Pokhara International Cricket Stadium


The Pokhara International Cricket Stadium, simply known as Pokhara Cricket Ground '', is a cricket ground in Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal.
The stadium is the headquarter of the Gandaki Province Cricket Association, the governing body of cricket in the province. It also served as the home ground for the Gandaki Province cricket team for PM Cup matches.

History

It is the third venue in Nepal, beside Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground and Mulpani Cricket Ground, to host international cricket matches. It is often regarded as one of the most picturesque cricketing venue in the world.

Construction

To upgrade the stadium, Gandaki provincial government allocated Rs. 30 million in stake. The renovation has been done through several phases.

Records & statistics

WT20I records

Highest T20I total: 255/2 – vs., Cricket at the 2019 South Asian Games – Women's tournament, 5 December 2019Highest individual T20I score: Nigar Sultana, vs., Cricket at the 2019 South Asian Games – Women's tournament, 5 December 2019Best T20I Bowling Figure: Anjali Chand, vs., Cricket at the 2019 South Asian Games – Women's tournament, 2 December 2019Highest T20I partnership: 236* – Nigar Sultana & Fargana Hoque, vs., Cricket at the 2019 South Asian Games – Women's tournament, 5 December 2019Most wickets in WT20I: Anjali Chand, - 10 Wickets

International records

Women's Twenty20 International centuries

Two WT20I centuries have been scored at the venue.
No.ScorePlayerTeamBallsOpposing teamInningsDateResult
1113*Nigar Sultana 6515 December 2019Won
2110*Fargana Hoque 5315 December 2019Won

Women's Twenty20 International five-wicket hauls

One WT20I five-wicket haul has been taken at this venue.
#FiguresPlayerCountryInningsOpponentDateResult
16/0Anjali Chand12 December 2019Won

Major events hosted