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Hagley Oval Pitch Report & Stats ahead of New Zealand vs England 1st Test

Hagley Oval Pitch Report & Stats ahead of New Zealand vs England 1st Test

Ahead of the New Zealand vs England 1st Test match, here is the Hagley Oval Pitch Report and Stats.

The first match of the three-match Test series between New Zealand and England will begin on November 28 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The hosts will be aiming to keep their chances alive for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

On the other hand, England, after their series defeat in Pakistan, is no longer in contention for the WTC final but can still have an impact by securing a win or two against New Zealand.

Hagley Oval pitch report

The pitch at Hagley Oval, Christchurch typically offers favorable conditions for fast bowlers on the opening day, and with good live grass present ahead of the Test, pacers are expected to get assistance throughout the match. However, as the game progresses, the conditions will become more favorable for batting.

Hagley Oval stats in Test

Teams opting to bowl first have found success at this ground, with nine wins out of 15 matches. Tim Southee has had great success at Hagley Oval, taking 61 wickets in 13 matches, and Matt Henry has also been effective. Bowlers who can consistently deliver a good-length ball are likely to make the most of these conditions, while batters are expected to score more freely from Day 3 onward. Spinners are likely to play a minimal role in this match, so the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.

Total Matches15
Matches Won Batting First4
Matches Won Bowling First9
Average 1st Innings Score284
Average 2nd Innings Score303
Average 3rd Innings Score272
Average 4th Innings Score179
Highest Total Recorded659/6 (158.5 Overs) by NZ vs PAK
Lowest Total Recorded95/10 (49.2 Overs) by RSA vs NZ
Highest Score Chased286/8 (70 Overs) by NZ vs SL
Lowest Score Defended227/10 (93.5 Overs) by NZ vs RSA
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