the teams will face each other in 5 match T20. series Will be in. This ODI series The first match is going to be very special. this match Vadodara Of Kotambi Will be played in the stadium. This will be the first men's international match on this ground. whom baroda Cricket Association Stadium (bca stadium, Or Vadodara Also known as International Cricket Stadium.

Kotambi Team India's first match in the stadium

Kotambi Stadium, Gujarat Vadodara outskirts of the city Kotambi There is a modern international cricket stadium located in. This stadium has become one of the new centers of cricket in India and was inaugurated in December 2024. India on 22 December 2024 and west indies Three matches between women's teams ODI series International cricket was started on this ground with. Now Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Like veteran players are also ready to play on this ground.

Kotambi stadium capacity

Kotambi The stadium is also in the news because of its state-of-the-art facilities. Capacity of this stadium 30more than ,000 fans Is of. Whereas, 35 luxury corporate Box are also. The modern design of the stadium has been designed to make the match watching experience memorable, with fans There is ample seating space and excellent facilities. At the same time, 2 big for the teams Dressing There are rooms also. Along with this, the external design of the stadium is also quite attractive, which has a wooden structure. finnish Has been given. this stadium Vadodara About 22 km from the railway station km away, Harod-Halol-Vadodara Located near the highway, where it is easily accessible.

Kotambi stadium of specialty

  • sand based outfield – The match will start soon after the rain.
  • Made from red clay and black clay pitch,
  • Jacuzzi, ice bath, olympics shaped swimming pool,
  • of players rehab And recovery For physio Room.
  • To keep players fit gym,
  • turf, cement And Astroturf Wicket big with practice Area,
  • of players practice one for indoor net Facility.
  • Live telecast setup big for broadcast control Room.
  • Fabulous commentary media for tower Of Top But commentary Box,

How many crores was this stadium built for?,

media reports According to, the stadium has been constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 200 to 215 crores. Gujarat government in January 2015 and baroda between cricket association MOU It was signed in which an estimate of Rs 200 crore was made for development on 29 acres of land. something later reports The total cost was stated to be Rs 215 crore, which included additional expenses like Narmada project of water from line pipe And approach Additional amount is included for road. this stadium Vadodara Gives new heights to the cricket tradition of India, where earlier Moti Bagh ground It was important. Now Kotambi stadium city cricket fans A new and modern place has been built for. this time woman premiere league Matches will also be played on this ground, in which Final Competition is also included.