Jinnah_Stadium_(Gujranwala)

Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala

Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala

Multipurpose stadium in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan

The Jinnah Stadium, formerly known as Municipal Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.[2] It is used mostly for cricket matches. Built in 1983, the creator of this stadium is Alhaj Muhammad Aslam Butt (former mayor of Gujranwala).[3] The stadium can accommodate 20,000 spectators and is known for having one of the fastest pitches in the world.[4][5]

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Jinnah Stadium is the largest stadium in Gujranwala, followed by the Mini Stadium, an association of football ground which has a capacity of 15,000.[citation needed] Since 2000, due to lack of international matches has led to the stadium being used for political rallies.[6][7][8] The absence of a five-star hotel in Gujranwala is cited as the main reason for the lack of international matches at the venue.[5]

History

Jinnah Stadium was built as Municipal Stadium in 1983.[4][5] It hosted its first and only Test match in 1991.[9] Over the years, cricketers such as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Arjuna Ranatunga, and Sanath Jayasuriya have played at Jinnah Stadium.[5] Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI cricket debut in 1989 at this ground.[10] The last ODI match played there was between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000 and was the first ODI match Aleem Dar umpired.[11]

Cricket World Cup

This stadium hosted an ODI match in the 1996 Cricket World Cup between Pakistan and UAE.[12]

One Day International centuries

The following table summarizes the One-Day International centuries scored at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala [13]

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Five-wicket Hauls in One Day internationals

Only 1 five wicket haul has been taken at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala[14]

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See also

References

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    "Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala details, matches, stats".
  2. [2]
    "History. Punjab Portal". www.punjab.gov.pk.
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    "Page 108 - Gujranwala Gazetteer". gazetteers.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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    "Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds". Dawn. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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    "بین الاقوامی میچز کی میزبانی کرنے والا گوجرنوالا سٹیڈیم پی ایس ایل کا منتظر". Independent Urdu. 10 March 2024.
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    "جناح اسٹیڈیم میں جلسے کی اجازت نہ دی تو پورا گوجرانوالا جلسہ گاہ بن جائیگا، رانا ثناء". urdu.geo.tv.
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    Siddique, Sajid (16 October 2020). "پی ڈی ایم کا آج گوجرانوالہ میں پہلاپاور شو ،جناح اسٹیڈیم میں تیاریاں مکمل". Aaj TV.
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    "گوجرانوالہ میں آج PDM کا پاور شو، جناح اسٹیڈیم بھر کردکھائیں، حکومت، چیلنج قبول ہے، اپوزیشن". jang.com.pk.
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    "Jinnah Stadium". ESPNcricinfo. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  10. [10]
    "Sachin Tendulkar". ESPNcricinfo.
  11. [11]
    "Aleem Dar". ESPNcricinfo.
  12. [12]
    "ODI Match List". HowStat!.
  13. [13]
    "Statistics- - One Day Internationals - Batting Records". Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  14. [14]
    "Statistics- - One Day Internationals - Bowling Records". Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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