NZ vs PAK 5th T20 2024: Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report, T20I Records & Stats
Despite already losing the series, the visiting team is determined to conclude the T20 leg of their tour of New Zealand on a positive note in the Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20I in Christchurch on January 21, 2024, Sunday. New Zealand has dominated the tour, handling whatever challenges Pakistan presented with apparent ease. However, with the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 looming, they remain cautious, not wanting to lower their guard and jeopardize the hard-earned momentum.
The 2024 series against Pakistan has been marked by high scores for New Zealand. Batting first, the Blackcaps have consistently surpassed the 190-mark in all three instances and even scored over 220 twice. Finn Allen has played a crucial role in this success and showcased his brilliance in the third T20I, becoming New Zealand’s highest single T20 inning run-scorer.
NZ vs PAK 5th T20 2024: Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report
The straight boundary at Hagley Oval is relatively shorter, prompting batters to target that area for their shots. Despite not being a venue known for high-scoring matches, this characteristic suggests that a competitive game could be in store.
Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report, T20I Records & Stats
Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, previously known as Hagley Park, has been a notable venue for T20 Internationals in New Zealand. The inaugural T20 match was played on November 1, 2019, and the latest recorded match occurred on January 19, 2024, totaling 10 matches.
The ground has witnessed a balanced distribution of victories, with the home side winning 50% of the matches, touring sides securing victories in 30%, and neutral sides claiming success in 20%. Matches won batting second have been notably dominant, accounting for 70% of the victories, while 30% were won by teams batting first.
In terms of toss outcomes, teams winning the toss won 40% of the matches, and those losing the toss had a slightly higher success rate at 60%. There have been no tied matches or matches with no result.
Individual performances at Hagley Oval include D P Conway’s unbeaten 99 (New Zealand) against Australia on February 22, 2021, and I S Sodhi’s best bowling figures of 4/28 (New Zealand) on the same date against Australia.
The highest team innings record is held by New Zealand, scoring 208/5 against Bangladesh on October 12, 2022, while the lowest team innings was 131 by Australia against New Zealand on February 22, 2021. The highest successful run chase was achieved by Pakistan, scoring 177/3 against Bangladesh on October 13, 2022.
On average, there have been 29.32 runs per wicket and 8.13 runs per over at Hagley Oval. The average score when batting first is 162, reflecting a balance between batting and bowling performances at this T20 International venue.
Also read: NZ vs PAK Head to Head Records & Stats T20Is- New Zealand vs Pakistan Today Match 2024
| City | Christchurch | ||
| Country | New Zealand | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Hagley Park | ||
| First T20 Match | 01/11/2019 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 19/01/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 10 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 5 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 3 (30.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 2 (20.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 (30.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 7 (70.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 6 (60.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 99* | D P Conway (New Zealand) | 22/02/2021 v Australia |
| Best Bowling | 4/28 | I S Sodhi (New Zealand) | 22/02/2021 v Australia |
| Highest Team Innings | 208/5 (New Zealand) | 12/10/2022 v Bangladesh | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 131 (Australia) | 22/02/2021 v New Zealand | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 177/3 (Pakistan) | 13/10/2022 v Bangladesh | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.32 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.13 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 162 | ||
