About | Details |
|---|---|
Also known as | Modi Stadium |
Named After | Madam Green (British Lady) |
Capacity | 45000 approx. |
End Names | Mill Pavilion End, Hostel End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Uttar Pradesh State team and the Indian National Team |
Pitch | Grass |
Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, also known as the Modi Stadium, was established in 1945 and named after a British lady, Madam Green, an equestrian who frequently rode horses there. The stadium can accommodate up to 45,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in India.
Located on the banks of the Ganges, this ground features two distinctive ends: the Mill Pavilion End and the Hostel End. The stadium got its floodlights installed in 2006, and since then, it has effectively hosted limited-overs day/night matches for India.
The surface here is known for being flat, offering excellent support to batters along with a lightning-fast outfield. The turf-based pitch provides even bounce and pace, assisting spinners in the later stages. This batting-friendly venue has witnessed some record-breaking performances, including Shahid Afridi’s mammoth 45-ball century and Mohammad Azharuddin’s iconic ton in Kanpur.
Green Park Stadium Test Records and Stats
The Green Park has hosted a total of 24 Test matches. The hosts, India, have set the highest record here, scoring 676/7 against Sri Lanka in 1987. Meanwhile, the visiting Australian team recorded the lowest total, being bowled out for 105 runs by the hosts, India, at this venue.
Former Indian skipper Gundappa Viswanath holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, amassing 776 runs in 12 innings across 7 Test matches. The highest individual score in a Test match at this stadium is a record score of 250 runs by former West Indies batter Faoud Bacchus against India.
In the bowling department, legend Kapil Dev holds the record for the most wickets at this venue, with 25 wickets in 7 matches to his name, while Indian leg spinner Subash Gupte owns the best Individual bowling figures, claiming 9 wickets for 102 runs in an innings at this venue.
Green Park Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted around 15 One-Day International matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by India, scoring 337/6 against Sri Lanka in 2017. The lowest recorded total in ODIs was also by the Indian team, 78 all out against Sri Lanka at this venue.
Little Master Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, amassing 342 runs in 8 matches, while the highest individual score of 150 runs at this venue was scored by the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma against South Africa.
In the bowling department, Indian pacer Javagal Srinath has taken the most wickets at this ground, with 9 scalps in 4 matches. Along with this record, he also holds the record for the best individual bowling figures of 5 wickets for 24 runs at this venue.
Green Park Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Green Park Stadium has hosted just one T20I, a senior men's match between India and England, where England chased down a modest total of 148 runs, the highest at the venue.
How to Reach Green Park Stadium?
The stadium is easily accessible:
📍 Location: Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India – Near the banks of the Ganges River
✈ Nearest Airport: Kanpur Airport (Chakeri) –17 km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Kanpur Central Railway Station – 3 km (10–15 minutes by auto or cab)
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Jhakarkati Bus Stand – approx. 3.5 km (15 minutes by local transport)
