NZ vs AUS 2nd Test Pitch Report: Hagley Oval Christchurch Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

New Zealand and Australia will lock horns in the 2nd and final Test of the tour on Friday. The Hagley Oval in Christchurch will host the game at 3:30 AM IST.

Australia are leading the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by 172 runs. The home side will be hoping for a better performance as another vital 12 WTC points are on the line in this game and both Australia and New Zealand are among the top three sides in the WTC table at the moment.

Seating Capacity: 18000
Number of matches hosted: 12 Tests, 16 ODIs, and 11 T20Is

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report

The surface is hard and it is expected to stay true throughout the Test match. The grass is there and the pacers are expected to dominate the morning session on the first day. They will ask tough questions from the batters throughout the Test. Meanwhile, for the batters, the second and the third day are going to be the best time to bat on this wicket. Expect a solid fight between the bat and bowl here.

Is Hagley Oval Christchurch batting or bowling pitch?

It is a Sporting Surface. But the pacers are likely to have an upper hand at this wicket.

Last Three Results at the Venue

• Sri Lanka (355 & 302) lost to New Zealand (373 & 285/8) by 2 wickets – 9 to 13 March 2023
• South Africa (364 & 354/9 dec.) defeated New Zealand (293 & 227) by 198 runs – 25 February to 1 March 2022
• South Africa (95 & 111) lost to New Zealand (482) by an innings and 276 runs – 17 to 19 February 2022

New Zealand Test record at Hagley Oval

The Kiwis have played a total of 12 Test matches at this venue. They have won 9, drawn, 1, and lost only 2.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 659/6 dec. vs Pakistan in 2021
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: 178/10 vs Sri Lanka in 2018

Australia Test record at Hagley Oval

Australia have played only one Test match at this venue. They won that game.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 505/10 vs New Zealand in 2016
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Hagley Oval Test Record

Total Matches Played: 12
Home Team (New Zealand) Won: 9
Visiting Team Won: 2
Neutral Side Won: 0
Draw: 1
Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 276
Matches Won Batting 1st: 4
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 7
Highest Team Total: 659/6 dec. by New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2021
Lowest Team Total: 95/10 by South Africa vs New Zealand in 2022
Highest Run Chase: 285/8 by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in 2023

Highest Individual Score: 252 by Tom Latham (New Zealand) vs Bangladesh in 2022
Best Bowling Figures: 7/23 by Matt Henry (New Zealand) vs South Africa in 2022
Most Runs: Tom Latham (New Zealand) – 971 runs in 12 matches
Most Wickets: Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 59 wickets in 12 matches

Hagley Oval Stats of New Zealand Cricketers

• Tom Latham – 971 runs in 12 matches
• Kane Williamson – 696 runs in 9 matches
• Daryl Mitchell – 388 runs and 1 wicket in 5 matches
• Tom Blundell – 314 runs in 6 matches
• Matt Henry – 221 runs and 22 wickets in 5 matches
• Tim Southee – 214 runs and 59 wickets in 12 matches
• Will Young – 65 runs in 3 matches
• Trent Boult – 53 wickets in 9 matches

Hagley Oval Stats of Australia Cricketers

• Steven Smith – 191 runs in 1 match
• Usman Khawaja – 69 runs in 1 match
• Mitchell Marsh – 18 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match
• Nathan Lyon  – 33 runs and 3 wickets in 1 match
• Josh Hazlewood – 3 wickets in 1 match

Most Test runs at Hagley Oval (Active Players)

1. Tom Latham (New Zealand) – 971 runs in 12 matches
2. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 696 runs in 9 matches
3. Henry Nicholls (New Zealand) – 662 runs in 11 matches

Most Test wickets at Hagley Oval (Active Players)

1. Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 59 wickets in 12 matches
2. Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 53 wickets in 9 matches
3. Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) – 28 wickets in 5 matches