The Hagley Oval is one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Established in 1851, the Canterbury cricket team used the venue frequently until the 1920s.

Situated in the Hagley Park in the central city of Christchurch, the Hagley Oval has a seating capacity of 9,000 and is expandable to 18,000.

Hagley Oval staged its first international men’s cricket match, a one-day game played between Canada and Scotland during the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in January 2014. Scotland won the match by 170 runs.

It later staged its first Test played between hosts New Zealand and Sri Lanka in December 2014. The hosts won the Test by eight wickets. Since then, it has hosted 12 Test matches in men’s cricket.

In November 2019, the Hagley Oval staged its first T20 international as England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in that game.

Ahead of the second Test between New Zealand and Australia, let’s have a closer look at the Hagley Oval Test records and stats:

Hagley Oval Test records and stats

Highest total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Hagley Oval in Test cricket. During the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in 2021, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 659/6d after bowling out the visitors for 297 in their first innings. Captain Kane Williamson led from the front as he slammed 238 off 364 balls, along with contributions from Henry Nicholls (157) and Daryl Mitchell (102 not out) to help New Zealand register a record Test total at the venue. New Zealand later bundled out Pakistan for 188 in their second innings to win the  Christchurch Test by an innings and 176 runs.

Lowest total

The South Africa cricket team registered the lowest total at the Hagley Oval in Tests. The Dean Elgar-led visitors were skittled out for 95 in 49.2 overs during the first Test of South Africa’s tour of New Zealand in 2022. Zubayr Hamza top-scored for the Proteas with 25 while wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne added 18. For New Zealand, right-arm pacer Matt Henry was the wrecker-in-chief as he bagged seven wickets for just 23 runs. New Zealand posted 482 in their first innings to register a massive lead. The hosts later bowled out South Africa for 111 in their second innings to win the Test by an innings and 276 runs.

Most runs

New Zealand’s star cricketer Tom Latham has scored the most runs at this ground in cricket’s longest format. The wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 971 runs in 12 Test matches at an average of 48.55. Latham has slammed two centuries and five fifties in this venue in Test cricket. New Zealand talisman Kane Williamson is second on the list with 696 runs in nine Test matches at an average of 49.71.

Most wickets

New Zealand captain Tim Southee picked up the most wickets at the Hagley Oval in Test cricket. Between 2014 and 2023, the right-arm fast bowler has scalped 59 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 21.64. He has claimed one four-wicket haul and four fifers at this venue in Tests. Compatriot Trent Boult features second on the list with 53 wickets in nine Tests.

Highest individual score

Tom Latham registered the highest individual score at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Opening the batting, captain Tom Latham led from the front as he hammered 252 against Bangladesh in the first innings of the second Test in January 2022. His magnificent double century was laced with 34 fours and two sixes to help New Zealand post a huge total of 521/6d. The hosts later bowled out Bangladesh for 126 and 278 in their two innings to win the Test by an innings and 117 runs.

Best bowling figures in an innings

New Zealand cricketer Matt Henry recorded the best bowling figures in an innings of a Test at this venue in 2022. The right-arm pacer registered brilliant figures of 7/23 to help bundle out South Africa for 95 in their first innings. Matt Henry dismissed opposition captain Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Zubayr Hamza, Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada, and Glenton Stuurman. New Zealand thrashed South Africa by an innings and 276 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The series later ended 1-1.

Best bowling figures in a match

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Test match at the Hagley Oval. The right-arm fast bowler took 11 wickets during the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in 2021. While Kyle Jamieson bagged five wickets for 69 runs in the first innings, he scalped another six wickets for 48 runs in the second innings. Jamieson’s incredible bowling performance helped New Zealand win the Test by an innings and 276 runs.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls recorded the highest partnership at this ground in Test cricket. Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls forged a massive 369-run stand for the fourth wicket in their first innings of the second Test against Pakistan in 2021. Williamson slammed 238 while Nicholls scored 157. New Zealand won the Christchurch Test by an innings and 176 runs.

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The New Zealand vs Australia Test 2024 cricket series will start at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday, February 29.

The upcoming two-match Test series between the trans-Tasman rivals is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25.

After the opening Test in Wellington, the two sides will travel to Christchurch to play the second Test to be hosted at the Hagley Oval starting on March 8.

The New Zealand cricket team will aim to bounce back after suffering a 0-3 series defeat against Australia in the recently concluded T20I series as their arch-rivals clinched the Chappell-Hadlee trophy for the eighth occasion.

Ranked fifth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, the hosts registered a 2-0 series win over South Africa in their previous Test assignment earlier this month. 

Having registered three wins and one defeat, New Zealand are on top of the WTC 2023-25 standings.

Ahead of the high-profile Test series, New Zealand have announced their 14-member squad to be led by captain Tim Southee.

Pacer Scott Kuggeleijn has been recalled to New Zealand’s Test squad to replace injured Kyle Jamieson, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a stress fracture.

Young fast bowler Will O’Rourke retained his place after his impressive Test debut against South Africa where he bagged nine wickets.

On the other hand, reigning World Test Championship holders Australia will look to continue their dominance over the Kiwis, having not lost a Test match in New Zealand this century.

The Australian cricket team has won nine Tests and drawn one in the 10 matches that have been played in New Zealand since 2000.

The visitors last featured in a Test series against West Indies in January. The two-match Test series ended 1-1.

The world’s top-ranked Test side is placed third in the WTC 2023-25 standings, behind India.

Meanwhile, bowling allrounder Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match Test series.

Following David Warner’s Test retirement, Steve Smith is expected to continue as an opener.

New Zealand vs Australia head-to-head in Test cricket

Australia have a dominant head-to-head record against New Zealand in Test cricket, winning 34 of the 60 matches that they have played so far. New Zealand have registered just eight victories so far. As many as 18 Tests between these two sides have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met in the longest format, Australia whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 in a three-match Test series in Australia in 2019-20.

Where to watch New Zealand vs Australia Test 2024 series live in India

Live streaming of the New Zealand vs Australia Test 2024 series will be available on Amazon Prime Video in India.

There will be no live telecast of the NZ vs AUS Tests on any TV channel in India.

New Zealand vs Australia Test 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday,  February 29 - Monday, March 4	New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test	Basin Reserve, Wellington	3:30 AM
Friday, March 8 - Tuesday, March 12	New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Test	Hagley Oval, Christchurch	3:30 AM

New Zealand vs Australia Test 2024 squads

New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc

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Seddon Park is New Zealand’s fourth-largest cricket ground located in Hamilton.

Established in 1950, Seddon Park is named after Richard Seddon, the longest-serving Prime Minister of New Zealand. 

Located close to the centre of Hamilton, the cricket venue is famous for its village green-style setting, affording a picnic atmosphere for spectators.

Apart from cricket, the stadium has been used for rugby union, rugby league and hockey matches.

Seddon Park hosted its first international cricket match, a One-Day International (ODI) played between hosts New Zealand and India in February 1981. New Zealand won the game by 57 runs.

Ten years later, it staged its first Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The match ended in a draw. Since then, it has hosted more than 20 Tests so far. 

Let’s have a look at Seddon Park Test records and stats:

Seddon Park Test records and stats

Highest total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest total at Seddon Park in Test cricket. During the first Test of Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in 2019, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 715/6d after bundling out the visitors for 234 in their first innings. Captain Kane Williamson led from the front as he slammed an unbeaten 200 off 257 balls, along with contributions from Tom Latham (161), Jeet Raval (132), Colin de Grandhomme (76) and Henry Nicholls (53) to help New Zealand register a record Test total at the venue. The hosts later bowled out Bangladesh for 429 in their second innings to win the Hamilton Test by an innings and 52 runs.

Lowest total

New Zealand registered the lowest total at Seddon Park in Tests. Chasing 127 in the fourth innings, the hosts were skittled out for 93 in 43.3 overs by Pakistan in Hamilton in 1993. Star pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis bagged five wickets each for Pakistan. Andrew Jones top-scored for New Zealand with 19. Put into bat, Pakistan managed 216 in their first innings before bowling out New Zealand for 264. The visitors scored 174 in their second innings to set-up a target of 127. Pakistan won the only Test of the series by 33 runs. 

Most runs

New Zealand’s star batter Kane Williamson has scored the most runs at this ground in cricket’s longest format. The right-handed batter has accumulated 1,238 runs in 10 Test matches at a staggering average of 88.42. Williamson has also slammed five hundreds and as many fifties at this venue in Test cricket. His former teammate Ross Taylor is second on the list with 1,104 runs in 13 Test matches at an average of 55.20.

Most wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee picked up the most wickets at Seddon Park in Test cricket. Between 2010 and 2020, the right-arm pacer bagged 51 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 22.17. He claimed four four-wicket hauls and one fifer at this venue in Tests. Compatriot Neil Wagner features second on the list with 39 wickets in eight Tests.

Highest individual score

Former New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson registered the highest individual score at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Batting at number three, Kane Williamson scored 251 against West Indies in the first innings of the opening Test in December 2020. His magnificent double century was laced with 34 fours and two sixes to help New Zealand post a huge total of 519/7d. The hosts later bowled out West Indies for 138 and 247 in their two innings to win the Test by an innings and 134 runs.

Best bowling figures in an innings

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns recorded the best bowling figures in an innings of a Test at this venue in 1999. The right-arm pacer registered brilliant figures of 7/27 to help bundle out West Indies for 97 in their second innings. Cairns dismissed Adrian Griffith, Sherwin Campbell, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Jimmy Adams, Franklyn Rose, Dinanath Ramnarine and Reon King. New Zealand thrashed West Indies by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The hosts later clinched the series 2-0.

Best bowling figures in a match

Chris Cairns also holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Test match at Seddon Park. The pacer took 10 wickets during the first Test of West Indies�?tour of New Zealand in 1999. While Cairns took three wickets for 73 runs in the first innings, he scalped seven wickets for 27 runs in the second innings. Cairns�?incredible bowling performance helped New Zealand win the Test by nine wickets.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum recorded the highest partnership at this ground in Test cricket. Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum forged a massive 339-run stand for the sixth wicket in their first innings of the Only Test against Bangladesh in 2010. Guptill hammered 189 while McCullum slammed 185. New Zealand won the Test by 121 runs. 

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The New Zealand cricket team will host South Africa in a two-match Test series starting on Sunday, February 4.

As per the New Zealand vs South Africa Test 2024 schedule, the first match will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui before the two teams travel to Hamilton to play the second game at Seddon Park scheduled to begin on February 13.

Ranked fifth in the ICC men’s Test rankings, hosts New Zealand will be led by captain Tim Southee.

The Kiwis have also included the world’s top-ranked Test batter and former skipper Kane Williamson in the squad after he withdrew midway through the recently-concluded T20I series against Pakistan.

Apart from Williamson, New Zealand have few other injury concerns as wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell and pacer Kyle Jamieson are also doubtful for the opening Test.

Meanwhile, young right-arm pacer Will O’Rourke has been named in the squad for the second Test.

Having registered one win and one loss against Bangladesh, New Zealand are currently placed third in the WTC 2023-25 standings.

On the other hand, the South Africa cricket team will field a second-string squad in the upcoming Test series as a majority of their regular players are featuring in the SA20, the country’s top T20 competition.

As many as seven uncapped players have been included in the 14-man Test squad to be led by captain-elect Neil Brand.

Interestingly, Neil Brand is among the seven new faces who captained South Africa's A side during their recent series versus West Indies A.

Wicketkeeper-batter David Bedingham and Keegan Petersen are the only two cricketers in the squad that featured in South Africa’s impressive win over India in the first Test.

Khaya Zondo, Dane Paterson and Duanne Olivier have also been recalled to the Test squad.

The Proteas head into the series after being held to a 1-1 draw in the recently-concluded Test series. They are placed second in the WTC 2023-25 standings with 12 points from two matches.

New Zealand vs South Africa head-to-head in Test cricket

South Africa have a dominant head-to-head record against New Zealand in Test cricket. The Proteas have won 26 of the 47 Tests that they have played against the Kiwis. New Zealand have registered just five victories while as many as 26 matches have ended in draws. 

The last time these two sides met, South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in Christchurch to level the two-match Test series 1-1 in 2022.

Where to watch New Zealand vs South Africa Tests 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the New Zealand vs South Africa Tests 2024 will be available on Amazon Prime Video in India.

There will be no live telecast of the NZ vs RSA Tests 2024 on any TV channel in India.

New Zealand vs South Africa Test 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, February 4 - Thursday, February 8	New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui	3:30 AM
Tuesday, February 13 - Saturday, February 17	New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test	Seddon Park, Hamilton	3:30 AM

New Zealand vs South Africa Test 2024 squads

New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell  (wicket-keeper), Devon Conway  (wicket-keeper), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham  (wicket-keeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke (second Test only), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young 

South Africa Test squad: Neil Brand (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Ruan de Swardt (wicket-keeper), Clyde Fortuin (wicket-keeper), Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo

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The Hagley Oval is one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Established in 1851, the Canterbury cricket team used the venue frequently until the 1920s.

Situated in the Hagley Park in the central city of Christchurch, the Hagley Oval has a seating capacity of 9,000 and is expandable to 18,000.

Hagley Oval staged its first international men’s cricket match, a one-day game played between Canada and Scotland during the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in January 2014. Scotland won the match by 170 runs.

It later staged its first Test played between hosts New Zealand and Sri Lanka in December 2014. The hosts won the Test by eight wickets.

Five years later, the Hagley Oval staged its first T20 international in November 2019. England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in that game.

Since then, it has hosted nine T20 internationals in men’s cricket. Let’s have a look at Hagley Oval T20I records and stats:

Hagley Oval T20I records and stats

Highest team total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at the Hagley Oval in T20 international cricket. During a New Zealand T20I Tri-Series clash in 2022, the hosts posted 208/5 in their 20 overs against Bangladesh in the fifth match in Christchurch. Put into bat, New Zealand rode on fifties from Devon Conway (64) and Glenn Phillips (60) to post a record T20I total at the venue. The Tim Southee-led New Zealand later restricted Bangladesh to 160/7 in their allotted overs to register a comprehensive 48-run victory. However, the hosts lost to Pakistan by five wickets in the Tri-Series final. 

Lowest team total

The Pakistan cricket team registered the lowest team total at the Hagley Oval in the T20I format. Led by captain Kane Williamson, New Zealand restricted Pakistan to 130/7 in their 20 overs during a Tri-Series encounter in 2022. Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell picked up two wickets each. Iftikhar Ahmed top-scored for Pakistan with a run-a-ball 27. Finn Allen’s 62 and Devon Conway’s unbeaten 49 helped New Zealand chase down the target in 16.1 overs and with nine wickets in hand. 

Most runs

New Zealand’s star batter Devon Conway has scored the most runs at the venue in T20I cricket. Between 2021 and 2022, the swashbuckling left-handed batter has accumulated 332 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 110.66 and a strike rate of 133.87. Conway has slammed three fifties in the T20I format at the Hagley Oval. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan features second on the list with 201 runs in five matches.

Most wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has bagged the most wickets at this cricket ground in T20 internationals. The right-arm pacer has scalped 10 wickets in seven matches at an average of 19.80 and an economy of 7.47. His best T20I bowling figures at the Hagley Oval is 2/10. Tim Southee’s Michael Bracewell is second on the list with eight wickets in five matches. 

Highest individual score

Devon Conway holds the record for the highest individual score at the Hagley Oval in T20I cricket. Batting at number four, Devon Conway scored a magnificent 99 not out off just 59 balls against arch-rivals Australia in the first T20I of the series in 2021. His scintillating knock was laced with 10 fours and three maximums. Despite missing his ton by one run, Conway powered New Zealand to 184/5 in their 20 overs. The hosts later bowled out Australia for 131 in 17.3 overs to win the game by 53 runs in Christchurch.

Best bowling figures

New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has the best bowling figures at this venue in T20 international cricket. The leg-spinner registered impressive figures of 4/28 during the first T20I of Australia’s tour of New Zealand in February 2021. Defending 185, Sodhi bamboozled the Australian batters as he dismissed Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams and Kane Richardson to bundle out Australia for 131. New Zealand later won the five-match T20I series 3-2.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Finn Allen and wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway hold the record for the highest partnership at the Hagley Oval in T20I cricket. During the fourth game of New Zealand T20I Tri-Series in 2022, Allen and Conway forged a match-winning 117-run partnership for the opening wicket to help New Zealand chase down 131 in 16.1 overs. While Allen scored 62 off 42 balls, Conway remained unbeaten on 49. The incredible partnership guided New Zealand to a nine-wicket win in Christchurch.

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Seddon Park is New Zealand’s fourth-largest cricket ground located in Hamilton.

Established in 1950, Seddon Park is named after Richard Seddon, the longest-serving Prime Minister of New Zealand. 

Located close to the centre of Hamilton, the cricket venue is famous for its village green-style setting, affording a picnic atmosphere for spectators.

Apart from cricket, the stadium has been used for rugby union, rugby league and hockey matches.

Seddon Park staged its first international cricket match, a One-Day International (ODI) played between hosts New Zealand and India in February 1981. New Zealand won the game by 57 runs.

Ten years later, it hosted its first Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The match ended in a draw.

In December 2008, Seddon Park staged its first T20 international between New Zealand and West Indies. Since then, it has staged more than 10 T20Is so far.

Let’s have a look at Seddon Park T20I records and stats:

Seddon Park T20I records and stats

Highest team total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at Seddon Park in T20 international cricket. During the third T20I of India’s tour of New Zealand in Hamilton in 2019, the Kane Williamson-led hosts posted 212/4 in their 20 overs. Colin Munro’s 72 off 40 balls and Tim Seifert’s 25-ball 43 powered New Zealand to a record T20I total at the venue. In reply, India scored 208/6 in their allotted 20 overs as New Zealand won the game by four runs. With the win, the host clinched the three-match T20I series 2-1.

Lowest team total

The Bangladesh cricket team registered the lowest team total at Seddon Park in the T20I format. Bangladesh were bowled out for 78 in 17.3 overs during their tour of New Zealand in February 2010. Raqibul Hasan top-scored for Bangladesh with 18 off 13 balls. For New Zealand, captain Daniel Vettori bagged three wickets while Daryl Tuffey, Nathan McCullum and Jacob Oram took two wickets each. Brendon McCullum (56 not out) and Peter Ingram (20 not out) helped New Zealand chase down the target in just 8.2 overs. New Zealand won the only T20I of the series by 10 wickets.

Most runs

Former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill scored the most runs at the venue in T20I cricket. Between 2010 and 2021, the swashbuckling right-handed batter scored 374 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 53.42 and a strike rate of 144.96. Guptill slammed two fifties in the T20I format at Seddon Park. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson features second on the list with 307 runs in seven matches.

Most wickets

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has bagged the most wickets at this cricket ground in T20 internationals. The right-arm fast bowler has picked up 10 wickets in as many matches at an average of 32.30 and an economy of 8.50. He registered his best bowling figures of 4/21 at Seddon Park against Pakistan. Former New Zealand spinner Nathan McCullum is second on the list with eight wickets in five matches. 

Highest individual score

South Africa’s Richard Levi holds the record for the highest individual score at Seddon Park in T20I cricket. Chasing 174, the Proteas opening batter Richard Levi scored an unbeaten 117 off 51 balls to help his side chase down the target in just 16 overs during the second T20I of South Africa’s tour of New Zealand in 2012. Levi’s match-winning knock was laced with five fours and 13 maximums. Earlier, New Zealand scored 173/4 in their allotted overs. South Africa won the game by eight wickets and later clinched the three-match series 2-1. 

Best bowling figures

Former New Zealand cricketer James Franklin registered the best bowling figures at this venue in T20 international cricket. The left-arm fast bowler registered impressive figures of 4/15 during the second T20I of England’s tour of New Zealand in 2013. Franklin dismissed Jos Buttler, captain Stuart Broad, James Tredwell and Jade Dernbach to help bowl out England for 137 in 19.3 overs while defending 193. Earlier, New Zealand posted 192/6 in their allotted overs. Despite winning the second T20I by 55 runs, the hosts lost the three-match series 1-2.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson hold the record for the highest partnership at Seddon Park in T20I cricket. During the second T20I of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in 2016, Guptil and Williamson forged a match-winning 171-run partnership for the opening wicket to guide New Zealand to a 10-wicket win in Hamilton. While Guptill scored 87 not out off 58 balls, Williamson slammed a 48-ball 72 as the Kiwis successfully chased down a 169-run target. New Zealand later won the three-match T20I series 2-1.

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Eden Park is one of the most iconic cricket venues located in Auckland, New Zealand.

Established in 1900, Eden Park is the biggest sports stadium in New Zealand with a seating capacity of 41,000 for cricket matches.

Referred to as New Zealand's national stadium, the stadium is used primarily for rugby union in winter and cricket in summer.

Owned and operated by the Eden Park Trust Board, it has also hosted rugby league and association football matches.

Eden Park staged its first international cricket match, a Test played between hosts New Zealand and England in February 1930. The match ended in a draw.

It later hosted its first one-day international played between New Zealand and India in February 1976.

In February 2005, Eden Park hosted its first T20 international as Australia beat arch-rivals New Zealand by 44 runs. Since then, it has staged more than 20 T20Is so far.

Let’s have a look at Eden Park T20I records and stats:

Eden Park T20I records and stats

Highest team total

The Australia cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at Eden Park in T20 international cricket. During a Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series clash in 2018, Australia scored 245/5 in their successful chase of New Zealand’s 243/6. Chasing a mammoth score of 244, Australia got off to a blitzkrieg start courtesy openers David Warner and D'Arcy Short. Captain Warner led from the front with 59 off just 24 balls while D'Arcy Short slammed a 44-ball 76. Aaron Finch’s unbeaten 36 off 14 balls and Glenn Maxwell’s 14-ball 31 helped Australia chase down the total in 18.5 overs. 

Lowest team total

The Bangladesh cricket team registered the lowest team total at Eden Park in the T20I format. Bangladesh were bowled out for 76 in 9.3 overs while chasing 142 against hosts New Zealand in the third and final T20I of the series in April 2021. Mohammad Naim top-scored for Bangladesh with 19 off 13 balls. For New Zealand, leg-spinner Todd Astle was the wrecker-in-chief with four wickets for 13 runs. Fast bowler Tim Southee also bagged three wickets in the game. Earlier, Finn Allen’s 71 off just 29 balls and Martin Guptill’s 19-ball 44 powered New Zealand to 141/4 in their 10 overs in what was a shortened contest. With the 65-run victory, the hosts clinched the three-match T20I series 3-0.

Most runs

Former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill scored the most runs at the venue in T20I cricket. Between 2010 and 2021, the swashbuckling right-handed batter accumulated 626 runs in 17 matches at an average of 39.12 and an impressive strike rate of 170.10. Guptill slammed one hundred and four fifties in the T20I format at Eden Park. His former teammate Colin Munro features second on the list with 421 runs in 13 matches.

Most wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has picked up the most wickets at this cricket ground in T20 internationals. The right-arm pacer scalped 19 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 23.73 and an economy of 8.93. He registered his best bowling figures of 5/18 at Eden Park against Pakistan. Former New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills is second on the list with 11 wickets in five matches. 

Highest individual score

Martin Guptill holds the record for the highest individual score at Eden Park in T20I cricket. While opening the batting for New Zealand, Martin Guptill scored a magnificent 105 off just 54 balls against arch-rivals Australia in a Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series clash in 2018. His scintillating knock was laced with six fours and nine maximums. Guptill’s ton guided New Zealand to 243/6 in their 20 overs. However, Guptill’s hundred went in vain as Australia chased down the target in 18.5 overs.

Best bowling figures

Tim Southee has the best bowling figures at this venue in T20 international cricket. The right-arm fast bowler registered impressive figures of 5/18 during the first T20I of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in December 2010. Southee dismissed Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shehzad, Younis Khan, wicketkeeper-batter Umar Akmal and Abdul Razzaq to restrict Pakistan to 143/9 in their allotted overs. New Zealand later successfully chased down the target in 17.1 overs to secure a five-wicket win in Auckland and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson hold the record for the highest partnership at Eden Park in T20I cricket. During the first T20I of Zimbabwe’s tour of New Zealand in 2012, Guptil and Williamson forged a match-winning 137-run partnership for the third wicket to guide New Zealand to a seven-wicket win in Auckland. While Guptill scored a 54-ball 91, Williamson added 48 before being run-out as the Kiwis went on to successfully chase down a target of 160 set by the Chevrons.

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Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath holds the record for the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history.

During an ICC World Cup 2003 clash in Potchefstroom in South Africa, Glenn McGrath recorded brilliant figures of 7/15 against Namibia.

Meanwhile, the likes of Australia’s Andy Bichel, Tim Southee of New Zealand, West Indies�?Winston Davis and Gary Gilmour of Australia feature in the top five best bowling figures in the ODI World Cup list.

Among Indian bowlers, fast bowler Mohammed Shami has the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history. He recorded sensational figures of 7/57 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of World Cup 2023 in Mumbai.

Know the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history.

Best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history

Player	Team	Against	Best Figures	Ground	Match Date
Glenn McGrath	Australia	Namibia	7-4-15-7	Potchefstroom	February 27, 2003
Andy Bichel	Australia	England	10-0-20-7	Gqeberha	March 2, 2003
Tim Southee	New Zealand	England	9-0-33-7	Wellington	February 20, 2015
Winston Davis	West Indies	Australia	10.3-0-51-7	Leeds	June 11, 1983
Mohammed Shami	India	New Zealand	9.5-0-57-7	Wankhede	November 15, 2023
Gary Gilmour	Australia	England	12-6-14-6	Leeds	June 18, 1975
Ashish Nehra	India	England	10-2-23-6	Durban	February 26 2003
Shane Bond	New Zealand	Australia	10-2-23-6	Gqeberha	March 11, 2003
Chaminda Vaas	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh	9.1-2-25-6	Pietermaritzburg	February 14, 2003
Kemar Roach	West Indies	Netherlands	8.3-0-27-6	Delhi	February 28, 2011
Mitchell Starc	Australia	New Zealand	9-0-28-6	Auckland	February 28, 2015

Glenn McGrath | 7-4-15-7

Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath registered the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history. Defending 301, McGrath produced a sensational bowling spell of 7-4-15-7 to bundle out Namibia for 45 during an ICC World Cup 2003 clash in South Africa. The right-arm pacer dismissed Namibia’s Jan-Berrie Burger, Morne Karg, Danie Keulder, Gavin Murgatroyd, captain Deon Kotze, Louis Burger and Bjorn Kotze to help Australia secure a massive 256-run victory. 

Andy Bichel | 10-2-20-7

Australia’s Andy Bichel has the second-best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history. During an ICC World Cup 2003 encounter in Gqeberha, Andy Bichel recorded magnificent bowling figures of 10-0-20-7 against arch-rivals England. The former speedster removed Nick Knight, Michael Vaughan, skipper Nasser Hussain, Alec Stewart, Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff and Ashley Giles to restrict Australia to 204/8 in their 50 overs. Australia later chased down the target in 49.4 overs and registered a thrilling two-wicket win.

Tim Southee | 9-0-33-7

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee features third on the best bowling figures in the ODI World Cup list. Southee recorded match-winning figures of 9-0-33-7 against England during an ICC World Cup 2015 clash in Wellington. Southee troubled the England batters as he bagged the wickets of Ian Bell, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, James Taylor and Steve Finn to help bowl out England for 123 in 33.2 overs. New Zealand rode on Southee’s impressive bowling spell to secure a comprehensive eight-wicket victory. 

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The England cricket team will host New Zealand in a four-match T20 international series starting on Wednesday, August 30.

As per the New Zealand tour of England 2023 schedule, the first T20I of the series will be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. The two teams will later travel to Manchester for the second T20I at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on September 1.

The third match of the series is scheduled to be played at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on September 3, before the fourth and final T20I is played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

The world’s second-ranked men’s T20I side has announced their 15-man squad to be led by Jos Buttler. Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Sam Curran and Adi Rashid are some of the other established T20I players in the England squad.

Ahead of the series, uncapped right-arm pacer John Turner has been ruled out due to an injury. Brydon Carse has been called into England's squad as Turner’s replacement.

On the other hand, the New Zealand cricket team will head into the England series after beating United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2-1 in a three-match T20I series in Dubai.

Tim Southee will once again captain New Zealand in the upcoming four-match T20I series.

Ranked third in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, New Zealand will miss the services of their star all-rounder James Neesham, who will return to New Zealand to be alongside his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.

In the absence of Neesham, New Zealand have added all-rounder Cole McConchie in their T20I squad. 

The visitors will also be without their talisman Kane Williamson, who is yet to recover from his serious knee injury.

England vs New Zealand T20I head-to-head

England have an impressive head-to-head record against New Zealand in T20 international cricket, winning 14 of the 23 matches that they have played so far. New Zealand have secured eight victories, while one match ended with no result.

The last time these two sides met, England registered a 20-run victory over New Zealand in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 clash at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Where to watch England vs New Zealand T20I 2023 live in India?  

The England vs New Zealand T20I 2023 will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the England vs New Zealand T20I 2023 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

England vs New Zealand T20I 2023 schedule and live match times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Wednesday, August 30	England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I	Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street	10:30 PM IST
Friday, September 1	England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester	10:30 PM IST
Sunday, September 3	England vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I	Edgbaston, Birmingham	7:00 PM IST
Tuesday, September 5	England vs New Zealand, 4th T20I	Trent Bridge, Nottingham	10:30 PM IST

England vs New Zealand T20I 2023 squads

England T20I squad: Jos Buttler (captain/wicket-keeper), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow (wicket-keeper), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Chris Jordan, Luke Wood, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid

New Zealand T20I squad: Tim Southee (captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips (wicket-keeper), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wicket-keeper), Ish Sodhi

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Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for most dot balls bowled in T20I cricket.

The spinner has bowled a record 922 dot balls in 106 innings while maintaining an economy rate of 6.82.

Shakib, who has the second-most wickets in T20I cricket history, is ahead of Tim Southee, who is second on this list for most dots bowled in T20 Internationals. The New Zealand pacer has bowled 907 dot balls in the 102 innings.

Southee has also bowled the second-highest number of dot balls inside powerplay overs in T20 Internationals with 434 dot balls in 80 innings where he bowled in the opening six overs of a 20-over game.

India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar is third on the list of most dot balls bowled in T20Is. The pacer has bowled 863 dot balls in 83 innings.

Furthermore, Bhuvneshwar is the first and only bowler to have bowled 500 dot balls inside powerplay overs. Speaking of most dots bowled in powerplay overs in a T20I fixture, Bhuvi (IND vs WI, 2014) was the second to register 16 dot balls in his spell during the first six overs of a 20-over game after South Africa’s Lonwabo Tsotsobe (PAK vs SA, 2013).

As far as most dot balls bowled in a T20I innings is concerned, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s best performance with the ball came against UAE in 2016, where he bowled 20 dot balls. 

He shares the Indian record for most dot balls bowled in a T20I innings with Ravindra Jadeja, who bowled 20 dot deliveries against Sri Lanka in 2016.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi follows Bhuvneshwar on this list. Afridi’s economy rate of 6.63 is the best among the top five bowlers who have bowled the most dot balls in T20I cricket. The spinner is fourth with 830 dot balls in 97 innings.

Lasith Malinga completes the top five list of bowlers with the most dot balls bowled in T20I cricket. The Sri Lankan legend bid adieu to cricket in 2021 and bowled 713 dot balls in 83 innings in his T20I career.

Most dot balls bowled in T20I cricket

Player	Country	Innings	Dot Balls
Shakib Al Hasan	Bangladesh	106	922
Tim Southee	New Zealand	102	907
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	India	83	863
Shahid Afridi	Pakistan	97	830
Lasith Malinga	Sri Lanka	83	713
Mohammad Nabi	Afghanistan	97	702
Mustafizur Rahman	Bangladesh	77	701
Rashid Khan	Afghanistan	74	688
Shadab Khan	Pakistan	78	664
Adil Rashid	England	86	636

 

Featured photo: AFP / RANDY BROOKS