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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. It was originally named "Lahore Stadium" but was renamed in 1974 in honour of Colonel Gaddafi of Libya.
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.
- 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.