The Jinnah Stadium, formerly known as Municipal Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.[2] It is used mostly for cricket matches. Built in 1981, the creator of this stadium is Alhaj Muhammad Aslam Butt (former mayor of Gujranwala).[3] [4] This stadium can accommodate 20,000 spectators and is known for having one of the fastest pitches in the world.[5][6]
| Municipal Stadium | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 32°9′49″N 74°11′27″E / 32.16361°N 74.19083°E |
| Establishment | 1981 |
| Capacity | 20,000[1] |
| Owner | Pakistan Cricket |
| Tenants | Pakistan national cricket team Gujranwala Cricket Association |
| End names | |
| n/a n/a | |
| International information | |
| Only Test | 20 December 1991: Pakistan v  Sri Lanka |
| First ODI | 3 December 1982: Pakistan v  India |
| Last ODI | 16 February 2000: Pakistan v Sri Lanka |
| As of 29 December 2016 Source: ESPNcricinfo | |
Jinnah Stadium is the largest stadium in Gujranwala, followed by the Mini Stadium, an association of football ground which has a capacity of 15,000.[citation needed] Since 2000, due to lack of international matches has led to the stadium being used for political rallies.[7][8][9] The absence of a five-star hotel in Gujranwala is cited as the main reason for the lack of international matches at the venue.[6]
History
Jinnah Stadium was built as Municipal Stadium in 1981.[5][6] It hosted its first and only Test match in 1991.[10] Over the years, cricketers such as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Arjuna Ranatunga, and Sanath Jayasuriya have played at Jinnah Stadium.[6] Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI cricket debut in 1989 at this ground.[11] The last ODI match played there was between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000 and was the first ODI match Aleem Dar umpired.[12]
Cricket World Cup
This stadium hosted an ODI match in the 1996 Cricket World Cup between Pakistan and UAE.[13]
One Day International centuries
The following table summarizes the One-Day International centuries scored at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala [14]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106* | Javed Miandad | Pakistan | 106 | 1 | India | 3 December 1982 | Won |
| 2 | 102* | Arjuna Ranatunga | Sri Lanka | 112 | 1 | Pakistan | 29 September 1995 | Lost |
| 3 | 102* | Saleem Elahi | Pakistan | 133 | 2 | Sri Lanka | 29 September 1995 | Won |
Five-wicket Hauls in One Day internationals
Only 1 five wicket haul has been taken at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala[15]
| No. | Bowler | Date | Team | Opposing Team | Inn | O | R | W | Econ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saqlain Mushtaq | 4 December 1996 | Pakistan |  New Zealand | 2 | 9.4 | 44 | 5 | 4.55 | Won |