Multan Cricket Stadium



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Situated in the ancient City of Shrines, the Multan Cricket Stadium is a monument of Pakistan's cricketing legacy. Its dense green outfields along with architecture reminiscent of Multan's celebrated shrines, establish a fusion of heritage and contemporary brilliance.

From hosting iconic games, such as Virender Sehwag's sensational triple century against Pakistan, to its recognition as the Multan Sultan's home turf in the PSL, the stadium has seen cricketing history being made, over and over.

Multan Cricket Stadium Capacity

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Multan Cricket Stadium is known not only for its significant matches but also for its expansive capacity to accommodate enthusiastic fans. The stadium underwent renovations and upgrades to ensure that it met international standards and offered an enhanced viewing experience for cricket lovers. 

The seating capacity of Multan Cricket Stadium stands at 35,000 spectators. This extensive capacity ensures that a large number of fans can witness live cricketing action, making the atmosphere electric during intense matches.

Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

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The Multan Cricket Stadium continues to live up to its reputation as one of the most batting-friendly venues in Pakistan. Known for its flat track and consistent bounce, the stadium offers ideal conditions for batsmen, especially during the early stages of the match.

The surface at Multan is tailor-made for aggressive stroke play. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing top-order batters to play their shots freely and dominate the powerplay overs. It is no surprise that high-scoring encounters have become a common sight at this venue.

 Is Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

With its reputation as a run-friendly ground, Multan Cricket Stadium continues to be a fan-favorite venue for exciting, high-scoring cricket. Teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first, and pile on the runs in front of enthusiastic home crowds.

Multan Cricket Stadium Boundary Length

The overall field layout spans an impressive 164 yards by 142 yards, placing it among the more spacious grounds in terms of sheer area. 

The straight boundary, is around 88 meters, offering a real test of power hitting down the ground, while the offside boundary, is at 72 meters. On the flip side, the leg side and back side boundaries are considerably shorter at 54 and 52 meters respectively.

Multan Cricket Stadium ODI Records​ 

ODI Records
Details
Matches Played
11
Matches Won Batting First6
Matches Won Batting Second 5
Average 1st innings Score262
Average 2nd innings Score197
Highest total recorded342/6 (50 Ovs) By PAK vs NEP
Lowest total recorded104/10 (23.4 Ovs) By NEP vs PAK

Multan Cricket Stadium T20 Records​

T20 Records
Details
Matches Played
3
Matches Won Batting First2
Matches Won Batting Second 1
Average 1st innings Score155
Average 2nd innings Score148
Highest total recorded181/4 (20 Ovs) By PAKW vs RSAW

Multan Cricket Stadium Stats​

Category
Records (Test)
Records (ODI)
Avg First Inning Score331
262
Highest Score823/7 dec (England)342/6 (Pakistan)
Highest Chase262/9 (Pakistan)306/5 (Pakistan)
Highest Score by Individual 317 (Harry Brook)151 (Babar Azam)
Most Wickets in a Match8/46 (Noman Ali)4/19 (Mohammad Nawaz)

FAQs: Multan Cricket Stadium

Q.1. Which stadium is the biggest in Pakistan?

Answer: The Jinnah Sports Stadium is the biggest stadium in Pakistan with capacity of 48,900.

Q.2 When was Multan Cricket Stadium built?

Answer: The ground was inaugurated in 2001 as a replacement for the Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium located at that time in the center of Multan.

Q.3 Which is the oldest stadium in Pakistan?

Answer: The oldest stadium in Pakistan is Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot. 

Q.4 What is the name of Multan Sultans stadium?

Answer: It was named Nawaz Sharif stadium and later known as Multan cricket stadium as is the home ground to Multan Sultans in PSL.