Nahar Singh Stadium

Faridabad, India

Also or formerly known as Mayur Stadium
Home team Haryana
Current local time 21:35, Sun Nov 02, 2025 (UTC +0530)

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First ODI	India v West Indies - Jan 19, 1988	Scorecard
Last ODI	India v England - Mar 31, 2006	Scorecard
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Nahar Singh cricket stadium in Faridabad was built in 1981. The first match, a Ranji trophy game between Haryana and Services was played in 1982 from November 22nd-24th. On 14.9.86 the then Chief Minister of Haryana sanctioned for the renovation of the stadium immediately.

From 22nd to 24th 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.

From Nov 5th to 7th 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 first match was between Pakistan under-19 vs under-19 Board President's XI in the 1990-91 season. The next match was in the 1992- 93 season between India and Zimababwe. And in 1994 the third one-day international was played between India and West Indies. The two captains were Kapil Dev for India and Courtney Walsh for West Indies. Significantly, this venue was the last one day international match for allrounder Kapil Dev.

In 1996, this ground hosted a game between Australia and South Africa in the Titan Cup series. The captains for the two sides were Hansie Cronje for South African and Mark Taylor for Australia.

The venue has also hosted the match between Ranji Winners Delhi and England. This apart, around 50 matches which includes Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, and Wills Trophy have been played here. In 2nd October 1992, a match between Rest of India 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 a outdoor tennis court. On the north side 9 stands have been constructed with an office and parking facility for minister's. The Nahar Singh stadium stands out as one of the most modern in North India having all facilities.