Agartala, July 1: Tripura is on the verge of making its mark on the international cricket map, with the state’s first international-standard cricket stadium at Narsingarh nearing completion. The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) on Wednesday expressed confidence that the stadium will be ready by August this year, paving the way for hosting Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and international fixtures from the 2027 season, subject to approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Addressing a press conference, TCA president Tapan Lodh said construction of the stadium has entered its final phase after overcoming several legal and administrative hurdles that had delayed the project. Once completed, it will be Tripura’s first international cricket venue and only the second stadium of its kind in the Northeast.
TCA Secretary Subrata Dey and other office-bearers were also present at the briefing.
According to the association, the stadium is being developed to meet BCCI standards required for hosting top-level domestic and international cricket. Lodh said the TCA is hopeful of securing at least one IPL match at the venue once the necessary inspections and approvals are completed.
The stadium is being constructed at a sanctioned cost of Rs 185.13 crore. As of June 30, 2026, works worth nearly Rs 178 crore have been completed. The remaining works, estimated at around Rs 7 crore, include installation of the Integrated Building Management System (IBMS), central air-conditioning, roofing of the main pavilion, media and television production facilities, false ceilings, ACP cladding and advanced fire safety systems.
Significant progress has also been made in installing floodlight infrastructure for day-night matches. The foundations for six high-mast floodlight towers have already been completed, while the lighting units have reached the site and are awaiting installation.
Strategically located at Narsingarh near Agartala and close to the India-Bangladesh border, the stadium is expected to become a major sporting destination for the region. Besides boosting cricket infrastructure in Tripura, the venue is likely to attract spectators from neighbouring Bangladesh and other parts of the Northeast.
Once operational, the stadium is expected to open a new chapter in Tripura’s sporting history by bringing high-profile domestic and international cricket closer to fans and providing local players with exposure to world-class facilities.
