Niaz Stadium, Cricket ground in Hyderabad, Pakistan
Niaz Stadium is a cricket ground in Hyderabad, Pakistan, with a capacity of 15,000 spectators. It has hosted international matches, including Test and One Day Internationals, and is known for its place in cricket history.
Niaz Stadium was established in November 1961 and hosted its first Test match in 1973. It celebrated staging Test cricket's 1,000th match and has been a venue for several international fixtures.
The ground is named after Niaz Ahmed, a former commissioner of Hyderabad who loved sports and pushed for its construction. Local cricket fans gather here to watch matches, and the stadium remains a focal point for sports in the city.
The stadium is located in the center of Hyderabad, near the Indus Hotel, making it easy to find. Visitors can watch local matches or events when scheduled, and the ground is accessible by road.
The first hat-trick in One Day International cricket was taken at this ground by Pakistan's Jalal-ud-Din in 1982. Pakistan has never lost a Test or ODI at Niaz Stadium.
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