Pindi Club Ground
Pindi Club Ground is a multi-use stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is used mostly for cricket matches. The first ever double century here was scored in 1893 by the grandson of Queen Victoria, Prince Christian Victor who was then posted in the army at Rawalpindi. He scored 205 runs against Devonshire Regiment while playing for King's Royal Rifles.[1] The stadium has the capacity to hold 15,000 people and hosted its first and only international Test Match in 1965.[2] In April 2018, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the venue, along with several others in the country, would get a makeover to get them ready for future international matches and fixtures in the Pakistan Super League.[3]
| Army Sports Ground | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 33°35′29.03″N 73°03′07.57″E |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Owner | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Tenants | Pakistan national cricket team |
| End names | |
| Near End Pavilion End | |
| International information | |
| Only Test | 27 March 1965: Pakistan v  New Zealand |
| First ODI | 4 December 1985: Pakistan v  West Indies |
| Last ODI | 12 October 1987: Pakistan v  England |
| As of 29 December 2020 Source: ESPNcricinfo | |
International Matches
Pindi Club Ground was the only cricket ground in Rawalpindi capable of hosting international matches before the establishment of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in 1992.
Test Match
Pindi Club Ground hosted just one test match in 1965 against New Zealand which Pakistan won convincingly by a margin of an innings and 64 runs.[4] Interestingly, although Pakistan scored 318 runs in their only innings, there was not a single century scored. Neither was there any five wicket haul although left arm spinner Pervez Sajjad took four wickets in either innings.
One Day International
The ground has also hosted two ODIs against The West Indies and England in 1985 and 1987 respectively. The latter match was played as a part of 1987 Cricket World Cup. The home side won both matches. The highest ODI score by any batsman on this ground is the unbeaten 92 by Sir Richie Richardson.
Current Use
Currently, the stadium is used for cricket matches, especially by local clubs. It is very well maintained and has excellent training and retiring facilities.
See also
References
- Bose, Mihir (1990). Test Match Grounds of the World. London: Willow Books. p. 173. ISBN 0002182823.
- "Pindi Club Ground". ESPN Cricinfo. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Pakistan plans makeover for stadiums". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- "Full Scorecard of Pakistan versus New Zeland". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 December 2020.