McLean Park Napier Pitch And Weather Report For PAK vs NZ 1st ODI



McLean Park, Napier [Source: @NapierinFrame/X]McLean Park, Napier [Source: @NapierinFrame/X]

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On Saturday, Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the upcoming three-match series. The high-voltage clash will be played at McLean Park in Napier. 

Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan had a miserable time in the Champions Trophy, making a group-stage exit from the tournament. On the other hand, New Zealand finished as the runners-up, with India defeating them in a tense final in Dubai. 

However, with the BlackCaps missing some of their first-choice players, the visitors have a golden opportunity to showcase their mettle and bag the series. 

As both teams gear up for a fascinating contest, let's analyse the playing conditions at McLean Park in Napier.

McLean Park Napier Weather Today

Weather prediction at McLean Park [Source: AccuWeather]Weather prediction at McLean Park [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature19° C (RealFeel 20°C)
Wind SpeedESE 11 km/h-24 km/h
Probability of Precipitation and Thunderstorms 25% and 0%
Cloud Cover47%

As mentioned in the above table, the temperature in Napier will be around 19 degrees Celsius, with a real feel of 20 degrees Celsius, offering ideal conditions for cricket. The wind could blow at a speed of 11 km/h to 24 km/h at the venue. 

Chances Of Rain In PAK vs NZ 1st ODI

There could be 47 per cent cloud cover, with a 25 per cent chance of precipitation. So, the game could be interrupted by rain although the chances of a washout are bleak. 

McLean Park Napier Ground Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played45
Matches won batting 1st17
Matches won bowling 1st25
Tied/No Result2/1
Average 1st innings score239.31
Average 2nd innings score200.34
Average run rate4.99
% of wickets by pacers77.23
% of wickets by spinners21.19

(McLean Park Napier stats in men's ODIs)

McLean Park Napier Pitch Report: Is the surface batting or bowling friendly?

The surface at McLean Park in Napier might offer a hint of lateral movement to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. There could also be some extra bounce, which will keep the pacers interested throughout the match. 

On the other hand, the spinners won't likely get enough turn off the deck in Napier. The pitch might become better for batting as the game progresses. Also, considering the chasing sides have won 25 out of 45 matches, the toss-winner will likely bowl first.