Zafar Ali Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. From 1955 until 1995, it was used for first-class and List A cricket matches.[1] The stadium can accommodate 10,000 spectators.[2]
 Interactive map of Zafar Ali Stadium | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 30°39′37″N 73°06′00″E / 30.6603°N 73.1001°E |
| Establishment | 1955 |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Tenants | Sargodha Cricket Team |
| International information | |
| First men's ODI | 23 December 1977: Pakistan v  England |
| Last men's ODI | 3 November 1978: Pakistan v  India |
| As of 1 January 2017 Source: ESPNcricinfo[1] | |
The venue, formerly known as Sahiwal Stadium, was renamed as Zafar Ali Stadium in honor of Sheikh Zafar Ali Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Olympic Association.
In 2025, a synthetic 800-metre athletic track was completed at the stadium.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 "Zafar Ali Stadium". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ↑ Paracha, Nadeem Farooq (10 March 2017). "Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds". Dawn. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ Butt, Shafiq (6 July 2025). "Zafar Ali Stadium's synthetic track project remains in limbo". Dawn. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
External links
edit- Zafar Ali Stadium at CricketArchive (subscription required)