Gaddafi Stadium PSL 10 Venue – Pitch Condition, Records and Stats

Gaddafi Cricket Stadium has played a significant role in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), often hosting the grand opening ceremonies due to the enthusiastic Lahore crowd, which is deeply passionate about cricket.

Gaddafi Stadium serves as the home ground for PSL team Lahore Qalandars, providing the home crowd with thrilling matches. The opening ceremony for PSL 9 also occurred here, where Lahore’s cricket supporters filled the stadium.

If we talk about Gaddafi Stadium itself, it has a seating capacity of 65,000 and was built 65 years ago in 1959. Initially named Lahore Cricket Stadium, it was later renamed to honor Gaddafi. The stadium is known for its vibrant and supportive crowd, especially when the Lahore Qalandars are playing, and it has consistently supported all PSL matches held there.

Gaddafi Stadium Enclosures

The stadium features five enclosures:

1. VIP Enclosure known as Fazal Mahmood and Imran Khan Enclosure.
2. Premium Enclosure is named after players Raja and Saeed Anwar.
3. First-Class Enclosure honoring Abdul Qadir, A.H. Kardar, Javed Miandad, and Sarfraz Nawaz.
4. General Enclosure is named after legends like Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Majid Khan, and others.
5. Hospitality Enclosure known as the Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis Enclosure.

Pitch Condition

The pitch here is considered great for batting, offering memorable performances. In terms of PSL records, the highest total at Gaddafi Stadium was set by Multan Sultans, scoring 245/3 against Quetta Gladiators in 2022.

The highest run chase was 203, achieved by Quetta Gladiators against Islamabad United in 2022. Bowling has also shone here, with the pitch providing both batters and bowlers opportunities, making for exciting matches.

PSL Records in Gaddafi Stadium

In terms of PSL records at this stadium:

• Highest Total: Multan Sultans scored 245/3 against Quetta Gladiators in 2022.
• Lowest Total: Lahore Qalandars were all out for 76 against Multan Sultans in 2023.
• Highest Run Chase: Quetta Gladiators chased 203 against Islamabad United in 2022.
• Lowest Total Defended: Peshawar Zalmi defended 201 against Quetta Gladiators in 2017.
• Highest Individual Score: Chris Lynn from Lahore Qalandars scored an unbeaten 113 off 55 balls against Multan Sultans in 2020.
• Best Bowling Figures: Arif Yaqoob of Peshawar Zalmi took five wickets for 27 runs in four overs against Islamabad United in 2023.

Multan Cricket Stadium PSL 10 Ticket Prices

Gaddafi Stadium is always filled with fans during PSL matches, a testament to Lahore’s love for cricket, elevating the excitement of the matches. The ticket prices for each enclosure vary:

• General Enclosure: Tickets range from PKR 500 to PKR 1500.
• Premium Enclosure: Tickets range from PKR 1000 to PKR 2500.

To support your team, purchase PSL 10 tickets through PSL’s official ticket portal and cheer for your favorite team.