National Stadium Pitch Report: Average Scores & Stats
Karachi, Pakistan · Pakistan Updated , after Pakistan vs New ZealandNational Stadium averages 360 in the first innings across its last 6 Test matches, rain-affected ones left out, and sides batting first have won 33% of those with a result. Pace bowlers take 43% of the wickets here and spinners 53%.
Ground snapshot
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In detail
Scoring
Avg 2nd inns362 Avg top score153 Top scorerOpener 9/24Boundaries
Sixes / match8.7 Fours / match135.2 Boundary runs48.6%Bowling
Pace 43%Spin 53% Econ pace / spin3.12 / 3.30Trend · runs in innings 1
Match data
| Stat category | View match | View match | View match | View match | View match | View match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | WTC | WTC | WTC | WTC | WTC | WTC |
| Date | 2 Jan 2305:00 AM ☀️ | 26 Dec 2205:00 AM ☀️ | 17 Dec 2205:00 AM ☀️ | 12 Mar 2205:00 AM ☀️ | 26 Jan 2105:00 AM ☀️ | 19 Dec 1905:00 AM ☀️ |
| Teams playing | PAK NZ | PAK NZ | PAK ENG | PAK AUS | PAK SA | PAK SL |
| Match result | 408 & 304/9 449 & 277/5 | 438 & 311/8 612/9 & 61/1 | 304 & 216 354 & 170/2 | 148 & 443/7 556/9 & 97/2 | 378 & 90/3 220 & 245 | 191 & 555/3 271 & 212 |
| Toss & decision | NZ · bat | PAK · bat | PAK · bat | AUS · bat | SA · bat | PAK · bat |
| Total match runs | 1438 | 1422 | 1044 | 1244 | 933 | 1229 |
| Runs in innings 1 | 449 | 438 | 304 | 556 | 220 | 191 |
| Runs in innings 2 | 408 | 612 | 354 | 148 | 378 | 271 |
| Total match sixes | 8 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 10 |
| Total match fours | 180 | 159 | 119 | 114 | 109 | 130 |
| Total boundaries | 188 | 168 | 125 | 129 | 113 | 140 |
| Highest indiv. score | 125 | 200 | 111 | 196 | 109 | 174 |
| Bat first won? | – | – | No | – | No | Yes |
About National Stadium
National Stadium is located in Karachi, Pakistan. Across the last 6 All Test Cricket matches at this venue (since Dec 2019, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 1,218.3 runs.
Scoring trends at National Stadium
In the last 6 games at National Stadium, first innings scores average 359.7 runs, while second innings average 361.8 runs. Teams batting first have won 33% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 8.7 sixes and 135.2 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at National Stadium
Pace bowlers concede 3.12 runs per over at this ground, compared to 3.30 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 43% of wickets, while spin takes 53%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 48.6%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first-innings score at National Stadium?
The average first-innings score at National Stadium is 359.7 runs, based on the last 6 completed games since Dec 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 361.8, and the average match score is 1,218.3 runs with 8.7 sixes and 135.2 fours.
Do captains bat or bowl first after winning the toss at National Stadium?
Captains winning the toss at National Stadium chose to bowl first in 0 of the last 6 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 6. The side that won the toss went on to win 1 of the 3 with a result (33%).
What are the highest and lowest totals at National Stadium?
The highest first-innings total at National Stadium is 556 and the lowest is 191, based on the last 6 completed games since Dec 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting first average 359.7 here, and the average match score is 1,218.3 runs.
Is National Stadium good for batting or bowling?
National Stadium plays as a balanced pitch: first innings average 359.7 runs, based on the last 6 completed games since Dec 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 43% of the wickets and spinners 53%.
How many matches have been played at National Stadium?
6 completed All Test Cricket matches have been played at National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan in our records. This pitch report reads the last 6 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.