Lal Bahadur Stadium (Hyderabad)

Category Sports Facilities
Phone 040 27536124
Address Fateh Maidan Road , Basheerbagh Hyderabad
Landmark Near Babukhan Estate
Sport Athletics,Cricket, Football,Adventure Sports: N/A
Events Cultural Events,Exhibitions
Type Outdoor
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The Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium Hyderabad is the oldest cricket ground in Hyderabad, India. It has hosted Tests from as long ago as 1955. Though it has not been the venue of too many international matches, the ground is famous for its batsman friendly wicket and the big runs that were normally scored here. The last Test was played here in 1988 and the last ODI was played in 2003.

Home ground to many legendary Indian batsmen like MAK Patuadi, Mohammad Azharuddin and VVS Laxman, this ground is steeped in history. One of the most historic innings was played on this ground in 1999-'00 when Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid scored the record partnership of 331 runs against New Zealand.

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Formerly Fateh Maidan, the Lal Bahadur Shastri stadium has a capacity of 25,000 spectators and is equipped with floodlights around the field and provision of internal lights for the spectators. With dimensions 105 m x 70 m field and a 1 inch grass turf. The Stadium is run by the Sports Authority of Andhra Predesh, SAAP, was till recently the main cricket stadium for holding International cricket matches in the city.


Lal Bahadur Stadium

Basheer Bagh
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
India
Phone 040 27536124








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