The Holkar Stadium, which is also referred to as Holkar Cricket stadium is one of the most thrilling cricketing arenas in India and it is situated in the city of Indore, race Course Road, Madhya Pradesh. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 30,000, state-of-the-art cricket facilities and a strong cricket culture, which has led to it hosting some memorable games in terms of record-breaking games and international tournaments. With the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 approached, Holkar Stadium will once again become the centre of world cricket.
History of Holkar Stadium
The stadium was also known as the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground before it was renamed in 2010 to Holkar stadium in remembering the dynasty of holkar of Indore. The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) owns it and it is also based here.
On 15 April 2006 the first international match in this venue was an ODI between India and England. ODIs, T20I, Tests as well as domestic competition like Ranji Trophy have since been hosted on the ground. It became an elite Test venue in India in 2016, when India faced New Zealand here.
Holkar Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Holkar Stadium is four square edges, with a small long square area of approximately 56 metres, allowing batsmen to cover the left corner with strokes. In limited-overs cricket, genuine bounce and a fast outfield usually favour batsmen, but spinners come into play later in the game.
This is a high scoring ground in ODIs and T20Is. There should be run-fests and fierce batting to be anticipated by the fans but when the game is a Test, the pitch has favoured the spinners and they have yielded results.
Capacity and Facilities
- Seating Capacity: Around 30,000
- Floodlights: Yes (day-night matches possible)
- Pavilions: Named after legends such as C. K. Nayudu and Syed Mushtaq Ali
- Academy: Houses the Sanjay Jagdale MPCA Academy for youth development
In July 2025, the stadium also launched its own Cricket Museum, displaying priceless memorabilia such as Sachin Tendulkar’s pads, Rahul Dravid’s gloves, and a life-size statue of Kapil Dev lifting the 1983 World Cup trophy. This makes Holkar one of the few Indian stadiums with a dedicated cricket museum.
Records and Famous Matches at Holkar Stadium
- Virender Sehwag’s 219 against West Indies in 2011 remains one of the highest ODI scores in history, made on this ground.
- The ground has seen several 300+ totals in ODIs, highlighting its reputation as a high-scoring venue.
- Holkar is also a fortress for India in limited overs, with India holding an excellent winning record here
Holkar Stadium in Women’s World Cup 2025
One of the selected sites in the ICC Women world cup 2025 will be holkar stadium. To accommodate the global tournament MPCA had put down three fresh pitches two of black soil and one of red soil to offer variation.
Rain management: It has been improved by adding more super soppers and sophisticated covers that make the play to go smoothly even when Indore is in its monsoon season.
There has also been an improvement in security through two-tier system that will ensure safe and crowd-friendly sojourns in high-profile matches. To the fans, now their contribution to the game of cricket can be seen in Holkar stadium; they now enjoy superb competition, getting a cultural identity as well as old collectables in the form of its new museum.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Matches at Holkar Stadium
Some of the most crucial matches of the ICC Women world Cup 2025 are in the Holkar Stadium in Indore. All games at this stadium are fixed to be given at 9:30 AM IST. This year the fixtures feature some of the most expected contests of the tournament:
| Date / Time | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women – 2nd Match | Group Stage |
| 9:30 AM | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women – 7th Match | Group Stage |
| 9:30 AM | India Women vs England Women – 20th Match | Group Stage |
| 9:30 AM | Australia Women vs England Women – 23rd Match | Group Stage |
| 9:30 AM | Australia Women vs South Africa Women – 26th Match | Group Stage |
Location and How to Reach
Holkar Stadium is situated at Race Course Road, Indore, and is well connected by road and public transport. Indore’s airport is just 8 km away, and the railway station is about 3 km from the ground, making it easily accessible for traveling fans.
