Sheikhupura Stadium
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 Interactive map of Sheikhupura Stadium | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Owner | Pakistan Cricket |
| International information | |
| First men's Test | 17 October 1996: Pakistan v  Zimbabwe |
| Last men's Test | 17 October 1997: Pakistan v  South Africa |
| First men's ODI | 22 November 1998: Pakistan v Zimbabwe |
| Last men's ODI | 2 February 2008: Pakistan v Zimbabwe |
| As of 29 November 2016 Source: ESPNcricinfo | |
Sheikhupura Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab province of Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium can accommodate 15,000 spectators and hosted its first Test match in 1996, when Pakistan played Zimbabwe.[1] This was followed by another Test a year later, between Pakistan and South Africa.[2]
Sheikhupura Stadium has hosted two one-day internationals so far, both between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, both teams winning a match apiece.[3]
Test centuries
The following table summarises the Test centuries scored at Sheikhupura Stadium.[4]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110 | Grant Flower | Zimbabwe | 287 | 1 | Pakistan | 17 October 1996 | Drawn |
| 2 | 106* | Paul Strang | Zimbabwe | 207 | 1 | Pakistan | 17 October 1996 | Drawn |
| 3 | 257* | Wasim Akram | Pakistan | 362 | 2 | Zimbabwe | 17 October 1996 | Drawn |
One Day International centuries
The following table summarises the One Day International centuries scored at Sheikhupura Stadium.[5]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103 | Neil Johnson | Zimbabwe | 120 | 2 | Pakistan | 22 November 1998 | Won |