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
Map
AddressPakistan
LocationQuetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Coordinates30°12′14″N 66°59′53″E / 30.20389°N 66.99806°E / 30.20389; 66.99806
Capacity20,000[1]

Ayub National Stadium, formerly known as the Baluchistan Cricket Association Ground, is a

football matches. 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.[2][3] It is located next to the Bugti Stadium used for cricket
.

History

The stadium has hosted two ODI cricket matches, one in 1978, and the other in 1984. In both of these matches, Pakistan faced India.[4] The first One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and India was held at this ground in 1978.[5]

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.[6][7]

The stadium subsequently hosted the 2016,[8][9][10] and 2017 Balochistan Football Cup.[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]

On November 2021, the stadium hosted the Ufone 4G Balochistan Football Cup 2021 organised by Ufone,[15][16] including the final between Muslim FC and Baloch Quetta.[17][18][19]

It again started renovation between 2021 and 2023, for the

Athletics, Football, and Tug of war.[23][24]

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.[25]

Cricket stats

Highest Partnership For Each Wicket in ODIs[26]
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
DB Vengsarkar
 12 Runs 1978/79
5th. Wicket Pakistan India
DB Vengsarkar & M Amarnath
 76 Runs 1978/79
6th. Wicket Pakistan India
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[27]
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

References

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  2. ^ a b "Tight security measures planned for National Games in Quetta". The News International. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "34th National Games rescheduled - sources". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Ayub National Stadium, Quetta Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Pakistan hold India in first football match". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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  8. ^ Editorial Staff (8 August 2016). "Balochistan cup: Chaman, Turbat through to semis [Express Tribune]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  9. ^ Editorial Staff (11 August 2016). "Balochistan Cup: Resilient Quetta beat Jaffarabad 8-2". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  10. ^ Editorial Staff (13 August 2016). "Balochistan Cup: Quetta declared province's champions [Express Tribune]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  11. ^ Editorial Staff (1 April 2017). "Panjgur on cloud nine after reaching PPL Balochistan final". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  12. ^ Editorial Staff (2 April 2017). "Panjgur clinches PPL Balochistan Football Cup 2017". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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  14. ^ "New tartan track may be laid in Quetta for National Games". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  15. ^ Editorial Staff (22 November 2021). "Baloch FC, Quetta Zorawar reach Ufone Cup Balochistan semis". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  16. ^ Editorial Staff (22 November 2021). "Zhob, Muslim FC reach Ufone Cup Balochistan semis". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  17. ^ "Muslim Club Chaman Downs Baloch Club Quetta to Clinch Ufone 4G Balochistan Football Cup". ProPakistani. 25 November 2021.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Editorial Staff (26 November 2021). "Muslim FC win Ufone 4G Cup Balochistan". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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  21. ^ Report, Bureau (23 May 2023). "PM vows all-out support for promotion of sports in country". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  22. ^ "34TH NATIONAL GAMES 2023 QUETTA COMPETITION SCHEDULE" (PDF). Pakistan Olympic Association. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Football events kick off today". The News International. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  24. ^ Editorial Staff (21 May 2023). "PAF, Police enter National Games football final". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "The Home of CricketArchive". Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  27. ^ "The Home of CricketArchive". Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.


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