Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium (Nepali: गिरिजा प्रसाद कोइराला क्रिक्रेट रंगशाला ) is a proposed cricket stadium in Baijanathpur, Biratnagar, Nepal. Also knows as, Baijnathapur ground. The stadium was included in the National Pride Projects in November 2023, after Nepal qualified for the 2024 T20 World Cup, alongside Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Chitwan and Mulpani Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu.[1]
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| Location | Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 26°29′45″N 87°18′09″E / 26.49583°N 87.30250°E |
| Capacity | 45,000 (under construction) |
| Owner | Government of Nepal |
| Operator | Koshi Province Cricket Association |
| Tenants | Koshi Province cricket team Biratnagar Kings |
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| As of 15 February 2024 Source: espncricinfo | |
This ground is also called as Biratnagar Cricket Ground, and also known by Complete Cricket Pitch Solution. The capacity of the stadium will be around 45,000 that's make it one of the largest cricket ground in Nepal. Currently, this stadium is under construction under National Pride Projects.
Overview
editNamed for former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, the stadium at Baijanathpur will have other facilities such as a swimming pool, a covered hall, and a football field.[2] It is close to Biratanagar's city centre. The stadium host several domestic tournament, including koshi province t20 Cricket tournament which consists 7 provincial and 3 department teams.
Construction
editIn the case of Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium in Morang, which is spread over 15.5 Bigha of land in Ward No. 19 of Biratnagar Metropolis, a detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared. The government had allocated NRs 3 crore in this fiscal year's budget for the DPR. According to NSC engineer Prabhat Baral, Pulchowk Engineering College is preparing the DPR. The government acquired this land in 2055 BS announcing plans for a multipurpose stadium in 2054 BS. Still, no significant work happened over the years except preparing a pitch for cricket matches during the 7th National Games. An initial government estimate puts the cost of constructing the Baijanathpur cricket stadium at NRs 2 billion.
Major sport events
edit- U19 Men's National Cricket Tournament, 2024 (Nepali: यु१९ पुरुष राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट प्रतियोगिता, २०२४)
- National Cricket Championship, 2024
References
edit- ^ "Nepal Accelerates Construction of Three National Cricket Stadiums". Nepal Deskm. 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium will be built soon: Minister Limbu". My Republica.
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