Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala
The Jinnah Stadium, formerly known as Municipal Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. It is used mostly for cricket matches. Built in 1983, the creator of this stadium is Alhaj Muhammad Aslam Butt (former mayor of Gujranwala). The stadium can accommodate 20,000 spectators and is known for having one of the fastest pitches in the world.
| Municipal Stadium | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 32°9′49″N 74°11′27″E |
| Establishment | 1983 |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| 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. Since 2000, due to lack of international matches has led to the stadium being used for political rallies. The absence of a five-star hotel in Gujranwala is cited as the main reason for the lack of international matches at the venue.
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