NZ vs BAN 1st ODI University Oval Dunedin Pitch Report Today Match 2023
The University Oval cricket ground boasts a tantalizing pitch for bowlers. Despite its compact size, featuring boundaries ranging from 60 to 70 meters, pacers find the conditions highly favorable. This intimate venue tends to yield low-scoring encounters, adding an extra layer of excitement for both players and spectators. The combination of a diminutive ground and a pitch that favors bowlers creates an environment where skillful pacers can thrive and contribute significantly to the game’s dynamics.
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NZ vs BAN 1st ODI University Oval Dunedin Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2023
Dunedin, a city in New Zealand, has hosted 11 One Day International (ODI) cricket matches. The first ODI took place on 08/02/2010, while the last was on 20/03/2021. Home side dominance is evident with a high win rate of 81.82%, winning 9 out of the 11 matches.
Matches won batting first and second are fairly balanced at 45.45% and 54.55%, respectively. The team winning the toss has a notable advantage, securing victory in 72.73% of matches. The highest individual innings was 181* by L R P L Taylor against England on 06/03/2018, and the best bowling performance was 6/65 by T G Southee against Bangladesh on 20/02/2019.
The highest team innings was 360/5 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka on 23/01/2015, while the lowest was 74 by Pakistan against New Zealand on 13/01/2018. The highest successful run chase was 339/5 by New Zealand against England on 06/03/2018. The overall average runs per wicket stand at 27.29, with an average of 5.19 runs per over and an average first innings score of 249.