Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United is the 15th match of PSL 2024 that is scheduled to be played today at the National Stadium Karachi. This article covers everything about the National Stadium Karachi pitch report and T20 records and stats.
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KAR vs ISL, PSL 2024 Match 15: National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report Today Match
This will mark the first match played at the National Stadium in Karachi in the ongoing PSL. Historically, the average first-innings score at this venue stands at 181. The pitch is expected to provide support to both batsmen and bowlers, albeit with a gradual decrease in pace and bounce as the match progresses.
Initially, the fast bowlers are likely to benefit the most due to the pitch conditions, although spin bowlers can still play a significant role later in the game. Therefore, winning the toss becomes crucial, with the advantage tilting towards the team opting to field first. This decision allows the fast bowlers to exploit the favorable conditions early on, particularly with the new ball.
National Stadium Karachi PSL 2024: Batting or Bowling Pitch?
National Stadium Karachi is a batting pitch with high average score. Anything below 180 is not going to be safe to defend on this pitch.
National Stadium Karachi PSL 2024: Pace or Spin Bowling Pitch?
National Stadium Karachi pitch is going to be favour the pacers in the first 30 minutes of the game. After that spinners will play a significant role in the match.
Also read: KAR vs ISL Head To Head Record in PSL | PSL 2024 Head To Head KAR vs ISL Today Match
KAR vs ISL, PSL 2024 Match 15: National Stadium Karachi T20 Records & Stats
The National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan, has hosted 11 T20 International matches from April 20, 2008, to September 25, 2022. The home side has dominated with a win rate of 81.82%, winning 9 out of 11 matches, while the touring side has won only 2 matches. No neutral side has won a match at this venue.
In terms of batting performance, teams batting first have won 63.64% of the matches, while teams chasing have won 36.36% of the time. Interestingly, winning or losing the toss seems to have little impact on the outcome, with almost equal numbers of matches won by teams regardless of toss result.
Notable individual records include Babar Azam’s unbeaten 110 against England on September 22, 2022, and Mohammad Wasim’s 4/40 against West Indies on December 13, 2021. The highest team innings record is 221/3 by England against Pakistan on September 23, 2022, while the lowest team innings is 60 by West Indies against Pakistan on April 1, 2018. Pakistan holds the record for the highest successful run chase with 208/3 against West Indies on December 16, 2021.
On average, 28.16 runs are scored per wicket, with an average of 8.81 runs per over. The average score batting first at the National Stadium in Karachi is 190.
| City | Karachi | ||
| Country | Pakistan | ||
| First T20 Match | 20/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 25/09/2022 | ||
| Matches Played | 11 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 9 (81.82%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 2 (18.18%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 7 (63.64%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (36.36%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (36.36%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 7 (63.64%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 110* | Babar Azam (Pakistan) | 22/09/2022 v England |
| Best Bowling | 4/40 | Mohammad Wasim (Pakistan) | 13/12/2021 v West Indies |
| Highest Team Innings | 221/3 (England) | 23/09/2022 v Pakistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 60 (West Indies) | 01/04/2018 v Pakistan | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 208/3 (Pakistan) | 16/12/2021 v West Indies | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.16 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.81 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 190 | ||