K. D. Singh Babu Stadium
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K.D Singh Babu Stadium | |
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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.