Sargodha Cricket Stadium
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| Sargodha Stadium | |||
| Ground information | |||
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| Location | Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan | ||
| Coordinates | 32°30′3″N 74°33′14″E / 32.50083°N 74.55389°E | ||
| Establishment | 1940 | ||
| Capacity | 30,000 | ||
| Owner | Sargodha Division Cricket Association | ||
| Tenants | Pakistan Cricket Board | ||
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| Pavilion End Railway End | |||
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| Last ODI | 14 September 1997: Pakistan v  West Indies | ||
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| As of 10 October 2003 | |||
The Sargodha Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan . It is within walking distance of the University of Sargodha (UOS) and part of the Local Sports and Entertainment Precinct.
The Stadium was firstly used in 1954. It only hosted on ODI in 1994.
Internationally, Sargodha Stadium is remembered as the first match of series 1991-92 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was played in this stadium. Pakistan won this match easily by securing victory by 8 wickets. That was the first international match it has hosted and the last one so far. The open-air stadium is also famous for its role in the development of local cricket. Many youngsters attend practice sessions in the stadium. Many local events like sports functions by local universities, colleges and schools.
The Sargodha Stadium, also known as Sports Stadium, Sargodha, has hosted other events, including a picket by PTI's Chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan and by some other famous leaders too, and also hosts major musical concerts.