The Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy, located on the outskirts of Pune, is a premier cricket venue. It serves as the home ground for both the Maharashtra men’s and women’s cricket teams. The stadium, with a seating capacity of 42,700, features a round-shaped ground with Bermuda grass and state-of-the-art pop-up sprinklers. It hosted its first international match in 2012 and has since been a venue for high-profile games, including the ICC World Cup 2023. The academy also serves as the headquarters of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA).