The National Stadium Karachi is a major cricket venue in Pakistan. It has hosted historic matches across international and domestic cricket, including Pakistan Super League (PSL) and World Cup games. As one of the four venues for the Champions Trophy 2025, it will witness top teams battling for victory.
The stadium will host three matches, starting with Pakistan vs New Zealand in the tournament opener. The second game will feature Afghanistan vs South Africa, followed by South Africa vs England in the final Karachi fixture.
This article covers key ODI stats, records, and fixtures of the National Stadium ahead of the ICC event.
National Stadium Karachi: Key Facts
- Location: Karachi, Pakistan
- Opened: 1955
- Renovated: 2025
- Seating Capacity: 30,000
- Ends: Pavilion End & University Road End
- International Matches Hosted: 47 Tests, 56 ODIs, 11 T20Is
ODI Stats & Records at National Stadium Karachi
Overall Performance
- Total ODIs Played: 56
- Pakistan Wins: 26
- Visiting Team Wins: 21
- Neutral Team Wins: 7
- No Result Matches: 2
Batting & Bowling Insights
- Matches Won Batting First: 26
- Matches Won Chasing: 28
- Highest Team Total: 374/4 – India vs Hong Kong (2008)
- Lowest Team Total: 115 All Out – Bangladesh vs Pakistan (2008)
- Highest Successful Chase: 355/4 in 49 overs – Pakistan vs South Africa (2025)
- Lowest Total Defended: 258/7 – West Indies vs Pakistan (1987)
- Average 1st Innings Score: 246
Individual & Team Records
- Highest Individual Score: 181 off 125 balls – Viv Richards (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka (1987)
- Total Hundreds: 36
- Total Fifties: 143
- Total Sixes: 303
- Total Fours: 2,182
- Highest Partnership: 260 Runs – Mohammad Rizwan & Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan) vs South Africa (2025)
- Best Bowling Figures: 6/13 in 8 overs – Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) vs India (2008)
Last 5 ODIs: Karachi Stadium Performance
- Matches Won Batting First: 3
- Matches Won Chasing: 2
- Highest Team Total: 355/4 – Pakistan vs South Africa (2025)
- Lowest Team Total: 232 All Out – New Zealand vs Pakistan (2023)
- Average 1st Innings Score: 303
- Highest Successful Chase: 355/4 – Pakistan vs South Africa (2025)
- Lowest Total Defended: 299 All Out – New Zealand vs Pakistan (2023)
Champions Trophy 2025: Karachi Fixtures
| Date | Day | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19 | Wednesday | Pakistan vs New Zealand | 2:30 PM |
| February 21 | Friday | Afghanistan vs South Africa | 2:30 PM |
| March 1 | Saturday | South Africa vs England | 2:30 PM |