The Eden Park pitch report for the NZ vs IND 1st ODI points to a good batting surface with short straight boundaries, though the side bowling first holds an edge on record. A first-innings score of around 220 is par based on the venue average of 222, and the highest total here is 340/5. The weather forecast shows light rain and high humidity. The match is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST) in Auckland, with the toss at 7:00 AM IST.
India won the five-match T20I series 3-2, after New Zealand won the final T20I at Seddon Park by seven wickets. Shubman Gill leads India in the first three ODIs, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad, and Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match is the first of five ODIs in India’s tour of New Zealand. In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV, and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Eden Park Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 1st ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 220 (venue average: 222) |
| Best for batting | The first innings, though the highest chase here is 340/5 |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Spinners | To be confirmed, though they can help control the middle overs |
| Boundaries | Short straight boundaries, which make it one of the toughest grounds for bowlers in white-ball cricket |
| Dew | Humidity is 86%, so moisture is possible later in the evening, though this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 47 ODIs here and batting first 34 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, while New Zealand have Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spinners can help control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 340/5 in 48.4 overs by New Zealand against Australia |
| Second innings | The average is 194, and the highest chase is 340/5 in 48.4 overs by New Zealand against Australia |
How the Pitch Plays at Eden Park
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 86 ODIs, with 34 won batting first and 47 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 222 in the first innings to 194 in the second.
The highest total here is 340/5 in 48.4 overs by New Zealand against Australia, and it is also the highest chase, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 73/10 in 26.3 overs by New Zealand against Sri Lanka, and the lowest score defended is 153/10 in 39.5 overs by New Zealand against England. The short straight boundaries mean even mishits can carry for six, so high scores are common.
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Auckland Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 1st ODI
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Light rain |
| Temperature | 19°C high, 16°C low, with about 19°C in the afternoon and 18°C at 8 PM |
| Rain chance | 35% |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Wind | 19 km/h |
Light rain could interrupt the match, and a reduced-overs game is possible. A damp outfield will make life harder for bowlers and fielders, and a revised target can help the chasing side, which knows exactly what it needs. Humidity of 86% could bring some moisture and make the ball harder to grip later in the evening, although this is not confirmed. Wind of 19 km/h could also affect high shots and catches.
AEden Park ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 86 |
| Won batting first | 34 |
| Won chasing | 47 |
| Average first-innings score | 222 |
| Average second-innings score | 194 |
| Highest total | 340/5 (48.4 overs) by New Zealand vs Australia |
| Lowest total | 73/10 (26.3 overs) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
| Highest score chased | 340/5 (48.4 overs) by New Zealand vs Australia |
| Lowest score defended | 153/10 (39.5 overs) by New Zealand vs England |
| India’s record at the venue | To be confirmed |
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NZ vs IND ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 63 | 52 | 8 |
What Should the Captains Do at Eden Park?
Bowl first if the toss is won. Bowling first has won 47 of 86 ODIs here, and light rain is forecast, which can bring a revised target that helps the chasing side. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure and can swing the game. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Bracewell, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. The short straight boundaries mean bowlers need to hit the right lengths and use the wide parts of the ground. Plan for the damp, humid conditions, which can make gripping the ball harder, and keep a close eye on the rain and any revised target.
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