Gaddafi Stadium
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Gaddafi Stadium is a Test cricket ground in Lahore, Pakistan. It was designed by Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada and completed in 1959. After its renovation for the 1996 Cricket World Cup, the stadium has a capacity of over 60,000 spectators for high profile matches or events.
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[edit] Ground Facts
- Gaddafi Stadium has the largest playing surface of any cricket ground in the world.
- Gaddafi Stadium is the largest ground in Pakistan.
- The ground was originally named "Lahore Stadium", but was renamed in 1974 in honour of Colonel Gaddafi of Libya.
- Gaddafi Stadium also houses the headquarters of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
- In 1995-96, the stadium was completely renovated by original architect Nayyar Ali Dada for the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The stadium held the final, with over 60,000 spectators.
- Three hat-tricks have been taken at the stadium:
- Peter Petherick of New Zealand against Pakistan, October 9, 1976
- Wasim Akram of Pakistan against Sri Lanka, March 6, 1999
- Mohammad Sami of Pakistan against Sri Lanka, March 8, 2002
[edit] Records
[edit] Test
- Highest team total: 699, by Pakistan against India in 1989.
- Lowest team total: 73, by New Zealand against Pakistan in 2002.
- Highest individual score: 329, by Inzamam-ul-Haq against New Zealand in 2002.
[edit] One Day International
- Highest team total: 327, by England against Pakistan, December 10, 2002.
- Lowest team total: 112, by India against Pakistan, December 22, 1989.
- Highest individual score: 139*, by Ijaz Ahmed against India, October 2, 1997.
