Nahar Singh Stadium: key facts
Nahar Singh Stadium, formerly Mayur Stadium, is a cricket ground in Faridabad, Haryana. Built in 1981, it hosted eight men's ODIs between 1988 and 2006 and two women's ODIs. Its last international was India against England on 31 March 2006; later renovation plans were reported.
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Capacity
- 25,000The 25,000 figure is reported by ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz; the venue has not hosted an international since 2006.
- Opened
- 1981
- First international
- 19 January 1988India v West Indies, ODI
- Owned or run by
- Haryana Cricket Association
- Home teams
- Haryana
- Former names
- Mayur Stadium
- Status
- Former international venue
International matches hosted
- 8ODIs
- 2Women's ODIs
Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 19 January 1988, last 31 March 2006.
History of Nahar Singh Stadium
The ground was built in 1981 and staged its first recorded first-class match, Haryana against Services, from 22 to 24 November 1982. ESPNcricinfo also records a renovation sanction in September 1986. The venue later hosted representative and domestic cricket, including a Pakistan Under-25 match against Indian Board President's XI in January 1987.
Faridabad entered the international calendar with India versus West Indies on 19 January 1988. The ground subsequently hosted ODIs involving Zimbabwe, West Indies, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and England. The 1994 India–West Indies ODI was Kapil Dev's final ODI. International cricket ended with India versus England on 31 March 2006; the Haryana Cricket Association later moved an international fixture to Chandigarh's Sector 16 Stadium, while renovation proposals were reported from 2019.
The stadium is named after Nahar Singh, the nineteenth-century ruler of Ballabhgarh associated with the 1857 uprising. ESPNcricinfo describes a 25,000-seat ground with six centre pitches, three practice pitches and a pavilion containing media and match-official facilities. A reported 2017 blind-cricket event is not counted among official international fixtures.
Milestones
- 1981
The stadium was built in Faridabad and was also known as Mayur Stadium.
- 1982
Haryana played Services in the ground's first recorded Ranji Trophy match from 22 to 24 November.
- 1986
Renovation was sanctioned by the then Haryana chief minister, according to ESPNcricinfo's ground history.
- 1988
India and West Indies played the venue's first men's ODI on 19 January.
- 1994
An India–West Indies ODI became Kapil Dev's last ODI appearance.
- 2006
India and England played the last men's ODI at the ground on 31 March.
Famous matches at Nahar Singh Stadium
19 January 1988
India v West Indies, ODI
This was the first men's ODI at Nahar Singh Stadium. India were led by Ravi Shastri and West Indies by Vivian Richards.
31 March 2006
India v England, ODI
The match is recorded as the stadium's last official men's international. India won by four wickets.
Nahar Singh Stadium records
Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.
| Record | Figure | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest men's ODI total | 97 all out | New Zealand v Australia, TVS Cup, 2003 |
Nahar Singh Stadium: questions and answers
When was Nahar Singh Stadium built?
It was built in 1981. Its first recorded Ranji Trophy match, Haryana versus Services, was played from 22 to 24 November 1982.
What is the capacity of Nahar Singh Stadium?
ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz list the capacity as 25,000.
Who owns Nahar Singh Stadium?
The stadium is listed as owned and operated by the Haryana Cricket Association, and Haryana is its home team.
Why does Nahar Singh Stadium no longer host international cricket?
Its last official international was an India–England ODI on 31 March 2006. The Haryana Cricket Association later shifted an international fixture to Chandigarh's Sector 16 Stadium, and renovation plans were reported.
More cricket stadiums in Haryana
Every ground in India that has hosted an international, with its history, capacity and pitch. See all cricket stadiums in India.
Domestic groundChaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium
- Capacity
- 10,000
- Opened
- 2006
- Former international venue
Nehru Stadium
- Capacity
- 25,000
- Opened
- 1987
- Internationals
- 1
Former international venueTau Devi Lal Stadium
- Capacity
- 7,000
- Opened
- 2000
- Internationals
- 1
- Former international venue
Country Golf Club Ground
- Internationals
- 1
Sources for this stadium guide
- Nahar Singh Stadium — Wikipedia
- Nahar Singh Stadium, Faridabad — ESPNcricinfo
- Nahar Singh Stadium — Cricbuzz
- Nahar Singh Stadium.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Aradhya ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
