South Africa's Cricket Tour of Pakistan 2021 Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test Tickets

Thursday, Feb 04, 2021 10:00
 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan Venue Seating Plan
Capacity: 15,000Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, established in 1992, is the only international cricket venue in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It hosted its first ODI in 1992 and its first Test in 1993. Initially accommodating 15,000 spectators, its capacity has been expanded to around 18,000, with upgrades including a renovated pavilion, media boxes, and the installation of around 12,000 permanent chairs to replace the previous temporary seating. These new chairs are part of ongoing improvements ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Located 20 minutes from Islamabad, the stadium is set to host matches in the upcoming tournament. Before its establishment, international matches were played at Rawalpindi Club Cricket Ground. The stadium has also hosted three ODIs in the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium


Pakistan vs South Africa

As South African team will tour Pakistan in January-February next year, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized plans for the series.

Sources privy to the PCB said that the South African team s tour will last for four weeks. The South African team is expected to arrive in Pakistan on January 20. The visiting team will play two Tests and three T20I matches in the series.

The series will be played in Lahore and Karachi. The first Test of the series will be played in Karachi from January 28, while Lahore is also likely to host the first Test match since 2009.

The second Test match of the Pakistan-South Africa series is expected in the first week of February at Gaddafi Stadium.

The T20 series will start in the second week of February. The Pak-South Africa series will also be played under the Coveted Nineteen Protocols like Zimbabwe.