Lucknow University Ground
Former cricket ground in Lucknow, India
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The University Ground was a test cricket stadium in Lucknow, India.
LocationLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
CountryIndia
Coordinates26.864068°N 80.935905°E
Establishment1949
 Interactive map of University Ground | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 26.864068°N 80.935905°E |
| Establishment | 1949 |
| Capacity | n/a |
| Owner | University of Lucknow |
| Operator | University of Lucknow |
| International information | |
| First Test | 23 October 1952: India v  Pakistan |
| As of 22 June 2014 Source: University Ground, Cricinfo | |
The first and the only international Test match was played on 23–26 October 1952 between India and Pakistan.[1]
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
| 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
| 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] |