The Historic Epicenter of
Sporting Excellence

Nestled on the serene banks of the river Ganga, Green Park Stadium is a formidable international cricket fortress and a sprawling elite multi-sport complex.

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Green Park

Located in the Civil Lines area of Kanpur, Green Park Stadium is one of India's most iconic and historic athletic hubs. While globally renowned as a formidable Test cricket fortress for the Indian National Team, it is an advanced multi-sports complex managed by the Uttar Pradesh Sports Directorate.

Location

Civil Lines, Kanpur, UP, India

Established

1945 (Pre-Independence)

Capacity

~32,000 Spectators

Operators

UP Sports Directorate & UPCA

Since 1945

Origin & Legacy

The Dual-Origin Theory

The roots of Green Park Stadium date back to the 1940s, during the pre-independence era. The origin of the stadium's name is steeped in fascinating local lore, primarily revolving around two distinct theories:

Theory 1: Madam Green

The most popular belief is that the stadium was named after a British lady named Madam Green, who frequently used to go horseback riding on these expansive grounds.

Theory 2: The Governor

Others attribute the name to Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler, the Governor of the United Provinces, who was affectionately nicknamed "Madam Green" by locals due to his iconic green car.

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The Fortress

All-Time Format Records

22+
Test Matches
14+
ODI Matches
5
T20 & IPL (1 T20I + 4 IPL)

TEST Historic Test Matches

Highest Team Total

676/7 - India vs Sri Lanka (1986)

Lowest Team Total

105 - Australia vs India (1959)

Best Bowling Figures

9/69 - Jasu Patel vs Australia (1959)

Historic Milestone

India's 500th Test (2016) & 100th Test Win (2009)

1959
India vs Australia
IND 152 & 289 VS AUS 219 & 105
India won by 119 runs

1st Test win vs Australia at Green Park

2016
India vs New Zealand
IND 318 & 377/5d VS NZ 262 & 236
India won by 197 runs

India's 500th Test - Ravindra Jadeja 42* & 10 wkts

2024
India vs Bangladesh
IND 285/9d & 98/3 VS BAN 233 & 146
India won by 7 wickets

Most recent Test at Green Park

ODI One Day Internationals

Highest Team Total

337/7 - India vs New Zealand (2017)

2017
India vs New Zealand
IND 337/7 VS NZ 331/7
India won by 6 runs

Rohit Sharma 147

2015
India vs South Africa
SA 303/5 VS IND 298/7
South Africa won by 5 runs

Thrilling chase at Green Park

2006
India vs England
ENG 155 VS IND 158/6
India won by 4 wickets

Successful chase

T20 & IPL Twenty20 Matches

T20I 2017
India vs England
IND 147/7 VS ENG 148/3
England won by 7 wickets
IPL Matches at Green Park
GL vs KKR (2016) GL won by 6 wkts
GL vs MI (2016) GL won by 6 wkts
GL vs DD (2017) DD won by 2 wkts
GL vs SRH (2017) SRH won by 8 wkts
Database

Historic Scorecards Archive

Browse through detailed summaries and final results of the most iconic international fixtures hosted at Green Park Stadium across all formats.

TEST MATCH Nov 25 - 29, 2021

IND

345 & 234/7d

VS

NZ

296 & 165/9

Match Drawn

PoM: Shreyas Iyer (105 & 65)

TEST MATCH Apr 11 - 14, 2008

IND

76 & 307/4

VS

RSA

265 & 121

India won by 8 wickets

Anil Kumble (6/81 & 4/43)

500TH TEST Sep 22 - 26, 2016

IND

318 & 377/5d

VS

NZ

262 & 236

India won by 197 runs

PoM: Ravindra Jadeja (42* & 10 wkts)

100TH TEST WIN Nov 24 - 27, 2009

IND

642/7d

VS

SL

229 & 269

India won by innings & 144 runs

PoM: Sreesanth (5/75)

HIGHEST TOTAL TEST Dec 17 - 22, 1986

IND

676/7d

VS

SL

420 & 100/1

Match Drawn (1096 runs, 17 wkts)

Azharuddin's 199 at this venue

TEST MATCH Feb 2 - 6, 1979

IND

644/7d

VS

WI

429 & 151/4

Match Drawn

Viswanath 114, Brijesh Patel 109

FIRST AUS WIN Dec 19 - 24, 1959

IND

152 & 291

VS

AUS

219 & 105

India won by 119 runs

PoM: Jasu Patel (9/69 & 5/55)

FIRST TEST Jan 12 - 14, 1952

IND

121 & 157

VS

ENG

246 & 76/2

England won by 8 wickets

First Test at Green Park Stadium

ODI (D/N) RECORD Oct 29, 2017

IND

337/6 (50 ov)

VS

NZ

331/7 (50 ov)

India won by 6 runs

PoM: Rohit Sharma (147 off 138)

ODI (D/L) Oct 11, 2015

IND

248/5 (D/L)

VS

RSA

303/5 (50 ov)

South Africa won by 5 runs (D/L)

PoM: AB de Villiers (104*)

INDO-PAK ODI Nov 11, 2007

IND

258/4 (48.3 ov)

VS

PAK

255/8 (50 ov)

India won by 6 wickets

Gambhir 74*, Sehwag 50

NEHRU CUP ODI Oct 25, 1989

IND

255/5 (44.4 ov)

VS

ENG

255/8 (50 ov)

India won ( chasing target)

Nehru Cup 1989

T20I Jan 26, 2017

IND

127/3 (18.4 ov)

VS

ENG

127/9 (20 ov)

India won by 7 wickets

PoM: Moeen Ali (2/21)

📺 HISTORIC BROADCAST Jan 25 - 30, 1973

IND

357 & 186/6

VS

ENG

397/9d

Match Drawn

Toss: India elected to bat | Venue: Green Park, Kanpur

IIT Kanpur TV Centre

Pioneering closed-circuit telecast via "Manoranjan Kendras" before national Doordarshan expansion. Key Personnel: Dr. M.M. Chaudhari, Narendra Kumar, S.K. Srivastava.

Top Performers:

Ajit Wadekar 90, Sunil Gavaskar 69, Gundappa Viswanath 75* | Tony Lewis (ENG) 125, Jack Birkenshaw 64

Data Intelligence

Comprehensive Analytics

Innings Progression (Avg Test Score)

Pitch Behavior (Wickets by Type)

All-Time Test Match Outcomes

Toss Impact (Win %)

676/7
Highest Test Total (IND vs SL 1986)
337/6
Highest ODI Total (IND vs NZ 2017)
9/69
Best Bowling (Jasu Patel 1959)
60+
First-Class Matches

Green Park Stadium - Venue Summary

22+
Tests
14+
ODIs
1
T20I
4
IPL
60+
First-Class
1945
Established
Test Records
Highest Team Score 676/7 (India vs Sri Lanka, 1986)
Lowest Team Score 105 (Australia vs India, 1959)
121 (South Africa) Lowest at venue
ODI Records
Highest Score 337/6 (India vs New Zealand, 2017)
Lowest Score 78 (India)
Avg 1st Innings 235-246 runs
Beyond Cricket

The Sports Complex

Green Park is a comprehensive athletic ecosystem owned and operated by the Sports Department of Uttar Pradesh (UP Sports Directorate). It is a hive of activity hosting district, state, and national-level championships.

Cricket Ground & Nets

World-class turf pitches known to assist spinners, complete with modern, fully-equipped training nets for the state academy.

Astroturf Hockey

A state-of-the-art synthetic field hockey turf built to international standards, regularly hosting regional and national tournaments.

Football Ground

An expansive outdoor natural grass field catering to district and state-level football championships and regular league practices.

Badminton & TT Halls

Dedicated indoor wooden-floor halls that serve as the venue for district-level open boys' and girls' indoor championships.

Basketball Courts

High-quality synthetic hard courts equipped with professional floodlights, heavily utilized for evening practice sessions and local matches.

Volleyball & Handball

Well-maintained dedicated outdoor courts supporting robust district-level leagues, school tournaments, and grassroots athlete development.

Cricket Sports Hostel

A renowned 108-bed residential facility providing critical lodging, nutritional diets, and recreational space for visiting players and trainees.

UP Sports Dept Coaches

Elite training programs driven by highly qualified, state-assigned coaches ensuring proper technique and development across all sports.

Gymnasium & Fitness

High-tech gymnasiums equipped with modern weightlifting and cardio machines focused on athlete conditioning and injury prevention.

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