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University Ground (University of Lucknow)

Coordinates: 26°51′51″N 80°56′09″E / 26.86417°N 80.93583°E / 26.86417; 80.93583
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University Ground
Ground information
LocationLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates26°51′51″N 80°56′09″E / 26.864068°N 80.935905°E / 26.864068; 80.935905
Establishment1949
Capacityn/a
OwnerUniversity of Lucknow
OperatorUniversity of Lucknow
International information
First Test23 October 1952:
 India v  Pakistan
As of 22 June 2014
Source: University Ground, Cricinfo

The University Ground was a test cricket stadium in Lucknow, India.

The first and the only international Test match was played on 23–26 October 1952 between India and Pakistan.[1] The venue, however, was not as popular as Green Park Stadium in the nearby city of Kanpur which hosted most of the Test matches.

The stadium lies on the banks of the River Gomti. In 1994, the K.D. Singh Babu Stadium took its place as the city's premier cricket ground.

Now this ground is used by owner University of Lucknow as a multi-purpose stadium for university events and sports activities.

Test Centuries

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No. Score Player Team Inns. Opposing team Date Result
1 124 Nazar Mohammad  Pakistan 2  India 23 October 1952 Won[2]

Test Five wicket Hauls

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No. Bowler Date Team Opposing team Inn Overs Runs Wkts Econ Result
1 Fazal Mahmood 23 October 1952  Pakistan  India 1 24.1 52 5 2.15 Won[2]
2 Fazal Mahmood 23 October 1952  Pakistan  India 3 27.3 42 7 1.52 Won[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "University Ground". ESPN Cricinfo. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "2nd Test, Pakistan tour of India at Lucknow, Oct 23-26 1952". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
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