The third match of the ongoing New Zealand vs Australia T20 Series is going to be played at the Auckland Stadium in New Zealand on 25 February 2025. Australia has already won the Series by winning the first two matches. New Zealand will look to end the series on a bit of high. This article covers everything about the pitch report of Auckland Stadium for NZ vs AUS 3rd T20 and the T20 records and stats of the Auckland Stadium.
NZ vs AUS 3rd T20 2024: Auckland Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The pitch for the 3rd T20I at Auckland Stadium promises another high-scoring affair, favoring batters who aim to take advantage of the shorter boundaries. With the straight boundary offering opportunities for sixes with hits just over 55 meters, and the square boundaries slightly longer at around 65 meters, batsmen will need to carefully strategize their shots. Bowlers must be precise with their line and length, as there’s little margin for error on this batting-friendly pitch.
NZ vs AUS 3rd T20 2024: Auckland Stadium T20 Records & Stats
Auckland, New Zealand, has witnessed 27 T20 International matches since its first game on February 17, 2005, until the last match on February 23, 2024.
In terms of outcomes, the home side has won 11 matches (40.74%), while the touring side has won 16 matches (59.26%), with no victories for neutral teams. Matches won while batting first and second are evenly distributed, with 13 matches (48.15%) and 14 matches (51.85%) respectively.
Interestingly, teams winning the toss have lost more matches (17 matches, 62.96%) compared to those losing the toss (10 matches, 37.04%). There have been no tied matches or matches with no result at Eden Park in T20Is.
Notable records include Martin Guptill’s 105 runs, the highest individual innings scored on February 16, 2018, against Australia, and Tim Southee’s 5/18, the best bowling figures achieved on December 26, 2010, against Pakistan.
The highest team innings record stands at 245/5 by Australia against New Zealand on February 16, 2018, while the lowest team innings is 76 runs by Bangladesh against New Zealand on April 1, 2021. The highest successful run chase was also achieved by Australia, scoring 245/5 against New Zealand on February 16, 2018.
On average, each wicket falls at 23.32 runs, with an average of 8.85 runs per over. The average score batting first at Auckland Stadium in T20Is is 172 runs.
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| City | Auckland | ||
| Country | New Zealand | ||
| First T20 Match | 17/02/2005 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 23/02/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 27 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 11 (40.74%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 16 (59.26%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 (48.15%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 (51.85%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 10 (37.04%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 17 (62.96%) | ||
| 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 | 23.32 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.85 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 172 | ||