TOP 10 BIGGEST CRICKET STADIUMS OF PAKISTAN 2023
TOP CRICKET STADIUMS IN PAKISTAN:
Although Pakistan is not that into building new and bigger stadiums as compare to the other world of cricket who are taking this as a competition to build the biggest cricket stadium in their country.
The main reason for this can be the time period in which there was no cricket being played in Pakistan but now things have changed and international cricket is back in Pakistan, here are the top cricket stadiums in Pakistan that are used to host international cricket for cricket matches.
- NATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM
- GADAFFI CRICKET STADIUM
- RAWALPINDI CRICKET STADIUM
- MULTAN CRICKET STADIUMS
- ZAHOOR CRICKET STADIUM
- JINNAH CRICKET STADIUM
- ARBAB BIAZ CRICKET STADIUM
- SARGODHA CRICKET STADIUM
- IQBAL CRICKET STADIUM
- GWADAR CRICKET STADIUM
NATIONAL STADIUM KARACHI :
It is one of the largest cricket grounds in the world, widely known as NSK but now it is also referred to as National Bank Cricket Arena owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board. It has a capacity of around 35,000 spectators and is also the biggest stadium in Pakistan.
National Stadium Karachi is the biggest and largest cricket stadium in Pakistan and it is also the home ground of the PSL franchise ‘’ Karachi Kings ‘’.
ARBAB NIAZ CRICKET STADIUM:
It is also one of the largest cricket grounds in Pakistan, the capacity of this cricket ground is 30,000, situated in Peshawar and was constructed in 1984, and is named ‘’ ARBAB NIAZ CRICKET STADIUM ‘’ in Pakistan now.
This ground hosted international cricket between 1984 and 2006 including 15 ODI matches and 6 TEST matches of Pakistan.
MULTAN CRICKET STADIUM:
It is a multi-purpose cricket ground that is situated in Multan that is owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Multan cricket stadium is the home ground of Multan Sultans, and it has a capacity of 30,000 spectators to watch the match live, this stadium hosted the first test match in August 2001.
Multan Cricket Stadium is very well known for its beautiful structure and is one of the most beautiful stadiums in Pakistan.
GADAFFI CRICKET STADIUM:
Gadaffi cricket stadium is located in Lahore, and this stadium has a hosting capacity of 27,000 which is actually not enough for the cricket fans in Lahore because this stadium is well known for its attendance as it is always jam-packed whenever any match happens in Lahore.
It is one of the most historic cricket stadiums in Pakistan. Gadaffi cricket stadium is also the home ground of the two-time PSL champion‘’ Lahore Qalandars ‘’.
RAWALPINDI CRICKET STADIUM:
25,000
ZAHOOR ELAHI STADIUM:
20,000
JINNAH STADIUM:
It is the largest cricket ground in Gujranwala which is formerly known as Municipal Stadium, and it has a capacity of 20,000 spectators, this ground hosted its first and only test match in 1991.
Legendry Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar also made his ODI debut for his country in 1989 on this ground and the last ODI match which was played there was between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000. After that this stadium is still not used again for hosting international matches.
SARGODGA CRICKET STADIUM:
Sargodha Cricket Stadium is located in Sargodha, Punjab. This stadium was constructed even before the independence of Pakistan, the capacity of Sargodha Stadium is 20,000. Sargodha cricket stadium hosted its first ODI match vs Sri Lanka that too way back in 1992.
Nowadays, Sargodha stadium is used for the development of local cricket as well as for some kind of political gathering.
IQBAL CRICKET STADIUM:
The Iqbal Stadium was initially named ‘’ Lyallpur Stadium ‘’ at the time of construction in the 1970s, later the name of this stadium was changed to honor the National Poet of Pakistan ‘’ Allama Muhammad Iqbal ‘’.
This stadium has a capacity of 18,000 spectators. This stadium hosted many international matches of Pakistan, Iqbal Stadium also hosted the 1996 World Cup quarterfinals.
GWADAR CRICKET STADIUM:
Gwadar Cricket Stadium is a cricket ground in Gwadar, Pakistan, It is definitely the most beautiful cricket stadium in Pakistan right now because of the nature and scenery that is available at the spot where this ground is situated, this ground is just some distance away from Gwadar Marine Drive.
Gwadar Stadium was officially inaugurated in 2020, this stadium is yet to host international cricket till now but domestic cricket is being played here at this venue. PCB is planning to bring international cricket here at this ground once the upgradation is done for a stadium to host international matches.
- PAKISTAN HAS ALSO ANNOUNCED NOW THAT WITH INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COMING BACK TO PAKISTAN, THE GOVERNMENT AND PCB WILL BE CLOSELY LINKED IN THIS MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STADIUMS, THERE ARE ALSO REPORTS THAT BUILDING THE BIGGEST STADIUM OF PAKISTAN IN ISLAMABAD IS ALSO IN THE NEXT FUTURE PLANS OF THE PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD, WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ABOUT THESE NEWS AS WELL.
