The complex consists of a cricket academy of international standard, gymnasium, swimming pool, and hostels.

The ceremony was attended, among others, by Pakistani cricketers Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Shoaib Mohammad, Shahid Afridi, Umar Akmal, and Fawad Alam.

The chief guest of the event was the Chairman of Bahria Town, Malik Riaz Hussain, who performed the groundbreaking ceremony by pressing the button to start the crane on the project site.

Given the level of security in Bahria Town, and ongoing construction of Hyatt Regency Hotel near Theme Park in Precinct 5, Rafi Cricket Stadium will be an optimal place for hosting international cricket events.

Designed by GMP Germany, the creators of Dubai International Cricket Stadium,[6] Rafi Cricket Stadium's structure has been designed by Boston-based Simpson SGH whereas the façade has been created by SBP Consultants Germany and M&B (Mushtaq & Bilal) Pakistan, MEP is designed by SMC (S. Mehboob & Company) Pakistan, and Pre-Cast Support Consultants are JPC, USA.