K. D. Singh Babu Stadium

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K.D Singh Babu Stadium
Established 1957
First Test India v Sri Lanka - Jan 18-22, 1994
First ODI Pakistan v Sri Lanka - October 27, 1989
Capacity 25,000
Floodlights No
End Names Pavilion End, Gomati End
Last Test match India v Sri Lanka - Jan 18-22, 1994
Last ODI Pakistan v Sri Lanka - Oct 27, 1989
Home Team Uttar Pradesh
As of 10th September, 2006

The K.D. Singh Babu Stadium is a Test cricket stadium named after the famous hockey player K. D. Singh in Lucknow, India.

It replaced the University Ground as the premiere cricket ground. The stadium hosts domestic competitions though regularly. It is located near the busy Hazratganj area of downtown Lucknow, in the heart of the city. The University Ground is located a short distance away.