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Drainage Issues at Gaddafi Stadium Exposed During Australia vs Afghanistan Match

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By Web Desk Published March 2, 2025 2 Min Read
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Qaddafi Stadium Lahore Rain halts play match between Australia and Afghanistan in ICC Champions Trophy. Photo Credits: Screengrabs
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The ICC Champions Trophy clash between Afghanistan and Australia was halted due to persistent waterlogging at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, spotlighting drainage inadequacies.

Despite the cessation of rain, the ground conditions prevented the match from continuing, leading to its abandonment. Both teams received one point each.

During the Group B game on Friday, play was stopped after just 12.5 overs as rain began to fall. The rain subsided relatively quickly, but the aftermath saw large puddles on the field. Efforts by the ground staff, employing traditional methods like mop sticks and other makeshift drying techniques, proved insufficient to salvage the playing conditions.

Look at how ground staff is clearing water in Qadaffi stadium after spending 12 billion rupees on these stadiums 🤬

The whole world is laughing at this nonsense pic.twitter.com/IamJsnBNMJ

— Yasir Mahmood (@MofaYasir) February 28, 2025

The incident has triggered a wave of criticism on social media, with many calling the poor drainage a “bad advertisement for Pakistan.” The inability to resume the game has drawn negative attention globally, with players, fans, and analysts expressing their disappointment over the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) preparedness to host such significant events.

محسن نقوی فیل ہو گیا ہے، ایسا لگ رہا ہے کہ قذافی اسٹیڈیم 30 سال پہلے بنایا گیا تھا ابھی نہیں بنایا، ہر طرف پانی ہی پانی ہے،

شائقین کرکٹ کی گفتگو pic.twitter.com/B5aCQ24Z6M

— Ahmad Hassan Bobak (@ahmad__bobak) March 1, 2025

The abandonment of the Australia vs. Afghanistan match has reignited concerns regarding the PCB’s capability to manage major ICC events. It particularly spotlights the old and seemingly inadequate infrastructure at Gaddafi Stadium, raising questions about future international matches scheduled at the venue.

Qaddafi stadium, after touched by Asim Munir's parchi.

As I said a week ago. Everything they touch turns into ash. pic.twitter.com/C3wNiRPCmL

— MD Umair Khan (@MDUmairKh) March 1, 2025

The incident contrasts sharply with the conditions at other venues, particularly in India, where matches have proceeded smoothly. The host nation’s flawless performance has sidelined the ongoing debates over venue advantages, as India continues its pursuit of the Champions Trophy.

As the tournament advances into the knockout stages, attention shifts to the upcoming India vs New Zealand match, anticipated as a preview to a potential high-stakes semi-final showdown.

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