NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I Pitch Report: Eden Park Auckland Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

New Zealand and Australia will cross swords in the 2nd T20I match of the T20I series on Friday. The Eden Park in Auckland will host the game at 11:40 AM IST. Here’s NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I Pitch Report.

Australia are leading the three-match series 1-0 after clinching the first game by 6 wickets. It was a proper thriller where the Aussies displayed their batting prowess to secure the game. Now the Kiwis will look to level the series and enforce the final by winning this game. Meanwhile, the visitors will look to win the series with back-to-back victories.

Seating Capacity: 41000
Number of matches hosted: 50 Tests, 79 ODIs, and 26 T20Is

Eden Park Auckland Pitch Report

The surface is flat and hard and the ball will come on to the bat nicely. The batters could trust the bounce and hit the shots through the line. Furthermore, the boundaries are on the shorter side, making it further difficult for the bowlers to bowl at this venue.

Is Eden Park Auckland batting or bowling pitch?

It is a Pure Batting Surface. It is a graveyard for the bowlers and you could expect the batters to dominate here.

Last Three Results at the Venue

• New Zealand (226/8 in 20 overs) defeated Pakistan (180/10 in 18 overs) by 46 runs – 12 January 2024
• Sri Lanka (196/5 in 20 overs) defeated New Zealand (196/8 in 20 overs) in the Super Over – 2 April 2023
• New Zealand (141/4 in 10 overs) defeated Bangladesh (76/10 in 9.3 overs) by 65 runs – 1 April 2021

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New Zealand T20I record at Eden Park

New Zealand have played a total of 26 matches at this venue. They have won 11 and lost 15.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 243/6 in 20 overs vs Australia in 2017
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: 107/10 in 14.5 overs vs South Africa in 2017

Australia T20I record at Eden Park

Australia have played 3 T20I matches at this venue and they have won them all.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 245/5 in 18.5 overs vs New Zealand in 2018
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 214/5 in 20 overs vs New Zealand in 2005

Eden Park T20I Record

Total Matches Played: 26
Home Team (New Zealand) Won: 11
Visiting Team Won: 15
Neutral Side Won: 0
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 172
Matches Won Batting 1st: 12
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 14
Highest Team Total: 245/5 by Australia vs New Zealand in 2018
Lowest Team Total: 76/10 by Bangladesh vs New Zealand in 2021
Highest Run Chase: 245/5 by Australia vs New Zealand in 2018

Highest Individual Score: 105 by Martin Guptill (New Zealand) vs Australia in 2018
Best Bowling Figures: 5/18 by Tim Southee (New Zealand) vs Pakistan in 2010
Most Runs: Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 626 runs in 17 matches
Most Wickets: Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 23 wickets in 16 matches

Eden Park Stats of New Zealand Cricketers

• Mark Chapman – 117 runs in 6 matches
• Mitchell Santner – 107 runs and 9 wickets in 12 matches
• Finn Allen – 105 runs in 2 matches
• Glenn Phillips – 88 runs and 1 wicket in 6 matches
• Devon Conway – 46 runs in 4 matches
• Rachin Ravindra – 26 runs in 1 match
• Tim Southee – 23 wickets in 16 matches
• Ish Sodhi – 11 wickets in 11 matches
• Adam Milne – 11 wickets in 7 matches
• Lockie Ferguson – 10 wickets in 4 matches
• Ben Sears – 2 wickets in 1 match

Eden Park Stats of Australia Cricketers

• David Warner – 84 runs in 2 matches
• Glenn Maxwell – 51 runs in 2 matches

Most T20I runs at Eden Park (Active Players)

1. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 321 runs in 12 matches
2. Tim Seifert (New Zealand) – 176 runs in 10 matches
3. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 139 runs in 4 matches

Most T20I wickets at Eden Park (Active Players)

1. Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 23 wickets in 16 matches
2. Adam Milne (New Zealand) – 11 wickets in 7 matches
3. Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 11 wickets in 11 matches