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Passion

Experience the thrill of the game at one of the world's most iconic cricket stadiums.

Legacy

Celebrate decades of unforgettable cricketing moments at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Pride

Feel the pride of hosting legends and creating history, match after match.

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OUR HISTORIC GLIMPSES

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The Making of Sharjah Cricket Stadium

OUR JOURNEY

Sharjah Cricket Stadium was established, becoming the first dedicated cricket venue in UAE.

1982

Hosted its inaugural One Day International (ODI) during the inaugural Asia Cup.

1984

Site of the dramatic final where Javed Miandad hit a last-ball six against India, securing victory for Pakistan.

1986

The stadium hosted its 100th ODI match during the Pepsi Sharjah Cup.

1996

Sachin Tendulkar delivered back-to-back centuries against Australia in the Coca-Cola Cup.

1998

Hosted its inaugural Test match between Pakistan and the West Indies.

2002

Recognized for hosting the most ODI matches at a single venue, with 200 ODIs played by that year.

2011

Hosted its first T20I match between Afghanistan and Scotland.

2013

Served as a venue for the IPL matches held in the UAE.

2014

Became one of the venues for the inaugural PSL season.

2016

Hosted matches for the inaugural APL tournament.

2018

Once again hosted IPL matches during the season held in the UAE.

2020

Served as one of the venues for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup

2021

First stadium to host 300 international matches, marked by an Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI.

2024

Key Moments That Shaped Sharjah Stadium’s Identity

MOMENTS, MATCHES & MEMORIES

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