KARACHI, March 18: Pakistan have an even record in One-day Internationals played at the Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar, winning four, and losing the same number, out of their eight matches.

This venue - which was formerly known as Shahi Bagh Stadium - has a capacity of just over 14,000. The first-ever One-day International in Peshawar was played between Pakistan and New Zealand in November 1984.

The Indians, however, will be making their maiden appearance in an ODI in the north-western city, which is close to the Afghan border. Friday's encounter is the first One-day International in Peshawar since Australia beat Pakistan in November 1998.

Overall, 12 One-day Internationals have been staged in Peshawar, including four not involving Pakistan. England beat Sri Lanka in a preliminary round fixture of the 1987 World Cup. England's total of 296 for four in that game is the highest at this ground.

England were based in Peshawar in the group stage of the 1996 World Cup and won both their matches against minnows United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Holland. The remaining neutral game played at the Arbab Niaz Stadium was when Australia defeated South Africa in the triangular series in October 1994.

New Zealand's 127 against Pakistan in 1990-91 is the lowest total ever at this venue with fast bowler Waqar Younis achieving the best figures (five for 11).

Ijaz Ahmed's 117 against Zimbabwe in 1996-97 is the highest individual score. England's Graeme Hick (104 against Holland in the '96 World Cup) and the late Hansie Cronje (100 n.o against Australia in 1994) are the only other batsmen to make three-figure scores in Peshawar.