Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Cricket field in Gahunje, Pune, India
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a cricket field in Gahunje, within Pune district, designed to accommodate more than 42,000 spectators. The playing surface consists of Bermuda grass maintained by a modern irrigation system with retractable sprinklers.
Construction of the stadium began in November 2007 under the leadership of Sharad Pawar, then president of the Indian cricket board. It replaced Nehru Stadium as the main venue for cricket matches in Maharashtra.
The ground is home to the Maharashtra men's and women's teams and houses the association's headquarters. In 2013 the Sahara group bought the naming rights and the venue became Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium; the name reverted after only part of the promised ₹200 crore was paid. The white "DLF IPL" and "MAXIMUS 360" markings painted on the grass recall its IPL use by Pune Warriors, Rising Pune Supergiant and Chennai Super Kings.
The stadium stands in Gahunje village on the outskirts of Pune, beside the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. The stands are arranged so that every seat has an unobstructed view of the pitch. The final construction phase remains unfinished, and about 75% of the stands have no roof, so spectators should expect direct sun or rain.
The foundation of the outfield was built with a sand base and special drainage technology, allowing play to resume quickly after rainfall. This design reduces interruptions and keeps matches moving even in changeable weather.
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