New Zealand will face In the West In the opening test Three match series 2nd December 6th to 6th at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.
New Zealand, led by experienced pacers who thrive at home, boast huge numbers at the venue, registering nine Test wins. Among the available players, Matt Henry, bowling booping in Christchurch, pairs effectively with the other pacers to carry out his pairing through accuracy and movement. With the renewed conditions, New Zealand’s PACE battery will be central to the game plan.
For West Indies, as a junior Jayden seals It could use early swing and seam, but their batting has suffered from a significant problem – in 15 matches here, only two visiting teams have won. Surviving the first session against the new ball will be key as the most successful chases at Hagley have been below 200, a pitch that struggles to call fourth in fours.
Nz vs wi, 1st test: pitch report
Fresh green grass and cool weather conditions at the Hagley oval, particularly on Day 1, are expected to provide classic sailor-friendly conditions to aid swing and seam action before the surface settles into a more balanced path.
Historically, Bowling has enjoyed significant success at the venue, winning 15 of the most important Tests (60%) at the venue for the first time. The average first innings score sits around 284, but the fourth innings total is 179, reflecting Hagley Oval’s consistent support for the pacers throughout the game.
The surface at Hagley Oval is known for its real bounce and declared seam movement, especially in the opening session. With the pacers claiming nearly 90% of the historic wickets, both the teams will rain heavily on their fast bowling units.
The grass sometimes fools the captains in the tusk, but although the fouls look extremely green, the sharpest action often subsides after a session, as seen in the inclined 499, which was recently placed. However, consistent discipline, any break in technique is often punished by sailors.
On the other hand, he has traditionally played a minimal role, taking just three wickets per Test, combining pace combinations against likely strategy. As a result, the captains chose to bowl the top 60%, a trend that could continue in this test.
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Hagley Oval Test Stats and records
- Total Matches: 16
- Matches won by batting first: to 4
- Matches won by bowling first: Scorpio
- Average 1st innings score: 288
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 315
- Average 3rd Innings Score: 271
- Average 4th Innings: 173
- Highest overall recorded: 659/6 (158.5 overs) New Zealand vs Pakistan
- Lowest overall record: 95/10 (49.2 overs) South Africa vs New Zealand
- The highest score followed: 286/8 (70 overs) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
- The lowest score defended: 227/10 (93.5 overs) New Zealand vs South Africa
- Most runs scored: Tom Latham (971)
- Most Wickets: Tim Southee (61)
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