India’s Dominant Win in Chennai, Eyes on Kanpur Test
The Indian team defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This match ended in just 4 days. Now the second Test match between India and Bangladesh will be played at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. This match will start from 27 September. A Test match will be played in Kanpur after almost 3 years.
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India’s History at Green Park
The last Test in Kanpur was played between India and New Zealand on 25 November 2021. However, this match was a draw. India’s statistics at Green Park Stadium are a bit surprising. On this ground, the Indian team has drawn more matches than winning them. The first Test at Green Park Stadium was played in January 1952.
Test Matches at Green Park, Kanpur
So far 23 Test matches have been played at Green Park. Out of this, Team India has won only 7 matches. The Indian team has faced defeat in 3. Apart from this, 13 matches were drawn. India’s win percentage on this ground is 30.43. Team India won the last test at Green Park, Kanpur 8 years ago. In the test played in September 2016, the Indian team defeated New Zealand by 197 runs. The Indian team has not lost any test matches at Green Park for 41 years. The last time West Indies defeated Team India was in October 1983 by an innings and 83 runs.
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Test Matches Played at Green Park, Kanpur
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 January 1952 | England | India lost by 8 wickets |
| 12 December 1958 | West Indies | India lost by 203 runs |
| 19 December 1959 | Australia | India won by 119 runs |
| 16 December 1960 | Pakistan | Draw |
| 1 December 1961 | England | Draw |
| 15 February 1964 | England | Draw |
| 15 November 1969 | Australia | Draw |
| 25 January 1973 | England | Draw |
| 18 November 1976 | New Zealand | Draw |
| 2 February 1979 | West Indies | Draw |
| 2 October 1979 | Australia | India won by 153 runs |
| 25 December 1979 | Pakistan | Draw |
| 30 January 1982 | England | Draw |
| 21 October 1983 | West Indies | India lost by an innings and 83 runs |
| 31 January 1985 | England | Draw |
| 17 December 1986 | Sri Lanka | Draw |
| 8 December 1996 | South Africa | India won by 280 runs |
| 22 October 1999 | New Zealand | India won by 8 wickets |
| 20 November 2004 | South Africa | Draw |
| 11 April 2008 | South Africa | India won by 8 wickets |
| 24 November 2009 | Sri Lanka | India won by an innings and 144 runs |
| 22 September 2016 | New Zealand | India won by 197 runs |
| 25 November 2021 | New Zealand | Draw |
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