Gymkhana Ground, Bengaluru

Gymkhana Ground is a multi purpose ground in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The ground is mainly used for organizing matches of football, cricket and other sports. The ground is one of the oldest cricket venues in Bengaluru and India. Previously, the ground is known as Rajendrasinhji Stadium. The ground hosted its match when Bangalore cricket team played against Madras cricket team.[1]

Gymkhana Ground
Full nameGymkhana Ground
Former namesRajendrasinhji Stadium
LocationBengaluru, Karnataka
OwnerBruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
OperatorBruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Capacity5,000
Construction
Broke ground1888
Opened1888
Website
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The stadium has hosted eight Ranji Trophy matches[2] from 1935 when Mysore cricket team played against Madras cricket team[3] until 1952 but since then the stadium has hosted non-first-class matches.[4]

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