The Nahar Singh Stadium previously known as Mayur Stadium is a

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stadium in the Indian city of Faridabad. The last official match played here was an

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between India and England on 31 March 2006. In 2017, stadium hosted a match between Indian Blind cricket team and the West Indies blind cricket team as a part of

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in which the Indian team won by a great margin. In 2019, renovations started to make the stadium fit for international matches and is expected to be completed by 2022. The ground has seen cavalier innings by Douglas Marillier with sweep shots above the keeper's head to deny India a victory, or most recently, a hard-fought steady knock from Suresh Raina to snatch victory away Stadium is named after Indian Rebellion of 1857

Nahar Singh Raja Nahar Singh (died 1858) was a Jat Ruler of the princely state of Ballabhgarh in Faridabad District of Haryana, India . He fought The East India Company in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The small kingdom of Ballabhgarh is only 20 miles ...

. As of 11 September 2018, it has hosted 8 ODIs.

History

Nahar Singh cricket stadium was built in 1981. On 14 September 1986 the then

Chief Minister of Haryana The Chief Minister of Haryana is the chief executive of the Indian state of Haryana. As per the Constitution of India, the governor is a state's ''de jure'' head, but ''de facto'' executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elect ...

Bhajan Lal Bhajanlal Bishnoi (6 October 1930 – 3 June 2011) was a politician and three-time chief minister of the Indian state of Haryana. He became the Chief Minister for the first time in 1979, was re-elected in 1982, and became the chief minister for ...

sanctioned for the renovation of the stadium immediately. The first match, a

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game between Haryana and Services was played on 22 November 1982. In January 1987, a match between Pakistan under-25 versus Indian Board President's XI was played in this stadium. The first one-day international match was played between India and West Indies. The Indian team was led by Ravi Shastri and the West Indian side by Vivian Richards. West Indies won the match by 4 wickets even though India's Mohinder Amarnath scored an unbeaten century (100*). In November 1988, a match between New Zealand versus North Zone. This game was a benefit match for Haryana player Sarkar Talwar and spinner Rajinder Goel. Later, three one day international matches were played. The venue hosted first of three ODIs between India and Zimbabwe for the Charms Cup 1992/93. In 1994, the venue hosted first of 5 ODIs between India and West Indies. Significantly, this match was the last ODI for all rounder Kapil Dev. In 1996, this ground hosted a game between

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and South Africa in the Titan Cup series. In 2003, New Zealand were dismissed for 97 against

in the TVS Cup is the lowest ODI score at this venue. The venue has also hosted the match between

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Winners Delhi and England. This apart, around 50 matches which includes

, Duleep Trophy, Deodhar Trophy and Wills Trophy have been played here. In October 1992, a match between

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versus Haryana was played and Haryana team led by Kapil Dev defeated Rest of India. The coach of the Haryana side was Sarkar Talwar. The ground has a capacity of to hold around 25,000 people. There are six center pitches and three practice pitches. There is also a modern pavilion with a suite which can has 200 seats. It also has a commentator box, box for media, press box, President box, Umpire room, health club, restaurant, billiards room, card room, and coffee shop. There is an outdoor tennis court. On the north side 9 stands have been constructed with an office and parking facility for ministers. In 2007, Haryana Cricket Association took decision to take an international match out of Nahar Singh Stadium to Chandigarh's Sector 16 Stadium.All is not lost for Nahar Singh Stadium
/ref> As of 11 Sept, 2018 it has hosted 8 ODIs.

One Day International cricket

The stadium has hosted following

matches till date.

References

External links

Cricinfo profile – Ground Page
{{List of cricket grounds in India Cricket grounds in Haryana Faridabad Sports venues completed in 1981 1981 establishments in Haryana