Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Team Records at Lahore

Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is all set to host the Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20I. The pitch report suggests that the surface is well balanced and offers something for both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch is expected to slow down as the game progresses, which could benefit the spinners.

Teams batting first will look to set a competitive total of around 160-170, which could be challenging to chase down in the latter stages of the game. The average first innings score at the venue is around 170, indicating that the pitch is suitable for high-scoring encounters.

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

The team winning the toss would look to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions, restricting the opposition to a manageable total. The pitch will be more suitable for the spinners, and the New Zealand spinners could have a significant impact on the game if they can exploit the surface’s conditions.

Overall, the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is expected to be a good one for T20 cricket, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. Both teams will need to adapt to the conditions quickly and come up with a game plan to gain an advantage over their opponent.

Team Records at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 18 T20Is. Teams batting first and chasing have won 9 games each.
• Pakistan has played all the 18 T20Is played at this venue. They have won 10 and lost 8.
• New Zealand has never played a T20I at this venue.
• Highest team score batting first: England – 209/3 (20) vs Pakistan, 2022
• Lowest team score batting first: Bangladesh – 136/6 (20) vs Pakistan, 2020
• Highest total chased at the venue: Pakistan chased 172 vs Zimbabwe, in 2015
• Lowest score defended at the venue: Sri Lanka defended 147 vs Pakistan, in 2019
• Average first innings score at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore in T20I: 167

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