Moin-ul-Haq Stadium

Moin-ul-Haq

Moin-ul-Haq Stadium
Ground information
Location	Patna, Bihar, India
Coordinates	25°36′28″N 85°10′4″E / 25.60778°N 85.16778°E / 25.60778; 85.16778Coordinates: 25°36′28″N 85°10′4″E / 25.60778°N 85.16778°E / 25.60778; 85.16778
Establishment	1969-70
Capacity	25,000
Owner	Bihar Cricket Association
Tenants	BCCI
End names
Ganga End By Pass Road End
International information
First ODI	November 15 1993: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe
Last ODI	February 27, 1996: Kenya v Zimbabwe
Domestic team information
Bihar Cricket Team (1969 – present)
As of Source: CricketArchive

Moin-Ul-Haq Stadium is located in Patna, Bihar, India. The stadium has hosted 2 One Day International (ODI) matches including one from the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The stadium has a seating capacity of 25,000 people.

Ground Information

• The stadium was the 2nd-largest in east India, next only to "Eden Gardens".^{[1][dubious – discuss]}
• It is a state-of-the-art stadium in India with modern seating, equipment and facilities for players and spectators alike.^[2]
• The stadium is being neglected by the Board of Control for Cricket in India when it comes to hosting of international match because of problem between the Bihar Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India^[3].
• The stadium features a swimming pool and a cricket academy.
• It has a “Turf” pitch that follows the international standard. It is Very near to Rajendra nagar terminus patna.

Game Information

Game Type	No. of Games
Test Matches	0
ODI	2
Twenty20	0

Game Statistics

Category	Information
Highest Team Score	Sri Lanka (263/6 in 50 Overs against Zimbabwe)
Lowest Team Score	Kenya (134 All Out in 36.3 Overs against Zimbabwe)
Best Batting Performance	PA de Silva (68 Runs against Zimbabwe)
Best Bowling Performance	Paul Strang (5/21 against Kenya)

References

1. ^ http://www.mapsofindia.com/patna/places-of-interest/moin-ul-haque-stadium.html
2. ^ http://beta.cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/profile/ground-profile?gid=98
3. ^ http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/256671.html

External links

• Cricinfo Website - Ground Page