Spurred on by that success, Bukhatir built the Sharjah Cricket Stadium which sparked a cricketing revolution in the desert, hosting international tournaments year after year, and producing some of the greatest matches the game has ever seen.

The Sharjah Cricket Ground created history when it hosted the first ODI between South Africa and Afghanistan on Wednesday (September 18). The ground has become the first stadium in the world to achieve a huge feat.

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates has registered a massive record in ODI cricket. It has become the first-ever venue in cricket history to host 250 ODI matches. The stadium achieved the feat with the Afghanistan vs South Africa match that took place on Wednesday.

Witness the historic 250th ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium featuring Afghanistan vs South Africa, showcasing memorable cricket moments.

SHARJAH (Web Desk) - Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to host its 250th One Day International (ODI) match tomorrow. Known for hosting the highest number of ODI matches, Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 249 ODIs since 1984. The landmark 250th ODI would be played between Afghanistan and South Africa on September 18.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host a three-match ODI series between South Africa and Afghanistan, starting today evening (September 18).

Afghanistan restricted South Africa to 106 runs and achieved the target for the loss of four wickets with 24 overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This is Afghanistan’s first victory against South Africa in six matches.

Sharjah Cricket Ground in the UAE, famous for hosting some of cricket's most historic matches, will be the venue for first ODI of the three-match series between Afghanistan and South Africa. AFG vs SA 1st ODI game is notable as it will be the 250th ODI held at this iconic venue,