Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High Turn
Win Bat First
Win Bowl First
The Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, or Siechem Stadium, is Puducherry's main cricket hub. It features a 5,000-seat floodlit stadium with a 99.9-yard boundary, expandable to 40,000. The complex includes eight cricket grounds, extensive nets, a gym, and dorms. It hosts Ranji Trophy, local leagues, and the upcoming Pondicherry Premier League 2025.
Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground at a Glance
| Stadium Name | CAP Siechem Ground |
| Place, Country | Puducherry, India |
| Established | 2018 |
| Stand Names | Pavilion End, University End |
| Seating Capacity | 5,000 |
Siechem Ground, Puducherry Pitch Report
The pitch at CAP Siechem Ground in Puducherry is generally balanced but slightly helps the bowlers, especially in the second innings. Teams batting first have usually done better, as the pitch offers some bounce early on which helps batters play their shots. But as the game goes on, especially in hot and humid afternoon conditions, the surface starts to slow down.
This makes stroke-making harder and helps spinners and slower bowlers grip the ball better. In the matches played so far, chasing has not been easy — the second innings scores are often lower, and there have been many low-scoring chases that ended in collapse. The heat also plays a role, tiring out the players and making batting under pressure more difficult.
On average, a first innings score of 160–170 is considered competitive here. Dew is not a factor in day matches, so defending a total becomes easier if bowlers stick to good lines. Overall, Siechem Ground is a venue where batting first and putting runs on the board is usually the better strategy.
Siechem Ground, Puducherry Stats
T20 Stats
- Total Matches Played: 131
- Matches Won Batting 1st: 70
- Matches Won Batting 2nd: 61
- Average 1st Innings Score: 153.53
List A Stats
- Total Matches Played: 10
- Matches Won Batting 1st: 1
- Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3
- Matches Drawn: 6
- Average 1st Innings Score: 341.78
- Average 2nd Innings: 269.33
- Average 3rd Innings: 207.56
- Average 4th Innings: 46.57
FAQ's
What is the average 1st innings score at Siechem Ground in T20s?
The average 1st innings score at Siechem Ground is around 153 runs.
Is the Siechem Ground pitch batting or bowling friendly?
The pitch is balanced but often assists bowlers, especially in the second innings.
Is it better to bat or bowl first at Siechem Ground?
Teams batting first usually have better success due to slower conditions later in the game.
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