NZ vs BAN 1st T20 McLean Park Napier Pitch Report Today Match 2023
The Napier pitch is anticipated to favor bowlers in the early overs, gradually slowing down as the match unfolds. Spinners are poised to play a pivotal role in the middle overs. Batsmen are advised to adopt a cautious approach in the initial overs, focusing on settling in. Commencing the innings with a measured run rate is essential. The team winning the toss might lean towards bowling first, considering the historical advantage of the chasing side at this venue.
NZ vs BAN 1st T20 McLean Park Napier Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2023
McLean Park, located in Napier, New Zealand, has hosted T20 International matches since its debut on 3rd January 2017. Over the course of 5 matches until the latest on 22nd November 2022, the home side and touring side each secured victory in 2 games, with one match ending in a tie.
Batting first or second resulted in an equal number of wins for both scenarios (40% each). Teams winning the toss had a 20% success rate, while those losing the toss won 60% of the matches. Notably, one match ended in a tie.
D.J. Malan’s unbeaten 103 against New Zealand on 8th November 2019 stands as the highest individual innings, while Mohammed Siraj’s 4/17 against New Zealand on 22nd November 2022 is the best bowling performance.
England holds the record for the highest team innings with 241/3 on 8th November 2019, while New Zealand recorded the lowest team innings at 160 on 22nd November 2022 against India. Pakistan achieved the highest run chase with 177/6 on 22nd December 2020 against New Zealand.
On average, each wicket fell at 24.84 runs, and the teams scored at an average rate of 8.98 runs per over. The typical score batting first at McLean Park is 178.
Also read: McLean Park Napier T20 Records & Stats- NZ vs BAN 1st T20 Today Match 2023
| City | Napier | ||
| Country | New Zealand | ||
| First T20 Match | 03/01/2017 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 22/11/2022 | ||
| Matches Played | 5 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 3 (60.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 103* | D J Malan (England) | 08/11/2019 v New Zealand |
| Best Bowling | 4/17 | Mohammed Siraj (India) | 22/11/2022 v New Zealand |
| Highest Team Innings | 241/3 (England) | 08/11/2019 v New Zealand | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 160 (New Zealand) | 22/11/2022 v India | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 177/6 (Pakistan) | 22/12/2020 v New Zealand | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 24.84 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.98 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 178 | ||