NZ vs ENG Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Hagley Oval, Christchurch – 1st Test, England tour of New Zealand 2024
Published - 27 Nov 2024, 09:30 PM | Updated - 27 Nov 2024, 09:31 PM
England’s cricket team is on the road for a Test series against New Zealand which starts in Christchurch. Captain Ben Stokes and Coach Brendon McCullum with both returning to their native New Zealand and the visitors are under scrutiny after an inconsistent year.
England’s 2024 Test record stands at seven wins and seven defeats. The team kicked off the year with a surprising victory over India in their backyard but faltered in their remaining four matches. Home series wins against Sri Lanka and West Indies restored some confidence, but a 2-1 defeat in Pakistan showed lingering vulnerabilities.
All-rounder Jacob Bethell is set for his Test debut, as Stokes rallies his squad to secure England’s first away series win since a 3-0 sweep in Pakistan nearly two years ago.
For New Zealand, the stakes are equally high. Fresh off a 3-0 series victory in India, Tom Latham’s side must replicate the scoreline against England to secure a spot in next year’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
NZ vs ENG Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Hagley Oval, Christchurch – 1st Test, England tour of New Zealand 2024
NZ vs ENG Weather Report Of Christchurch
The climate at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, is expected to be cloudy and probable highs around 26°C.
There is no significant chance of rain and thus not likely to be interrupted. Humidity is moderate at 49%, and there might be a stable breeze with gusty winds blowing at 26 km/h, thus affecting swing bowling early on.
Also read: NZ vs ENG Match Prediction- 1st Test, England tour of New Zealand 2024
NZ vs ENG Pitch Analysis
Here are the stats of the Hagley Oval, Christchurch :
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 04 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 09 |
| Average First Innings Score | 284 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 303 |
| Average 3rd innings score | 272 |
| Average 4th innings score | 179 |
| Highest Total recorded | 659/6 (New Zealand) |
| Lowest Total recorded | 95 (New Zealand) |
| Highest Score chased | 286/8 (By New Zealand vs Sri Lanka) |
Hagley Oval, Christchurch has proven to be a challenging yet rewarding venue for teams, particularly favoring those batting second.
Of the 15 matches played here, nine have been won by teams chasing ease of batting in later innings. The average second-innings score of 303 surpasses the first-innings average of 284.
However, batting in the fourth innings remains tricky, with an average score of just 179. New Zealand holds the record for both the highest total (659/6) and the lowest total (95). The highest successful chase of 286/8, also by New Zealand.
Conclusion
The weather seems clear for NZ vs ENG and it is likely to throw out a full team with no interruptions.
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