Seddon Park Hamilton Pitch Report And Weather Forecast For PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI



Seddon Park, Hamilton [Source: @DanuskaAravinda/X]Seddon Park, Hamilton [Source: @DanuskaAravinda/X]

On Wednesday, Pakistan will face New Zealand in the second One-Day International of the ongoing three-match series. The high-octane face-off is scheduled at Seddon Park in Hamilton. 

The first ODI of the series witnessed New Zealand's dominance, as the hosts outclassed the visitors in all three departments. Batting first, the BlackCaps powered themselves to a huge total of 344 runs before a superb collective effort from the bowlers restricted Pakistan to 271. 

As the Men in Green get ready for the must-win affair, let's see how the surface at Seddon Park in Hamilton will behave throughout the contest. 

Seddon Park Hamilton Ground Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played40
Matches won batting 1st14
Matches won bowling 1st23
No Result3
Average 1st innings score233.37
Average 2nd innings score198.6
Average run rate5.31
% of wickets by pacers71.03
% of wickets by spinners28.75

(Seddon Park Hamilton stats in men's ODIs)

Seddon Park Hamilton Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Seddon Park in Hamilton could offer a hint of seam movement to the fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. There could be some swing and extra bounce, as the batters might find it tricky to score runs initially. 

However, as the game progresses, the track will likely become better for batting. The spinners generally don't get significant turn in Hamilton; so, expect the fast bowlers and batters to play a crucial role here. 

Also, considering the chasing sides have won 23 out of 40 ODIs in Hamilton, the toss-winner might opt to bowl first. 

Seddon Park Hamilton Weather Today

Seddon Park Hamilton weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Seddon Park Hamilton weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature23° C (RealFeel 21°C)
Wind SpeedENE 17 km/h - 43 km/h
Probability of Precipitation and Thunderstorms 12% and 0%
Cloud Cover100%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Seddon Park in Hamilton will be around 23° C, with a real feel of exactly 21°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the East-North/East direction, with varying speeds between 17 to 43 km/h. So, players will experience slightly cooler conditions at the venue, although the weather will be ideal for a cracking game of cricket. 

Chances Of Rain In PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI

The cloud cover at Seddon Park in Hamilton is expected to be 100 per cent. AccuWeather predicts 12 chances of precipitation. So, there could be a rain interruption in the high-voltage encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand.