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Gaddafi Stadium is a Test cricket ground in Lahore, Pakistan. It was designed by Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada and completed in 1959. The stadium has a seating capacity of 34,228.
Ground Facts
- Gaddafi Stadium has the largest playing surface of any cricket ground in the world.
- Gaddafi Stadium is the second largest ground in Pakistan, after the National Stadium in Karachi.
- The ground was originally named "Lahore Stadium", but was renamed in 1974 in honour of Colonel Gaddafi of Libya.
- Gadaffi Hockey Stadium and the Al-Hamra Theatre Complex are adjacent to the cricket stadium.
- In 1995-96, the stadium was completely renovated by original architect Nayyar Ali Dada for the 1996 Cricket World Cup, at which the stadium held the final.
- Three hat-tricks have been taken at the stadium:
- Peter Petherick of New Zealand against Pakistan, October 9, 1976
- Wasim Akram of Pakistan against Sri Lanka, March 6, 1999
- Mohammad Sami of Pakistan against Sri Lanka, March 8, 2002
Test Records
- Highest team total: 699, by Pakistan against India in 1989.
- Lowest team total: 73, by New Zealand against Pakistan in 2002.
- Highest individual score: 329, by Inzamam-ul-Haq against New Zealand in 2002.
One Day International Records
- Highest team total: 327, by England against Pakistan, December 10, 2002.
- Lowest team total: 112, by India against Pakistan, December 22, 1989.
- Highest individual score: 139*, by Ijaz Ahmed against India, October 2, 1997.