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Gaddafi stadium selected for Champions trophy and PSL also play in this stadium. this Stadium, normally known as Lahore Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB). and capacity of 34,000, it is the largest cricket stadium of Pakistan.
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Details
| Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1959 |
| Capacity | 27,000 (normally over 60,000) |
| Known As (Nick Name) | Lahore Stadium |
| Named After | Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi |
| Ends | Pavilion End, College End |
| Location | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Time Zone | UTC +05:00 |
| Floodlights | Yes (First stadium in Pakistan with modern floodlights & standby generators) |
| Renovation | Completely redesigned in 1995-96 |
| Architect | Nayyar Ali Dada |
| Seating | Plastic seats replaced old concrete benches |
| Facilities | Modern media box, boutique shops, and office spaces under the stands |
| Historic Matches | 1996 World Cup Final, Pakistan’s vs New Zealand (2002) |
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Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Stats/Records
📊 TEST Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 41 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Avg 1st innings score | 322 |
| Avg 2nd innings score | 339 |
| Avg 3rd innings score | 245 |
| Avg 4th innings score | 152 |
| Highest total recorded | 699/5 (PAK vs IND) |
| Lowest total recorded | 73/10 (NZ vs PAK) |
| Highest score chased | 209/5 (ENG vs PAK) |
| Lowest score defended | 231/10 (PAK vs NZ) |
📊 ODI Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 76 |
| Matches won batting first | 38 |
| Matches won bowling first | 36 |
| Avg 1st innings score | 256 |
| Avg 2nd innings score | 221 |
| Highest total recorded | 375/3 (PAK vs ZIM) |
| Lowest total recorded | 75/10 (PAK vs SL) |
| Highest score chased | 356/5 (AUS vs ENG) |
| Lowest score defended | 170/8 (WI vs PAK) |
📊 T20 Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 29 |
| Matches won batting first | 18 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Avg 1st innings score | 163 |
| Avg 2nd innings score | 146 |
| Highest total recorded | 209/3 (ENG vs PAK) |
| Lowest total recorded | 94/10 (NZ vs PAK) |
| Highest score chased | 176/8 (PAK vs ZIM) |
| Lowest score defended | 126/7 (PAKW vs BANW) |
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Weather
📅 March 2025
| Sun ☀️ | Mon 🌙 | Tue ⛅ | Wed 🌦 | Thu 🌤 | Fri ☀️ | Sat 🌥 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🌤 74°/52° | 2 ☀️ 77°/53° | |||||
| 3 ⛅ 73°/50° | 4 🌦 74°/48° | 5 ☁️ 72°/47° | 6 🌤 72°/51° | 7 🔥 89°/63° | 8 🔥 90°/66° | 9 ⛅ 79°/56° |
| 10 ☀️ 80°/57° | 11 ☀️ 81°/57° | 12 🌤 80°/56° | 13 ⛅ 80°/54° | 14 🌞 82°/56° | 15 ☀️ 81°/55° | 16 ☀️ 80°/54° |
| 17 ☀️ 81°/54° | 18 ⛅ 82°/55° | 19 🌞 84°/59° | 20 🔥 85°/62° | 21 🔥 85°/63° | 22 ⛅ 82°/56° | 23 ⛅ 82°/56° |
| 24 🌦 81°/57° | 25 ☀️ 85°/57° | 26 🔥 87°/60° | 27 🔥 88°/65° | 28 🔥 88°/64° | 29 ☀️ 86°/59° | 30 ⛅ 84°/59° |
| 31 🌞 87°/62° |
🔥 Hot Day, ☀️ Sunny, 🌞 Warm & Clear, ⛅ Partly Cloudy, 🌦 Light Rain, ☁️ Cloudy
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report
✅ Batting-friendly pitch – High-scoring venue in the Champions Trophy.
✅ Average scoring rate – 6.83 runs per over, favoring stroke-play.
✅ Minimal seam movement – Pacers might get bounce off the deck.
✅ Little assistance for spinners – Conditions favor batters.
✅ Pitch remains consistent – No major changes across both innings.
✅ Toss impact – Teams winning the toss will likely bowl first.
*This comparison with last matches pitch conditions
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Batting Leaders at Lahore (ODI Matches)
| Player | Inns | Runs | Balls | SR | HS | 4s | 6s | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam-ul-Haq | 4 | 372 | 376 | 98.94 | 106 | 22 | 11 | 2/2 |
| Babar Azam | 6 | 357 | 375 | 95.20 | 114 | 35 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 4 | 281 | 262 | 107.25 | 177 | 25 | 7 | 1/1 |
| Azhar Ali | 3 | 227 | 239 | 94.98 | 102 | 21 | 3 | 1/1 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 5 | 206 | 194 | 106.19 | 84 | 23 | 6 | 2/0 |
| BM Duckett | 2 | 203 | 188 | 107.98 | 165 | 21 | 3 | 0/1 |
| TM Head | 4 | 196 | 148 | 132.43 | 101 | 19 | 8 | 1/1 |
Bowling Leaders at Lahore (ODI Matches)
| Player | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | 5 | 39.1 | 182 | 10 | 4.65 | 4/19 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 4 | 35.0 | 233 | 10 | 6.66 | 4/63 |
| A Zampa | 5 | 43.5 | 252 | 9 | 5.75 | 4/38 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 20.0 | 134 | 6 | 6.70 | 4/60 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 9.5 | 58 | 5 | 5.90 | 5/58 |
| MJ Henry | 2 | 19.5 | 114 | 5 | 5.75 | 3/55 |
| Mohammad Wasim (1) | 3 | 28.0 | 155 | 5 | 5.54 | 3/40 |
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Matches
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Lahore Matches
| Date | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Feb ’25 | 🇦🇫 Afg 🆚 🇦🇺 Aus | 10th Match, Group B |
| Wed, 05 Mar ’25 | TBA 🆚 TBA | 2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2) |
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 – Lahore Matches
| Date | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, 24 Apr ’25 | LHQ 🆚 PSZ | 14th Match |
| Fri, 25 Apr ’25 | KRK 🆚 QTG | 15th Match |
| Sat, 26 Apr ’25 | LHQ 🆚 MS | 16th Match |
| Sun, 27 Apr ’25 | PSZ 🆚 QTG | 17th Match |
| Tue, 29 Apr ’25 | MS 🆚 QTG | 18th Match |
| Wed, 30 Apr ’25 | LHQ 🆚 ISU | 19th Match |
| Thu, 01 May ’25 | LHQ 🆚 QTG | 21st Match |
| Fri, 02 May ’25 | ISU 🆚 PSZ | 22nd Match |
| Sat, 03 May ’25 | ISU 🆚 QTG | 23rd Match |
| Sun, 04 May ’25 | LHQ 🆚 KRK | 24th Match |
| Wed, 14 May ’25 | TBA 🆚 TBA | Eliminator |
| Fri, 16 May ’25 | TBA 🆚 TBA | Qualifier 2 |
| Sun, 18 May ’25 | TBA 🆚 TBA | Final |
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Faq’s About Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Why is it called Gaddafi Stadium?
The stadium was named after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, following his speech in favor of Pakistan’s nuclear program.
What are the major tournaments hosted at Gaddafi Stadium?
It has hosted several international events, including:
1996 Cricket World Cup Final
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches
Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches
How is the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium?
✅ Batting-friendly
✅ 6.83 runs per over
✅ Minimal seam movement
✅ Little assistance for spinners
✅ Toss impact
What is the highest total recorded at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
The highest ODI total is 375/3 by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe.
What is the lowest total recorded in ODIs at Gaddafi Stadium?
The lowest ODI total is 75/10 by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka.
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