Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium is also referred to as the JSCA International Stadium Complex and is existent in the region of Ranchi, Jharkhand. Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium was officially inaugurated on 18th January, 2013 and is considered one amongst the most notable stadiums in the country. Jharkhand State Cricket Association is one of the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and does not own any global cricket stadiums. This stadium was designed by Kothari Associates, Delhi. JSCA is present within the grounds of Heavy Engineering Corporation or HEC and is based in the proximity of the Ranchi Airport, St. Thomas School, Dhurwa and HEC Hospital. The stadium has been the home grounds of Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team. The total area occupied by this stadium measures about 1, 30, 000 metre square.

One will be capable of observing the HEC building, Hatia Dam and Jagannath Temple from this cricket stadium. The stadium is erected in a unique manner in which none of its pitches receives shadows prior to 4.45 pm, which would be the case even during the shortest day of the year. Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium is well-equipped with 76 corporate boxes and a seating capability of nearly 40, 000. The nearby hills, namely the West and East Hills are easily visible from JSCA stadium and this is the one and only Indian stadium which boasts of hills on either of its sides. The North and South Pavilions are completely air-conditioned and comprise President`s Box, donors` enclosure, member`s enclosure, VIP areas, BCCI Box and two giant dressing rooms with alternate dining arenas for the players. The stadium contains membrane roofs which act as efficient shields from the sunrays, along with the steel braces. An Indoor Cricket centre is also present inside the grounds of JSCA stadium which involves three indoor pitches and also a residential centre wherein players are allowed to reside for the purpose of undergoing training.

History of JSCA International Cricket Stadium
The decision of JSCA to create a brand new cricket stadium in Ranchi was provoked by a disagreement with Tata Steel regarding the distribution of international cricket matches and also regulating matches in Keenan Cricket Stadium. The final controversy was sparked when a global match between England and India was shifted to Bangalore and absence of any response from Tata Steel, according to JSCA. Finally, a new stadium was built by JSCA.

Features of JSCA International Cricket Stadium
The very first ODI match was held at Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium on 19th January, 2013 between England and India. The stadium is located just at ten minutes drive from the Ranchi Airport which is also known as the `Birsa Munda Airport`. This stadium possesses a practise area of 8 pitches, a 9-wicket match ground, 35 suites for guests, a media stand for 250 people and member`s pavilion, recreational facilities for its members comprising a swimming pool, tennis, spa and basketball courts.

International Matches held at JSCA International Cricket Stadium

ODI matches were conducted at JSCA International Cricket Stadium on 19th January, 2013 between India and England (wherein India tasted victory by 7 wickets) and the match between Australia and India on 23rd October, 2013 which was abandoned due to heavy rains. The IPL6 matches hosted here include the one between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders which took place on 12th May, 2012 and the one between Kolkata Knight Readers (which KKR won by 5 wickets) and Pune Warriors India which occurred on 15th May, 2013 (wherein Pune Warriors India emerged victorious by 7 runs). The IPL7 matches which are scheduled to be held at JSCA include the one between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders on 2nd May, 2014 as well as the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings which will be conducted on 13th May, 2014. Some Champions League matches were hosted at JSCA International Cricket Stadium including Trinidad and Tobago against Brisbane Heat on 22nd September, 2013, match between Chennai Super Kings and Titans on 22nd September, 2013, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 26th September, 2013, Titan and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 28th September, 2013 and Brisbane Heat and Chennai Super Kings on 28th September, 2013.