Guwahati is set to make history as the first Test cricket venue in the northeast when India faces South Africa in November, BCCI general secretary Devajit Saikia announced on Sunday.
Additionally, the city will host its first-ever World Cup match later this year during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. “Until now, no Test or World Cup matches have been played in Guwahati.
However, following the BCCI apex council’s decision on Saturday, the city will host both events this year,” Saikia said.
The second Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa will be held at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium from November 22, marking Guwahati’s entry into Test cricket.
The ACA Stadium will also be a key venue for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, hosting five to six matches—the first-ever World Cup games in the northeast.
“The Women’s World Cup will take place from September 24 to November 2, with the final schedule still being finalized. Guwahati has been confirmed as one of the host cities,” Saikia added.
Saikia, a former ACA general secretary, expressed gratitude to ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their support in establishing Guwahati as a major cricketing destination.