National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report For PAK vs SA ODI Tri-Series Match

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Pakistan will face South Africa in a crucial match of the ODI Tri-Series at the National Stadium in Karachi. Both teams lost their first match and need a win to keep their hopes alive for the final.

New Zealand has already qualified after defeating both Pakistan and South Africa. This puts extra pressure on the hosts, as they want to make a strong statement before the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The last time these two teams met, Pakistan defeated South Africa in their home conditions, and they will be eager to repeat that performance.

Before the match, let’s take a look at how the Karachi pitch will behave and whether it will favor batters or bowlers.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report

The National Stadium in Karachi is expected to offer good conditions for batting. In the early overs, fast bowlers might get some movement, but as the game progresses, batting will become easier.

The pitch at Karachi is known for being flat, allowing batters to play freely. Spinners could get some assistance as the ball gets older, but the pitch will not turn excessively.

The toss-winning captain might prefer to bat first, putting up a strong total before the pitch slows down slightly in the second innings.

National Stadium Karachi ODI Stats

• Total Matches Played: 76
• Matches Won Batting First: 36
• Matches Won Batting Second: 37
• Average 1st Innings Score: 237
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 202

With conditions favoring batters, a high-scoring contest can be expected between Pakistan and South Africa.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 11 February 2025

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