Sawai Mansingh StadiumJaipur
Short answer: Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium was built in 1969 and has hosted one Test (India vs Pakistan, 1987) and a string of high-scoring ODIs, including M.S. Dhoni's 183 not out and India's chase of 359 against Australia in 2013. Jaipur is dry in our data: dew-risk evenings were under 15% in October and November and rose above half only in January.
Ground facts
- City
- Jaipur
- Capacity
- About 30,000 (as cited on Wikipedia)
- Established
- 1969
- Ends
- Van Vihar Colony End, Garh Ganesh Temple End
- Association
- Rajasthan Cricket Association (operator)
- First international
- ODI: India vs Pakistan, 2 Oct 1983
Background
The stadium was built in 1969, in the time of Sawai Man Singh II, the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur. It is owned by the Government of Rajasthan and operated by the Rajasthan Cricket Association, and it is the home ground of the Jaipur IPL franchise. It underwent a major renovation in 2006.
- First ODI: India vs Pakistan, 2 October 1983. India, fresh from the World Cup win, fielded the same XI that won the final and won by four wickets.
- Only Test: India vs Pakistan, from 21 February 1987. Pakistan's President Zia-ul-Haq crossed the border to watch the second day. Sunil Gavaskar was out to the first ball of the match, and the game was drawn after rain.
- World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996.
- M.S. Dhoni's 183 not out, the highest ODI score at the ground.
- October 2013: India chased 359 against Australia for the loss of one wicket in 43.3 overs, with Virat Kohli making what was then India's fastest ODI hundred.
What the weather data says
Rajasthan's winter air is dry. In our five-season sample, evening humidity at 10 pm averaged around 60% in October and November, dew-risk evenings stayed at 11–14%, and only January crossed half (63%). February and March were back to about 5–6%.
Fantasy angle (our general view)
With little dew outside January, the toss is less decisive, and spinners can stay in the game in both innings. High-scoring history means top-order batters are usually the core of a team here, but read the pitch report on the day. Related: how to read a pitch report.
Evening conditions by month (Oct–Mar)
| Month | 3 pm temp | 10 pm temp | 10 pm humidity | 10 pm dew-point gap | Dew-risk evenings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct | 30.9°C | 23.2°C | 59% | 9.0°C | 14% |
| Nov | 27.0°C | 18.4°C | 60% | 8.4°C | 11% |
| Dec | 22.7°C | 14.1°C | 67% | 6.6°C | 27% |
| Jan | 20.2°C | 11.9°C | 78% | 3.9°C | 63% |
| Feb | 25.8°C | 17.0°C | 55% | 9.7°C | 6% |
| Mar | 31.5°C | 22.7°C | 40% | 15.7°C | 5% |
Our calculation from hourly Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis data, October to March of five seasons (2021-22 to 2025-26). "Dew-risk evenings" = share of evenings where the 10 pm air temperature was within 4°C of the dew point. Reanalysis describes the surrounding ~25–30 km area, not the outfield, and is an indicator, not a forecast. Open-Meteo
FAQ
How many Tests has Jaipur hosted?
One: India vs Pakistan in February 1987, which was drawn.
What is the highest ODI score at the SMS Stadium?
M.S. Dhoni's 183 not out, per the stadium's Wikipedia entry.
Is Jaipur a dewy venue?
Usually not. In our five-season sample, dew-risk evenings were 14% in October, 11% in November and 27% in December, rising to 63% in January before falling again.