Greenfield International Stadium also known as The Sports Hub, Trivandrum (previously as Trivandrum International Stadium), is a

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in capital city

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...

in the state

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. It is primarily used for international

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and also have been used

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. The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000. It was built on 36 acres of land leased by the Kerala University for per year for a period of 15 years.THE IL&FS KERALA STADIUM
/ref> The first international football tournament hosted by the stadium was the

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. India were crowned the champions, beating Afghanistan 2–1 in the final. On 1 November 2018, the venue hosted its first cricket ODI. It is the home ground of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA).

Facilities

The playing arena has been constructed in line with

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and

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norms. It has a seating capacity for 50,000 spectators. The stadium has been demarcated into four zones, where the north zone is dedicated to cricket, the east zone for football and each zone has a players' lounge, gymnasium, media center, and stock room.

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and a

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are placed in the south zone. The adjoining Pavilion accommodates the latest facilities for squash,

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, and an Olympic size

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. The first fully eco-friendly stadium in India, it is surrounded by green plants and also has a rainwater harvesting facility. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority and Pollution Control Board have commended the builders for the green initiatives taken. The stadium is 13.3 km from

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, 10.2 km from Thiruvananthapuram North Railway Station, 14.4 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Central Bus Station Thiruvananthapuram.

Construction details

It was the first stadium in India built on the DBOT (design, build, operate and transfer) basis. It is also the first stadium in the country to be developed on annuity mode. The Greenfield stadium will be operated for 15 years by the company that built it. It will then be handed over to the

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, which has leased 36 acres for it. The university will receive Rs 94 lakhs per year as a lease.

Cricket

On 27 May 2016, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) signed an agreement with Kariyavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL) to take Greenfield Stadium on

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until 18 November 2027. According to the agreement, the KCA will be using the stadium for 180 days a year (from 1 October to 31 January and from 1 April to 30 May). However, the KCA can still hold cricket matches on other days if the stadium is available. The KCA will be held responsible for the maintenance of the playing area inside the stadium. The KCA will pay a fixed amount as fees and will share revenue with KSFL when international matches are held at the stadium. A joint

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consisting of six members, three each from KCA and KSFL, will manage and monitor the activities during the lease period. The KCA members in the committee will be its

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and

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. The square boundaries are approximately 65 metres, while the straighter boundaries are approximately 70 metres.

International cricket matches

1st ODI

On 1 November 2018, India played against

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in an ODI, the second international game to be played at the ground, with the home team winning by 9 wickets.

2nd ODI

On 15 January 2023, India played against

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in an ODI, the second ODI game to be played at the ground, with the home team winning by 317 runs.

1st T20I

On 7 November 2017,

played a T20I against

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on the ground. The match was reduced to 8 overs per side due to rain, with India winning by 6 runs.

2nd T20I

On 8 December 2019, India played against West Indies in a T20I. The match was won by West Indies.

3rd T20I

On 28 September 2022, India played against South Africa in a T20I. The match was won by India.

4th T20I

On 26 November 2023, India played against Australia in a T20I. The match was won by India.

ODI records

Source:

Football

The stadium was the sole venue that hosted the 2015 SAFF championship.

were crowned the champions.

Kerala Cricket League

The stadium played as the centralised venue for the inaugural edition of Kerala Cricket League in 2024, a state level franchise cricket club tournament ran by Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) along with extended support

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(BCCI).

Awards

The Sports Hub, Trivandrum was adjudged as the winner of the David Vickers Award for New Venue of the Year, in the Stadium Business Awards 2016 held at the

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, Spain on 1 June 2016.

References

External links

Greenfield International Stadium ESPNcricinfo

The Sports Hub Trivandrum official website
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