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{{short description|Cricket stadium in Karachi, Pakistan}} | {{short description|Cricket stadium in Karachi, Pakistan}} | ||
{{Use Pakistani English|date= | {{about|the cricket ground in Karachi||National Stadium}} | ||
{{Redirect|National Bank Stadium|the cricket ground in [[Clifton, Karachi]]|National Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex}} | |||
{{Use Pakistani English|date=February 2025}} | |||
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{{Infobox | {{Infobox venue | ||
| | | name = National Stadium | ||
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| owner | | caption = National Stadium in 2022 during a match between [[England cricket team|England]] and [[Pakistan men's national cricket team|Pakistan]] | ||
| operator = | | country = [[Pakistan]] | ||
| | | coordinates = {{Coord|24|53|46|N|67|4|53|E|type:landmark}} | ||
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| end2 | | city = [[Karachi]] | ||
| international | | capacity = 30,000<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2525044/champions-trophy-2025-national-stadium-seating-capacity-reduced-after-renovation|title=National Stadium Karachi seating capacity decreased after renovation|date=28 January 2025|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref> | ||
| firsttestdate | | owner = [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] | ||
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| firsttestaway | | public_transit = {{rint|Bus}} National Stadium | ||
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| lasttesthome | | country = [[Pakistan]] | ||
| lasttestaway | | location = [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]] | ||
| firstodidate | | establishment = {{start date and age|1955|04|21}} | ||
| firstodiyear | | tenants = [[Pakistan national cricket team]]<br>[[Karachi Kings]] | ||
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| lastodiyear | | firsttestdate = 26 February–1 March | ||
| lastodihome | | firsttestyear = 1955 | ||
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| firstt20iyear | | lasttestdate = 2–6 January | ||
| firstt20ihome | | lasttestyear = 2023 | ||
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| lastt20idate | | lasttestaway = New Zealand | ||
| lastt20iyear | | firstodidate = 21 November | ||
| lastt20ihome | | firstodiyear = 1980 | ||
| lastt20iaway | | firstodihome = Pakistan | ||
| firstodiaway = West Indies | |||
| lastodidate = 1 March | |||
| lastodiyear = 2025 | |||
| lastodihome = South Africa | |||
| lastodiaway = England | |||
| firstt20idate = 20 April | |||
| firstt20iyear = 2008 | |||
| firstt20ihome = Pakistan | |||
| firstt20iaway = Bangladesh | |||
| lastt20idate = 25 September | |||
| lastt20iyear = 2022 | |||
| lastt20ihome = Pakistan | |||
| lastt20iaway = England | |||
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| onlywtesthome | | onlywtesthome = Pakistan | ||
| onlywtestaway | | onlywtestaway = West Indies | ||
| firstwodidate | | firstwodidate = 9 April | ||
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| firstwodiaway | | firstwodiaway = Netherlands | ||
| lastwodidate | | lastwodidate = 23 April | ||
| lastwodiyear | | lastwodiyear = 2024 | ||
| lastwodihome | | lastwodihome = Pakistan | ||
| lastwodiaway | | lastwodiaway = West Indies | ||
| firstwt20idate | | firstwt20idate = 1 September | ||
| firstwt20iyear | | firstwt20iyear = 2023 | ||
| firstwt20ihome | | firstwt20ihome = Pakistan | ||
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| lastwt20idate | | lastwt20idate = 3 May | ||
| lastwt20iyear | | lastwt20iyear = 2024 | ||
| lastwt20ihome | | lastwt20ihome = Pakistan | ||
| lastwt20iaway | | lastwt20iaway = West Indies | ||
| source | | date = 3 May 2024 | ||
| source = http://cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/ground/58956.html ESPNcricinfo | |||
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The '''National Stadium''' | The '''National Stadium''', officially known as the '''National Bank Stadium''', is an international [[cricket ground]] in [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]], owned by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]]. It is the home ground of the [[Karachi Kings]] franchise in [[Pakistan Super League]] and other [[Cricket in Pakistan|domestic cricket teams]] of Sindh. | ||
It was built in the early 1950s under the supervision of senior civil engineer Abdul Rasheed Khan (WP) and Kafiluddin, and was formally inaugurated in April 1955. In October 2022, the [[National Bank of Pakistan]] and the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] agreed to a five-year naming-rights agreement, and the stadium was renamed as National Bank Cricket Arena.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1716865 | title=PCB renames National Stadium Karachi under 5-year MoU | date=25 October 2022 }}</ref><ref name="rename">{{cite web |title=National Stadium in Karachi to be renamed National Bank Cricket Arena |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/national-stadium-in-karachi-to-be-renamed-national-bank-cricket-arena-1341678 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | |||
The [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan cricket team]] have a remarkable [[Test cricket|Test]] record at the ground and is known as the fortress of Pakistan cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records. Test matches. ESPNcricinfo |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;ground=487;team=7;template=results;type=team;view=results |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> The stadium has witnessed several memorable moments, such as [[Viv Richards]] 181 against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] at the [[1987 Cricket World Cup]], [[Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974)|Mohammad Yousuf]]'s record ninth century of the year to break [[Viv Richards]]' record of most runs in a calendar year, and [[Kamran Akmal]]'s famous century against [[India national cricket team|India]] on a very difficult [[Cricket pitch|pitch]] in 2006, after [[Pakistan cricket team|Pakistan]] had collapsed to 39 for 6, in a memorable come-from-behind victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs India 3rd Test 2005/06 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-pakistan-2005-06-208839/pakistan-vs-india-3rd-test-234783/full-scorecard |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:National Stadium, Karachi.jpg|thumb|left|Entrance of the National Stadium]] | |||
| | National Stadium was established in April 1955. At that time, Karachi was the capital of Pakistan, but the only cricket ground was the one at the [[Karachi Gymkhana]] which had limited seating capacity.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Faridi |first=Dr. Salman |date=27 September 2020 |title=National Stadium Karachi – the fortress of Pakistan cricket. Sports. thenews.com.pk |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/720513-national-stadium-karachi-the-fortress-of-pakistan-cricket |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=[[The News International]]}}</ref> A plan was formulated to develop a new stadium for which a plot of land measuring 174.5 acres was acquired by the [[Pakistan Public Works Department]] through the Commissioner of Karachi.<ref name="auto"/> After which under the guidance of Mr. Kafiluddin Ahmed, a senior civil engineer from [[East Pakistan]] and Mr. Abdul Rasheed Khan, a senior civil engineer from [[West Pakistan]] and was formally inaugurated in April 1955. the stadium was built which became [[Karachi]]'s fifth and Pakistan's 11th first-class ground.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
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| | The inaugural first-class match was played at NSK between [[Pakistan]] and [[India]] on 20–24 April 1955, and it became a fortress of Pakistan cricket.<ref name="Dawn">{{Cite web |last=Paracha |first=Nadeem F. |author-link=Nadeem F. Paracha |date=10 March 2017 |title=Stadium stories: Famous Pakistan cricket grounds |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1319194 |access-date=11 March 2017 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref> In 34 Tests between that first match and December 2000, [[Pakistan]] won 17 and were never beaten. They lost their first Test on the ground against [[England]] in 2000–01.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs England 3rd Test 2000/01 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-pakistan-2000-01-61759/pakistan-vs-england-3rd-test-63901/full-scorecard |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Andrew |date=16 August 2009 |title=A win in the dark |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/a-win-in-the-dark-419183 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
During the 1980s, the stadium also hosted international [[Association football|football]] matches, and was chosen as venue for the [[1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Quaid-E-Azam International Cup (Pakistan) |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesq/quaid-e-azam.html#82 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2006-07-29 |title=SPORTS WORLD: Lyariites mourn Brazil's defeat: PFF striving to develop football on modern lines |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/3303250 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Brecorder |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |last=Sport |first=Dawn |date=2010-11-11 |title=Pakistan aim to get good result against Oman in Asiad football |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/580656/pakistan-aim-to-get-good-result-against-oman-in-asiad-football |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref> | |||
In November 1989, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[Waqar Younis]] played their first test match in this stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=On This Day in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar and Waqar Younis Made Their Test Debuts Together |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/on-this-day-in-1989-sachin-tendulkar-and-waqar-younis-made-their-test-debuts-together-4443401.html |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[News18 India|News18]] |language=en}}</ref> | In November 1989, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[Waqar Younis]] played their first test match in this stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=On This Day in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar and Waqar Younis Made Their Test Debuts Together |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/on-this-day-in-1989-sachin-tendulkar-and-waqar-younis-made-their-test-debuts-together-4443401.html |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[News18 India|News18]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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A 75 meter long, 44 meter wide screen was installed at the ground in 2007 at a cost of Rs. 7 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-06-15 |title=Replay screens to be installed by Sept |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/251861/replay-screens-to-be-installed-by-sept |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-09-26 |title=Large re-play screen being installed at National Stadium Karachi |url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=29803 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926041126/http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=29803 |archive-date=26 September 2008 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[The News International]]}}</ref> | A 75 meter long, 44 meter wide screen was installed at the ground in 2007 at a cost of Rs. 7 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-06-15 |title=Replay screens to be installed by Sept |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/251861/replay-screens-to-be-installed-by-sept |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-09-26 |title=Large re-play screen being installed at National Stadium Karachi |url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=29803 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926041126/http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=29803 |archive-date=26 September 2008 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[The News International]]}}</ref> | ||
In September 2019, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] named it as one of the venues to host matches in the [[2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2 September 2019 |title=PCB releases Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019-20 schedule |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-releases-quaid-e-azam-trophy-2019-20-schedule.html |access-date=3 September 2019 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]]}}</ref> | In September 2019, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] named it as one of the venues to host matches in the [[2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2 September 2019 |title=PCB releases Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019-20 schedule |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-releases-quaid-e-azam-trophy-2019-20-schedule.html |access-date=3 September 2019 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]] }}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
In October 2022, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] renamed the stadium from National Stadium Karachi to the National Bank Cricket Arena after signing a successful deal with the [[National Bank of Pakistan]] (NBP) for 5 years. This was the first naming-rights deal for a stadium in Pakistan. According to the agreement, the NBP will be permitted to utilize the venue's signs and nomenclature outside of the playing area.<ref name="rename" /> | In October 2022, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] renamed the stadium from National Stadium Karachi to the National Bank Cricket Arena after signing a successful deal with the [[National Bank of Pakistan]] (NBP) for 5 years. This was the first naming-rights deal for a stadium in Pakistan. According to the agreement, the NBP will be permitted to utilize the venue's signs and nomenclature outside of the playing area.<ref name="rename" /> | ||
=== Return of international cricket === | === Return of international cricket === | ||
[[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] Chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced in 2017 that Karachi's National Stadium will host the final match of [[2018 Pakistan Super League]] on 25 March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Zeeshan |date=2018-02-11 |title=ICC security consultant says PSL 2018 final rehearsal an 'impressive presentation' |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1388765 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref> The stadium's [[Changing room|dressing rooms]] and VIP boxes were renovated for the final, along with the [[Cricket pitch|pitch]] and [[Outfield (cricket)|outfield]]. Around 800 [[CCTV]] cameras and several elevators were also installed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Hamza |date=2018-02-15 |title=Karachi braces for PSL: National Stadium's renovation enters final stage |url=http://www.brecorder.com/news/399165 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Business Recorder]] |language=en}}</ref> Around Rs. 1.5 billion was spent on this renovation, which was being done for the first time since the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=9 March 2018 |title=Karachi's National Stadium being renovated for PSL 2018 final | [[File:National Cricket Stadium, karachi - panoramio.jpg|thumb|[[Bird's-eye view]] of the stadium in 2011]] | ||
[[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] Chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced in 2017 that Karachi's National Stadium will host the final match of [[2018 Pakistan Super League]] on 25 March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Zeeshan |date=2018-02-11 |title=ICC security consultant says PSL 2018 final rehearsal an 'impressive presentation' |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1388765 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref> The stadium's [[Changing room|dressing rooms]] and VIP boxes were renovated for the final, along with the [[Cricket pitch|pitch]] and [[Outfield (cricket)|outfield]]. Around 800 [[CCTV]] cameras and several elevators were also installed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Hamza |date=2018-02-15 |title=Karachi braces for PSL: National Stadium's renovation enters final stage |url=http://www.brecorder.com/news/399165 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Business Recorder]] |language=en}}</ref> Around Rs. 1.5 billion was spent on this renovation, which was being done for the first time since the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=9 March 2018 |title=Karachi's National Stadium being renovated for PSL 2018 final. Pakistan Today |url=https://archive.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/03/09/karachis-national-stadium-being-renovated-for-psl-2018-final/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Pakistan Today]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=9 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309195440/https://archive.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/03/09/karachis-national-stadium-being-renovated-for-psl-2018-final/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
The historic match, which was played between [[Islamabad United]] and [[Peshawar Zalmi]], saw the return of international stars to National Stadium after a gap of nine years, ended up being relatively one-sided, as the [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016 champions]] Islamabad United were crowned champions once again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Majeed |first=Zohaib Ahmed |date=2018-03-25 |title=Islamabad United defeat Peshawar Zalmi, reclaim PSL title |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1397482 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref> The match was the first major cricket event since 2009 in the port city and it was highly welcomed by crowds and the stadium witnessed packed house for the big game. In order to make it a successful event, many security forces were deployed in and around the stadium to maintain the law and order situation, by their efforts the event was held successfully. | The historic match, which was played between [[Islamabad United]] and [[Peshawar Zalmi]], saw the return of international stars to National Stadium after a gap of nine years, ended up being relatively one-sided, as the [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016 champions]] Islamabad United were crowned champions once again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Majeed |first=Zohaib Ahmed |date=2018-03-25 |title=Islamabad United defeat Peshawar Zalmi, reclaim PSL title |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1397482 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref> The match was the first major cricket event since 2009 in the port city and it was highly welcomed by crowds and the stadium witnessed packed house for the big game. In order to make it a successful event, many security forces were deployed in and around the stadium to maintain the law and order situation, by their efforts the event was held successfully. | ||
In 2017, PCB Chairman had announced that [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] would tour Pakistan for 3 match T20I series which were scheduled to be played in Lahore, the fixtures were to be played in November 2017. However, early in November 2017, reports announced that the West Indies team would not be travelling to Pakistan over security concerns. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi stated that the original schedule was changed due to unforeseen weather, logistic issues and challenges with security. In March 2018, the PCB confirmed that the [[West Indian cricket team in Pakistan in 2017–18|fixtures]] would take place in April at the National Stadium in Karachi after the conclusion of PSL 2018. The last time an international cricket match was played at the venue in Karachi was in February 2009, when [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan in 2008–09|Sri Lanka toured Pakistan]]. That series was cut short, following | In 2017, PCB Chairman had announced that [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] would tour Pakistan for 3 match T20I series which were scheduled to be played in Lahore, the fixtures were to be played in November 2017. However, early in November 2017, reports announced that the West Indies team would not be travelling to Pakistan over security concerns. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi stated that the original schedule was changed due to unforeseen weather, logistic issues and challenges with security. In March 2018, the PCB confirmed that the [[West Indian cricket team in Pakistan in 2017–18|fixtures]] would take place in April at the National Stadium in Karachi after the conclusion of PSL 2018. The last time an international cricket match was played at the venue in Karachi was in February 2009, when [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan in 2008–09|Sri Lanka toured Pakistan]]. That series was cut short, following a [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2018 |title=Timeline: The return of international cricket to Pakistan |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/652458 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
It was the first tour in Pakistan of more than one match against another Test nation since [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] [[Zimbabwean cricket team in Pakistan in 2015|toured]] in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan, Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan 2015 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/zimbabwe-tour-of-pakistan-2015-868505 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website= | It was the first tour in Pakistan of more than one match against another Test nation since [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] [[Zimbabwean cricket team in Pakistan in 2015|toured]] in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan, Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan 2015 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/zimbabwe-tour-of-pakistan-2015-868505 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (2019) === | === Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (2019) === | ||
[[File:National Stadium Karachi.jpg|thumb|right|National Stadium after renovation prepared for [[2021 Pakistan Super League|PSL 6]]]] | [[File:National Stadium Karachi.jpg|thumb|right|National Stadium after renovation prepared for [[2021 Pakistan Super League|PSL 6]]]] | ||
In May 2019, at the [[Asian Cricket Council]] (ACC) meeting in Singapore, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) made a request to [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] (SLC) to play the two Test matches in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghaffar |first=Abdul |date=2019-05-28 |title=PCB makes contact with Sri Lanka with a view to moving Test series to Pakistan |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1485119 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref> In July 2019, the SLC sent a security expert to assess the situation in Pakistan,<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Lanka Cricket considers touring Pakistan, security expert to be sent to assess situation |url=https://www.islandcricket.lk/news/featured/sri-lanka-pakistan-security-tour-2019/ |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=Island Cricket|date=13 July 2019 }}</ref> with Sri Lanka Cricket saying they were "likely" to play a Test match in the country.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 July 2019 |title=Sri Lanka likely to play Test in Pakistan: Reports |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/sri-lanka-likely-to-play-test-in-pakistan-reports/story-WUpNOYJ2fQQ7zain6aBspM.html |access-date=19 July 2019 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> A further decision was taken by Sri Lanka after a security delegation inspects venues in [[Lahore]] and [[Karachi]] in early August 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Lankan security delegation to decide on Test series in Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27237996/sri-lankan-security-delegation-decide-test-series-pakistan |access-date=22 July 2019 |work= | In May 2019, at the [[Asian Cricket Council]] (ACC) meeting in Singapore, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) made a request to [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] (SLC) to play the two Test matches in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghaffar |first=Abdul |date=2019-05-28 |title=PCB makes contact with Sri Lanka with a view to moving Test series to Pakistan |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1485119 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref> In July 2019, the SLC sent a security expert to assess the situation in Pakistan,<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Lanka Cricket considers touring Pakistan, security expert to be sent to assess situation |url=https://www.islandcricket.lk/news/featured/sri-lanka-pakistan-security-tour-2019/ |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=Island Cricket|date=13 July 2019 }}</ref> with Sri Lanka Cricket saying they were "likely" to play a Test match in the country.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 July 2019 |title=Sri Lanka likely to play Test in Pakistan: Reports |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/sri-lanka-likely-to-play-test-in-pakistan-reports/story-WUpNOYJ2fQQ7zain6aBspM.html |access-date=19 July 2019 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> A further decision was taken by Sri Lanka after a security delegation inspects venues in [[Lahore]] and [[Karachi]] in early August 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Lankan security delegation to decide on Test series in Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27237996/sri-lankan-security-delegation-decide-test-series-pakistan |access-date=22 July 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=5 August 2019 |title=Sri Lanka Cricket security delegation to visit Pakistan this week |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/sri-lanka-cricket-security-delegation-to-visit-pakistan-this-week.html |access-date=5 August 2019 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]]}}</ref> The delegation gave Sri Lanka Cricket "very positive feedback", suggesting that Sri Lanka could be open to playing a Test match in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farooq |first=Umar |date=17 August 2019 |title=Sri Lanka mull playing Test cricket in Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27404992/sri-lanka-mull-playing-test-cricket-pakistan |access-date=17 August 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> On 22 August 2019, Sri Lanka's Sports Minister confirmed their agreement to play a three-match ODI and T20I series in Pakistan in October, but ruled out playing any Test matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan after two-year gap to play ODIs and T20Is, informs SL sports minister |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/sri-lanka-will-tour-pakistan-after-two-year-gap-to-play-odis-and-t20is-informs-sl-sports-minister-7209821.html |access-date=22 August 2019 |work=[[Agence France-Presse]]|date=22 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Lanka to play ODIs in Pakistan |url=http://www.thepapare.com/sri-lanka-play-odis-pakistan/ |access-date=23 August 2019 |work=The Papare|date=22 August 2019 }}</ref> On 23 August, PCB announced dates for the ODI and T20I series. Sri Lanka were to play three match ODI series at National Stadium, starting from 27 September.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 August 2019 |title=Pakistan announces dates for upcoming ODI, T20I series against Sri Lanka at home |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/245620-pakistan-cricket-announce-dates-for-upcoming-series-against-sri-lanka-at-home |access-date=23 August 2019 |work=[[Geo News]]}}</ref> This was supposed be the first time since [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan in 2008–09#2nd ODI|21 January 2009]] that an ODI match will be held at National Stadium. But, the first ODI match was abandoned due to heavy rain.<ref>{{cite web |last=Fernando |first=Andrew Fidel |date=27 September 2019 |title=Rain ruins tour opener in Karachi |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19504/report/1198486/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-sri-lanka-in-pakistan-2019-20 |access-date=27 September 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> It was the first time that an ODI match at the venue had been washed out.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 September 2019 |title=ODI cricket's return to Pakistan ruined by rain |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1359224 |access-date=27 September 2019 |work=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref> As a result, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) rescheduled the second ODI match, moving it back one day to 30 September 2019, to allow the ground staff more time to prepare the outfield. As a result, the National Stadium had to wait for few more days to host an ODI match.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 September 2019 |title=Second ODI rescheduled for Monday |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/second-odi-rescheduled-for-monday.html |access-date=27 September 2019 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]]}}</ref> | ||
In October 2019, the PCB proposed hosting the two Test matches in Pakistan, instead of the UAE, at venues in [[Rawalpindi]] and [[Karachi]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Rasool |first=Danyal |date=26 October 2019 |title=PCB propose Rawalpindi and Karachi as venues for Sri Lanka Test series |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27932586/pcb-propose-rawalpindi-karachi-venues-sri-lanka-test-series |access-date=26 October 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Sri Lanka Cricket said that they were "very positive" with regards to the progress of playing Test cricket in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Andrew Fidel |date=29 October 2019 |title=SLC 'very positive' about touring Pakistan in December |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/slc-very-positive-about-touring-pakistan-in-december-1205093 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In November 2019, PCB confirmed the dates and venues for the Test series. National Stadium hosted the second test match, starting from 19 December.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 November 2019 |title=Pakistan to play Sri Lanka Tests in front of home crowds |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-to-play-sri-lanka-tests-in-front-of-home-crowds.html |access-date=14 November 2019 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]]}}</ref> | |||
=== Renovation and upgradation === | |||
National Stadium's [[dressing rooms]], VIP boxes, and pitch, were renovated in 2017 as part of a Rs. 1.5 billion renovation project. This initiative also saw the installation of around 800 [[CCTV cameras]] for improved security and several new elevators to ease crowd movement. | |||
==== 2024–25 renovation efforts ==== | |||
In 2024-25 efforts were made to renovate the stadium for the upcoming [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy]]. These renovations include new [[Floodlight|LED floodlights]], New [[guardrail]] for fans, New pavilion building which contains 24 hospitality boxes and increased the capacity of the stadium from 28,000 to 30,000. Along with these new foldable chairs were added to some of the stands. The total cost of these renovations is estimated to be around Rs.3.5 Billion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KHAN |first=ZUBAIR NAZEER |date=2025-01-20 |title=Champions Trophy 2025: National Stadium Karachi renovation enters final phase |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2523297/champions-trophy-2025-national-stadium-karachi-renovation-enters-final-phase#:~:text=Due%20to%20ongoing%20construction,%20the,on%20safety%20and%20security%20measures. |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The stadium was officially inaugurated on February 11, 2025, following extensive renovations in preparation for the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy|ICC Champions Trophy 2025]]. The ceremony was graced by prominent figures, including [[Governor of Sindh|Sindh Governor]] [[Kamran Tessori]], [[Sindh Chief Minister|Chief Minister]] [[Murad Ali Shah]], and [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) Chairman [[Mohsin Naqvi]]. The event featured live performances by renowned artists [[Ali Zafar]], [[Shafqat Amanat Ali]], and [[Sahir Ali Bagga]], culminating in a spectacular fireworks display and a captivating light show. The public was invited to join the celebrations with free entry, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan's cricketing history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1281708-newly-renovated-karachi-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-in-glittery-ceremony|title=Newly upgraded Karachi stadium inaugurated in grand ceremony|website=www.thenews.com.pk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2527913/newly-renovated-national-stadium-hosts-grand-inauguration-ceremony|title=Newly renovated National Stadium hosts grand inauguration ceremony|first=News|last=Desk|date=11 February 2025|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref> | |||
==Records== | ==Records== | ||
[[File:NationalStadium Karachi Pak vs Eng 2.jpg|thumb|National Stadium from spectators view]] | [[File:NationalStadium Karachi Pak vs Eng 2.jpg|thumb|National Stadium from spectators view]] | ||
[[File:NationalStadium Karachi Pak vs Eng.jpg|thumb|National Stadium | [[File:NationalStadium Karachi Pak vs Eng.jpg|thumb|National Stadium Pavilion End]] | ||
=== Test === | === Test === | ||
* '''Highest team total''': 765/6d, by [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest team total''': 765/6d, by [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=1&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Lowest team total''': 80, by [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in 1956.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Lowest team total''': 80, by [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in 1956.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=1&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Highest run chase achieved''': 315/9, by | * '''Highest run chase achieved''': 315/9, by Pakistan in 1959. | ||
* '''Highest partnership''': 437, by [[Mahela Jayawardene]] and [[Thilan Samaraweera]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest partnership''': 437, by [[Mahela Jayawardene]] and [[Thilan Samaraweera]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_for_any_wicket.html?class=1&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
=== One Day International === | === One Day International === | ||
* '''Highest team total''': 374/4, by [[India national cricket team|India]] against [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]], 25 June 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest team total''': 374/4, by [[India national cricket team|India]] against [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]], 25 June 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Highest run chase (Won or Loss)''' | * '''Highest run chase (Won or Loss)''' 355/4 by [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], 12 February 2025. | ||
* '''Lowest team total''': 115, by [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], 4 July 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Lowest team total''': 115, by [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], 4 July 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=2&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Highest run chase achieved''': | * '''Highest run chase achieved''': 355/4 by [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], 12 February 2025. | ||
* '''Highest individual score''': 181, by [[Viv Richards]] against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], 13 October 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest individual score''': 181, by [[Viv Richards]] against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], 13 October 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Highest partnership''': | * '''Highest partnership''': 260, by [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] and [[Salman Ali Agha]] against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], 12 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_for_any_wicket.html?class=2&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
=== T20 International === | === T20 International === | ||
* '''Highest team total''': 221/3 by [[England national football team|England]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], 23 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest team total''': 221/3 by [[England national football team|England]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], 23 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Lowest team total''': 60/9 by [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], 1 April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?class=3&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | |||
* '''Lowest team total''': 60/9 by [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], 1 April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest individual score''': 110* by [[Babar Azam]] against [[England cricket team|England]], 22 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Highest individual score''': 110* by [[Babar Azam]] against [[England cricket team|England]], 22 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | * '''Highest partnership''': 203*, by [[Babar Azam]] and [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] against [[England cricket team|England]], 22 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_for_any_wicket.html?class=3&id=487&type=ground |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
* '''Highest partnership''': 203*, by [[Babar Azam]] and [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] against [[England cricket team|England]], 22 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Stadium, Karachi Cricket Team Records & Stats | |||
==Cricket World Cup == | ==Cricket World Cup == | ||
This stadium hosted six One Day International (ODI) matches during [[1987 Cricket World Cup]] and [[1996 Cricket World Cup]]. | This stadium hosted six One Day International (ODI) matches during [[1987 Cricket World Cup]] and [[1996 Cricket World Cup]]. | ||
===1987 Cricket World Cup=== | ===1987 Cricket World Cup=== | ||
{{Cricket Match Summary | {{Cricket Match Summary | ||
| date =13 October 1987 | | date =13 October 1987 | ||
|bg=#eee | | bg=#eee | ||
| team1 ={{cr-rt|WIN}} | | team1 ={{cr-rt|WIN}} | ||
| score1 = 360/4 (50 overs) | | score1 = 360/4 (50 overs) | ||
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| venue = | | venue = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Cricket Match Summary | {{Cricket Match Summary | ||
| date =20 October 1987 |bg=#eee | | date =20 October 1987 |bg=#eee | ||
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| venue = | | venue = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Cricket Match Summary | {{Cricket Match Summary | ||
| date =30 October 1987 | | date =30 October 1987 | ||
|bg=#eee | | bg=#eee | ||
| team1 ={{cr-rt|WIN}} | | team1 ={{cr-rt|WIN}} | ||
| score1 = 258/7 (50 overs) | | score1 = 258/7 (50 overs) | ||
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===1996 Cricket World Cup=== | ===1996 Cricket World Cup=== | ||
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| motm = [[Brian Lara]] (WI) | | motm = [[Brian Lara]] (WI) | ||
| rain = | | rain = | ||
}} | |||
== ICC Champions Trophy == | |||
{{main|2025 ICC Champions Trophy}} | |||
{{Limited overs matches | |||
| date = 19 February 2025 | |||
| time = {{UTZ|14:00|+5}} | |||
| daynight = y | |||
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}} | |||
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}} | |||
| score1 = 320/5 (50 overs) | |||
| runs1 = [[Tom Latham (cricketer)|Tom Latham]] 118[[not out|*]] (104) | |||
| wickets1 = [[Naseem Shah]] 2/63 (10 overs) | |||
| score2 = 260 (47.2 overs) | |||
| runs2 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 69 (49) | |||
| wickets2 = [[Will O'Rourke (cricketer)|Will O'Rourke]] 3/47 (9 overs) | |||
| result = New Zealand won by 60 runs | |||
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466414.html Scorecard] | |||
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban) | |||
| motm = [[Tom Latham (cricketer)|Tom Latham]] (NZ) | |||
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field. | |||
| rain = | |||
| notes = [[Will Young (cricketer)|Will Young]] (NZ) became the fourth New Zealand batter to score a century in the Champions Trophy and the first Kiwi to score a ton in his debut game of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com/news/pak-vs-nz-history-will-young-becomes-first-kiwi-in-21-years-to-achieve-this-special-feat-2192025-1739965677301|title=HISTORY! Will Young Becomes First Kiwi In 21 Years To Achieve THIS Special Feat | |||
|work=Cricket.com |date=19 February 2025 | |||
|access-date=19 February 2025}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
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{{Limited overs matches | |||
| date = 21 February 2025 | |||
| time = {{UTZ|14:00|+5}} | |||
| daynight = y | |||
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}} | |||
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}} | |||
| score1 = 315/6 (50 overs) | |||
| runs1 = [[Ryan Rickelton]] 103 (106) | |||
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 2/51 (10 overs) | |||
| score2 = 208 (43.3 overs) | |||
| runs2 = [[Rahmat Shah]] 90 (92) | |||
| wickets2 = [[Kagiso Rabada]] 3/36 (8.3 overs) | |||
| result = South Africa won by 107 runs | |||
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466416.html Scorecard] | |||
| umpires = [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng) | |||
| motm = [[Ryan Rickelton]] (SA) | |||
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to bat. | |||
| rain = | |||
| notes = This was Afghanistan's first ODI in the Champions Trophy. | |||
* [[Ryan Rickelton]] (SA) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in ODIs. He became the first South African to score a hundred on his Champions Trophy debut.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 February 2025 |title=Who is Ryan Rickelton? Proteas batter who scored a ton vs Afghanistan |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/champions-trophy/who-is-ryan-rickelton-proteas-batter-who-scored-a-ton-vs-afghanistan-125022100852_1.html |work=Business Standard}}</ref> | |||
* For only the second time in Champions Trophy history, South Africa innings witnessed four or more 50-plus scores.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-afg-vs-sa-live-score-afghanistan-vs-south-africa-cricket-scorecard-today-national-stadium-karachi-101740114623477.html?id=101740142900244&utm_source=ht_site_copyURL&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ht_site|title=Only the second time there have been 4 50+ scores in one CT innings|access-date=21 February 2025|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=21 February 2025 }}</ref> | |||
* This is the highest match aggregate (523) for Afghanistan vs South Africa in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-highest-match-aggregates/south-africa-afghanistan-3vs40/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest match aggregates for Afghanistan vs South Africa in ODIs|access-date=21 February 2025|work=[[ESPNCricinfo]]}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Limited overs matches | |||
| date = 1 March 2025 | |||
| time = {{UTZ|14:00|+5}} | |||
| daynight = y | |||
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}} | |||
| team2 = {{cr|SA}} | |||
| score1 = 179 (38.2 overs) | |||
| runs1 = [[Joe Root]] 37 (44) | |||
| wickets1 = [[Wiaan Mulder]] 3/25 (7.2 overs) | |||
| score2 = 181/3 (29.1 overs) | |||
| runs2 = [[Rassie van der Dussen]] 72[[not out|*]] (87) | |||
| wickets2 = [[Jofra Archer]] 2/55 (9 overs) | |||
| result = South Africa won by 7 wickets | |||
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1466424.html Scorecard] | |||
| venue = National Stadium, [[Karachi]] | |||
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus) | |||
| motm = [[Marco Jansen]] (SA) | |||
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat. | |||
| rain = | |||
| notes = [[Liam Livingstone]] (Eng) played in his 100th international match. | |||
* [[Kagiso Rabada]] (SA) took his 100th wicket against England in international cricket.<ref>{{cite web |title=Champions Trophy 2025: England vs South Africa, Match 11: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/champions-trophy-2025-england-vs-south-africa-match-11-stats-review-of-player-records-and-achieved-milestones-9048/ |work=CricTracker |access-date=2025-03-01}}</ref> | |||
* [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA) took his 100th ODI wicket.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=1 March 2025 |title=Lungi Ngidi Joins Elite Club, Completes 100 Wickets In ODIs After Dismissing Jos Buttler |url=https://cricket.one/match-hub/lungi-ngidi-joins-elite-club-completes-100-wickets-in-odis-after-dismissing-jos-buttler/67c3017fda5d7c85f575bf35 |work=cricket.one}}</ref> | |||
* [[Rassie van der Dussen]] (SA) completed 500 runs against England in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Champions Trophy 2025: England vs South Africa, Match 11: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/champions-trophy-2025-england-vs-south-africa-match-11-stats-review-of-player-records-and-achieved-milestones-9048/ |work=CricTracker |access-date=2025-03-01}}</ref> | |||
* As a result of this match, South Africa qualified for the semi-finals while Afghanistan were eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=1 March 2025 |title=Semi-finalists confirmed for Champions Trophy 2025 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/semi-finalists-confirmed-for-champions-trophy-2025? |work=International Cricket Council}} | |||
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== Football tournaments == | |||
=== 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament === | |||
The stadium was the venue for the [[1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name="auto1"/> | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; width:100%;" | |||
!Date | |||
!Team #1 | |||
!Res. | |||
!Team #2 | |||
!Round | |||
!Attendance | |||
|- | |||
|12 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan Greens]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |2–0 | |||
|{{fb|NEP}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|13 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football B team|Pakistan Blues]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |2–1 | |||
|{{fb|OMN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|14 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football B team|Pakistan Blues]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |1–1 | |||
|{{fb|NEP}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|14 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|OMN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |0–0 | |||
|{{flagicon|CHN|}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|15 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football B team|Pakistan Blues]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |2–1 | |||
|{{fb|BAN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|15 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|IRN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |0–0 | |||
|{{flagicon|CHN|}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|16 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|IRN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |1–0 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan Greens]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|16 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|NEP}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |1–1 | |||
|{{fb|BAN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|17 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|OMN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |1–0 | |||
|{{fb|NEP}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|17 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football B team|Pakistan Blues]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |2–1 | |||
|{{flagicon|CHN|}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|18 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|IRN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |4–1 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football B team|Pakistan Blues]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|18 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan Greens]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |2–1 | |||
|{{fb|BAN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|19 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|CHN|}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |0–1 | |||
|{{fb|NEP}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|19 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|OMN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |3–1 | |||
|{{fb|BAN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|20 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|IRN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |4–0 | |||
|{{fb|NEP}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|20 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan Greens]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |1–4 | |||
|{{flagicon|CHN|}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|21 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|IRN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |4–0 | |||
|{{fb|OMN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|22 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|CHN|}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |0–0 | |||
|{{fb|BAN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|23 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football B team|Pakistan Blues]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |0–0 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan Greens]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|23 February 1982 | |||
|{{fb|IRN}} | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |9–0 | |||
|{{fb|BAN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|- | |||
|24 February 1982 | |||
|{{flagicon|PAK|}} [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan Greens]] | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |0–0 | |||
|{{fb|OMN}} | |||
|Group stage | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |N/A | |||
|} | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[List of international cricket centuries at the National Stadium]] | * [[List of international cricket centuries at the National Stadium]] | ||
* [[List of international five-wicket hauls at the National Stadium]] | * [[List of international five-wicket hauls at the National Stadium]] | ||
* [[List of cricket grounds in Pakistan]] | * [[List of cricket grounds in Pakistan]] | ||
* [[List of sports venues in Karachi]] | * [[List of sports venues in Karachi]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{commons category|National Stadium, Karachi}} | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/ground/58956.html | *[https://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/ground/58956.html ESPNcricinfo ground profile] | ||
*[http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/Grounds/1506.html Ground Profile – PCB.com] | *[http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/Grounds/1506.html Ground Profile – PCB.com] | ||
*[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/22/1506_t.html List of all Test matches played at National Stadium, Karachi] | *[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/22/1506_t.html List of all Test matches played at National Stadium, Karachi] | ||
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{{Karachi | {{Karachi landmarks}} | ||
{{Karachi Kings}} | {{Karachi Kings}} | ||
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[[Category:1955 establishments in Pakistan]] | [[Category:1955 establishments in Pakistan]] | ||
[[Category:Cricket in Karachi]] | [[Category:Cricket in Karachi]] | ||
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| Address | Karachi Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°53′46″N 67°4′53″E / 24.89611°N 67.08139°E |
| Owner | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Operator | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Capacity | 30,000[1] |
| Ground information | |
| Location | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Establishment | April 21, 1955 |
| Tenants | Pakistan national cricket team Karachi Kings |
| International information | |
| First Test | 26 February–1 March 1955: Pakistan v  India |
| Last Test | 2–6 January 2023: Pakistan v  New Zealand |
| First ODI | 21 November 1980: Pakistan v  West Indies |
| Last ODI | 1 March 2025: South Africa v  England |
| First T20I | 20 April 2008: Pakistan v  Bangladesh |
| Last T20I | 25 September 2022: Pakistan v England |
| Only women's Test | 15–18 March 2004: Pakistan v West Indies |
| First WODI | 9 April 2001: Pakistan v  Netherlands |
| Last WODI | 23 April 2024: Pakistan v West Indies |
| First WT20I | 1 September 2023: Pakistan v South Africa |
| Last WT20I | 3 May 2024: Pakistan v West Indies |
| As of 3 May 2024 Source: ESPNcricinfo | |
The National Stadium, officially known as the National Bank Stadium, is an international cricket ground in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, owned by the Pakistan Cricket Board. It is the home ground of the Karachi Kings franchise in Pakistan Super League and other domestic cricket teams of Sindh.
It was built in the early 1950s under the supervision of senior civil engineer Abdul Rasheed Khan (WP) and Kafiluddin, and was formally inaugurated in April 1955. In October 2022, the National Bank of Pakistan and the PCB agreed to a five-year naming-rights agreement, and the stadium was renamed as National Bank Cricket Arena.[2][3]
The Pakistan cricket team have a remarkable Test record at the ground and is known as the fortress of Pakistan cricket.[4] The stadium has witnessed several memorable moments, such as Viv Richards 181 against Sri Lanka at the 1987 Cricket World Cup, Mohammad Yousuf's record ninth century of the year to break Viv Richards' record of most runs in a calendar year, and Kamran Akmal's famous century against India on a very difficult pitch in 2006, after Pakistan had collapsed to 39 for 6, in a memorable come-from-behind victory.[5]
History[edit | edit source]
National Stadium was established in April 1955. At that time, Karachi was the capital of Pakistan, but the only cricket ground was the one at the Karachi Gymkhana which had limited seating capacity.[6] A plan was formulated to develop a new stadium for which a plot of land measuring 174.5 acres was acquired by the Pakistan Public Works Department through the Commissioner of Karachi.[6] After which under the guidance of Mr. Kafiluddin Ahmed, a senior civil engineer from East Pakistan and Mr. Abdul Rasheed Khan, a senior civil engineer from West Pakistan and was formally inaugurated in April 1955. the stadium was built which became Karachi's fifth and Pakistan's 11th first-class ground.[6]
The inaugural first-class match was played at NSK between Pakistan and India on 20–24 April 1955, and it became a fortress of Pakistan cricket.[7] In 34 Tests between that first match and December 2000, Pakistan won 17 and were never beaten. They lost their first Test on the ground against England in 2000–01.[8][9]
During the 1980s, the stadium also hosted international football matches, and was chosen as venue for the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament.[10][11][12]
In November 1989, Sachin Tendulkar and Waqar Younis played their first test match in this stadium.[13]
The first ODI at the National Stadium was against West Indies on 21 November 1980, and it went down to the last ball as Gordon Greenidge drove Imran Khan imperiously to the cover boundary with three needed. It has been a far less successful limited-overs venue, with defeats outnumbering victories. In fact, in a little under five years from the start of 1996, Pakistan failed to win on the ground. It also staged a quarter-final match in the 1996 World Cup.
A 75 meter long, 44 meter wide screen was installed at the ground in 2007 at a cost of Rs. 7 million.[14][15]
In September 2019, the Pakistan Cricket Board named it as one of the venues to host matches in the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[16]
In October 2022, the Pakistan Cricket Board renamed the stadium from National Stadium Karachi to the National Bank Cricket Arena after signing a successful deal with the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) for 5 years. This was the first naming-rights deal for a stadium in Pakistan. According to the agreement, the NBP will be permitted to utilize the venue's signs and nomenclature outside of the playing area.[3]
Return of international cricket[edit | edit source]
PCB Chairman Najam Sethi announced in 2017 that Karachi's National Stadium will host the final match of 2018 Pakistan Super League on 25 March 2018.[17] The stadium's dressing rooms and VIP boxes were renovated for the final, along with the pitch and outfield. Around 800 CCTV cameras and several elevators were also installed.[18] Around Rs. 1.5 billion was spent on this renovation, which was being done for the first time since the 1996 Cricket World Cup.[19]
The historic match, which was played between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, saw the return of international stars to National Stadium after a gap of nine years, ended up being relatively one-sided, as the 2016 champions Islamabad United were crowned champions once again.[20] The match was the first major cricket event since 2009 in the port city and it was highly welcomed by crowds and the stadium witnessed packed house for the big game. In order to make it a successful event, many security forces were deployed in and around the stadium to maintain the law and order situation, by their efforts the event was held successfully.
In 2017, PCB Chairman had announced that West Indies would tour Pakistan for 3 match T20I series which were scheduled to be played in Lahore, the fixtures were to be played in November 2017. However, early in November 2017, reports announced that the West Indies team would not be travelling to Pakistan over security concerns. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi stated that the original schedule was changed due to unforeseen weather, logistic issues and challenges with security. In March 2018, the PCB confirmed that the fixtures would take place in April at the National Stadium in Karachi after the conclusion of PSL 2018. The last time an international cricket match was played at the venue in Karachi was in February 2009, when Sri Lanka toured Pakistan. That series was cut short, following a 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team.[21]
It was the first tour in Pakistan of more than one match against another Test nation since Zimbabwe toured in May 2015.[22]
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (2019)[edit | edit source]
In May 2019, at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Singapore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a request to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to play the two Test matches in Pakistan.[23] In July 2019, the SLC sent a security expert to assess the situation in Pakistan,[24] with Sri Lanka Cricket saying they were "likely" to play a Test match in the country.[25] A further decision was taken by Sri Lanka after a security delegation inspects venues in Lahore and Karachi in early August 2019.[26][27] The delegation gave Sri Lanka Cricket "very positive feedback", suggesting that Sri Lanka could be open to playing a Test match in Pakistan.[28] On 22 August 2019, Sri Lanka's Sports Minister confirmed their agreement to play a three-match ODI and T20I series in Pakistan in October, but ruled out playing any Test matches.[29][30] On 23 August, PCB announced dates for the ODI and T20I series. Sri Lanka were to play three match ODI series at National Stadium, starting from 27 September.[31] This was supposed be the first time since 21 January 2009 that an ODI match will be held at National Stadium. But, the first ODI match was abandoned due to heavy rain.[32] It was the first time that an ODI match at the venue had been washed out.[33] As a result, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rescheduled the second ODI match, moving it back one day to 30 September 2019, to allow the ground staff more time to prepare the outfield. As a result, the National Stadium had to wait for few more days to host an ODI match.[34]
In October 2019, the PCB proposed hosting the two Test matches in Pakistan, instead of the UAE, at venues in Rawalpindi and Karachi.[35] Sri Lanka Cricket said that they were "very positive" with regards to the progress of playing Test cricket in Pakistan.[36] In November 2019, PCB confirmed the dates and venues for the Test series. National Stadium hosted the second test match, starting from 19 December.[37]
Renovation and upgradation[edit | edit source]
National Stadium's dressing rooms, VIP boxes, and pitch, were renovated in 2017 as part of a Rs. 1.5 billion renovation project. This initiative also saw the installation of around 800 CCTV cameras for improved security and several new elevators to ease crowd movement.
2024–25 renovation efforts[edit | edit source]
In 2024-25 efforts were made to renovate the stadium for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. These renovations include new LED floodlights, New guardrail for fans, New pavilion building which contains 24 hospitality boxes and increased the capacity of the stadium from 28,000 to 30,000. Along with these new foldable chairs were added to some of the stands. The total cost of these renovations is estimated to be around Rs.3.5 Billion.[38]
The stadium was officially inaugurated on February 11, 2025, following extensive renovations in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The ceremony was graced by prominent figures, including Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The event featured live performances by renowned artists Ali Zafar, Shafqat Amanat Ali, and Sahir Ali Bagga, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display and a captivating light show. The public was invited to join the celebrations with free entry, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan's cricketing history.[39][40]
Records[edit | edit source]
Test[edit | edit source]
- Highest team total: 765/6d, by Pakistan against Sri Lanka in 2009.[41]
- Lowest team total: 80, by Australia against Pakistan in 1956.[42]
- Highest run chase achieved: 315/9, by Pakistan in 1959.
- Highest partnership: 437, by Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera against Pakistan in 2010.[43]
One Day International[edit | edit source]
- Highest team total: 374/4, by India against Hong Kong, 25 June 2008.[44]
- Highest run chase (Won or Loss) 355/4 by Pakistan against South Africa, 12 February 2025.
- Lowest team total: 115, by Bangladesh against Pakistan, 4 July 2008.[45]
- Highest run chase achieved: 355/4 by Pakistan against South Africa, 12 February 2025.
- Highest individual score: 181, by Viv Richards against Sri Lanka, 13 October 1987.[46]
- Highest partnership: 260, by Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha against South Africa, 12 February 2025.[47]
T20 International[edit | edit source]
- Highest team total: 221/3 by England against Pakistan, 23 September 2022.[48]
- Lowest team total: 60/9 by West Indies against Pakistan, 1 April 2018.[49]
- Highest individual score: 110* by Babar Azam against England, 22 September 2022.[50]
- Highest partnership: 203*, by Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan against England, 22 September 2022.[51]
Cricket World Cup[edit | edit source]
This stadium hosted six One Day International (ODI) matches during 1987 Cricket World Cup and 1996 Cricket World Cup.
1987 Cricket World Cup[edit | edit source]
1996 Cricket World Cup[edit | edit source]
ICC Champions Trophy[edit | edit source]
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- Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
- Will Young (NZ) became the fourth New Zealand batter to score a century in the Champions Trophy and the first Kiwi to score a ton in his debut game of the tournament.[52]
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- South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
- This was Afghanistan's first ODI in the Champions Trophy.
- Ryan Rickelton (SA) scored his maiden century in ODIs. He became the first South African to score a hundred on his Champions Trophy debut.[53]
- For only the second time in Champions Trophy history, South Africa innings witnessed four or more 50-plus scores.[54]
- This is the highest match aggregate (523) for Afghanistan vs South Africa in ODIs.[55]
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- England won the toss and elected to bat.
- Liam Livingstone (Eng) played in his 100th international match.
- Kagiso Rabada (SA) took his 100th wicket against England in international cricket.[56]
- Lungi Ngidi (SA) took his 100th ODI wicket.[57]
- Rassie van der Dussen (SA) completed 500 runs against England in ODIs.[58]
- As a result of this match, South Africa qualified for the semi-finals while Afghanistan were eliminated from the tournament.[59]
Football tournaments[edit | edit source]
1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament[edit | edit source]
The stadium was the venue for the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament.[10][11][12]
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 February 1982 | Pakistan Greens
|
2–0 |  Nepal
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 13 February 1982 | Pakistan Blues
|
2–1 |  Oman
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 14 February 1982 | Pakistan Blues
|
1–1 | Nepal
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 14 February 1982 | Oman
|
0–0 |  Shandong
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 15 February 1982 | Pakistan Blues
|
2–1 | Bangladesh
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 15 February 1982 |  Iran
|
0–0 | Shandong
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 16 February 1982 | Iran
|
1–0 | Pakistan Greens
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 16 February 1982 | Nepal
|
1–1 | Bangladesh
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 17 February 1982 | Oman
|
1–0 | Nepal
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 17 February 1982 | Pakistan Blues
|
2–1 | Shandong
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 18 February 1982 | Iran
|
4–1 | Pakistan Blues
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 18 February 1982 | Pakistan Greens
|
2–1 | Bangladesh
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 19 February 1982 | Shandong
|
0–1 | Nepal
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 19 February 1982 | Oman
|
3–1 | Bangladesh
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 20 February 1982 | Iran
|
4–0 | Nepal
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 20 February 1982 | Pakistan Greens
|
1–4 | Shandong
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 21 February 1982 | Iran
|
4–0 | Oman
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 22 February 1982 | Shandong
|
0–0 | Bangladesh
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 23 February 1982 | Pakistan Blues
|
0–0 | Pakistan Greens
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 23 February 1982 | Iran
|
9–0 | Bangladesh
|
Group stage | N/A |
| 24 February 1982 | Pakistan Greens
|
0–0 | Oman
|
Group stage | N/A |
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of Test cricket grounds
- List of international cricket centuries at the National Stadium
- List of international five-wicket hauls at the National Stadium
- List of cricket grounds in Pakistan
- List of sports venues in Karachi
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External links[edit | edit source]
- ESPNcricinfo ground profile
- Ground Profile – PCB.com
- List of all Test matches played at National Stadium, Karachi
- List of all ODI matches played at National Stadium, Karachi
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