The National Stadium in Karachi will host the third match of the five-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand today. The home team has emerged victorious in the first two matches and will be looking to clinch the series. The previous matches held in Rawalpindi were high-scoring and now the focus shifts to Karachi.
The Karachi Cricket Arena, also known as the National Stadium Karachi, is the second largest cricket stadium in Pakistan and is located in Karachi. This renowned stadium is scheduled to host three ODI matches between Pakistan and New Zealand, which is sure to be an exciting event for cricket fans. The stadium hosted numerous international matches in the past and is known for its fantastic facilities and electric atmosphere.
Earlier this year, New Zealand and Pakistan had played a three-match ODI series at the National Stadium in Karachi. The pitch at this renowned stadium is known for its excellent batting conditions, providing ample opportunities for batters to score runs. The even amount of bounce on this track makes it conducive for run-scoring, which is expected to enjoy by the batters during the upcoming matches.
The average first innings score in One Day Internationals (ODIs) has been 259 runs, but in the last three ODI matches, it has been 265 runs. The pitch in the initial overs is perfect for batting, with excellent conditions for scoring runs. However, during the second innings, the pitch has observed to become drier, resulting in spinners becoming more prominent in the game.
Expect many boundaries in this match due to the small ground. Both teams will prioritize powerplay overs as the pitch isn’t helpful for fast bowlers. Captains may prefer chasing to post a formidable total.
