Eden Park Auckland Ground Stats For New Zealand Vs Pakistan 1st T20I
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Outfield in Eden Park [X.com]
Two teams who have been consistent in T20Is, New Zealand and Pakistan, will lock horns against each other in the first tie of the five-match tomorrow (January 12), which will be held in the multi-purpose Eden Park Stadium in Auckland.
The series will kick off preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 for both teams, who have opted for two different approaches for the series, where hosts New Zealand have relied on their experienced players and Pakistan have drafted in youngsters keeping in mind the future.
As both nations gear up to clash in a high-octane series, let us look into the insights of Eden Park. There have been 25 Twenty-Over Internationals held at Eden Park since the inaugural match, which saw Australia defeat New Zealand.
Eden Park Auckland T20I Ground Stats
| Eden Park Ground Stats | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 25 |
| Matches Won (Batting First) | 11 |
| Matches Won (Bowling First) | 14 |
| Highest Team Total | 245 Australia vs New Zealand, 2018 |
| Lowest Team Total | 76 Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2021 |
| Average Total Batting First | 170 |
| Average Runs Per Over | 8.83 |
| Average Runs Per Wicket | 23.93 |
Eden Park is known for being a high-scoring venue, where the track is known for being batting-friendly. Chasing is the most preferred option by teams after winning the toss, where the ground dimensions make defending any total formidable. Overall, in 25 T20Is, teams batting first have won 11 and lost 14, while the captain's winning toss have won 10 and lost 15.
Hosts New Zealand have won 10 T20Is at the venue, while the visiting teams have managed to notch up 15 victories. In the four T20Is that Pakistan have played at Eden Park, they have won two and lost two.
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