Sargodha Cricket Stadium

Sargodha Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. It is primarily used for cricket matches. It was established in 1940 and presently has a seating capacity of 20,000. It hosted its first One Day International in 1992 against Sri Lanka. It is located within walking distance of the University of Sargodha and is part of the Local Sports and Entertainment Precinct.

Sargodha Cricket Stadium
Sargodha Stadium
Ground information
LocationSargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates32°30′3″N 74°33′14″E / 32.50083°N 74.55389°E / 32.50083; 74.55389
Establishment1940
Capacity20,000
OwnerPakistan Cricket Board
OperatorSargodha Division Cricket Association
TenantsSargodha cricket team
End names
Pavilion End
Railway End
International information
Only ODI11 Jan 1992:
 Pakistan v  Sri Lanka
Team information
Sargodha cricket team (2003 – present)
As of 10 October 2003
Source: Cricinfo

The stadium had its first game in 1954. The open-air stadium is also famous for its role in the development of local cricket. Many youngsters attend practice sessions in the stadium, which also plays host to sports events by the local universities, colleges and schools.

Tenants

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Sargodha Cricket Stadium is home ground of the Sargodha cricket team that is a first-class cricket team that represents Sargodha Division in Punjab Province in Pakistan. They competed in Pakistan's first-class tournaments between 1961–62 and 2002–03.

Other events

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Sargodha Cricket Stadium has also hosted other events, including a picket by PTI's Chairman, former cricketer and the present Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan and by some other famous leaders too, and also hosts major musical concerts.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Imran Khan joins Sargodha jalsa | SAMAA".
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