Former international venue · Bihar

Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna

Rajendra Nagar, Patna, Bihar. 7 completed matches stored since 26 Oct 2024.

Capacity 25,000
Opened 1969
3 ODIs

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Moin-ul-Haq Stadium: key facts

Moin-ul-Haq Stadium is a multi-purpose cricket and football venue in Rajendra Nagar, Patna. It was formerly known as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium and hosted three men's ODIs, including a 1996 World Cup match, before international cricket moved elsewhere. Bihar Cricket Association redevelopment plans announced in 2026 target a modern venue of about 40,000 seats.

Location: Rajendra Nagar, Patna, Bihar
Capacity: 25,000The existing reported capacity is 25,000; a redevelopment project announced in 2026 is designed for approximately 40,000.
Opened: 1969
First international: 17 November 1976India Women v West Indies Women, 4th Test
Owned or run by: Bihar Cricket Association
Home teams: Bihar cricket team
Ends: Ganga End and By Pass Road End
Former names: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium
Status: Former international venue

International matches hosted

3ODIs
1Women's Tests
5Women's ODIs

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 17 November 1976, last 27 February 1996.

Moin-ul-Haq 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).

The ground is recorded as having a turf pitch.

Pitch type: turf

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
Test and first-class	7	408	33%	71%	67%	616/10 Madhya Pradesh, 6 Nov 2024

Upcoming matches at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium

The ground was established in 1969 as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium. It was renamed Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in 1970 after the death of Syed Muhammad Moin-ul-Haq, a sports administrator associated with the Indian Olympic movement and Bihar cricket. The venue is in Rajendra Nagar, close to Rajendra Nagar Terminal.

Its international programme included a women's Test between India and West Indies in November 1976 and women's ODIs from 1978 onward. The men's ODI debut came on 15 November 1993, when Sri Lanka played Zimbabwe. The ground later staged two more men's ODIs, including a 1996 World Cup fixture.

The last men's ODI listed for the venue was Zimbabwe v Kenya on 27 February 1996. It is therefore treated here as a former international ground, although Bihar domestic cricket has continued to use Patna and the venue has remained part of plans for a substantial rebuild. A Bihar Cricket Association design report and a May 2026 report describe redevelopment with approximately 40,000 seats and a construction horizon of about three years.

Milestones

1969
The stadium was established in Patna as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium.
1970
It was renamed Moin-ul-Haq Stadium after the death of Syed Muhammad Moin-ul-Haq.
1976
India Women hosted West Indies Women in the venue's only women's Test.
1993
The ground hosted its first men's ODI, Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, on 15 November.
1996
It staged Zimbabwe v Kenya in the 1996 World Cup on 27 February, its last men's ODI.
2026
A redevelopment programme was reported with an approximate 40,000-seat design and a three-year execution period.

Famous matches at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium

17 November 1976
India Women v West Indies Women, 4th Test
India Women won by five wickets after West Indies made 127 and India declared on 161/9 before completing a chase of 55.
27 February 1996
Kenya v Zimbabwe, 16th match, 1996 World Cup
Kenya made 134 and Zimbabwe reached 137/5 to win by five wickets. Paul Strang took 5/21 and was named player of the match.
15 November 1993
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, men's ODI
This was the ground's first men's ODI, beginning its short run as an international limited-overs venue.

Moin-ul-Haq Stadium records

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

Ground records at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Best ODI bowling figures at the ground	5/21	Paul Strang, Zimbabwe v Kenya, 1996 World Cup, 27 February 1996

Moin-ul-Haq Stadium: questions and answers

When was Moin-ul-Haq Stadium built?

It was established in 1969, originally as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium.

What is the capacity of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium?

The existing reported capacity is 25,000. A 2026 redevelopment plan is designed for approximately 40,000 spectators.

Which team uses Moin-ul-Haq Stadium as its home ground?

It is associated with the Bihar cricket team and is maintained by the Bihar Cricket Association.

Why does Moin-ul-Haq Stadium no longer host international cricket?

Its last listed men's ODI was on 27 February 1996. The available sources establish the long gap and current redevelopment plans, but do not provide a single authoritative reason for the international schedule ending.

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