Bay Oval Weather And Pitch Report For NZ-W vs AUS-W 2nd T20I

Soumyajit Dutta

Bay Oval cricket stadium [Source: @BCCI/X.com]Bay Oval cricket stadium [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

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New Zealand Women will be hosting Australia Women for the second game after facing their first defeat in the first T20I. The 2nd T20I will be hosted at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 23. The live action is set to begin from 7:15 AM IST.

Australia Women dominated New Zealand Women in the first T20I at Eden Park, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Chasing 138, Australia’s openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney dismantled the White Ferns' bowling attack, reaching 77/0 in the powerplay. 

Mooney, celebrating her 200th international game, remained unbeaten on 75, while Voll contributed 50 as Australia completed the chase in just 13.3 overs. Earlier, New Zealand posted 137/2, with Amelia Kerr (51) and Sophie Devine (39) anchoring the innings. With the first match lost, the hosts will need to regroup ahead of the second T20I.

Bay Oval Weather Today

[Source: AccuWeather website][Source: AccuWeather website]

Information
Details
Temperature25°C, Real Feel 26°C
Wind Speed15 km/h
Probability Of Rain & Thunderstorm1%, 0%
Cloud Cover47%

According to AccuWeather, the weather for the cricket match on March 23 is expected to be pleasant and partly sunny, with a high of 25°C and a real feel of 26°C. 

The probability of rain remains minimal at 1%, and there is no chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow from the west at 15 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 32 km/h. Cloud cover is expected to be around 47%, ensuring bright conditions throughout the day. Overall, the weather is ideal for uninterrupted play.

Bay Oval Stats And Records In T20s

CriterionData
Matches Played19
Matches Won Batting 1st13
Matches Won Batting 2nd3
Average 1st Innings Score155
Average 2nd Innings Score136

Is Bay Oval's Pitch Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui offers a balanced surface favouring batters early, with consistent bounce and pace. Historically, teams batting first have dominated here, suggesting a slight advantage to setting targets. The pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, aiding spinners in the middle overs. 

Recent matches saw dew playing a minimal role in cooler evenings. Captains winning the toss may opt to bat first, aiming for 150-160. However, pacers could exploit early swing under cloudy skies forecast.