Iqbal Stadium

Faisalabad, Pakistan

Also or formerly known as Lyallpur Stadium; National Stadium; City Stadium
Floodlights Yes - 2006
End names Pavilion End, Golf Course End
Home team Faisalabad
Pitch type grass
Current local time 02:43, Sun Nov 02, 2025 (UTC +0500)

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Records and statistics

First Test	Pakistan v India - Oct 16-21, 1978	Scorecard
Last Test	Pakistan v India - Jan 21-25, 2006	Scorecard
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First ODI	Pakistan v New Zealand - Nov 23, 1984	Scorecard
Last ODI	Pakistan v Bangladesh - Apr 11, 2008	Scorecard
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Profile

The Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad is situated in the northern province of Punjab and is a modern and well-equipped stadium. But no matter how impressive a venue is, not much can be done about the weather and Faisalabad has suffered at the hands of the elements. In 1998-99 fog caused the third Test against Zimbabwe was abandoned without a ball being bowled, while bad light is often an issue especially for matches played during the winter. However, when play has been possible, some memorable performances have taken place. An exciting Test was played out in 1997-98 when South Africa skittled Pakistan for 92, successfully defending a target of 142 on the final day. Then, in 2004-05, Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 253 as Sri Lanka powered to a 201-run victory. But the ground is most famous for the confrontation between Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana during England's 1987-88 tour, which led to a day being lost during the match and some long-lasting bad feeling between the teams. The stadium itself is only 2km out of the city centre, which can be reached by a walk through the tree-lined suburbs.
Andrew McGlashan

Fixtures

2025
Tue Nov 4 (50 ovs) 15:00 local \| 10:00 GMT 05:00 EST \| 04:00 CST \| 02:00 PST	1st ODI - Pakistan v South Africa
Thu Nov 6 (50 ovs) 15:00 local \| 10:00 GMT 05:00 EST \| 04:00 CST \| 02:00 PST	2nd ODI - Pakistan v South Africa
Sat Nov 8 (50 ovs) 15:00 local \| 10:00 GMT 05:00 EST \| 04:00 CST \| 02:00 PST	3rd ODI - Pakistan v South Africa
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