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Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report For NZ vs SA Match In Pakistan ODI Tri-Series

Debashis Sarangi

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore [Source: AP]Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore [Source: AP]

On Monday, New Zealand will lock horns with South Africa in the second match of the ongoing Tri-Series in Pakistan. The high-octane face-off will take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

Led by Mitchell Santner, New Zealand had a fabulous start to the series, as they defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening encounter. Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell starred with the bat for the BlackCaps, while Matt Henry and skipper Santner dismantled the hosts with clinical three-wicket hauls. 

On the other hand, South Africa are coming off a disastrous three-nil series defeat against Pakistan on home soil. So, the Proteas must be eyeing redemption in order to regain self-confidence before the ICC Champions Trophy. 

As both teams gear up for a fascinating clash, let's see how the surface at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will behave throughout the contest. 

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Stats And Records In ODIs

Criterion
Data
Matches played73
Matches won batting 1st37
Matches won bowling 1st34
Average 1st innings score253
Average 2nd innings score217


Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore generally favours the batters. There will be minimal seam movement on offer for the fast bowlers, while the batters will enjoy the track's pace and bounce. 

There could be a hint of turn for the spinners across both innings. However, overall, it is expected to be a batting beauty with little assistance for the bowlers. Considering the track won't likely change its behaviour with time, the toss-winner might be tempted to bowl first.

Players To Watch Out For At Gaddafi Stadium Lahore

Glenn Phillips

  • The New Zealand all-rounder was magnificent with bat and ball in the first ODI. Besides scoring 106 runs off just 74 balls, the off-spinner bagged Fakhar Zaman's prized wicket. 

Heinrich Klaasen

  • South Africa's ace batter Heinrich Klaasen is known for his aggressive hitting in the middle and death overs. Klaasen is a fantastic player of pace and spin and could be a genuine threat to the BlackCaps. 

Mitchell Santner

  • New Zealand's experienced spinner Mitchell Santner was exceptional with the ball against Pakistan. The Kiwi skipper rattled the hosts with his lethal spell and might capitalise on the playing conditions in this game. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada.