Pakistan national cricket team
List of international grounds
Table:
Stadium

City

Test matches

ODI matches

T20I matches

Total matches

National Cricket Stadium

Karachi

41

46

4

91

Gaddafi Stadium

Lahore

40

61

6

107

Iqbal Stadium

Faisalabad

24

16

0

40

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi

9

21

0

30

Arbab Niaz Stadium

Peshawar

6

15

0

21

Multan Cricket Stadium

Multan

5

7

0

12

Niaz Stadium

Hyderabad

5

7

0

12

Jinnah Stadium (Gujranwala)

Gujranwala

4

9

0

13

Bagh-e-Jinnah

Lahore

3

0

0

3

Sheikhupura Stadium

Sheikhupura

2

2

0

4

Jinnah Stadium

Sialkot

1

11

0

12

Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium

Multan

1

6

0

7

Pindi Club Ground

Rawalpindi

1

2

0

3

Defence Housing Authority Stadium

Karachi

1

0

0

1

Bahawal Stadium

Bahawalpur

1

0

0

1

Zafar Ali Stadium

Sahiwal

0

2

0

2

Ayub National Stadium

Quetta

0

2

0

2

Sargodha Cricket Stadium

Sargodha

0

1

0

1

Bugti Stadium

Quetta

0

1

0

1

Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

Abbottabad

0

0

1

1

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The National Stadium ( Urdu : نیشنل اسٹڈیم ; Sindhi : قومي اسٽيڊيم ) cricket stadium in Karachi , Pakistan , owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board . It is the home ground of Karachi Kings , and is home to many other Karachi 's domestic cricket teams . The stadium is able to hold 34,228 spectators . After renovations to Gaddafi Stadium reduced its capacity to 27,000 , National Stadium became the second highest capacity cricket ground in Pakistan . The Pakistani cricket team have a remarkable Test record at the ground , having only lost twice in 40 Test matches ( vs. England , December 2000-01 , and South Africa , October 2007-08 ) . The stadium has witnessed several memorable moments , such as Viv Richards 181 against Sri Lanka at the 1987 Cricket World Cup , Mohammad Yousuf 's record ninth century of the year to break Viv Richards ' record of most runs in a calendar year , and Kamran Akmal 's famous century against India on a very difficult pitch in 2006 , after Pakistan had collapsed to 39 for 6 , as part of a memorable come-from-behind victory .
Karachi ( Urdu : کراچی ; Sindhi : ڪراچي ; ALA-LC : Karācī , IPA : [ kəˈraːtʃi ] ( listen ) ) is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh . It is the most populous city in Pakistan , and fifth-most-populous city proper in the world . Ranked as a beta-global city , the city is Pakistan 's premier industrial and financial centre . It is the cultural , economic , philanthropic , educational , and political hub of the country , and Pakistan 's most cosmopolitan city . Situated on the Arabian Sea , Karachi serves as a transport hub , and is home to Pakistan 's two largest seaports , the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim , as well as Pakistan 's busiest airport , Jinnah International Airport . Though the Karachi region has been inhabited for millennia , the city was founded as the fortified village of Kolachi in 1729 . The settlement drastically increased in importance with the arrival of British East India Company in the mid 19th century , who not only embarked on major works to transform the city into a major seaport , but also connected it with their extensive railway network . By the time of the Partition of British India , the city was the largest in Sindh with an estimated population of 400,000 . Following the independence of Pakistan , the city 's population increased dramatically with the arrival of hundreds of thousands of Muslim refugees from India . The city experienced rapid economic growth following independence , attracting migrants from throughout Pakistan and South Asia . Karachi is one of Pakistan 's most secular and socially liberal cities . It is also the most linguistically , ethnically , and religiously diverse city in Pakistan .
Gaddafi Stadium ( Urdu : قذافی اسٹیڈیم / ALA-LC : Qaẕẕāfī Isṭeḍiyam ) , or Qaddafi Stadium , previously known as Lahore Stadium is a cricket playing ground in Lahore , Pakistan which is named after former Libyan head of state Muammar Gaddafi . It is owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board . It was designed by famous architect and engineer Nasreddin Murat-Khan , and constructed by Mian Abdul Khaliq and Company in 1959 . The stadium was renovated for the 1996 Cricket World Cup when it hosted the final . The headquarters of the Pakistan Cricket Board are situated at Gaddafi Stadium making it the home of Pakistan cricket team . The stadium has a capacity of 27,000 seats , making it one of the biggest in Pakistan .
Lahore ( /ləˈhɔːr/ ; Punjabi : لہور ; Urdu : لاہور , pronounced [ lɑːˈɦɔːr ] ) is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab . It is the country 's second-most populous city after Karachi . Lahore is one of Pakistan 's wealthiest cities , with an estimated GDP of $ 58.14 billion ( PPP ) as of 2015 . Lahore is the largest city and historic cultural centre of the wider Punjab region , and is one of Pakistan 's most socially liberal , progressive , and cosmopolitan cities . Lahore 's origins reach into antiquity . The city has been controlled by numerous empires throughout the course of its history , including the Hindu Shahis , Ghaznavids , Ghurids , and Delhi Sultanate by the medieval era . Lahore reached the height of its splendour under the Mughal Empire between the late 16th and early 18th century , and served as its capital city for a number of years . The city was captured by the forces of the Afsharid ruler Nader Shah in 1739 , and fell into a period of decay while being contested between the Afghans and the Sikhs . Lahore eventually became capital of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century , and regained much of its lost grandeur . Lahore was then annexed to the British Empire , and made capital of British Punjab . Lahore was central to the independence movements of both India and Pakistan , with the city being the site of both the declaration of Indian Independence , and the resolution calling for the establishment of Pakistan . Lahore experienced some of the worst rioting during the Partition period preceding Pakistan 's independence .
Iqbal Stadium ( Urdu : اقبال سٹیڈیم ) is a Test cricket ground in Faisalabad , Pakistan . Previous names for the ground include Lyallpur Stadium , National Stadium , and City Stadium . The current name honours Pakistani poet Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal . Capacity is 18,000 . It has hosted 25 Test matches and 14 One Day Internationals . 14 of the Tests have been draws . In September 2019 , the Pakistan Cricket Board named it as one of the venues to host matches in the 2019-20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy .
Faisalabad ( Urdu : فیصل آباد ; English : /fɑːɪsɑːlˌbɑːd/ ) , formerly known as Lyallpur , is the third-most-populous city in Pakistan , and the second-largest in the eastern province of Punjab . Historically one of the first planned cities within British India , it has long since developed into a cosmopolitan metropolis . Faisalabad was restructured into city district status ; a devolution promulgated by the 2001 local government ordinance ( LGO ) . The total area of Faisalabad District is 5,856 km2 ( 2,261 sq mi ) while the area controlled by the Faisalabad Development Authority ( FDA ) is 1,280 km2 ( 490 sq mi ) . :8 Faisalabad has grown to become a major industrial and distribution centre because of its central location in the region and connecting roads , rails , and air transportation . It has been referred to as the Manchester of Pakistan . Faisalabad contributes over 20 percent of Punjab 's GDP , and has an average annual GDP of $ 20.5 billion . Agriculture and industry remain its hallmark . :41 The surrounding countryside , irrigated by the lower Chenab River , produces cotton , wheat , sugarcane , maize , vegetables and fruits . The city is an industrial centre with major railway repair yards , engineering works , and mills that process sugar , flour , and oil seed . Faisalabad is a major producer of superphosphates , cotton and silk textiles , hosiery , dyes , industrial chemicals , beverages , clothing , pulp and paper , printing , agricultural equipment , and ghee ( clarified butter ) . The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry monitors industrial activity in the city and reports their findings to the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and provincial government .
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is an international standard cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi , Pakistan . This stadium has recently been expanded to cater to the ever-increasing number of spectators for the game . With the increase in capacity , it can now hold around 25,000 spectators . The stadium hosted its first Test match in 1993.Test cricket returned back to Pakistan in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in a 2 match test series against Sri Lanka . The 1st test match was held from 11 December-15 December 2019 in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium .
Rawalpindi ( /ˌrɑːwəlˈpɪndi/ or /rɔːlˈpɪndi/ ; Punjabi , Urdu : راولپِنڈى , Rāwalpiṇḍī ) , commonly known as Pindi ( Punjabi : پِنڈی ) , is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan . Rawalpindi is adjacent to Pakistan 's capital of Islamabad , and the two are jointly known as the twin cities on account of strong social and economic links between the cities . Rawalpindi is the fourth-largest city in Pakistan by population , while the larger Islamabad Rawalpindi metropolitan area is the country 's third-largest metropolitan area . Rawalpindi is located on the Pothohar Plateau , known for its ancient Buddhist heritage , especially in the neighbouring town of Taxila - a UNESCO World Heritage Site . The city was destroyed during the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni before being taken over by Gakhars in 1493 . In 1765 , the ruling Gakhars were defeated as the city came under Sikh rule , and eventually became a major city within the Sikh Empire based in Lahore . The city was conquered by the British Raj in 1849 , and in 1851 became the largest garrison town for the British Indian Army . Following the partition of British India in 1947 , the city became home to the headquarters of Pakistan Army hence retaining its status as a major military city .
Arbab Niaz Stadium , formerly known as Shahi Bagh Stadium , is an international cricket ground located at Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan .
Peshawar ( Pashto : پېښور Pēx̌awar [ peˈçawar ] ( listen ) ; Hindko : پشور ; [ pɪˈʃɔːɾ ] ( listen ) ; Urdu : پشاور [ peːˈʃaːʋər ] ( listen ) ) is the capital of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . Situated in the broad Valley of Peshawar near the eastern end of the historic Khyber Pass , close to the border with Afghanistan , Peshawar 's recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE , making it the oldest city in Pakistan and one of the oldest cities in South Asia . As the center of the ancient Gandhara region , Peshawar served as the capital of the Kushan Empire ; and was home to the Kanishka stupa . Peshawar was then sacked by the White Huns , before the arrival of Muslim empires . The city was an important trading centre during the Mughal era before serving as the winter capital of the Afghan Durrani Empire from 1757 until the city was captured by the Sikh Empire in 1818 , who were then followed by the British in 1849 . The city of Peshawar has a population of 1,970,042 according to the 2017 census , making it the largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the sixth-largest in Pakistan , while Peshawar District has a population of 4,269,079 . Peshawar is the largest Pashtun-majority city in Pakistan and is bilingual in Pashto and Hindko .
Multan Cricket Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Multan , Punjab , Pakistan , owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board . The stadium is located off Vehari Road , in the suburbs of Multan . It is primarily used for cricket matches . The stadium is the largest in Pakistan with a capacity of 35,000 . It hosted its first test match in 2001 , Pakistan against Bangladesh for the Asian Test Championship . The stadium hosts both forms of international cricket , Test cricket and One Day International . The ground was inaugurated in 2001 as a replacement for the Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium located in the heart of Multan . Floodlights were recently installed to make day/night cricket matches possible . The first day/night game played at this ground was between arch-rivals India and 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 .
Multan ( مُلتان ; [ mʊltaːn ] ( listen ) ) is a city in Punjab , Pakistan . Located on the banks of the Chenab River , Multan is Pakistan 's 7th largest city , and is the major cultural and economic centre of southern Punjab . Multan 's history stretches deep into antiquity . The ancient city was site of the renowned Multan Sun Temple , and was besieged by Alexander the Great during the Mallian Campaign . Multan was one of the most important trading centres of medieval Islamic India , and attracted a multitude of Sufi mystics in the 11th and 12th centuries , earning the city the nickname City of Saints . The city , along with the nearby city of Uch , is renowned for its large number of Sufi shrines dating from that era .
The Niaz Stadium is a cricket ground in Hyderabad , Pakistan . The ground has capacity to accommodate 15,000 spectators and hosted its first test match in 1973 . The first ever hat-trick in One Day International took by Pakistan 's Jalal-ud-Din at this stadium . In Hyderabad in 1982-83 , Jalal-ud-Din removed Rod Marsh , Bruce Yardley and Geoff Lawson with the last three balls of his seventh over . Pakistan restricted Australia for 170 for 9 to win by 59 runs . A right-arm seamer from Karachi , Jalal-ud-Din played only seven other one-dayers and six Tests . Niaz Stadium celebrated staging this Test cricket 's 1000th match . In addition , Pakistan has never lost any match , whether test or one-day , on this ground .
Hyderabad ( Sindhi and Urdu : حيدرآباد ; ( /ˈhaɪdərəbɑːd/ ( listen ) ) is a city located in the Sindh province of Pakistan . It is the second-largest city in Sindh and eighth-largest in Pakistan with a population of 5,734,601 . Founded in 1768 by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro of the Kalhora Dynasty , Hyderabad served as a provincial capital until the British transferred the capital to Karachi in 1843 .
The Jinnah Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gujranwala , Punjab , Pakistan . It is used mostly for cricket matches . The stadium capacity is 40,000 and it hosted its first and only Test match in 1991 . Record-breaking Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI cricket debut in 1989 at this ground . The last ODI match played there was between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000 and was the first ODI match Aleem Dar umpired . The Jinnah Stadium is the largest stadium in Gujranwala , followed by the Mini Stadium , an association football stadium which has a capacity of 15,000 . The creator of this stadium is Alhaj Muhammad Aslam Butt ( former mayor of Gujranwala ) . The stadium was designed by Amjad Saleem Tahir CEO Of Aeys Associates and is located on Sialkot road . Today , [ when ? ] it is mostly used for sports day of schools .
Gujranwala ( Punjabi , Urdu : گوجرانوالہ ) is a city in Punjab , Pakistan , that is located north of the nearby provincial capital of Lahore . It is also known as City of Wrestlers and is quite famous for its food . The city is Pakistan 's 5th most-populous metropolitan area , as well as 5th most populous city proper . Founded in the 18th century , Gujranwala is a relatively modern town compared to the many nearby millennia-old cities of northern Punjab . The city served as the capital of the Sukerchakia Misl state between 1763 and 1799 , and is the birthplace of the founder of the Sikh Empire , Maharaja Ranjit Singh . Gujranwala is now Pakistan 's third largest industrial centre after Karachi and Faisalabad , and contributes 5% of Pakistan 's national GDP . The city is part of a network of large urban centres in north-east Punjab province that forms one of Pakistan 's mostly highly industrialized regions . Along with the nearby cities of Sialkot and Gujrat , Gujranwala forms part of the so-called Golden Triangle of industrial cities with export-oriented economies .
Bagh-e-Jinnah ( Punjabi , Urdu : باغ جناح ; Jinnah Garden ) , formerly known as Lawrence Gardens ( لارنس گارڈن ) , is a historical park in the city of Lahore , Pakistan . The large green space contains a botanical garden , Masjid Dar-ul-Islam , and Quaid-e-Azam Library situated in a Victorian building .
Sheikhupura Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sheikhupura , Pakistan . It is currently used mostly for cricket matches . The stadium holds 15,000 people and hosted its first Test match in 1996 , when Pakistan played Zimbabwe . This was followed by another test a year later between Pakistan and South Africa . Sheikhupura Stadium has hosted two one-day internationals so far , both between Pakistan and Zimbabwe , both teams winning a match .
Shekhupura also known as Qila Sheikhupura ( Urdu : شیخُوپُورہ , Punjabi : شیخُوپُور ) is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab . Founded by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir in 1607 , Sheikhupura is now the 16th largest city in Pakistan , and is the headquarters of Sheikhupura District . Sheikhupura is also the headquarters of Sheikhupura Division . The city is an industrial center , and satellite town , located about 38 km northwest of Lahore . According to the 2017 Census of Pakistan , its population is 473,129 .
Jinnah Stadium in Sialkot is one of the oldest cricket grounds in Pakistan . This stadium was constructed in the 1920s by the British . In the 1950s it was named Jinnah Park . In 1979 it was upgraded and renamed Jinnah Stadium . It was initially named Connelly Park by the British and after independence , it was renamed as Jinnah Park . It is the home ground of Sialkot Stallions . The first Test here was played in 1985 and the last in 1995 . Pakistan played its first ever ODI at home on this ground in 1976 against New Zealand . It was also New Zealand 's first ODI against Pakistan . Jinnah Stadium is known for its green-top pitches that help fast bowlers . The stadium has a lot of memories attached with it . In 1984 , Pakistan-India ODI here was stopped midway and abandoned after news of the assassination of the then Indian PM , Indira Gandhi , reached the ground .
Sialkot ( Urdu and Punjabi : سيالكوٹ ) is a city in Punjab , Pakistan . Sialkot is Pakistan 's 13th largest city and located 9 km from Ghuinke , and is located in north-east Punjab - one of Pakistan 's most industrialised regions . Along with the nearby cities of Gujranwala and Gujrat , Sialkot forms part of the so-called Golden Triangle of industrial cities with export-oriented economies . Sialkot is believed to be site of ancient Sagala , a city razed by Alexander the Great in 326 BCE , and then made capital of the Indo-Greek kingdom by Menander I in the 2nd century BCE - a time during which the city greatly prospered as a major centre for trade and Buddhist thought . Sialkot continued to be a major political centre , until it was eclipsed by Lahore around the turn of the first millennium . The city rose again in prominence during the British era , and is now one of Pakistan 's most important industrial centres . Sialkot is wealthy relative to other cities in South Asia , with an estimated 2014 per capita income of $ 2800 ( nominal ) . The city has been noted by The Economist for its entrepreneurial spirit , and productive business climate that have made Sialkot an example of a small Pakistani city that has emerged as a world-class manufacturing hub . The relatively small city exported approximately $ 2 billion worth of goods in 2015 , or about 10% of Pakistan 's total exports . Sialkot is also home to the Sialkot International Airport - Pakistan 's first privately owned public airport .
The Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium , originally known as the Old Fort Stadium , is a multi-use stadium in Multan , Pakistan . It is currently used mostly for cricket and football . It hosted one Test Match in 1980 . The stadium holds 18,000 and opened in 1975 .
Pindi Club Ground is a multi-use stadium in Rawalpindi , Pakistan . It is used mostly for cricket matches . The stadium has the capacity to hold 15,000 people and hosted its first and only Test Match in 1965 . 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 .
Southend Club Cricket Stadium ( previously known as the Defence Cricket Stadium ) is a cricket ground in Karachi , Sindh , Pakistan . It has hosted only one Test match , the 1st Testbetween Pakistan and Zimbabwe , from 1 December to 6 December 1993 . Pakistan won by 131 runs , mainly due to Waqar Younis taking 7-91 in the first innings and 6-44 in the second . This was his first match as captain of Pakistan , standing in for Wasim Akram . Younis became Pakistan 's youngest Test captain . It remains an approved venue for Test cricket . The stadium has hosted 17 other first-class cricket matches from 1990 to 2000 , and 16 List A limited overs matches from 1990 to 1999 . Defence Housing Authority Stadium since 2005 has now developed into The Southend Club with various sports & recreationals facilities . In January 2019 , the venue was named as being the host of the Women 's Twenty20 International ( WT20I ) series between the Pakistan and West Indies women 's cricket teams . Recently ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup matches held at the Southend Club In past Sri Lanka , England ' A ' Team , West Indies under 19 Team and Bangladesh Men and Women teams also played their matches at this Stadium
The Bahawal Stadium is a cricket ground in Bahawalpur , Punjab , Pakistan . Locally known as Dring Stadium , it is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for cricket games . Situated on Stadium Road , opposite Bahawalpur Zoo , the stadium holds 15,000 people .
Bahawalpur ( بہاولپور ) , is a city located in the Punjab province of Pakistan . Bahawalpur is the 11th largest city in Pakistan with an estimated population of 798,509 . Founded in 1748 , Bahawalpur was the capital of the former princely state of Bahawalpur , ruled by the Abbasi family of Nawabs until 1955 . The Nawabs left a rich architectural legacy , and Bahawalpur is now known for its monuments dating from that period . The city also lies at the edge of the Cholistan Desert , and serves as the gateway to the nearby Lal Suhanra National Park .
Zafar Ali Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sahiwal , Punjab , Pakistan . It was used for first-class and List A cricket games from 1955 to 1995 . The stadium holds 10,000 people . Originally known as Sahiwal Stadium , it was renamed Zafar Ali Stadium in honor of Sheikh Zafar Ali Khan , the founder of Pakistan Olympic Association .
Sahiwal ( Punjabi and Urdu : ساہِيوال ) is a city in Punjab , Pakistan . It is the administrative center of Sahiwal District , and Sahiwal Division . It is the 14th largest city in Punjab and the 21st largest city in Pakistan . Sahiwal is approximately 180 km from the major city Lahore and lies between Lahore and Multan . A small village on the Karachi-Lahore railway line during 1865 was named Montgomery after Sir Robert Montgomery , then Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab . Later , it was made the capital of the Montgomery District . Its name was reinstated as Sahiwal in 1966 . The city is in the densely populated region between the Sutlej and Ravi rivers . The principal crops are wheat , cotton , tobacco , legumes , potato and oil seeds . Cotton goods and lacquered woodwork are manufactured .
Ayub National Stadium formerly known as Baluchistan Cricket Association Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Quetta , Pakistan . It should not be confused with the 10,000 capacity Ayub Football Stadium in Quetta . It is used for football and Cricket games . The first One Day International ( ODI ) cricket match between Pakistan and India was held at this ground in 1978 . The stadium can hold 20,000 people . Most of the friendly matches are hosted in this stadium as it is superior to many other football grounds in Pakistan .
Quetta ( Pashto : کوټه Kwaṭa ; Balochi : کویته ; Urdu : کوئٹہ , Hazaragi : کویته [ ˈkʋeːʈə ] ( listen ) ; formerly known as Shalkot ( Pashto : شالکوټ ) ) is the provincial capital and largest city of Balochistan , Pakistan . It was largely destroyed in the 1935 Quetta earthquake , but was rebuilt and has a population of 4,678,932 according to the census of 2017 . Quetta is at an average elevation of 1,680 metres ( 5,510 feet ) above sea level , making it Pakistan 's only high-altitude major city . The city is known as the Fruit Garden of Pakistan , due to the numerous fruit orchards in and around it , and the large variety of fruits and dried fruit products produced there . Located in northern Balochistan near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border , Quetta is a trade and communication centre between the two countries . The city is near the Bolan Pass route which was once one of the major gateways from Central Asia to South Asia . Quetta played an important role militarily for the Pakistani Armed Forces in the intermittent Afghanistan conflict .
The Sargodha Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Sargodha , Punjab , Pakistan . It is within walking distance of the University of Sargodha ( UOS ) and part of the Local Sports and Entertainment Precinct . The Stadium was firstly used 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 . Many local events like sports functions by local universities , colleges and schools . The Sargodha Stadium , also known as Sports Stadium , Sargodha , has 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 .
Sargodha ( Punjabi and Urdu : سرگودھا ) is the 11th largest city in Pakistan . It is also an administrative centre of Sargodha Division located in the Punjab province , Pakistan and one of the fastest growing cities in Pakistan . Sargodha is also known as City of Eagles .
The Bugti Stadium , formerly known as the Racecourse Ground , is a cricket ground in Quetta , Pakistan , owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board . The first recorded match on the ground was on 29 October 1954 . Until 1989 , the Bugti Stadium was known as the Racecourse Ground . It was used as a venue for a One Day International match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe in October 1996 . Between 1954 and 2008 the ground hosted twenty-two first-class matches . In September 2019 , the Pakistan Cricket Board named it as one of the venues to host matches in the 2019-20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy .
The Abbottabad Cricket Stadium is a cricket ground located in Abbottabad , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan . It was established in 2003 by the Pakistan Cricket Board and in 2010 was declared as a first-class ground . It has hosted first-class and List A games for both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team and Federally Administered Tribal Areas , as well as training camps for the Pakistan national team . In September 2019 , the Pakistan Cricket Board named it as one of the venues to host matches in the 2019-20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy .
Abbottabad ( /ˈæbətəbæd/ or /ˈɑːbtəbæd/ ) ( Urdu , Hindko : ایبٹ آباد Aibṭ ābād [ ɛːbʈaːˈbaːd ] ) is the capital city of Abbottabad District in the Hazara region of eastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan . It is about 120 kilometres ( 75 mi ) north of Islamabad and Rawalpindi , and 150 kilometres ( 93 mi ) east of Peshawar , at an altitude of 1,260 metres ( 4,134 ft ) . Kashmir lies to the east .