Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad

Gymkhana Ground
Ground information
Location Secunderabad, Telangana
Establishment 1928
Capacity n/a
End names
n/a
Team information
Hyderabad cricket team (1928-present)
As of August 25, 2015

Gymkhana Ground is a cricket ground in the Secunderabad, Telangana. No major stadiums are located in Secunderabad apart from Gymkhana Ground and is the most important ground in the city.

History

The ground was established in 1928 when Hyderabad Cricket Club and Raja Dhanrajgir's XI played on the ground in Behram-ud-Dowlah Tournament.[1] In 1931, the ground hosted its first first-class match between Hyderabad and Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram's XI.[2] In 1997, the ground hosted a Women’s World Cup match between England Women’s and Denmark Women’s played against each other.[3][4]

One Day International cricket

The stadium has hosted following ODI matches to date.

Team (A) Team (B) Winner Margin Year
 Denmark  England  England By 194 runs 2005

See also

References

  1. ↑ Behram-ud-Dowlah Tournament 1928/29
  2. ↑ http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/13/13757.html Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament 1930/31]
  3. ↑ Women's ODI
  4. ↑ Scorecard

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