Last Updated on 6 months ago by Charbel Coorey
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has played host to some high-scoring Test matches. However, chasing in the fourth innings has proven difficult, with just one successful pursuit of a 200+ score in the history of this ground.
Highest successful run chase at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore dates back to 1961
The highest successful run chase in Test cricket at Lahore is England’s 209/5 against Pakistan way back in 1961. Pakistan batted first in that match, scoring 387/9d with Javed Burki (138) leading the way. England responded with 380 as Ken Barrington (139) and Mike Smith (99) put on 192 for the third wicket.
Pakistan’s 200 in their second innings gave England a tricky target, but skipper Ted Dexter (66*) held his nerve after his team fell into trouble at various stages of the innings. The visitors were 1-1, 17-2, 86-3, 108-4 and 108-5 before Dexter and Bob Barber (39*) got them home with five wickets to spare.
In the ongoing Test between Pakistan and South Africa, the Proteas will have to break this all-time record. Aiden Markram’s team need 277 to win, and there has been just one higher score than that in all fourth innings at Lahore.
In fact, there has been just two scores of 250+ in all fourth innings in Tests at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan’s 316/4 against South Africa in 2007 and West Indies’ 258/4 against Pakistan in 1975 are the two highest totals batting last. These matches both ended in draws.
