Nahar Singh Stadium

Nahar Singh Stadium

Ground information
Location	Faridabad
Coordinates	28°23′14″N 77°17′45″E / 28.38722°N 77.29583°E / 28.38722; 77.29583Coordinates: 28°23′14″N 77°17′45″E / 28.38722°N 77.29583°E / 28.38722; 77.29583
Establishment	1981
Capacity	25,000
Owner	Haryana Cricket Association
Operator	Haryana Cricket Association
Tenants	Haryana
International information
First ODI	19 Jan 1988: India v West Indies
Last ODI	31 Mar 2006: India v England
As of 19 June 2009 Source: Nahar Singh Stadium, Cricinfo

The Nahar Singh Stadium (previously known as Mayur Stadium) is a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Faridabad.

Nahar Singh cricket stadium in Faridabad was built in 1981. The first match, a Ranji trophy game between Haryana and Services was played in 1982 from November 22-24. On 14.9.86 the then Chief Minister of Haryana sanctioned for the renovation of the stadium immediately.

From 22-24 January 1987, a match between Pakistan under-25 versus Indian Board President's XI was played in this stadium. The first one-day international match was played between India and West Indies. The Indian team was led by Ravi Shastri and the West Indian side by Vivian Richards.

From November 5-7, 1988, a match between New Zealand versus North Zone. This game was a benefit match for Haryana player Sarkar Talwar and spinner Rajinder Goel. Later, three one day international matches were played.

The first match was between Pakistan under-19 vs under-19 Board President's XI in the 1990-91 season. The next match was in the 1992- 93 season between India and Zimababwe. And in 1994 the third one-day international was played between India and West Indies. The two captains were Kapil Dev for India and Courtney Walsh for West Indies. Significantly, this venue was the last one day international match for allrounder Kapil Dev.

In 1996, this ground hosted a game between Australia and South Africa in the Titan Cup series. The captains for the two sides were Hansie Cronje for South Africa and Mark Taylor for Australia.

The venue has also hosted the match between Ranji Winners Delhi and England. This apart, around 50 matches which includes Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, and Wills Trophy have been played here. In 2 October 1992, a match between Rest of India versus Haryana was played and Haryana team led by Kapil Dev defeated Rest of India. The coach of the Haryana side was Sarkar Talwar.

The ground has a capacity of to hold around 25,000 people. There are six center pitches and three practice pitches. There is also a modern pavilion with a suite which can has 200 seats. It also has a commentator box, box for media, press box, President box, Umpire room, health club, restaurant, billiards room, card room, and coffee shop. There is an outdoor tennis court. On the north side 9 stands have been constructed with an office and parking facility for ministers.

External links

• Cricinfo profile
• List of ODIs played at Nahar Singh Stadium