Australia defeated New Zealand in a nail-biting 1st T20I on the back of great performances from Tim David and Mitchell Marsh. Kiwis will look to re-establish their dominance after missing out in the first game. The second T20 between New Zealand and Australia is scheduled to be played at the Auckland Stadium on 23 February 2024.
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Auckland Pitch Report Today Match
Auckland has short boundaries and a pitch that favours the batters. You can expect the batters to hit a lot of sixes and fours at this ground. Anything below 240 will not be safe on this pitch. The team which wins the toss should look to bat second in the match.
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Auckland T20 Records & Stats
Eden Park, Auckland, has hosted 26 T20 International matches from February 17, 2005, to January 12, 2024. The home side has won 11 matches (42.31%), while touring sides have won 15 (57.69%).
No matches have been won by neutral sides. Matches won batting first are 12 (46.15%), and those won batting second are 14 (53.85%). Winning the toss doesn’t seem to have a significant advantage, with 10 matches (38.46%) won by teams winning the toss and 16 (61.54%) won by those losing it. There have been no tied matches or matches with no result.
The highest individual innings was 105 by M J Guptill (New Zealand) on 16/02/2018 against Australia. The best bowling figure is 5/18 by T G Southee (New Zealand) on 26/12/2010 against Pakistan. The highest team innings was 245/5 by Australia on 16/02/2018 against New Zealand, while the lowest team innings was 76 by Bangladesh on 01/04/2021 against New Zealand.
The highest successful run chase was also 245/5 by Australia against New Zealand on 16/02/2018. The average runs per wicket is 23.86, and the average runs per over is 8.90. The average score batting first is 172.
| City | Auckland | ||
| Country | New Zealand | ||
| First T20 Match | 17/02/2005 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 12/01/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 26 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 11 (42.31%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 15 (57.69%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 (46.15%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 (53.85%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 10 (38.46%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 16 (61.54%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 105 | M J Guptill (New Zealand) | 16/02/2018 v Australia |
| Best Bowling | 5/18 | T G Southee (New Zealand) | 26/12/2010 v Pakistan |
| Highest Team Innings | 245/5 (Australia) | 16/02/2018 v New Zealand | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 76 (Bangladesh) | 01/04/2021 v New Zealand | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 245/5 (Australia) | 16/02/2018 v New Zealand | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 23.86 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.90 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 172 | ||