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National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report | PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI: National Stadium Karachi, also known as Karachi Cricket Arena, is the second largest cricket stadium in Pakistan, situated in Karachi. The stadium will host 3 ODI matches between Pakistan and New Zealand.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report
National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report

Pakistan is currently leading this ODI series by 2-0. Pakistan won the first ODI match By five wickets and also won the Second ODI match by seven wickets. In both of the matches, Fakhar Zaman Knocked Century and was also the Player o the match. New Zealand lost both matches, but there are still three matches left. They might come back and win this series.

National Stadium Karachi has been the home ground for Karachi Kings in PSL and Pakistan Cricket team since 1995. This Stadium has hosted many memorable matches over the years, ICC ODI World Cup matches, Test , ODI, and T20I matches.

PAK vs NZ Match Details :

Series: New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2023
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd ODI
Date and Time: 3rd May,04:00 PM (IST)
Venue: National Stadium Karachi, Pakistan
Live Streaming Platform: Fan Code

National Stadium Karachi Stadium Detail:

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report
National Stadium Karachi

The stadium was built in the early 1950s under the supervision of Mr Abdul Rasheed Khan, and Mr Kafiluddin and It was officially inaugurated in 1955. the inaugural first match was played on this ground on 20-24 April 1955. This is one of the oldest stadiums in Pakistan, with a seating capacity of 34,228.

It has hosted several Test matches and is also known as the fortress of Pakistan Team. It is the debut ground for Sachin Tendulkar and Waqar Younis Khan. The inaugural ODI match on this ground was played on 21 November 1980. It has also hosted world cup matches in 1987 and 1996

National Stadium Karachi ODI Records:

Total matches: 67
Batting first won: 30
Batting Second won: 34
Highest Total: 374/4 by India
Highest Run Chase: 344/8 By Pakistan
Lowest Total: 115 by Bangladesh
Highest Individual:181 by Viv Richards

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report:

The pitch of National Stadium Karachi is generally known for batting friendly and usually favours spin bowlers in ODI matches. The surface is quite flat and offers good bounce and easily carry to the bat, which allows batsmen to play good shots.

The average score at this Stadium in ODIs is around 260-270 runs. The Team batting first have an advantage as the pitch slows down in the second inning. The bowlers can take advantage of it, later in the the match.

National Stadium Karachi Weather Forecast:

National Stadium Karachi Stadium is set to host three ODI matches between Pakistan and New Zealand, so weather is important for the players and the teams. According to the weather forecast, The maximum temperature will be about 37° C whereas minimum temperature will be 25 Degrees Celsius.

The wind speed will be around 10 km/h and the Humidity will be approx. 61%. There is no chance of Rain during these Three ODI matches.

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