NZ vs WI 1st T20I Pitch Report: New Zealand will face the West Indies in the first T20I at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand will look to bounce back from recent defeats against Australia and England.
The West Indies will enter this match brimming with confidence after a clean sweep of Bangladesh. With clear skies and batting-friendly conditions, a high-scoring contest is expected.
Eden Park Pitch Report – New Zealand vs West Indies
The Eden Park pitch is known for its excellent bounce and short boundaries, especially straight and square ones. The ground favours batsmen and power-hitters, but bowlers with clever variations can also make an impact.
Batting Conditions
- Power-hitters like Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Brandon King, and Rovman Powell will enjoy the conditions here.
- The new ball comes onto the bat well, and if wickets are taken early, a 200-plus run total is possible.
- Strike rotation becomes crucial against spinners in the middle overs.
Fast Bowling
- Bowlers will get less swing initially, but good bounce and carry.
- Bowlers like Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Seales, and Jason Holder will rely on back-of-length deliveries.
- Slower balls and cutters are effective in the final overs.
Spinner Bowling
- Spinners won’t get much turn, but varying their pace and length is crucial.
- Mitchell Santner and Akhil Hussain will play a key role in the middle overs.
- Mis-hits are common on this ground due to the short, straight boundaries.
T20I at Eden Park:
First innings – 170 to 190 runs
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Toss Prediction – NZ vs WI
Given the dew factor and the possibility of a chase at Eden Park, the team winning the toss is more likely to bowl first. Teams chasing at this ground have won more often.
New Zealand vs. West Indies Weather Forecast – Auckland (November 1, local time)
NZ vs WI Weather Forecast – Auckland (1st Nov, Local Time)
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind (km/h) | Wind Dir | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 17°C | 0 mm | 1.3 | S | 34% | Clear & cool |
| 12:00 | 15°C | 0 mm | 1.1 | SE | 27% | Partly cloudy |
| 15:00 | 14°C | 0 mm | 1.5 | S | 0% | Sunny, batting-friendly |
| 18:00 | 14°C | 0 mm | 1.4 | SSE | 1% | Slight dew, easy chase |
| 21:00 | 19°C | 0 mm | 2.1 | NE | 7% | Cool & dry |
NZ vs WI – What the conditions indicate
- If New Zealand bats first, Seifert and Conway should set a strong powerplay score of 50+ in 6 overs.
- If the West Indies bat first, Hope and Brandon King can set a target of 180+ with aggressive batting.
- Spinners will dominate the middle overs, but the final overs will be dominated by teams that bat big.
- Any team scoring 190+ will be dominant, but chasing the target here is easy.
Prediction – Who will win?
New Zealand has the advantage of playing at home and has a balanced team, but West Indies’ form and power-hitting will make this a close contest.
Prediction:
- New Zealand is a slight favourite at home,
- But if the West Indies batting gets off to a good start, the picture could change.
