Floodlights were installed in preparation for the 1996 Cricket World Cup fixture, also between India and West Indies.

A pavilion at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium is named after Sachin Tendulkar who made the history by becoming the first cricketer to score a double century in an ODI.

Ravindu Shah notching his third fifty in only his fourth one-day international, dominated the first phase of the innings.

Maurice Odumbe followed his biggest score in one-day internationals with his best bowling, taking three for 14 with his off-spin.

This stadium has hosted One Day International (ODI) match for 1996 Cricket World Cup, when India was a host/co-host.