The significance of Trent Bridge, Nottingham for Pakistan
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 will play its first test match at Trent Bridge after a long break of 43 years today when it takes on England in the first match of the four test match series at Nottingham. The last time that Trent Bridge hosted a Pakistani team in a test match was back in August, 1967. Since then, Pakistan has played a total of 31 test matches in England, but interestingly, no match was hosted at Trent Bridge. However, Pakistan has remained a frequent visitor to Trent Bridge for T20 and ODI matches.
Pakistan is yet to win a test match at Nottingham but its ODI and T20 record is very strong at the venue. The unpredictables have played a total of 11 ODI’s at Nottingham, out of which, Pakistan came out victorious in 7 matches while losing 4 of them. Pakistan has played a total of 3 test matches at Trent Bridge till date and has failed to impress in any one of them. England comprehensively defeated Pakistan in two test matches while one test ended in a draw. Pakistan has only played one T20 match at this stadium when it outclassed http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 in the 2009 T20 world Cup semifinal.
Trent Bridge is a county cricket ground situated in West Bridgford, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nottinghamshire-c826. The history of this ground dates back to 1838 when the first test match was played between England and Australia. The stadium was renovated in 2002 and a new stand was constructed which included aircraft-wing roofs to cover the top. Trent Bridge is one the most beautiful stadiums which is why it has received a number of awards for its outstanding architectural brilliance.
Trent Bridge offer’s quality cricket conditions for all departments of the game. The highest team total in Nottingham is 658/8 declared, which was scored by England against Australia. The Proteas hold the record for scoring the lowest team total of only 88 runs.
Interestingly, Trent Bridge has not been a good place for England. It has played a total of 54 test matches at this ground, winning 17 test matches while losing a total of 16. However, England has comfortably won the two test matches against Pakistan in this stadium.
Pakistan played its first ever ODI against England at Trent Bridge in 1974. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Lloyd-c53058 also scored an unbeaten 116 runs in first ODI match between Pakistan and England.
Pakistan’s first test match against England in the upcoming four test match series is being dubbed as an exciting start to the English summer season. Pakistan has recently defeated http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Salman-c88163 Butt has a very strong bowling attack but a very inexperienced and weak batting lineup to go along. England on the other hand will enter the match with an extremely experienced batting lineup.
England will miss out on Ian Bell and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Young-c87719 captain Salman Butt is confident that his young guns will rise to the occasion, who is counting on his bowling strength and his hopeful that Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif will deliver the goods once again. Salman, while praising his bowlers said, “They bring a lot of confidence to us as a team because whatever totals you do, you are always confident you can defend it.”
Pakistan may not have a good track record on this stadium but they will take hope from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, since both teams emerged victorious at Nottingham in 2006 and 2007 respectively.
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