The National Stadium located in Karachi, one of Pakistan’s largest and most populous city, is set to host some of the PSL 2023 games, check out the pitch report, capacity, stats, weather conditions and T20 records
The National Stadium is considered a fortress for Pakistan cricket, and is Karachi’s fifth and Pakistan’s 11th first-class ground.
National Stadium Karachi pitch report, weather forecast, T20 records, capacity, stats PSL 8 2023
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In recent years, major terrorist activity, mainly bombings, have prompted non-Asian sides to refuse to play in the city. In fact only Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have visited the stadium in over five years.
National Stadium Karachi pitch report
The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is well balanced and it usually offers equal assistance to the batsmen as well as the bowlers. As such, fans can expect close encounters in the matches that take place here throughout the PSL 2023.
Back in the PSL 2020 playoff matches, teams scored only one 180+ score, which shows that the stadium is not really a high-scoring venue. Out of the 20 games played there, teams who batted second have won 12. Most team captains will be looking to choose the field first if they win the toss.
Karachi Stadium capacity
The National Stadium in Karachi is currently the largest cricket stadium in Pakistan with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. The seating capacity in the stadium has always numbered around 33,000. However, the capacity of the ground has reduced in recent years with close to only about 30,000 seats getting filled.
National Stadium Karachi stats
Currently, the average first innings score for domestic T20 games held at the National Stadium is 168. Out of the 20 games played, teams batting first have secured totals less than 150 seven times. Meanwhile, for the pace vs. spin factor, this track has seen more success for pacers than the spinners.
Karachi Stadium weather
In general, the weather conditions in Karachi always remain sunny with temperatures ranging from 28-32 degrees. There is low risk of rain during the winter months as the suns usually sets early. During the night games, the dew can a crucial role.
T20 matches played: 49
Matches won by teams batting first: 17
Matches won by teams batting second: 32
Matches Tied: 0
Matches Abandoned: 0
Highest individual score: 117* – Cameron Delport (IU) vs. Lahore Qalandars, 2019.
Best bowling figures: 6/19 – Faheem Ashraf (IU) vs. Lahore Qalandars, 2019.
Highest team score: 238/3 – Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars, 2019.
Lowest team score: 113 – Karachi Kings vs. Quetta Gladiators, 2022.
Average first-innings score: 172
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