National Bank Cricket Arena – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Karachi, Pakistan · Capacity 68,000 · Opened 1955 · 194 matches on record

320

Par 1st innings (ODI)

57% / 43%

Bat first / chase wins

35%

Toss: chose to field

54%

Wickets to pace

ODI Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing at National Bank Cricket Arena, based on 51 decided matches.

National Bank Cricket Arena pitch report

T20I · 25 matches

In 25 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 176; the highest total is 237.
Chasing sides have won 36% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 208.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 40% of the time.
Spinners have taken 52% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.3 an over.

ODI · 51 matches

In 51 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 279; the highest total is 374.
Chasing sides have won 43% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 355.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 35% of the time.
Spinners have taken 46% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.5 an over.

Test · 14 matches

In 14 Tests here, the side batting first has averaged 354; the highest total is 765.
Sides batting first have won 50% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 11% of the time.
Spinners have taken 57% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the first overs at 3.6 an over.

T20 · 102 matches

In 102 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 171; the highest total is 255.
Chasing sides have won 60% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 236.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 81% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 69% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 10.1 an over.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
T20I	25	176	129	16	9	237	60	208	122	7.90	55.6
ODI	51	279	218	29	22	374	115	355	153	5.43	47
Test	14	354	369	5	5	765	61	478	191	3.25	51.5
T20	102	171	155	40	60	255	44	236	125	8.56	61.5
List A	2	314	316	0	2	324	305	324	—	6.40	—

Par score & toss impact

T20I

Par score: 170
Toss winner won: 56%
Chose to field: 40%
Bat-first won: 64%

Last first innings: 223/4, 223/4, 170/4, 170/4, 237/5

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.42	62
middle	7.54	91
death	9.32	104

Based on 25 matches.

ODI

Par score: 320
Toss winner won: 37%
Chose to field: 35%
Bat-first won: 57%

Last first innings: 222/9, 222/9, 343/4, 343/4, 330/5

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.97	108
middle	5.04	333
death	7.46	196

Based on 51 matches.

Test

Par score: 438
Toss winner won: 40%
Chose to field: 11%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 449/10, 438/10, 304/10, 556/9, 220/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.59	96
middle	3.29	85
late	3.34	99

Based on 14 matches.

T20

Par score: 137
Toss winner won: 58%
Chose to field: 81%
Bat-first won: 40%

Last first innings: 128/6, 109/8, 158/6, 125/4, 103/6

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	8.40	303
middle	7.95	502
death	10.10	466

Based on 102 matches.

Top players at National Bank Cricket Arena

T20I

ODI

Test

Most wickets
Danish Kaneria36
Abrar Ahmed17
Abdul Razzaq16
Noman Ali15
Umar Gul13

T20

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Weather at National Bank Cricket Arena

28°C

clear

Feels 33°C · Humidity 69% · Wind 2.2 km/h · Cloud 15%

Rain outlook: showers possible

Dew: likely – Heavy dew is likely from about 22:00; the side bowling second may find the ball wet.

11:00
29°
0%
12:00
30°
14%
13:00
30°
32%
14:00
29°
47%
15:00
30°
55%
16:00
29°
58%
17:00
28°
55%
18:00
27°
39%

Typical weather by month
Month	High	Low	Rain mm	Rain days
January	25°	13°	7.4	0.9
February	29°	17°	1.9	0.5
March	32°	20°	4.1	1
April	35°	24°	2.3	0.8
May	36°	27°	0.6	0.1
June	34°	28°	14.9	2.6
July	33°	28°	79.1	7.7
August	31°	26°	121.5	8.5
September	32°	26°	23.1	2.5
October	34°	24°	6.8	1.2
November	31°	19°	1	0.4
December	27°	15°	2.9	0.3

Team records at National Bank Cricket Arena

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Karachi Kings	T20	39	14	24	36%	162	236
Peshawar Zalmi	T20	33	18	15	55%	176	255
Islamabad United	T20	30	21	9	70%	165	238
Quetta Gladiators	T20	30	13	17	43%	159	207
Pakistan	ODI	29	17	12	59%	274	355
Multan Sultans	T20	25	13	11	52%	174	234
Lahore Qalandars	T20	24	11	13	46%	166	210
Pakistan	Test	14	7	3	50%	336	765

Recent matches at National Bank Cricket Arena

South Africa Women U19 tour of Pakistan 202624 Jul 2026 · T20
Pakistan Women Under-19s 128/6 (20.0) · South Africa Women Under-19s 44/0 (5.4)
South Africa Women U19 tour of Pakistan 202622 Jul 2026 · T20
South Africa Women Under-19s 109/8 (20.0) · Pakistan Women Under-19s 113/4 (19.2)
PAK-WU19 won by 6 wickets
South Africa Women U19 tour of Pakistan 202619 Jul 2026 · T20
South Africa Women Under-19s 158/6 (20.0) · Pakistan Women Under-19s 106/10 (18.0)
SA-WU19 won by 52 runs
South Africa Women U19 tour of Pakistan 202617 Jul 2026 · T20
Pakistan Women Under-19s 125/4 (20.0) · South Africa Women Under-19s 78/9 (17.1)
PAK-WU19 won by 47 runs
South Africa Women U19 tour of Pakistan 202614 Jul 2026 · T20
Pakistan Women Under-19s 103/6 (20.0) · South Africa Women Under-19s 104/6 (16.0)
SA-WU19 won by 4 wickets

National Bank Cricket Arena: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at National Bank Cricket Arena in ODIs?

The average first-innings score at National Bank Cricket Arena in ODIs is 279, across 51 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 320.

Is it better to bat first or chase at National Bank Cricket Arena?

In ODIs at National Bank Cricket Arena, sides batting first have won 57% of decided matches (29) and chasing sides 43% (22). Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing.

What is the highest ODI total at National Bank Cricket Arena?

The highest ODI total at National Bank Cricket Arena is 374, and the lowest is 115.

What is the highest successful chase at National Bank Cricket Arena in ODIs?

The highest successful ODI chase at National Bank Cricket Arena is 355. The lowest total defended is 153.

Does the pitch at National Bank Cricket Arena help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 54% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in ODIs at National Bank Cricket Arena, and spinners 46%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at National Bank Cricket Arena?

Captains winning the toss in ODIs at National Bank Cricket Arena chose to field 35% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 37% of matches.

Who has scored the most ODI runs at National Bank Cricket Arena?

Mohammad Yousuf has scored the most ODI runs at National Bank Cricket Arena: 725 in 14 innings, averaging 55.8.

Who has taken the most ODI wickets at National Bank Cricket Arena?

Muttiah Muralitharan has taken the most ODI wickets at National Bank Cricket Arena: 16 in 7 innings at an economy of 3.68.

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