Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, a spectacular venue in Pakistan, opened in 1992, a short distance from Islamabad. Presently, it accommodates 15,000 spectators. Owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board and operated by the Northern Cricket Association, it played a key role in the World Cup 1996.
Having hosted its first Test match on December 9, 1993, and first ODI on January 19, 1992, the stadium is a regular host for T20 matches. As one of the four venues for the Pakistan Super League, it serves as the home ground for Islamabad United. The stadium will kick off from the 9th match in the upcoming PSL season.
| Location | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Establishment | 19 January 1992 |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Owner | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Operator | Northern Cricket Association |
| Tenants | Pakistan national cricket team Northern cricket team Islamabad United |
| First Test | 9–14 December 1993: Pakistan v  Zimbabwe |
| Last Test | 1–5 December 2022: Pakistan v  England |
| First ODI | 19 January 1992: Pakistan v  Sri Lanka |
| Last ODI | 29 April 2023: Pakistan v  New Zealand |
| First T20I | 7 November 2020: Pakistan v Zimbabwe |
| Last T20I | 24 April 2023: Pakistan v New Zealand |
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium PSL Background
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium saw seven PSL matches, with teams batting first clinching victory twice, while chasing teams secured five wins. A total of 2073 runs were scored from 1291 balls, averaging 296.14 runs per match, and boasting a striking rate of 160.5.
The highest individual score reached 195, while the lowest was 85. The matches featured 275 boundaries, comprising 183 fours and 92 sixes. Score-wise, there were three instances of 100-149 runs and eight instances of 150-199 runs. Batsmen faced various dismissals, including three lbw, eleven bowled, two stumped, 52 caught, and four run-outs.
Left-arm bowlers accounted for 28 wickets, whereas right-arm bowlers claimed 40 wickets. Among left-arm bowlers, fast bowlers took 5 wickets, fast-medium bowlers secured 15 wickets, and slow bowlers contributed 8 wickets. Right-arm bowlers included 3 fast bowler wickets, 26 fast-medium bowler wickets, 3 medium bowler wickets, and 8 slow bowler wickets.
The bowlers collectively achieved 70 wickets, boasting a strike rate of 17.68 and an average of 28.39. Right-handed batsmen faced 51 dismissals, involving two lbw, nine bowled, two stumped, and 35 caught. Left-handed batsmen experienced 22 dismissals, including one lbw, two bowled, and 17 caught.
Pindi Cricket Stadium PSL Records
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Organized | 7 |
| Matches Won by First Batting Team | 2 |
| Matches Won by Chasing Team | 5 |
| Runs Scored | 2073 |
| Balls Delivered | 1291 |
| Runs per Match Average | 296.14 |
| Strike Rate | 160.5 |
| Highest Score (PSL) | 195 |
| Lowest Score (PSL) | 85 |
| Boundaries (Fours + Sixes) | 275 (183 Fours, 92 Sixes) |
| Score Analysis | 100-149 Runs (3 times), 150-199 Runs (8 times), 200-249 Runs (0 times), 250-299 Runs (0 times), 300-349 Runs (0 times), 350-399 Runs (0 times), 400+ Runs (0 times) |
| Batsman Wicket Analysis | LBW (3 times), Bowled (11 times), Stumped (2 times), Catch (52 times), Run Out (4 times) |
| Wicket Taker Analysis | Left Arm (28 wickets), Right Arm (40 wickets) |
| Left Arm Wicket Taker Analysis | Fast Bowler (5 wickets), Fast-Medium Bowler (15 wickets), Medium Bowler (0 wickets), Slow Bowler (8 wickets) |
| Batsman Wickets Taken by Left Arm Bowlers | LBW (1 wicket), Bowled (3 wickets), Stumped (1 wicket), Catch (23 wickets) |
| Right Arm Wicket Taker Analysis | Fast Bowler (3 wickets), Fast-Medium Bowler (26 wickets), Medium Bowler (3 wickets), Slow Bowler (8 wickets) |
| Batsman Wickets Taken by Right Arm Bowlers | LBW (2 wickets), Bowled (8 wickets), Stumped (1 wicket), Catch (29 wickets) |
| Bowlers’ Total Wickets (In 7 PSL matches) | 70 |
| Bowlers’ Strike Rate | 17.68 |
| Bowlers’ Average | 28.39 |
| Right-Handed Batsmen Out by Bowlers | 51 |
| Left-Handed Batsmen Out by Bowlers | 22 |
| Right-Handed Batsman Outtype Analysis | LBW (2 times), Bowled (9 times), Stumped (2 times), Catch (35 times) |
| Left-Handed Batsman Outtype Analysis | LBW (1 time), Bowled (2 times), Stumped (0 times), Catch (17 times) |
PSL Rawalpindi Venues, fixtures, schedule, and timetable & Today match in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Get ready for thrilling cricket at Pindi Cricket Stadium! Exciting matches ahead, featuring Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans. Special exhibition matches for the Pakistan Women’s League. It’s a blast with cricket fun, so don’t miss out! Join us at Pindi Cricket Stadium for excitement and cheers!
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 3 Mar | Islamabad United v Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 5 Mar | Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 6 Mar | Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 7 Mar | Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars; Islamabad United v Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 8 Mar | Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 1; Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 9 Mar | Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 10 Mar | Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 2; Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 11 Mar | Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 3; Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 12 Mar | Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi; Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
Pitch report Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in PSL
This venue hosted 24 One-day internationals, offering both batsmen and bowlers opportunities. The pitch favors seamers early, providing sideways movement.
As the game progresses, spinners also benefit. Winning the toss, it’s wise to bat first as it gets tougher for batting under the lights.
PSL 9 Tickets prices online for Rawalpindi Matches
There is an increasing demand for PSL tickets for matches held in Rawalpindi. People from all over Pakistan eagerly anticipate the thrilling and exciting matches set to take place in Rawalpindi. With the help of advanced booking services, fans can easily purchase their tickets for the upcoming tournament. Below is the price list of PSL 9 Tickets for Rawalpindi Matches
