NZ vs SA Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Lahore - 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025
Published - 10 Feb 2025, 05:40 AM | Updated - 10 Feb 2025, 05:45 AM
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New Zealand and South Africa will renew their ODI rivalry when they lock horns against each other in the second game of the ongoing ODI tri-series in Pakistan. The game is scheduled to be played on Monday (February 10) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The series began with the game between the home side and New Zealand on February 8. In the series opener, New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 78 runs to bolster their chances of qualifying for the final. A win against South Africa will put them in the final.
It will also make the game between South Africa and Pakistan a virtual semifinal. South Africa will also be keen to win the game against New Zealand to bolster their chances of playing the game. As both teams gear up for the crucial game, here is the weather and pitch report.
NZ vs SA Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Lahore - 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025:
NZ vs SA 2nd ODI, weather report of Lahore:
The weather report for the upcoming NZ vs SA ODI is promising. The game is unlikely to be interrupted by weather conditions as there is no prediction for rain. The temperature will also be pleasant throughout the game.
In the first game of the game, the temperature will be hovering between 20-25 degrees Celsius. Once the sun goes down, the temperature is expected to hover between 16-20 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs SA Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
| Matches Played | 68 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 34 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 20 (29.41%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 12 (17.65%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 35 (51.47%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 31 (45.59%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 41 (60.29%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 25 (36.76%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (1.47%) |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.47%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 375/3 (Pakistan) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 75 (Pakistan) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 349/4 (Pakistan) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 33.93 |
| Average Runs per Over | 5.32 |
| Average Score Batting First | 254 |
The surface at the Gaddafi Stadium was expected to favor the batsmen and spinners and it did in the first game between New Zealand and South Africa. While Shaheen Afridi picked up an early wicket with the new ball, the pacers struggled to make an early impact.
With time, the batsmen and spinners dominated the proceedings in Lahore. The pitch is expected to behave in a similar manner in the second game as well. So, both the teams will be looking to post a big total by batting first. The pitch will become slow as the game wears on and the spinners could play a decisive role in those conditions.
Conclusion:
With no forecast of rain and so much at stake in the upcoming game, the NZ vs SA ODI promises to be a thrilling affair.
