HISTORIC! Sharjah Cricket Stadium Becomes First Ground to Host 300 International Matches, Reaches Milestone With AFG vs BAN 1st ODI 2024
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed many memorable moments, including Sachin Tendulkar's famous 'desert storm' innings against Australia during the Coca-Cola Cup in 1998.
In a historic achievement, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the first venue to host 300 international matches. The historic milestone was achieved during the first ODI match of the three-match series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. After Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Australia's Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has hosted 291 international matches, followed by the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with 287 international games. Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed many memorable moments, including Sachin Tendulkar's famous 'desert storm' innings in April 1998 during the Coca-Cola Cup. Tendulkar slammed 143 runs off 131 balls against Australia. AFG vs BAN 2024 Schedule: Check List of Fixtures in Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI Series With Venues and Match Timings in IST.
Sharjah Hosts 300th International Cricket Match
Sharjah becomes the FIRST ground to host 300 international matches.
300 - Sharjah Cricket Stadium🇦🇪
291 - Sydney Cricket Ground🇦🇺
287 - Melbourne Cricket Ground🇦🇺
267 - Harare Sports Club🇿🇼
227 - Lord's, London🏴
211 - Shere Bangla, Dhaka🇧🇩
207 - Premadasa, Colombo🇱🇰#BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/CESXBysA0s
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 6, 2024
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