Cricket history (India): Venue of the first One Day International (ODI) played on Indian soil. Identify the city and ground where India hosted its first home ODI in November 1981. Choose the correct venue.
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Sardar Patel Stadium (Navrangpura), Ahmedabad
Explanation
Topic: First ODI hosted by India — venue
Given data
- India's first home ODI was played in November 1981.
Concept/Approach Recall the historical match details: India vs England, 25 November 1981, at Sardar Patel Stadium (Navrangpura), Ahmedabad.
Step-by-step reasoning Event: First ODI in India. Date: 25 November 1981. City/Ground: Sardar Patel Stadium (Navrangpura), Ahmedabad.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing the old Sardar Patel Stadium (Navrangpura) with the newer Motera/Narendra Modi Stadium.
- Guessing iconic venues like Eden Gardens due to their fame.
Final Answer Sardar Patel Stadium (Navrangpura), Ahmedabad