List of international five-wicket hauls at the National Stadium explained

The National Bank Cricket Arena is a cricket ground in Karachi, Pakistan.[1] The first Test match played at the National Stadium was in 1955 between Pakistan and India.[2] The most recent Test match hosted by the ground, was played in December 2022.[3] The ground has also hosted 48 One Day Internationals (ODIs), the first of these was in 1980 between Pakistan and the West Indies.[4]

In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "five-for" or "fifer") refers to a bowler taking five or more wickets in a single innings.[5] [6] This is regarded as a notable achievement.[7] [8]

54 five-wicket hauls in Tests[9] have been taken at the ground. Indian Gulabrai Ramchand took the first fifer on the ground in 1955. Imran Khan's 8/60 in 1982 against India are the best bowling figures in an innings.

7 five-wicket hauls in ODIs have been taken at the ground.[10] Waqar Younis took the five-for on the ground in 1990. Ajantha Mendis's 6/13 in 2008 against India in 2008 Asia Cup are the best bowling figures in an innings.

The stadium also maintains an honour board.[11]

Key

SymbolMeaning
DateDay the Test started or ODI was held
InnInnings in which five-wicket haul was taken
ONumber of overs bowled
RNumber of runs conceded
WNumber of wickets taken
ResultResult of the match

Test Match five-wicket hauls

Five-wicket hauls in Test matches at National Stadium, Karachi
No.BowlerDateTeamOpposing TeamInnORWEconResultBatsmen
1 Drawn
2 Drawn
3 Drawn
4 Won
5 Won
6 Won
7 Won
8 Drawn
9 Drawn
10 Drawn
11 Drawn
12 Drawn
13 Drawn
14 Drawn
15 Drawn
16 Drawn
17 Drawn
18 Won
19 Lost
20 Won
21 Won
22 Lost
23 Won
24 Won
25 Lost
26 Lost
27 Won
28 Lost
29 Won
30 Drawn
31 Drawn
32 Drawn
33 Drawn
34 Won
35 Drawn
36 Won
37 Won
38 Lost
39 Won
40 Lost
41 Drawn
42 Drawn
43 Won
44 Won
45 Won
46 Lost
47 Won
48 Won
49 Won
50 Won
51 Won
52 Won
53 Drawn
54 36.5 86 6 2.33 Drawn

One Day International five-wicket hauls

Five-wicket hauls in One Day International matches at National Stadium, Karachi
No.BowlerDateTeamOpposing TeamInnORWEconResultBatsmen
1 Won
2 Won
3 Won
4 Lost
5 Won
6 Won
7 Won
8 Won

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Stadium – Cricinfo profile . ESPN. ESPNcricinfo. 17 April 2010.
  2. Web site: Testing Times - National Stadium, Karachi. Salim Parvez Friday 3. January 2020. Cricket World.
  3. Web site: Statsguru: National Stadium, Karachi / Test matches / Match result list . ESPN. ESPNcricinfo. 19 April 2010.
  4. Web site: Statsguru: National Stadium, Karachi / One-Day Internationals matches / Match result list . ESPN. ESPNcricinfo. 19 April 2010.
  5. News: 21 July 2021 . Eight five-fors and counting: Starc's record setting ODI pace . . 10 November 2021.
  6. Web site: 20 June 2021 . Fifer in cricket: What do commentators mean when they say that a bowler has picked a fifer? . 10 November 2021 . Sports Rush.
  7. Book: Pervez, M.A. . A Dictionary of Cricket . Universities Press . 2001 . 978-81-7370-184-9.
  8. Book: de Lisle . Tim . Young Wisden: A new fan's guide to cricket . Booth . Lawrence . 2011 . . 110 . Tim de Lisle . Lawrence Booth (cricket writer) . 30 June 2022.
  9. Web site: Statistics - Statsguru - Test Matches - Bowling Records . ESPNcricinfo. 31 August 2019.
  10. Web site: Statistics - Statsguru - One-Day Internationals - Bowling Records . 31 August 2019 . ESPNcricinfo.
  11. Web site: Cricket legends visit honour boards at National Stadium Karachi, share old s. www.geosuper.tv.

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