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New Zealand are set to host Pakistan for the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday (January 14). With a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the opener at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand will aim to move one step closer to the trophy. On the other hand, Pakistan will be determined to level the series with the Black Caps, making the contest more interesting.
T20I Stats and Records at Seddon Park:
- Total matches: 17
- Matches won batting first: 8
- Matches won bowling first: 8
- Average 1st Inns scores: 168
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 154
- Highest total recorded: 212/4 (20 overs) by New Zealand vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (17.3 overs) by Bangladesh vs New Zealand
- Highest score chased: 202/5 (19.4 overs) by New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
- Lowest score defended: 161/7 (20 overs) by New Zealand Women vs India Women
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Seddon Park Pitch Report:
Seddon Park typically offers an excellent batting surface, making it challenging for bowlers to secure wickets. Opting to field first would likely be the preferred strategy in order to capitalize on the batting-friendly condition.
Hamilton Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for the upcoming New Zealand vs Pakistan match in Hamilton indicates favorable conditions for a full game. The outlook suggests mostly sunny weather with no precipitation, although there might be some clouds present. The temperature is expected to reach around 29 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of approximately 56%. The forecast also indicates a wind speed of 18 kilometers per hour.
NZ vs PAK, Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi
