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On 3 March 2009, the scheduled third day of second Test of [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan in 2008–09|2008–09 Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan]], the Sri Lankan team's convoy was attacked by armed militants at Liberty Roundabout, near Gaddafi stadium. Eight Sri Lankan players were injured, including Sri Lankan captain, [[Mahela Jayawardene]]. The Sri Lankan team was air-lifted from Gaddafi Stadium to a nearby airbase, from where they were evacuated back to Sri Lanka, this event marked the end of international cricket in Pakistan.<ref name="Dawn"/>
On 3 March 2009, the scheduled third day of second Test of [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan in 2008–09|2008–09 Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan]], the Sri Lankan team's convoy was attacked by armed militants at Liberty Roundabout, near Gaddafi stadium. Eight Sri Lankan players were injured, including Sri Lankan captain, [[Mahela Jayawardene]]. The Sri Lankan team was air-lifted from Gaddafi Stadium to a nearby airbase, from where they were evacuated back to Sri Lanka, this event marked the end of international cricket in Pakistan.<ref name="Dawn"/>


However, on 19 May 2015, the [[Zimbabwe cricket team]] landed at the [[Allama Iqbal International Airport]] to become the first Full Member nation to [[Zimbabwean cricket team in Pakistan in 2015|tour Pakistan]] since March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zimbabwe team arrives in Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-zimbabwe-2015/content/story/877897.html|accessdate=2015-05-19}}</ref> On 5 March 2017 the final of the [[2017 Pakistan Super League]] was played in the stadium.<ref name="Dawn"/>
However, on 19 May 2015, the [[Zimbabwe cricket team]] landed at the [[Allama Iqbal International Airport]] to become the first Full Member nation to [[Zimbabwean cricket team in Pakistan in 2015|tour Pakistan]] since March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zimbabwe team arrives in Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-zimbabwe-2015/content/story/877897.html|accessdate=2015-05-19}}</ref> On 5 March 2017 the final of the [[2017 Pakistan Super League]] was played in the stadium.<ref name="Dawn"/> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-zimbabwe-2015/content/story/868453.html |title=Zimbabwe Cricket confirms Pakistan tour |accessdate=30 April 2015 |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> Pakistan won both ODI and T20I series comfortably.


On August 2017, PCB along with ICC started to improve international cricket in Pakistan. With that, under heavy security, PCB planned World Xi tour to Pakistan for three T20Is. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/du-plessis-to-captain-world-xi-against-pakistan-in-independence-cup.html|title=Du Plessis to captain World XI against Pakistan in Independence Cup|accessdate=24 August 2017|publisher=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]]|date=24 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/1117412.html|title=Pakistan to host World XI series in September|date=21 August 2017|author=Umar Farooq|accessdate=24 August 2017|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
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==Records==
==Records==

Revision as of 15:50, 12 September 2017

For the hockey stadium, see National Hockey Stadium, Lahore.

Gaddafi Stadium
قذافی اسٹیڈیم
Ground information
LocationLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates31°30′48″N 74°20′0″E / 31.51333°N 74.33333°E / 31.51333; 74.33333
Establishment1959
OwnerPakistan Cricket Board
OperatorLahore Regional Cricket Association
TenantsLahore Qalandars, Lahore cricket teams, Lahore Lions, Lahore Eagles Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan
End names
Pavilion End
College End
International information
First Test21 – 26 Nov 1959:
 Pakistan v  Australia
Last Test1 – 2 Mar 2009:
 Pakistan v  Sri Lanka
First ODI13 Jan 1978:
 Pakistan v  England
Last ODI31 May 2015:
 Pakistan v  Zimbabwe
First T20I22 May 2015:
 Pakistan v  Zimbabwe
Last T20I12 September 2017:
 Pakistan v {{country data World XI

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As of 12 September 2017
Source: CricInfo

Gaddafi Stadium (Template:Lang-ur / ALA-LC: [Qaẕẕāfī Isṭeḍiyam] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: urdu (help)) is a cricket ground in Lahore, Pakistan. It was designed by famous architect and engineer Nasreddin Murat-Khan, and constructed by Mian Abdul Khaliq and Company in 1959. The stadium was renovated for the 1996 Cricket World Cup when it hosted the final. The headquarters of the Pakistan Cricket Board are situated at Gaddafi Stadium making it the home of Pakistan cricket team. The stadium has a capacity of 27,000 spectators making it one of the biggest in the country. [1][2]

Ground history

Originally Lahore Stadium, was renamed in 1974 in honour of the former Libyan Dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi following a speech he gave at the 2nd Organisation of the Islamic Conference meeting in Lahore in favour of Pakistan's right to pursue nuclear weapons.[3] The stadium houses the headquarters of the Pakistan Cricket Board.[4]

In 1995–96, the Gaddafi Stadium was renovated by architect Nayyar Ali Dada for the 1996 Cricket World Cup.[4] Dada's redesign was done in the Mughal style, with red, hand-laid brickwork and arches. Dada also had plastic seating installed in place of the existing concrete benches. The lower portion under the stands was enclosed and converted to shops for boutiques and offices. Gaddafi Stadium was the first in Pakistan to be equipped with modern floodlights having their own standby power generators.[5]

On 23 October 2011 the Pakistan Cricket Board discussed renaming the stadium following the death of Gaddafi, to support the new government in Libya. The Punjab Olympic Association made a similar request in late October 2011 to the provincial chief minister, "I don't think his profile is inspirational enough to link with our cricket stadium's identity." As of April 2012, however, it does not appear that the stadium's name will be changed after all.[6]

Gaddafi Stadium
A Panoramic view of Gaddafi Stadium at Night

Cricket history

Three hat-tricks have been taken at the stadium, by Peter Petherick of New Zealand against Pakistan, 9 October 1976, Wasim Akram of Pakistan against Sri Lanka, 6 March 1999 and Mohammad Sami of Pakistan against Sri Lanka.[7]

Pakistan has enjoyed some memorable moments on the ground, including a fifth-wicket stand of 281 between Javed Miandad and Asif Iqbal against New Zealand in 1976 and an innings and 324 run win against New Zealand in 2002.[8]

On 3 March 2009, the scheduled third day of second Test of 2008–09 Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, the Sri Lankan team's convoy was attacked by armed militants at Liberty Roundabout, near Gaddafi stadium. Eight Sri Lankan players were injured, including Sri Lankan captain, Mahela Jayawardene. The Sri Lankan team was air-lifted from Gaddafi Stadium to a nearby airbase, from where they were evacuated back to Sri Lanka, this event marked the end of international cricket in Pakistan.[4]

However, on 19 May 2015, the Zimbabwe cricket team landed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport to become the first Full Member nation to tour Pakistan since March 2009.[9] On 5 March 2017 the final of the 2017 Pakistan Super League was played in the stadium.[4] [10] Pakistan won both ODI and T20I series comfortably.

On August 2017, PCB along with ICC started to improve international cricket in Pakistan. With that, under heavy security, PCB planned World Xi tour to Pakistan for three T20Is. [11][12]

Records

Test

One Day International

T20 International

Cricket World Cup

This stadium hosted six One Day International (ODI) matches during 1987 Cricket World Cup and 1996 Cricket World Cup.

1987 Cricket World Cup

16 October 1987
Scorecard
West Indies 
216 (50 overs)
v
 Pakistan
217/9 (50 overs)
4 November 1987
Scorecard
Australia 
267/6 (50 overs)
v
 Pakistan
249 (49.2 overs)

1996 Cricket World Cup

26 February
Scorecard
Netherlands 
145/7 (50 overs)
v
 Pakistan
151/2 (30.4 overs)
Flavian Aponso 58
Waqar Younis 4/26 (10 Overs)
Saeed Anwar 83*
Peter Cantrell 1/18 (4 overs)
Pakistan won by 8 wickets
Umpires: K.T. Francis and Steve Bucknor
Player of the match: Waqar Younis (Pak)
1 March
Scorecard
Netherlands 
216/9 (50 overs)
v
 United Arab Emirates
220/3 (44.2 overs)
Peter Cantrell 47 (106)
Shaukat Dukanwala 5/29 (10 overs)
Saleem Raza 84 (68)
Roland Lefebvre 1/24 (8 overs)
United Arab Emirates won by 7 wickets
Umpires: Mahboob Shah and Steve Randell
Player of the match: Shaukat Dukanwala (UAE)
  • This was the first ever official ODI between two ICC Associate teams.
6 March
Scorecard
Pakistan 
281/5 (50 overs)
v
 New Zealand
235 (47.3 overs)
Saeed Anwar 62 (67)
Robert Kennedy 1/32 (5 overs)
Stephen Fleming 42 (43)
Mushtaq Ahmed 2/32 (10 overs)
Pakistan won by 46 runs
Umpires: K.T. Francis and Ian Robinson
Player of the match: Saleem Malik (Pak)
17 March
Scorecard
Australia 
241/7 (50 overs)
v
 Sri Lanka
245/3 (46.2 overs)
Mark Taylor 74 (83)
Aravinda de Silva 3/42 (9 overs)
Aravinda de Silva 107 (124)
Damien Fleming 1/43 (6 overs)
Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
Umpires: Steve Bucknor and David Shepherd
Player of the match: Aravinda de Silva (SL)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gaddafi Stadium Capacity". Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. ^ "COUNTDOWN BEGIN: AROUND 27,000 FANS ARE READY TO THRONG 'GADDAFI STADIUM'". Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  3. ^ Murtaza Razvi (25 February 2011). "A stadium called Gaddafi". Indian Express. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d "Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds". Dawn. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  5. ^ McGlashan, Andrew. "Gaddafi Stadium". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
  6. ^ "Gaddafi prepares to end long hiatus". Dawn.com. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  7. ^ http://cricket-freaks.com/hat-tricks-done-by-bowlers-in-test-odi-t20-and-world-cup-cricket/
  8. ^ "Gaddafi Stadium – Pakistan – Cricket Grounds – ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  9. ^ "Zimbabwe team arrives in Lahore". Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  10. ^ "Zimbabwe Cricket confirms Pakistan tour". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Du Plessis to captain World XI against Pakistan in Independence Cup". Pakistan Cricket Board. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  12. ^ Umar Farooq (21 August 2017). "Pakistan to host World XI series in September". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
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