List of international five-wicket hauls at the National Stadium

[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.

Ajantha Mendis's 6/13 in 2008 against India in 2008 Asia Cup are the best bowling figures in an innings.