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Raipur ODI Generates Estimated ₹18 Crore Revenue, Despite Overcrowding Issues

Raipur, India – The second One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday is estimated to have generated approximately ₹18 crore (approximately $2.16 million USD) in revenue, primarily from ticket sales.

While the stadium has a seating capacity of 65,000, reports indicate that the venue was at 90% capacity with 58,500 in attendance, despite only 46,000 tickets being sold online. This suggests significant overcrowding in some stands.

The Chhattisgarh Cricket Association (CSCS) is projected to receive roughly ₹8 crore from the match. This estimate is based on an average ticket price of ₹3,500 across different seating categories. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hosting fee of ₹1.62 crore is also included in the CSCS revenue. Industry experts estimate the BCCI earns ₹70-78 crore from an ODI, excluding local revenue streams like ticket sales.

New Agreement with State Government

A recent agreement between the Chhattisgarh government and the CSCS grants the association a 30-year lease to manage, operate, and upgrade the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. The agreement stipulates that the CSCS will pay the state government ₹1.5 crore annually, with increases every three years. Furthermore, the CSCS will pay ₹20 lakh for hosting international matches and ₹30 lakh for IPL matches. This arrangement aims to improve the stadium’s financial viability, which has struggled to generate sufficient revenue since its construction in 2008, despite annual maintenance costs of ₹3-4 crore.

Revenue Sharing Model

Typically, revenue from ticket sales and vendors at matches is shared between the BCCI and the state cricket association based on a 70:30 model, with the BCCI retaining the larger share. Prior to this match, the CSCS received a hosting fee of approximately ₹1.7 crore from the BCCI for a match held in 2023. While broadcasting and central sponsorship revenue are controlled entirely by the BCCI, details of these earnings are not publicly disclosed. The State Association has stated that revenue generated will be used for all match related expenses.

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