Cricket Stadiums in Pakistan - cricsportsdaily

Cricket Stadiums in Pakistan

We can provide you with information about some of the major cricket stadiums in Pakistan, including their capacity and history.

1. Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:

1. Capacity: Approximately 27,000

• History: Gaddafi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in Pakistan and is located in Lahore, Punjab. It was established in 1959 and has been the venue for numerous domestic and international cricket matches. The stadium is named after the former Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. It has witnessed some iconic cricket moments and has hosted a significant number of test matches, ODIs, and T20 internationals.
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  Gaddafi Stadium

2. National Stadium, Karachi:

• Capacity: Around 34,000
• History: The National Stadium in Karachi is one of the oldest cricket grounds in Pakistan, having been constructed in 1955. It has hosted many historic cricket matches, including Pakistan's first-ever Test victory in 1955 against Australia. The stadium has undergone renovations and improvements over the years and remains a prominent venue for domestic and international cricket in Pakistan.
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  National Stadium

  
  

3. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

• Capacity: About 18,000
• History: Located in Rawalpindi, Punjab, this stadium has been an important venue for cricket matches in Pakistan. It was established in 1992 and has hosted several international games, including test matches and ODIs. Notably, it is one of the venues for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Pakistan's premier domestic T20 tournament.
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  Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

  
  

4. Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

• Capacity: Around 35,000
• History: The Multan Cricket Stadium is situated in Multan, Punjab, and has a capacity to accommodate a large number of cricket fans. It became an international venue in 2001 when Pakistan played its first test match against Bangladesh. The stadium has since hosted various domestic and international cricket fixtures.
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  Multan Cricket Stadium

6. Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

• Capacity: Approximately 18,000
• History: Located in Faisalabad, the Iqbal Stadium has been a significant venue for domestic and international cricket matches in Pakistan.

Iqbal Stadium

7. National Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex, Karachi:

• Capacity: Approximately 5,000
• History: This stadium, located in Karachi, has hosted domestic matches and serves as the home ground for the National Bank of Pakistan cricket team.
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  National Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex

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9. Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad:

• Capacity: Approximately 16,000
• History: Situated in Abbottabad, this stadium is relatively newer and has hosted some domestic matches.

Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar:

Capacity: Approximately 35000

Arbab Niaz Stadium

Bugti Cricket Stadium, Quetta:

Capacity: Approximately 5000

Bugti Cricket Stadium

Hayatabad Cricket Stadium, Peshawar:

Capacity: Approximately 10000

Hayatabad Cricket Stadium