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{{short description|International Stadium in Trivandrum City}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox venue
| name = The Sports Hub, Trivandrum
| nickname = '''Greenfield Stadium'''
| logo_image = The Sports Hub Trivandrum Logo.png
| logo_size = 190px
| logo_caption =
| image = Greenfield International Stadium Kerala 2.jpg
| image_size = 280px
| caption = Greenfield International Stadium on a matchday in 2017
| fullname =
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| location = [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], India
| coordinates = {{coord|8|34|17.4|N|76|53|03.5|E}}
| broke_ground = {{start date and age|2012|}}
| built = {{start date and age|2015|}}
| opened = {{start date and age|2015|1|26|}}
| renovated =
| expanded =
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| owner = [[Kerala University]]
| operator = Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL), [[Kerala Cricket Association]]
| surface = Grass (oval)
| scoreboard =
| construction_cost = {{INRConvert|390|c}}
| suites =
| architect = Collage Design, Mumbai<ref>{{cite web |title=TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL STADIUM |url=http://www.collagedesign.net/trivandrum_international_stadium.html |website=Collage Design |access-date=6 November 2018}}</ref>
| project_manager =
| structural engineer =
| services engineer =
| general_contractor =
| main_contractors = [[Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services]] Limited (IL&FS)
| capacity = 55,000<ref name="stacap"/>
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| website = {{URL|thesportshub.in}}
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| international = true
| firstodidate = 1 November
| firstodiyear = 2018
| firstodihome = India
| firstodiaway = West Indies
| lastodidate =
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| firstt20idate = 7 November
| firstt20iyear = 2017
| firstt20ihome = India
| firstt20iaway = New Zealand
| lastt20idate = 8 December
| lastt20iyear = 2019
| lastt20ihome = India
| lastt20iaway = West Indies
| date = 8 December
| year = 2019
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/1120086.html Cricinfo
}}}}

'''The Sports Hub, Trivandrum''', commonly known as '''Greenfield International Stadium''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Greenfield International Stadium|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/1120086.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> and formerly known as '''Trivandrum International Stadium''', is a multi-purpose stadium in Kerala, used mainly for [[association football]] and [[cricket]]. The stadium is located at [[Kariavattom]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city, Kerala, India. It was built on 36 acres of land leased by the [[Kerala University]] for {{INRConvert|94|l|year=2015|mode=historical}} per year for a period of 15 years.<ref name="vimeo1">[http://vimeo.com/67936991 THE IL&FS KERALA STADIUM]</ref> It is India's first DBOT (design, build, operate and transfer) model outdoor stadium. The Greenfield Stadium became [[List of international cricket grounds in India|India's 50th international cricket venue]] on 7 November 2017 when it hosted [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2017–18#3rd T20I|a T20I against New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/capital-to-host-india-nz-t20-in-november/article19410936.ece|title=Capital to host India-NZ T20 in November}}</ref> On 1 November 2018, the venue hosted [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19#5th ODI|its first ODI]].<ref name="ESPN Cricinfo">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25132037/west-indies-eye-top-order-stability-bid-square-series |title=West Indies eye top-order stability in bid to square series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=1 November 2018}}</ref>

==Facilities==
The ground is designed such that it can be used for international [[cricket]] and [[association football|football]]. The playing arena in the stadium has been constructed in line with [[FIFA]] regulations and [[International Cricket Council]] norms. It has a seating capacity for 55,000 spectators.<ref name="stacap">{{cite news |last1=Rajan |first1=Adwaidh |title=Greenfield Stadium Touching New Heights |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Greenfield-Stadium-Touching-NewHeights/2015/06/12/article2862163.ece |access-date=6 November 2018 |agency=The New Indian Express |date=12 June 2015}}</ref>

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. [[Shopping malls]] and a [[food court]] are placed in the south zone. The adjoining Pavilion accommodates the latest facilities for [[Squash (sport)|squash]], [[volleyball]], [[basketball]], [[table tennis]], and an Olympic size [[swimming pool]].

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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trivandrum International Stadium Opened, Ready For Opening Ceremony|url=http://thesportshub.in/trivandrum-international-stadium-opened-ready-for-opening-ceremony|access-date=19 March 2018|publisher=The Sports Hub|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325171359/http://thesportshub.in/trivandrum-international-stadium-opened-ready-for-opening-ceremony/|archive-date=25 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The stadium is 13.3 km from [[Trivandrum International Airport]], 14.4 km from [[Trivandrum 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.<ref>{{cite web|author=A. Vinod |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/article3282881.ece |title=NGS, KSFL sign path-breaking pact |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=2012-04-05 |access-date=2013-05-27}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|author=Sangeetha Unnithan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3458165.ece |title=State capital earning its sporting stripes |publisher=The Hindu |date=2012-05-26 |access-date=2013-05-27}}</ref> The Greenfield stadium will be operated for 15 years by the company that built it. It will then be handed over to the [[University of Kerala]], which has leased 36 acres for it. The university will receive Rs 94 lakhs per year as a lease.

== Cricket ==
[[File:Greenfield_International_Stadium_Kerala.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Greenfield stadium just before the Twenty20 International cricket match between India and New Zealand on 7 November 2017]]
On 27 May 2016, the [[Kerala Cricket Association]] (KCA) signed an agreement with Kariyavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL) to take Greenfield Stadium on [[lease]] 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 [[committee]] 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 [[secretary]] and [[President (corporate title)|president]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/KCA-inks-deal-with-KSFL-to-take-Greenfield-stadium-on-lease/article14637463.ece |title=KCA inks deal with KSFL to take Greenfield stadium on lease |publisher=The Hindu |date=2016-11-01 |access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>

===International cricket matches hosted===
====T20I====
On 7 November 2017, [[India national cricket team|India]] played a [[T20I]] against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] on the ground. [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2017–18#3rd T20I|The match]] was reduced to 8 [[Over (cricket)|overs]] per side due to rain, with India winning by 6 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chahal, Bumrah help India edge eight-over shootout|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18029/report/1120095/|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 7 November 2017
| time = 19:00
| daynight = Yes
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 67/5 (8 overs)
| runs1 = [[Manish Pandey]] 17 (11)
| wickets1 = [[Tim Southee]] 2/13 (2 overs)
| score2 = 61/6
(8 overs)
| runs2 = [[Colin de Grandhomme]] 17[[not out|*]] (10)
| wickets2 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 2/9 (2 overs)
| result = India won by 6 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1120095.html Scorecard]
| venue = Greenfield International Stadium, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| [[umpires]] = [[Anil Chaudhary]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] (Ind)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
| rain = The match was reduced to 8 overs per side due to rain.
| notes =
}}

====ODI====
On 1 November 2018, India played against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] in an ODI, the [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19#5th ODI|second international game]] to be played at the ground, with the home team winning by 9 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18902/report/1157758/india-vs-west-indies-5th-odi-west-indies-in-india-2018-19|title=5th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of India at Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 1 2018 {{!}} Match Report {{!}} ESPNCricinfo|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en|access-date=2018-11-01}}</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
|date=1 November 2018
|time=13:30
|daynight=Yes
|team1={{cr-rt|WIN}}
|team2={{cr|IND}}
|score1=104 (31.5 overs)
|runs1=[[Jason Holder]] 25 (33)
|wickets1=[[Ravindra Jadeja]] 4/34 (9.5 overs)
|score2=105/1 (14.5 overs)
|runs2=[[Rohit Sharma]] 63[[not out|*]] (56)
|wickets2=[[Oshane Thomas]] 1/33 (4 overs)
|result=India won by 9 wickets
|report=[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157758.html Scorecard]
|venue=Greenfield International Stadium, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|umpires=[[Anil Chaudhary]] (Ind) and [[Paul Wilson (cricketer)|Paul Wilson]] (Aus)
|motm=[[Ravindra Jadeja]] (Ind)
|toss=West Indies won the toss and elected to bat.
|rain=
|notes=This was the first ODI to be played at this venue.<ref name="ESPN Cricinfo">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25132037/west-indies-eye-top-order-stability-bid-square-series |title=West Indies eye top-order stability in bid to square series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=1 November 2018}}</ref>
*''This was the West Indies' lowest total against India in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.supersport.com/cricket/india-v-windies-201819/news/181101_Windies_hit_new_low_in_final_India_ODI |title=Windies hit new low in final India ODI |work=SuperSport |access-date=1 November 2018}}</ref>
}}

===2nd T20I===

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

{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 8 December 2019
| time = 19:00
| daynight = Yes
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 170/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shivam Dube]] 54 (30)
| wickets1 = [[Hayden Walsh Jr.]] 2/28 (4 overs)
| score2 = 173/2 (18.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Lendl Simmons]] 67[[not out|*]] (45)
| wickets2 = [[Ravindra Jadeja]] 1/22 (2 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 8 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1187019.html Scorecard]
| venue = Greenfield International Stadium, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| umpires = [[Anil Chaudhary]] (Ind) and [[C. K. Nandan]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Lendl Simmons]] (WI)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
| notes =
}}

== Football ==
The first international [[association football|football]] tournament hosted by the stadium was the [[2015 SAFF Championship|2015 SAFF championship]]. India were crowned the champions, beating Afghanistan 2-1. The final recorded an attendance in excess of 48,500.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/SAFFSuzukiCup/status/683665713949585408|title=SAFF Suzuki Cup on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-11-05|language=en}}</ref>

=== Semi-final ===
{{Football box
| date = {{Start date|2015|12|31|df=y}}
| team1 = {{fb-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{fb|MDV}}
| time = 15:30
| score = 3–2
| goals1 = [[Sunil Chhetri|Chhetri]] {{goal|25}}<br />[[Jeje Lalpekhlua|Lalpekhlua]] {{goal|34||66}}
| report = [http://www.saffsuzukicup.com/news/match-report-india-3-2-maldives Report]
| goals2 = [[Ahmed Nashid|Nashid]] {{goal|45+2}}<br />[[Amdhan Ali]] {{goal|75}}
| stadium = [[Trivandrum International Stadium]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| attendance = 31,716
| referee = [[Võ Minh Trí]] ([[Vietnam Football Federation|Vietnam]])
}}
----

=== Final ===
{{main|2015 SAFF Championship Final}}{{Football box
| date = {{Start date|2016|1|3|df=y}}
| event =
| team1 = {{fb-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{fb|AFG}}
| time = 18:30
| round =
| score1 =
| score2 =
| score = 2–1
| goals1 = [[Jeje Lalpekhlua|Lalpekhlua]] {{goal|72}}<br/>[[Sunil Chhetri|Chhetri]] {{goal|101}}
| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20160125111251/http://www.saffsuzukicup.com/news/match-report-india-2-1-afghanistan Report]
| goals2 = [[Zubayr Amiri|Amiri]] {{goal|70}}
| penaltyscore =
| penalties1 =
| penalties2 =
| stadium = [[Trivandrum International Stadium]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| location =
| attendance = 48,500
| referee = Hiroyuki Kimura ([[Japan Football Association|Japan]])
| aet = yes
}}

== 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 [[Santiago Bernabéu Stadium]], [[Madrid]], [[Spain]] on 1 June 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sports Hub wins coveted award|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/Sports-Hub-wins-coveted-award/article14383941.ece/amp/|access-date=19 March 2018|publisher=The Hindu}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
{{commons category|Greenfield International Stadium}}
* [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/1120086.html Greenfield International Stadium ESPNCricinfo]
* [http://www.thesportshub.in/ The Sports Hub Trivandrum official website]

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Vishnu medpalli: fix

>Billjones94 at 15:57, 25 March 2021