Rawalpindi_Cricket_Stadium

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

International standard cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in DKS Rawalpindi in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located close to Pir Meher Ali Shah University and Rawalpindi Arts Council. The first international match at the stadium was played on 19 January 1992, when Sri Lanka faced Pakistan in an ODI.[2] The stadium hosted its first Test match in 1993, when Zimbabwe toured Pakistan.[3]

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Test cricket returned to Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during the 2019 two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The first test match was held from 11–15 December 2019 in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

History

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was established in 1992 and replaced Pindi Club Ground as an international stadium.[4][5] It is the home ground of Islamabad United and Northern cricket team.[4] Before the construction of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Club Cricket Ground had been used as a venue for international matches, including one Test match against New Zealand that was held in March 1965.[6]

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was a prime spot in the 1995–96 Cricket World Cup. With an eye on the that World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled a new Test venue for the second Test against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, becoming the country's 14th Test ground. The floodlights were added in late 2001 when the Australians were set to tour the region. The stadium is just 20 minutes from the capital Islamabad and is the only international cricket stadium in the Islamabad Capital territory.

This stadium is the home ground and international debut ground of world's fastest bowler Shoaib Akhtar who is called with the nickname of Rawalpindi Express.

In the 2nd ODI of 2004 Samsung ODI series, while other Indian batters are getting struggling with the pace and spin attack of Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar played a courageous knock of 141 (135) in this ground.

Revival of cricket in Pakistan

In April 2018, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the venue, along with several others in the country, would get a makeover to get them ready for future international matches and fixtures in the Pakistan Super League.[7]

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test match

In October 2019, the PCB proposed hosting the two Test matches in Pakistan, instead of the UAE, at venues in Rawalpindi and Karachi.[8] Sri Lanka Cricket said that they were "very positive" with regards to the progress of playing Test cricket in Pakistan.[9] In November 2019, the PCB confirmed the dates and venues for the Test series, with the first test match taking place in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11 to 15 December.[10] It was the first test match played at this venue after 15 years and first International match after 13 years.[11]

Cricket World Cup

This Stadium hosted three ODI matches during the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

1996 Cricket World Cup

16 February 1996
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South Africa 
321/2 (50 overs)
v
 United Arab Emirates
152/8 (50 overs)
Gary Kirsten 188* (159)
Johanne Samarasekera 1/39 (9 overs)
Arshad Laeeq 43 (79)
Brian McMillan 3/11 (8 overs)
South Africa won by 169 runs
Umpires: Steve Bucknor and V. K. Ramaswamy
Player of the match: Gary Kirsten (SA)
25 February 1996
Scorecard
South Africa 
230 (50 overs)
v
 England
152 (44.3 overs)
Gary Kirsten 38 (60)
Peter Martin 3/33 (10 overs)
Graham Thorpe 46 (69)
Shaun Pollock 2/16 (8 overs)
South Africa won by 78 runs
Umpires: Steve Randell and Ian Robinson
Player of the match: Jonty Rhodes (SA)
5 March 1996
Scorecard
South Africa 
328/3 (50 overs)
v
 Netherlands
168/8 (50 overs)
Andrew Hudson 161 (132)
Eric Gouka 1/32 (2 overs)
Nolan Clarke 32 (46)
Allan Donald 2/21 (6 overs)
South Africa won by 160 runs
Umpires: Khizer Hayat and Steve Randell
Player of the match: Andrew Hudson (SA)

Records

Tests

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One Day Internationals

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T20 Internationals

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List of five wicket hauls

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Tests

Twelve five-wicket hauls have been taken in Test matches at the ground.[12]

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One Day Internationals

Five five-wicket hauls have been taken in One Day Internationals at the ground.[13]

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See also

References

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    "Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Pakistan | Cricket Grounds | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI 1991/92 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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    "Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test 1993/94 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  4. [4]
    "Documentary: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium". Radio Pakistan.
  5. [5]
    "Pakistan ground guide: Rawalpindi". BBC News. 25 October 2005. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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    "Full Scorecard of New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test 1964/65 - Score Report". ESPNcricinfo.com. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  7. [7]
    "Pakistan plans makeover for stadiums". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
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    "PCB propose Rawalpindi and Karachi as venues for Sri Lanka Test series". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
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    "SLC 'very positive' about touring Pakistan in December". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  10. [10]
    "Pakistan to play Sri Lanka Tests in front of home crowds". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
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    "Pakistan pacers shine as Tests come home, but Sri Lanka hold steady". ICC Cricket.com. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
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    "Statistics - Statsguru - Test Matches - Bowling Records". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  13. [13]
    "Statistics - Statsguru - One-Day Internationals - Bowling Records". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2019.

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