NZ vs PAK Pitch Report, 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report – NZ vs PAK The 2nd ODI match of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 will occur at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand will face off against Pakistan. In this article, we’ll share details about the pitch conditions, pitch stats, and player performances at this venue.
NZ vs PAK Pitch report for Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Seddon Park is a good place for ODI cricket. In the last game played there in January, one team scored 255/9, and the other got all out for 142. We expect a similar match, with bowlers doing well, and a par score of around 300.
Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand – Pitch Report
Pitch Behavior
- The pitch is good for both batting and bowling.
- It tends to slow down as the game goes on, making it harder for batters.
- Spinners can get some help, especially in the middle overs.
Pace & Bounce Factor
- The pace is medium, which suits both fast bowlers and batters.
- The bounce is even, making it comfortable for batters.
- Fast bowlers can get some movement early on, but it slows down later.
Batting Conditions
- Batting is easier in the early overs, especially with a new ball.
- It becomes tougher as the game progresses due to the slowing pitch.
- A score of around 250-300 is generally considered competitive.
Bowling Conditions
- Fast bowlers can get some movement in the early overs.
- Spinners have a chance to control the game in the middle overs.
- Bowlers need to adjust their length and line as the pitch slows down.
Dew Factor
- Dew can make the ball slippery, making it tough for bowlers, especially spinners.
- Batting becomes easier under lights if dew sets in.
- Teams winning the toss might prefer to chase, taking advantage of dew.
NZ vs PAK IPL 2025 Match Details & Preview:
| Match | NZ vs PAK |
|---|---|
| Date | 02 April 2025 |
| Time | 03:30 AM IST |
| Ground | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Live Score | NZ vs PAK Live Score |
After a one-sided T20I series, fans hoped the ODIs would be more competitive with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan joining. However, they couldn’t turn things around and need to perform better to level the series.
Without Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s bowlers did well, but Salman Aghan and Irfan Khan gave away 118 runs. They need a better fifth bowler.
The series moves to Hamilton, where New Zealand can win the trophy. If Pakistan doesn’t win on Tuesday, the series could end early.
NZ vs PAK Player Stats on Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
NZ vs PAK Top Wicket Keeper At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK | T Latham | NZ | 39 |
NZ vs PAK Top Batters At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT | D Mitchell | NZ | 58 |
| BAT | M Chapman | NZ | 81 |
| BAT | H Nicholls | NZ | 82 |
| BAT | W Young | NZ | 63 |
NZ vs PAK Top Bowlers At This Venue
| Role | Player | Team | at Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWL | N Smith | NZ | 47 |
| BOWL | M Bracewell | NZ | 4 |
| BOWL | J Duffy | NZ | 58 |
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report:
| Avg 1st Inns | 244 |
|---|---|
| Avg 2nd Inns | 216 |
| Highest Total | 363-4 |
| Lowest Total | 92-10 |
| Highest Chased | 348-6 |
| Lowest Defend | 246-10 |
NZ vs PAK Venue Stats:
| Total Match | 28 |
|---|---|
| Win Bat First | 36% |
| Win Bowl First | 54% |
| Total Wicket (Last 10 Matches) | 131 |
| Pace | 92(70%) |
| Spin | 39(30%) |
Weather Report:
| Temp. | 16.5˚C |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 78% |
| Possibility of Rain | 16% |
Who can win this match?
New Zealand is in a strong position to win, especially with the series moving to Hamilton. Unless Pakistan performs better, New Zealand could seal the victory soon.
NZ vs PAK – Team Squad
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Hay, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Henry Nicholls, Rhys Mariu, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, and Adithya Ashok
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Haris Rauf
