NZ vs AUS 1st T20I: Sky Stadium Pitch Report, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

New Zealand are all set to host Australia in a three-match T20I series and the first game will be played on Wednesday at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. The game will begin at 11:40 AM IST.

New Zealand are coming off a 4-1 victory over Pakistan in the series and they will be looking to test themselves against the mighty Aussies to finalise their preparation for the T20 World Cup. On the other hand, Australia defeated West Indies 2-1 at their home and they have specifically been preparing for the upcoming mega event under the new skipper Mitchell Marsh.

Seating Capacity: 35000
Number of matches hosted: 31 ODIs and 15 T20Is

Sky Stadium Pitch Report

It is a drop-in pitch but the wicket is flat and hard. Furthermore, the boundaries are short, so the batters will like to play their shots here. However, the air across the ground will help the bowlers in nipping the ball off the surface and get some swing in the air as well.

Is Sky Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

It is a Sporting Surface. An even battle between the bat and ball is expected here.

Last Three Results at the Venue

• Australia (142/8 in 20 overs) lost to New Zealand (143/3 in 15.3 overs) by 7 wickets – 7 March 2021
• Australia (156/6 in 20 overs) defeated New Zealand (106/10 in 18.5 overs) by 50 runs – 5 March 2021
• Australia (208/4 in 20 overs) defeated New Zealand (144/10 in 17.1 overs) by 64 runs – 3 March 2021

New Zealand T20I record at Sky Stadium

New Zealand have played a total of 15 matches at this venue. They have won 9, lost 5, and 1 game ended up as a tie.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 219/6 in 20 overs vs India in 2019
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: 106/10 in 18.5 overs vs Australia in 2021

Australia T20I record at Sky Stadium

Australia have played 4 T20 matches at this venue. They have won 3 and lost only 1 game here.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 208/4 in 20 overs vs New Zealand in 2021
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 142/8 in 20 overs vs New Zealand in 2021

Sky Stadium T20I Record

Total Matches Played: 15
Home Team (New Zealand) Won: 9
Visiting Team Won: 6
Neutral Side Won: 0
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 152
Matches Won Batting 1st: 7
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 8
Highest Team Total: 219/6 by New Zealand vs India in 2019
Lowest Team Total: 101/10 by Pakistan vs New Zealand in 2016
Highest Run Chase: 163/6 by New Zealand vs West Indies in 2014

Highest Individual Score: 84 by Tim Seifert (New Zealand) vs India in 2019
Best Bowling Figures: 6/30 by Ashton Agar (Australia) vs New Zealand in 2021
Most Runs: Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 453 runs in 13 matches
Most Wickets: Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 17 wickets in 8 matches

Sky Stadium Stats of New Zealand Cricketers

• Devon Conway – 91 runs in 3 matches
• Glenn Phillips – 51 runs in 4 matches
• Mark Chapman – 39 runs in 3 matches
• Mitchell Santner – 11 wickets in 8 matches
• Trent Boult – 8 wickets in 6 matches
• Lockie Ferguson – 4 wickets in 2 matches
• Tim Southee – 17 wickets in 10 matches
• Adam Milne – 5 wickets in 2 matches

Sky Stadium Stats of Australia Cricketers

• Glenn Maxwell – 89 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches
• Matthew Wade – 63 runs in 3 matches
• Mitchell Marsh – 22 runs in 3 matches
• David Warner – 19 runs in 1 match
• Adam Zampa – 3 wickets in 3 matches

Most T20I runs at Sky Stadium (Active Players)

1. Tim Seifert (New Zealand) – 194 runs in 7 matches
2. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 180 runs in 7 matches
3. Alex Hales (England) – 127 runs in 2 matches

Most T20I wickets at Sky Stadium (Active Players)

1. Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 17 wickets in 8 matches
2. Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 17 wickets in 10 matches
3. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – 11 wickets in 8 matches