Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala

The Jinnah Stadium, formerly known as Municipal Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.[2] It is used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium capacity is 20,000 [3] And hosted its first and only Test match in 1991.[4] Record-breaking Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI cricket debut in 1989 at this ground.[5] The last ODI match played there was between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000 and was the first ODI match Aleem Dar umpired.[6]

Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala
Municipal Stadium
Ground information
LocationGujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates32°9′49″N 74°11′27″E
Establishment1958
Capacity20,000[1]
OwnerPakistan Cricket
TenantsPakistan national cricket team
Gujranwala Cricket Association
End names
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International information
Only Test20 December 1991:
 Pakistan v  Sri Lanka
First ODI3 December 1982:
 Pakistan v  India
Last ODI16 February 2000:
 Pakistan v  Sri Lanka
As of 29 December 2016
Source: Cricinfo

The Jinnah Stadium is the largest stadium in Gujranwala, followed by the Mini Stadium, an association of football which has a capacity of 15,000.

The creator of this stadium is Alhaj Muhammad Aslam Butt (former mayor of Gujranwala). The stadium designed by Amjad Saleem Tahir CEO Of Aeys Associates and is located on Sialkot road. Today, it is mostly used for sports day of schools.

Cricket World Cup

This stadium hosted an ODI match in the 1996 Cricket World Cup between Pakistan and UAE.[7]

One Day International centuries

The following table summarizes the One-Day International centuries scored at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala [8]

No.ScorePlayerTeamBallsInns.Opposing teamDateResult
1106*Javed Miandad Pakistan1061 India3 December 1982Won
2102*Arjuna Ranatunga Sri Lanka1121 Pakistan29 September 1995Lost
3102*Saleem Elahi Pakistan1332 Sri Lanka29 September 1995Won

Five-wicket Hauls in One Day internationals

Only 1 five wicket haul has been taken at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala[9]

No. Bowler Date Team Opposing Team Inn O R W Econ Result
1Saqlain Mushtaq4 December 1996 Pakistan New Zealand29.44454.55Won

See also

References
  1. "Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala details, matches, stats".
  2. "History | Punjab Portal". www.punjab.gov.pk.
  3. "Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds". Dawn. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  4. "Jinnah Stadium". ESPN Cricinfo. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  5. "Sachin Tendulkar". ESPN Cricinfo.
  6. "Aleem Dar". ESPN Cricinfo.
  7. "ODI Match List". HowStat!.
  8. "Statistics- Statsguru - One Day Internationals - Batting Records". Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  9. "Statistics- Statsguru - One Day Internationals - Bowling Records". Retrieved 29 August 2019.


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