National Stadium in Karachi is the largest cricket stadium in Pakistan with a capacity of over 30,000 people. The stadium is undergoing a significant renovation process before the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to begin on 19th February 2025. The first match of the tournament is going to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This article covers the ODI records and stats at the National Stadium in Karachi before the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
National Stadium, Karachi ODI Records and Stats before ICC Champions Trophy
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 76 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 36 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 37 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 237 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 202 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 374/4 (50 overs) – India vs Hong Kong |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 93/10 (40.4 overs) – Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Highest Score Chased | 310/4 (46.5 overs) – India vs Sri Lanka |
| Lowest Score Defended | 123/10 (45.2 overs) – Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women |
The National Stadium in Karachi has hosted 76 ODI matches. Out of these, teams batting first have won 36 times, while teams chasing have won 37 times. This shows that the pitch does not strongly favour either batting first or chasing.
The average score in the first innings is 237, which means teams usually aim to set a target around this score. The average score in the second innings is 202, which suggests that chasing can be slightly difficult here.
The highest total ever recorded at this stadium is 374/4 by India against Hong Kong. On the other hand, the lowest total recorded is 93/10 by Pakistan Women against Sri Lanka Women.
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When it comes to chasing, the highest successful chase is 310/4 by India against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the lowest total ever defended was 123, when Sri Lanka Women bowled out Pakistan Women.
These stats show that Karachi’s National Stadium has seen both high-scoring and low-scoring games, making it an exciting venue for ODI cricket.
