Baroda Cricket Association

What Baroda Cricket Association does

Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) is a state-level cricket governing body and stadium operator headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, founded in 1934 and affiliated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The association oversees representative cricket for the Baroda region, running talent development pathways from grassroots U-19 tournaments through to domestic and international-level competition, and operates the 30,000+ capacity BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, which opened to international cricket in December 2024.

BCA's core product surface consists of the BCA Stadium venue, the newly launched Baroda Premier League (BPL) T20 franchise tournament, a Match Center digital platform, an official mobile application (available on Google Play and App Store), youth competitions such as the U-19 Late Mama Saheb Ghorpade Two Day Tournament, and a digital Hall of Fame. Digital operations — including the official website, match scheduling, live scoring, standings, and tournament management — are powered by CricCenter (CricHeroes), a third-party cricket platform.

The association's business model centers on hosting domestic and international cricket matches at BCA Stadium, generating revenue from ticket sales, broadcast rights participation, and sponsorship arrangements. Additional revenue comes from organizing tournaments such as the Baroda Premier League and the inaugural International Masters League (IML) T20. BCA serves three primary customer groups: aspiring and professional cricketers in the Vadodara region, local cricket fans attending matches and consuming digital content, and institutional customers including BCCI, ICC, and WPL franchises requiring high-quality venue infrastructure. Operational leadership is provided by President Pranav Amin and CEO Snehal Parikh.

Name

Baroda Cricket Association

Legal name

Baroda Cricket Association

Website

https://cricketbaroda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Baroda Cricket Association is a state cricket governing body and stadium operator in Vadodara, India, running the 30,000+ capacity BCA Stadium, the Baroda Premier League T20 franchise tournament, youth competitions, and digital fan platforms under BCCI affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance & Venue Management

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Cricket association governance
• Sports venue management
• Cricket tournament organization
• Sports infrastructure hosting
• Cricket talent development

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Hosting and Match Revenue: Revenue generated from hosting domestic and international cricket matches at BCA Stadium, including ticket sales, broadcast rights participation, and sponsorship arrangements for events
2. Tournament Organization: Revenue from organizing tournaments like Baroda Premier League (BPL) and various domestic cricket events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Baroda Cricket Association is a state cricket governing body that operates the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara for hosting domestic and international cricket matches, organizes cricket tournaments such as the Baroda Premier League (BPL) and U-19 championships, and runs digital platforms (website and mobile app) that deliver match scores, highlights, and tournament information to fans and grassroots players in the Baroda region.

Product overview

Baroda Cricket Association operates a comprehensive cricket ecosystem centered around the BCA Stadium in Vadodara and digital platforms. The core offerings include the state-of-the-art BCA Stadium venue hosting international matches (ODIs, women's cricket), the Baroda Premier League (BPL) T20 franchise tournament, a Match Center digital platform for live scores and tournament management, an official mobile app, youth tournaments like the U-19 Mama Saheb Ghorpade Tournament, and a Hall of Fame honoring legendary Baroda cricketers. The infrastructure is powered by CricCenter technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BCA Stadium State-of-the-art international cricket stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, serving as the primary venue for domestic and international matches. Features modern amenities including LED floodlights, electronic scoreboards, and improved drainage systems, with capacity for 30,000+ spectators.
• Baroda Premier League (BPL) T20 franchise-based cricket tournament organized by BCA providing a platform for Baroda's young rising stars to showcase their abilities and inspiring grassroots cricketers.
• BCA Official Mobile App Official mobile application available on Google Play and App Store providing latest scores, match highlights, press conferences, recaps, and news content to users on the go.
• Match Center Digital platform providing match schedules, live scores, results, tournament standings, leaderboards, and daily selector match reports for all BCA tournaments and events.
• U-19 Late Mama Saheb Ghorpade Two Day Tournament Annual under-19 cricket tournament organized by BCA featuring teams from various academies and clubs competing in plate groups with match statistics and standings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced multiple Indian international cricketers including Kiran More, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Hardik Pandya, Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan, and current stars
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• WPL (Women's Premier League) FranchisesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025BCA Stadium has hosted WPL matches for franchises including Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and UP Warriorz. The venue hosted the WPL 2026 final, establishing itself as a preferred women's cricket destination.
• CricHeroes / CricCentercoreTechnology or IntegrationCricHeroes (CricCenter) provides the digital platform powering BCA's official website, match management system, mobile app, and tournament operations. The platform handles match scheduling, scores, standings, leaderboards, and digital content management for Baroda Cricket Association.
• BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCA operates under BCCI governance as a state cricket association. BCCI allocates international matches and series to BCA Stadium and oversees cricket development programs including access to Centre of Excellence for player rehabilitation.
• ICC (International Cricket Council)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICC provides match allocation and regulatory oversight for international cricket at BCA Stadium. ICC Chairman Jay Shah has attended events at the venue, indicating strong institutional relationship for hosting premier cricket fixtures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): BCCI is the apex national governing body that allocates international fixtures and oversees all Indian state cricket associations including BCA. Relevant as the broader incumbent governing BCA operates under.

Direct peers

• Karnataka State Cricket Association: KSCA operates M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, hosting international matches, IPL (RCB), and Karnataka state tournaments. Comparable to BCA as a state association with a flagship international stadium in a non-Mumbai metro.
• Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: TNCA operates M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, hosting Tests, ODIs, IPL (CSK), and Tamil Nadu cricket. Comparable to BCA as a BCCI state association managing a historic international stadium and franchise cricket.
• Delhi & District Cricket Association: DDCA operates the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi and manages Delhi cricket including Ranji Trophy teams and IPL franchise (Delhi Capitals). Comparable to BCA as a state governing body with an international venue and franchise cricket ties.
• Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: MPCA operates the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore and oversees Madhya Pradesh cricket. Comparable mid-sized state association with international hosting credentials similar to BCA.
• Saurashtra Cricket Association: SCA operates the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot and oversees Saurashtra state cricket. Another Gujarat-region peer with international hosting experience and comparable scale to BCA.
• Cricket Association of Bengal: CAB operates Eden Gardens in Kolkata — India's iconic international cricket venue — and oversees Bengal state cricket, IPL (KKR), and grassroots development. Comparable to BCA in its dual role as state governing body and international stadium operator.
• Mumbai Cricket Association: Mumbai Cricket Association is another BCCI-affiliated state cricket association that operates the Wankhede Stadium — one of India's premier international cricket venues, hosting Tests, ODIs, IPL, and ICC events. Directly comparable to BCA as a state-level governing body running a marquee stadium and franchise tournaments.
• Rajasthan Cricket Association: RCA operates the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur and oversees Rajasthan state cricket. Comparable state association with a comparable stadium profile and tier of international fixtures.

Others

• CricHeroes / CricCenter: CricHeroes/CricCenter is BCA's core technology partner powering its website, mobile app, Match Center, and tournament operations. Listed as an ecosystem/technology enabler rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@barodacricketassociation?si=HgSRJw_c9BIueJoj
• Xx.com/cricbaroda
• Facebookfacebook.com/brdca1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baroda-cricket-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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