An ODI Series was played between Pakistan and Australia during June. Third match of this series was played in the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore. After this match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) penalized this pitch by calling it "unsatisfactory" and issuing demerit point. Now, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appealed and the ICC has decided to withdraw this decision and the demerit point.

This decision is taken after analyzing the video clips, reports of the match referee and comments of captains who were part of the match held on 4th June. This pitch was earlier declared 'unsatisfactory' through the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process of ICC, which lead to awarding one demerit point to the Gaddafi Stadium.

However, after considering the appeal of Pakistan Cricket Board, it was decided that though the match referee did everything in accordance with guidelines, the playing area did not fulfill the requirements of 'unsatisfactory' rating.

The panel specifically noted that the pitch did not have excessive unevenness or excessive spin and subsequently removed the demerit point. As a result, Gaddafi Stadium now has 'zero' demerit points on its record. The ICC Appeals Panel also considered two appeals filed by Cricket Canada regarding the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in King City, Toronto.

The stadium received an 'unsatisfactory' rating for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match between the United States and the Netherlands on June 8. The panel found that the pitch surface was satisfactory, with no excessive unevenness, seam movement, or spin. The demerit point associated with that match was therefore removed.

However, the three demerit points imposed after the stadium was declared 'unfit' for the Canada-Netherlands match on June 16 will remain. The panel concluded that the pitch condition during that match was dangerous and therefore consistent with the 'unfit' rating. Following these decisions, Gaddafi Stadium has no demerit points, while Maple Leaf Cricket Ground has three demerit points on its record.

An ODI Series was played between Pakistan and Australia during June. Third match of this series was played in the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore. After this match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) penalized this pitch by calling it "unsatisfactory" and issuing demerit point. Now, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appealed and the ICC has decided to withdraw this decision and the demerit point.

This decision is taken after analyzing the video clips, reports of the match referee and comments of captains who were part of the match held on 4th June. This pitch was earlier declared 'unsatisfactory' through the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process of ICC, which lead to awarding one demerit point to the Gaddafi Stadium.

However, after considering the appeal of Pakistan Cricket Board, it was decided that though the match referee did everything in accordance with guidelines, the playing area did not fulfill the requirements of 'unsatisfactory' rating.

The panel specifically noted that the pitch did not have excessive unevenness or excessive spin and subsequently removed the demerit point. As a result, Gaddafi Stadium now has 'zero' demerit points on its record. The ICC Appeals Panel also considered two appeals filed by Cricket Canada regarding the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in King City, Toronto.

The stadium received an 'unsatisfactory' rating for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match between the United States and the Netherlands on June 8. The panel found that the pitch surface was satisfactory, with no excessive unevenness, seam movement, or spin. The demerit point associated with that match was therefore removed.

However, the three demerit points imposed after the stadium was declared 'unfit' for the Canada-Netherlands match on June 16 will remain. The panel concluded that the pitch condition during that match was dangerous and therefore consistent with the 'unfit' rating. Following these decisions, Gaddafi Stadium has no demerit points, while Maple Leaf Cricket Ground has three demerit points on its record.