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Ayub National Stadium

Coordinates: 30°12′14″N 66°59′53″E / 30.20389°N 66.99806°E / 30.20389; 66.99806
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Ayub National Stadium
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AddressPakistan
LocationQuetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Coordinates30°12′14″N 66°59′53″E / 30.20389°N 66.99806°E / 30.20389; 66.99806
Capacity20,000

Ayub National Stadium, formerly known as the Baluchistan Cricket Association Ground, is a multi-purpose stadium in Quetta, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for hosting football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.[1][2] The ground is part of the Ayub Sports Complex, which contains the football pitch, tartan track, two halls for indoor games, handball court and two hockey turfs.[3][4] It is located next to the Bugti Stadium used for cricket.

History

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The stadium has hosted two ODI cricket matches, one in 1978, and the other in 1984. In both of these matches, Pakistan faced India.[5] The first One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and India was held at this ground in 1978.[6]

On 12 June 2005, it hosted the first of three match football friendly series between Pakistan and India, which ended in a 1–1 draw, scored by Sunil Chhetri and Muhammad Essa.[7][8]

The stadium subsequently hosted the 2016, and 2017 Balochistan Football Cup.[9][10][11][12]

Over time, neglect and mismanagement led to the stadium falling into disrepair, mainly being used for political gatherings.[13] The football ground lacked basic facilities, including pavilion, and it was denuded of grass.[13] The stadium started the renovation in March 2018, for the 2019 National Games of Pakistan and revive sports activities at the stadium.[13][14]

In November 2021, the stadium hosted the Ufone 4G Balochistan Football Cup 2021 organised by Ufone, including the final between Muslim FC and Baloch Quetta.[15][16]

It again started renovation between 2021 and 2023, for the 2023 National Games of Pakistan.[17][3][4][18] It was the main venue in the event, the Sports Complex was used for Badminton, Basketball, Martial Arts, Handball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, and other indoor games,[19] and the stadium was for Athletics, Football, and Tug of war.[20]

In the end of 2023, political rallies held by JUI-F, Pakistan Peoples Party and PKMAP caused millions of rupees of damage to the running track in the stadium and in urgent need of repairs.[21]

Cricket stats

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Highest Partnership For Each Wicket in ODIs[22]
Wicket Number Team A Team B Players Partnership Match Date
1st. Wicket Pakistan India RJ Shastri & SC Khanna 33 Runs 1984-85
2nd. Wicket Pakistan India Majid Khan & Zaheer Abbas 60 Runs 1978/79
3rd. Wicket Pakistan India Zaheer Abbas & Javed Miandad 74 Runs 1984-85
4th. Wicket Pakistan India GR Viswanath & DB Vengsarkar 12 Runs 1978/79
5th. Wicket Pakistan India DB Vengsarkar & M Amarnath 76 Runs 1978/79
6th. Wicket Pakistan India Hasan Jamil & Mohsin Khan 19 Runs 1978/79
7th. Wicket Pakistan India Manzoor Elahi & Mudassar Nazar 25 Runs 1984-85
8th. Wicket Pakistan India Madan Lal & C Sharma 9 Runs 1984-85
9th. Wicket Pakistan India Wasim Bari & Sarfraz Nawaz 27* Runs 1978/79
10th. Wicket Pakistan India C Sharma & Maninder Singh 17 Runs 1984-85
First-Class Records and Statistics[23]
Matches Team A Team B Match Date Season
1 Quetta Pakistan Customs 20 October 1974 1974-75
2 Baluchistan Governor's XI West Indies 12 October 1986 1986-87
3 Baluchistan Governor's XI Australia 9 September 1988 1988-89
4 Baluchistan Governor's XI Sri Lanka A 24 March 1989 1988-89

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Renovation of Ayub Stadium Quetta underway to host national games". 19 March 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Pakistan-India opening match ends in draw". DAWN.COM. 13 June 2005. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Tight security measures planned for National Games in Quetta". The News International. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b "34th National Games rescheduled - sources". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Ayub National Stadium, Quetta Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  6. ^ Paracha, Nadeem F. (10 March 2017). "Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds". Dawn. Archived from the original on 10 March 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Pakistan hold India in first football match". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Indian coach praises Pakistan". Brecorder. 13 June 2005. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  9. ^ our.correspondent (8 August 2016). "Balochistan cup: Chaman, Turbat through to semis". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 May 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ natasha.raheel (10 August 2016). "Balochistan Cup: Resilient Quetta beat Jafarabad 8-2". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  11. ^ natasha.raheel (13 August 2016). "Balochistan Cup: Quetta declared province's champions". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Nazir brace powers Quetta to title win". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  13. ^ a b c "Renovation Of Ayub Stadium Quetta Underway To Host National Games". UrduPoint. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  14. ^ "New tartan track may be laid in Quetta for National Games". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  15. ^ "Muslim Club Chaman Downs Baloch Club Quetta to Clinch Ufone 4G Balochistan Football Cup". ProPakistani. 25 November 2021.
  16. ^ Wasim, Umaid (26 November 2021). "Balochistan's boundless passion for football has nowhere to go but an event is keeping the flame alive". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  17. ^ APP (23 February 2021). "Renovation of Ayub Stadium in progress". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  18. ^ Report, Bureau (23 May 2023). "PM vows all-out support for promotion of sports in country". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 February 2024. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  19. ^ "34TH NATIONAL GAMES 2023 QUETTA COMPETITION SCHEDULE" (PDF). Pakistan Olympic Association. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Football events kick off today". The News International. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  21. ^ "Fact-check: Rallies by JUI-F, PPP, PKMAP caused damages of Rs184m at Balochistan's largest sports stadium". Geo.tv. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  22. ^ "The Home of CricketArchive". Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  23. ^ "The Home of CricketArchive". Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.


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