In an exhilarating 1st T20I, Australia clinched victory over New Zealand, propelled by stellar displays from Tim David and Mitchell Marsh. The Kiwis are poised to reclaim their authority following their setback in the initial encounter. The stage is set for the second T20 showdown between New Zealand and Australia at Auckland Stadium on February 23, 2024.
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Eden Park Pitch Report Today Match
At Eden Park, the ground boasts short boundaries and a batting-friendly pitch, making it conducive for hitters. Anticipate a flurry of sixes and fours from the batsmen here. Any total below 240 might not be deemed safe on this track. Therefore, the team winning the toss would be wise to opt for chasing in the match.
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NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Eden Park T20 Records & Stats
| 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 | ||
Eden Park in Auckland has been the venue for 26 T20 International matches spanning from February 17, 2005, to January 12, 2024. Among these matches, the home side has triumphed in 11 (42.31%) encounters, while touring teams have emerged victorious in 15 (57.69%) matches. Interestingly, no neutral side has clinched a win at this venue.
Teams batting first have secured victory in 12 matches (46.15%), whereas teams chasing have won 14 (53.85%) times. Surprisingly, winning the toss hasn’t provided a substantial advantage, with 10 matches (38.46%) won by teams calling correctly and 16 (61.54%) by those losing it. Notably, there have been no tied matches or matches with no result recorded.
The highest individual innings was M J Guptill’s 105 (New Zealand) on 16/02/2018 against Australia, while the best bowling performance was T G Southee’s 5/18 (New Zealand) on 26/12/2010 against Pakistan. The highest team total stands at 245/5, achieved by Australia on 16/02/2018 against New Zealand, while the lowest team total was 76, registered by Bangladesh on 01/04/2021 against New Zealand.
Remarkably, 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, with an average runs per over of 8.90. Furthermore, the average score batting first is 172.