Multan Cricket Stadium is the exclusive T20 venue for the Multan Sultans franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), hosting all 16 recorded matches at the ground between 2020 and 2025.
The 30,000-capacity stadium in Multan, Punjab, features bowling ends named after Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Waqar Younis, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Fazal Mahmood.
Overview
Scoring patterns at the stadium have shown significant variance. The highest team total recorded is 228/5, achieved by Multan Sultans against Lahore Qalandars on 2025-04-22. In contrast, the lowest team total is 108/10, also by Multan Sultans, who fell to Peshawar Zalmi on 2025-05-05.
What is the history of cricket at Multan Cricket Stadium?
The Multan Cricket Stadium is owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board and serves as the home ground for the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League. Located off Vehari Road in the suburbs of Multan, the venue has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The stadium's bowling ends are named after prominent Pakistani cricketers, including the Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Waqar Younis, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Fazal Mahmood Enclosures.
International cricket arrived at the venue in August 2001, when Pakistan faced Bangladesh in the 2001–02 Asian Test Championship. This inaugural Test match marked the beginning of the stadium's role as a key fixture in the PSL calendar, replacing the Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium. The venue later hosted its first One Day International on September 9, 2003, again featuring Pakistan against Bangladesh. A notable day-night match took place on February 16, 2006, with India facing Pakistan.
After a 2018 makeover announcement, international cricket returned to Multan in 2022, ending a 14-year hiatus. The venue hosted an ODI series against the West Indies and was a host city for the 2023 Asia Cup. In the T20 format, the stadium hosted its first match on February 26, 2020. The most recent recorded match at the venue took place on May 5, 2025.
How does Multan Cricket Stadium compare to other PSL grounds?
The Multan Cricket Stadium serves as the primary home ground for the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League. The venue hosted its inaugural T20 match on 2020-02-26, marking the beginning of its tenure in the league. Since that debut, the stadium has been the exclusive host for all 16 recorded matches in the dataset, with the Multan Sultans appearing in every game. This concentration of fixtures underscores the stadium's central role in the franchise's identity and performance metrics.
Match scheduling at the venue has varied across seasons. The 2020 season featured three matches, while the 2023 season saw a significant increase with five fixtures, including the season opener. The most recent match recorded at the stadium took place on 2025-05-05. These scheduling patterns reflect the stadium's evolving importance within the PSL calendar, providing a consistent home advantage for the Sultans.
Statistical extremes at the venue highlight the competitive nature of matches hosted here. The highest team total recorded is 228/5, achieved by the Multan Sultans on 2025-04-22. In contrast, the lowest team total is 108/10, also by the Multan Sultans, on 2025-05-05. These figures demonstrate the range of scoring conditions available at the ground, from high-scoring chases to dominant bowling performances.
What are the Test and ODI records at Multan Cricket Stadium?
What are the Test and ODI records at Multan Cricket Stadium?
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Multan Cricket Stadium?
Multan Sultans scored 228/5 on 2025-04-22.
What is the lowest team total at Multan Cricket Stadium?
Multan Sultans were bowled out for 108 on 2025-05-05.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at the venue?
Mohammad Rizwan scored 110 on 2023-02-22.
Who has the best bowling figures at Multan Cricket Stadium?
Ihsanullah took 5/11 on 2023-02-15.
How many T20 matches have been played at Multan Cricket Stadium?
16 matches have been played at the venue as of 2025.
Summary
Multan Cricket Stadium has hosted 16 T20 matches since its first game on 2020-02-26, with the most recent match occurring on 2025-05-05. Multan Sultans are the most active team at the venue, having played all 16 matches.
The venue's statistical range includes a highest team total of 228/5 and a lowest of 108/10, both set by Multan Sultans. Individual records include Mohammad Rizwan's 110 and Ihsanullah's 5/11.