NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More
The first Test of the series between New Zealand and South Africa is set to kick off at Bay Oval this Sunday. With home advantage and a squad of seasoned bowlers, the Blackcaps are poised as strong favorites to win. The Proteas, laden with inexperienced players who have yet to face Test cricket, face a daunting task against the seasoned Kiwi lineup in unfamiliar conditions.
NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report Today Match
The live broadcast of the pitch report for the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Bay Oval will air just moments before the toss. Historically, Mount Maunganui’s conditions have favored pace bowlers. In 2019, veteran Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner clinched an eight-wicket haul in a match against England, highlighting the bowler-friendly nature of the pitch. With an average run rate of less than three, batsmen have consistently struggled to score quickly in Test matches at this venue.
NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Avg Score, Highest Total and More
Test matches played: 4
Matches won by teams batting first: 2
Matches won by teams batting second: 2
Matches tied: 0
Matches drawn: 0
Highest team total: 615/9 dec – New Zealand vs England, 2019
Lowest team total: 126 – New Zealand vs England, 2023
Highest successful run-chase: 42/2 – Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2022
Average Run Rate: 2.98
Highest individual score: 205 – BJ Watling (NZ) vs England, 2019
Best bowling figures (innings): 6/46 – Ebadot Hossain (BAN) vs New Zealand, 2022
Best bowling figures (match): 8/134 – Neil Wagner (NZ) vs England, 2019
Average first innings score: 359