Pakistan, which is positioned next to India, possesses some of the most devoted cricket fans. During international matches, the fans have always supported the Pakistan cricket team by cheering from the stands.
Many famous cricketing locations in the country have been and still are the main spots for international games in Pakistan. Through this piece, we are going to explore the top 5 cricket stadiums in Pakistan.
Here is a List of Cricket Stadiums in Pakistan
1. National Stadium
The National Stadium located in Karachi is the largest stadium for cricket in Pakistan. The arena can hold up to 34,000 fans.
The National Stadium came into existence in 1955, and the venue became the strongest point of the Pakistan team, as they won many Tests here. The stadium saw its first international match in 1955, a Test match that had India and Pakistan as the contenders.
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2. Gaddafi Stadium
Gaddafi Stadium, which is in Lahore and was built in 1959, has a capacity to accommodate 27,000 spectators. The Pakistan Cricket Board, which is the governing body of cricket in Pakistan, has its headquarters at this stadium too.
Due to the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, there was no cricket played in the country for a long time. The venue has now been a regular host for international matches and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) games as well.
3. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Shoaib Akhtar, who earned the nickname Rawalpindi Express, is from here. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is where this exceptional fast bowler performed his magic.
The Pindi Cricket Stadium which is the name of the stadium, was inaugurated in 1992, and its audience capacity was 15,000. Throughout the period of security concerns and the consequent long break in international cricket, the stadium not only returned to international matches but also to hosting PSL games alongside.
4. Multan Cricket Stadium
Multan Cricket Stadium is a major cricket venue in the country, having some exciting matches among the Asian teams. The Multan stadium is a multi-purpose facility, and it is also used for playing football.
The Multan Stadium is one of the sites where international cricket resumed after the country’s international cricket had been banned. It can accommodate 35,000 fans at once, thus creating a very spirited atmosphere.
5. Iqbal Stadium
Iqbal Stadium is located in the outskirts of Faisalabad city in Punjab Province. Seating capacity was 18,000 when the stadium opened in 1978.
The venue has witnessed some iconic confrontation, ans with appreciates plays from the players. However, the stadium has not hosted any international matches since 2008 but is still a significant venue in the cricket history of Pakistan.
