National Stadium Karachi Weather And Pitch Report For AFG vs SA Champions Trophy Match

National Stadium Karachi [Source: @Rnawaz31888/x.com]

Afghanistan and South Africa are set to face off in their first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. This will be the third match of the tournament, taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, February 20.

Afghanistan, playing in the Champions Trophy for the first time, will be eager to make a strong start. Meanwhile, South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, is coming into the tournament after losing a tri-series against Pakistan and New Zealand. The Proteas will be looking to break their long-standing struggle of winning an ICC trophy and start their campaign on a high note.

Before the match, let's take a look at the weather and pitch conditions for the game.

National Stadium Karachi Weather Today

National Stadium Karachi Weather [Source: Accuweather.com]

The weather in Karachi is expected to be warm, with a temperature of around 31°C. The morning will be sunny with some high clouds, while the afternoon is likely to be mostly cloudy. Overall, the weather looks good for cricket, with very little chance of rain affecting the match.

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National Stadium Karachi Pitch Stats

Is National Stadium Karachi Pitch batting or bowling friendly

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is generally batting-friendly, especially in the early stages of the game. However, as the ball gets older, the surface tends to slow down, making stroke play more challenging. 

In the recent match between Pakistan and New Zealand, batters struggled in the second innings due to the pitch’s sluggish nature, with spinners playing a key role. While the presence of dew can make batting easier, the tournament opener saw little to no dew, causing the pitch to become even slower and making run-scoring difficult.

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