Green Park Stadium is a cricket ground located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also known as “Kanpur Stadium” or “New Kanpur Stadium.” The stadium was built in 1945 and has a seating capacity of 45,000.
It has hosted numerous international cricket matches, including Test matches and One Day Internationals (ODIs). The ground has also hosted football and hockey matches.
The Green Park Stadium is known for its lush green outfield and has been a happy hunting ground for spin bowlers. The pitch at the ground is generally slow and offers assistance to spinners, especially in the latter half of the match. The stadium has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to improve facilities for players and spectators.
The Green Park Stadium is the home ground of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team and has also been used by other Indian Premier League (IPL) teams such as the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Kings XI Punjab. The ground has also hosted matches of the 1987 and 1996 Cricket World Cup.
The stadium has a rich history and has witnessed some memorable performances by Indian and international cricketers. It continues to be an important venue for cricket in India and is a popular destination for cricket fans.
The weather in Kanpur, where the Green Park Stadium is located, can vary greatly depending on the time of year. During the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 40°C (104°F) with high humidity, while winter temperatures can drop to around 10°C (50°F).
The monsoon season, which typically runs from July to September, brings heavy rainfall to the region. It is advisable to check the weather forecast before visiting the Green Park Stadium or any other location to ensure that you are prepared for the weather conditions.
Area & Boundary size- Spread in an area of 1642.0000 sq. km
Location- 15/66, Green Park Stadium, Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001.
Capacity- 45,000.
Coordinates- 26.4827° N, 80.3468° E.
1. The stadium was named after a British woman named Green who used to go horse riding there, and is nicknamed 'Billiards Table', and also 'Woolmer's turf', after the late cricket coach and player Bob Woolmer who was born in McRobert Hospital opposite to the stadium.
2. It is also known as “Kanpur Stadium” or “New Kanpur Stadium.” The stadium was built in 1945 and has a seating capacity of 45,000.
3. The ground hosted one 1987 Cricket World Cup Group B match, West Indies vs Sri Lanka.
4. It hosted one Nehru Cup 1989 match, England vs India.
5. It hosted the opening match of the 1993 Hero Cup, Sri Lanka vs India.
6. It hosted one Wills world series 1994–95 match, West Indies vs India.
7. India registered their 100th Test victory here by defeating Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs.
8. It hosted India's 500th test match in September 2016, in which India beat New Zealand by 197 runs.
9. Sourav Ganguly got 5 wickets vs Zimbabwe in 2000.
10. It also hosted England in January 2002 which India won easily. Also turned out to be the only match with Anil Kumble as captain.
11. It hosted its first day/night ODI on 29 October 2017 between India and New Zealand and India won this match by six runs.
12. The highest team total in ODI in this stadium is 337/7 by India on 29 October 2017 vs New Zealand.
13. Rohit Sharma is only the batsman who scored two centuries on ODI in this ground.
14. Shreyas Iyer scored a century in the first innings and a half-century in the second innings in his debut test match against New Zealand in November 2021.
1. Green Park Stadium is an international standards cricket stadium of Kanpur, India. Its seating capacity is 32,000 seats. It is the home ground of Uttar Pradesh cricket team.
2. It has hosted international cricket matches in both of Test and ODI formats. The stadium hosted the 500th test played by the Indian team.
3. It is the only stadium in India where a student gallery is available.
4. Green Park has the largest manually operated scoreboard in the world.
5. It also has video screens that are used during international matches.
6. India's first Test win over Australia in December 1959 was at the Green Park ground. This was also the first match to be played on a turf wicket here.
7. Since 1957 India has lost only twice at Kanpur, both times to the West Indies, in 1958 and again in 1983.
8. It also hosted two IPL matches till now. The ground has been used by other Indian Premier League (IPL) teams such as the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Kings XI Punjab. The ground has also hosted matches of the 1987 and 1996 Cricket World Cup.
9. The Green Park Stadium is not just a cricket venue – it has also hosted football and hockey matches. In 2002, it hosted the final of the hockey World Cup, which was won by Germany. The ground has also hosted matches of the Santosh Trophy, a football tournament for state teams in India.
10. The Green Park Stadium is known for its lush green outfield and has been a happy hunting ground for spin bowlers. The pitch at the ground is generally slow and offers assistance to spinners, especially in the latter half of the match.
11. The Green Park Stadium has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to improve facilities for players and spectators. In 2016, the ground was renovated and a new player’s pavilion was built.
12. Green Park has two ends - Mill Pavilion End and the Hostel End, named after the Elgin Mill and DAV College, which are situated close to the stadium.
13. Highest team total: The highest team total scored at Green Park Stadium is 657/7 by the West Indies in a Test match against India in 1983. The West Indies batsmen were in excellent form, with Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes scoring centuries and Viv Richards scoring a double century.
14. Highest individual score: The highest individual score at Green Park Stadium is 246 not out by Sunil Gavaskar in a Test match against the West Indies in 1983. This was a brilliant inning by Gavaskar, who batted for over 11 hours and faced 431 balls in the process.
15. Best bowling figures: The best bowling figures at Green Park Stadium are 8/106 by Harbhajan Singh in a Test match against Australia in 2010. He dismissed several of Australia’s top batsmen, including Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, and helped India secure a vital victory.
16. Most runs scored: The most runs scored at Green Park Stadium is 2,980 by Sunil Gavaskar in 18 matches. He scored runs at an impressive average of 63.47 at the ground and was a key player for India in the matches he played there.
17. Most wickets taken: The most wickets taken at Green Park Stadium are 78 by Anil Kumble in 15 matches.
18. Most catches taken: The most catches taken at Green Park Stadium are 21 by Mohammad Azharuddin in 13 matches.
