Eden Park Weather And Pitch Report For NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I

Soumyajit Dutta

Eden Park in Auckland [Source: @ICC/X.com]Eden Park in Auckland [Source: @ICC/X.com]

New Zealand Women will host Australia Women for a fresh three-match T20I series from March 21 onwards. The first match will be hosted at Eden Park in Auckland and fans will be able to catch the live action from 7:15 AM IST. 

Coming fresh off a T20I series against New Zealand where the series ended in a draw after the rain abandoned 3rd match, the White Ferns will be eager to take on the Tahlia McGrath-led Australia side. Historically, Australia has dominated New Zealand in T20I outings.

However, in the latest series, Amelia Kerr, who has been in scintillating form in WPL 2025 along with her teammates will be eager to translate the series to a win.

Eden Park Weather Today

Weather report for match [Source: AccuWeather website]Weather report for match [Source: AccuWeather website]

Information
Details
Temperature25°C, Real Feel 28°C
Wind Speed9 km/h
Probability Of Rain & Thunderstorm25%, 0%
Cloud Cover33%

Cricket fans can expect pleasant weather for the 1st T20I between New Zealand Women and Australia Women at Auckland on March 21, 2025, during the afternoon. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C, with a RealFeel of 28°C as per AccuWeather.

The sky will be partly sunny with a 33% cloud cover, making conditions ideal for cricket. Winds will blow from the ESE at 9 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 24 km/h. Humidity levels are expected to be moderate at 57%, with a dew point of 15°C.

The probability of precipitation stands at 25%, but no rainfall is expected as the precipitation level is recorded at 0.0 mm. 

Eden Park Stats And Records In WT20Is

CriterionData
Matches Played2
Matches Won Batting 1st1
Matches Won Batting 2nd1
Average 1st Innings Score122
Average 2nd Innings Score118

Is Eden Park’s Pitch Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

Eden Park is renowned as a batter's paradise due to its small boundaries. Batters usually dominate in both innings, benefiting from the spongy bounce that the surface offers. Notably, the surface might develop to be a better one for the New Zealand vs Pakistan match later on the same day.

Playing on top of the bounce is key to success for batters. For bowlers, maintaining a hard length is essential to make use of the bounce, as slower variations tend to lose their effectiveness on this pitch. Accuracy in line and length becomes crucial, making it a challenging surface for bowlers in the Women's T20I format.