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Sargodha Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. It is primarily used for cricket matches. It was established in 1940 and presently has a seating capacity of 20,000. It hosted its first One Day International in 1992 against Sri Lanka. It is located within walking distance of the University of Sargodha and is part of the Local Sports and Entertainment Precinct.
| Sargodha Stadium | |||
| Ground information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan | ||
| Coordinates | 32°30′3″N 74°33′14″E / 32.50083°N 74.55389°E | ||
| Establishment | 1940 | ||
| Capacity | 20,000 | ||
| Owner | Pakistan Cricket Board | ||
| Operator | Sargodha Division Cricket Association | ||
| Tenants | Sargodha cricket team | ||
| End names | |||
| Pavilion End Railway End | |||
| International information | |||
| Only ODI | 11 Jan 1992: Pakistan v  Sri Lanka | ||
| Team information | |||
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| As of 10 October 2003 Source: Cricinfo | |||
The stadium had its first game 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, which also plays host to sports events by the local universities, colleges and schools.
Tenants
editSargodha Cricket Stadium is home ground of the Sargodha cricket team that is a first-class cricket team that represents Sargodha Division in Punjab Province in Pakistan. They competed in Pakistan's first-class tournaments between 1961–62 and 2002–03.
Other events
editSargodha Cricket Stadium has also 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.[1]