The Hagley Oval pitch for the NZ vs IND 2nd T20I looks fairly even, with a par first-innings score of around 160 based on the venue average of 162. Bowling first has won 11 of the 20 T20s played here against 9 for teams batting first, so the toss gives only a slight edge to chasing. The weather looks sunny and dry, with no chance of rain. The match is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and starts at 8:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST, 7:00 AM GMT), with the toss at 12:00 PM IST.
This is the second match of the five-match T20I series, part of India’s tour of New Zealand, which also has five ODIs and two Tests. Shreyas Iyer leads India and Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand. In India, the match is streamed on SonyLIV and shown on the Sony Sports Network.
Hagley Oval Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 2nd T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Fairly even, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 160 (venue average: 162) |
| Fast bowlers | To be confirmed |
| Spinners | To be confirmed |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Not expected to be heavy, with humidity around 44%, though this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 11 of 20 T20s here, and batting first 9 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | Early wickets can swing the game, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Middle overs (7 to 15) | Spinners can help control the scoring, and India have Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy |
| Death overs (16 to 20) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 236/4 by England against New Zealand |
| Second innings | The average is 134, and the highest chase is 230/6 in 19.4 overs by India against New Zealand |
How the Pitch Plays at Hagley Oval
Details on the soil, grass cover and bounce have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 20 T20s, with 9 won batting first and 11 won bowling first. The average first-innings score is 162, against 134 in the second innings. These figures include women’s T20s, so the men’s averages may differ.
The highest total here is 236/4 in 20 overs by England against New Zealand. The highest chase is 230/6 in 19.4 overs by India against New Zealand, which suggests a big chase has just been pulled off here, so a target above 200 is no longer out of reach. The lowest score defended is 134/8 by Pakistan against New Zealand, and the lowest total is 32/10 by Bangladesh Women against New Zealand Women.
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Venue Guide
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Hagley Oval |
| City | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Hosts | Canterbury |
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Christchurch Weather Forecast for October 24, 2026
The forecast for Saturday points to a sunny, dry day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Sunny |
| Temperature | 26°C peak in the afternoon, about 22°C at 8 PM, 17°C by 11 PM |
| Rain chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 44% |
| Wind | 18 km/h |
Rain is not expected, so a full match is likely. It will be around 22°C at the start and cool to about 17°C late in the night, so players will feel the chill in the second innings. A wind of 18 km/h could affect high shots and catches. Humidity of 44% suggests heavy dew is unlikely, although this is not confirmed.
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