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Lucknow University Ground

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University Ground
Map
Interactive map of University Ground
Ground information
LocationLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
CountryIndia
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 men's 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 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.ScorePlayerTeamInns.Opposing teamDateResult
1124Nazar Mohammad Pakistan2 India23 October 1952Won[2]

Test Five wicket Hauls

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No. Bowler Date Team Opposing team Inn Overs Runs Wkts Econ Result
1Fazal Mahmood23 October 1952 Pakistan India124.15252.15Won[2]
2Fazal Mahmood23 October 1952 Pakistan India327.34271.52Won[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "University Ground". ESPNcricinfo. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 "2nd Test, Pakistan tour of India at Lucknow, Oct 23-26 1952". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
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26°51′51″N 80°56′09″E / 26.86417°N 80.93583°E / 26.86417; 80.93583

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