International venue · Uttar Pradesh

Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. 11 completed matches stored since 15 Oct 2025.

Capacity 32,000
Opened 1945
24 Tests
15 ODIs
1 T20I
Floodlit

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Green Park Stadium: key facts

Green Park Stadium is an international cricket ground in Kanpur's Civil Lines area, close to the Ganga. Established in 1945, it is the home venue of Uttar Pradesh cricket and has hosted Test, ODI and T20I cricket, including India's 500th Test in 2016. The stadium remains under Uttar Pradesh government control and is operated for cricket by UPCA.

Location: Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Capacity: 32,000Its listed capacity is 32,000. ESPNcricinfo also displays older higher figures, so capacity references are not consistent.
Opened: 1945
First international: 12 January 1952India v England, 4th Test
Owned or run by: Sports Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Home teams: Uttar Pradesh cricket team, India national cricket team
Ends: Mill Pavilion End and Hostel End
Floodlights: Yes
Former names: Modi Stadium
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

24Tests
15ODIs
1T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 12 January 1952.

Green Park Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

ESPNcricinfo describes the surface as grass-covered and commonly flat, with limited assistance for bounce and pace. Historically, that has made it favourable to batting and has contributed to high-scoring Tests. Conditions can change with preparation and weather.

Grass pitch
Often flat and batting-friendly
Traditionally little bounce and pace
Match preparation and weather can alter assistance

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Green Park by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	7	160	71%	71%	29%	217/7 Kashi Rudras, 28 Aug 2026
Test and first-class	4	357	100%	0%	100%	535/6 Uttar Pradesh, 8 Nov 2025

Upcoming matches at Green Park Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Green Park Stadium

Green Park was established in 1945 and takes its name from a British woman who used the site for horse riding. It stands in Civil Lines near the Ganga. The ground became an international venue when India played England in the fourth Test of the 1951–52 series from 12 January 1952. That match, which England won by eight wickets, began a long association with Test cricket in Kanpur.

The venue's early international history included India's first Test victory over Australia. India beat Australia by 119 runs in the second Test of the 1959–60 series, played from 19 to 24 December 1959. Green Park has also been used for limited-overs cricket since India's first ODI there against Sri Lanka on 24 December 1986. Its flat, grass-covered surface has often produced high-scoring cricket, although match conditions have varied.

Green Park has staged major one-day events, including a 1987 World Cup group match, the opening match of the 1993 Hero Cup and a 1994–95 Wills World Series fixture. It hosted its first day-night ODI on 29 October 2017, when India beat New Zealand by six runs. The venue also held four Indian Premier League matches in 2016 and 2017, when Gujarat Lions used Kanpur as a home venue.

In September 2016, Green Park hosted India's 500th Test, a landmark match against New Zealand that India won by 197 runs. The most recent international match listed for the ground is the India–Bangladesh Test that began on 27 September 2024; India won by seven wickets. That Test also exposed continuing infrastructure concerns, with restrictions placed on part of the C stand after a safety assessment. Capacity figures therefore depend on the seating configuration and the source date.

Milestones

1945
Green Park was established at its present Kanpur site.
1952
India and England played the ground's first international match, a Test beginning on 12 January.
1959
India recorded its first Test win over Australia at Green Park, by 119 runs.
1986
The venue hosted its first ODI, India v Sri Lanka, on 24 December.
1987
Green Park staged a Cricket World Cup group match between West Indies and Sri Lanka.
1993
The ground hosted the opening match of the Hero Cup.
2016
India's 500th Test was played at Green Park against New Zealand.
2017
India v New Zealand became the venue's first day-night ODI on 29 October.
2024
India v Bangladesh was the latest international match listed for Green Park, beginning on 27 September.

Famous matches at Green Park Stadium

19 December 1959
India v Australia, 2nd Test
India won by 119 runs, securing its first Test victory over Australia. The match was played from 19 to 24 December 1959.
22 September 2016
India v New Zealand, 1st Test
India won by 197 runs in the 500th Test played by the Indian team.
29 October 2017
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI
India won a day-night ODI by six runs after making 337/7, the highest ODI team total listed for the ground.
27 September 2024
India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test
India won by seven wickets in the latest international match listed for Green Park. The match began on 27 September and ended on 1 October 2024.

Green Park Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Green Park Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest ODI team total	337/7	India v New Zealand, 2017
India's first Test win over Australia at the ground	119 runs	India v Australia, 2nd Test, 1959
India's 500th Test	India won by 197 runs	India v New Zealand, 1st Test, 2016
Rohit Sharma ODI centuries at the ground	2	Venue record noted in the Green Park Stadium reference article
Shreyas Iyer debut Test at the venue	Century and fifty	India v New Zealand, 1st Test, 2021

How to reach Green Park Stadium

Nearest airport: Kanpur Airport is the nearest airport named by the Kanpur district administration; local road transport is available. For a wider choice of scheduled flights, travellers may also compare Lucknow airport connections, but the reviewed venue source does not state a distance.
By train: Kanpur Central is the nearest railway station according to the Kanpur district administration.
By road: The stadium is in the Civil Lines area. The district administration says it can be reached from the railway station by auto-rickshaw or bus.
Address: Green Park, Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Green Park Stadium: questions and answers

When was Green Park Stadium built?

Green Park was established in 1945. Its first international match was the India–England Test that began on 12 January 1952.

What is Green Park Stadium's capacity?

The Kanpur district administration lists a capacity of 32,000. Older ESPNcricinfo information shows higher figures, so the usable capacity can vary by seating configuration.

Who owns Green Park Stadium?

The stadium is under the control of the Sports Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. UPCA operates cricket at the venue.

Which teams use Green Park Stadium as a home ground?

It is the home venue of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team and has hosted India internationals. Gujarat Lions also used it for IPL home matches in 2016 and 2017.

How do you reach Green Park Stadium?

The ground is in Civil Lines, near the Ganga. Kanpur Central is the nearest railway station listed by the district administration, with auto-rickshaws and buses available for the onward trip.

What is the pitch like at Green Park?

The pitch is grass-covered and has traditionally been flat, with limited bounce and pace. It has often rewarded patient batting, though conditions vary by match.

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