India, Feb. 16 -- The difference in the average score batting first (between venues producing highest and lowest totals) across Pakistan's three Champions Trophy venues Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi is 12 runs. All are high scoring venues with the most runs (290) coming at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The fourth venue in the competition - Dubai International Stadium - though produces 42 fewer runs than Lahore.

There cannot be a single algorithm to go past the winning line for this ICC tournament is different in more ways than one. But certain distinct features of each venue are noticeable.

Batting-friendly Lahore

Defending champions Pakistan don't play a league match in Lahore, where the average winning score while batting first climbs t...