New Zealand will cross swords with Australia in the second T20I of the three match series on Friday. The clash will take place at the Eden Park in Auckland.
Following a closely contested battle with the Aussies in the first match, the host team aims to emerge victorious in the crucial encounter to maintain their chances in the series.
On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh and his team, who staged a comeback in the later stages of the first T20I and clinched victory, approach the second fixture with optimism. Their objective is clear: registering a win in the upcoming game to secure the series.
T20I Stats and Records at Eden Park:
Total matches: 29
Matches won batting first: 12
Matches won bowling first: 12
Average first innings scores: 163
Average second innings scores: 150
Highest total recorded: 245/5 (18.5 Overs) by Australia vs New Zealand
Lowest total recorded: 76/10 (9.3 Overs) by Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Highest score chased: 245/5 (18.5 Overs) by Australia vs New Zealand
Lowest score defended: 108/6 (20 Overs) by England Women vs New Zealand Women
Eden Park Pitch Report:
Eden Park boasts a drop-in pitch renowned for its bowler-friendly characteristics. At the outset of the match, fast bowlers are anticipated to experience pronounced seam movement, especially when utilizing the new ball. Nevertheless, as the game advances, spinners are projected to assume a more prominent position, capitalizing on the diminishing pace of the pitch.
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Auckland Weather Forecast:
On Friday, Auckland is forecasted to experience temperatures ranging from 17 to 23 degrees Celsius. The day is anticipated to remain overcast, with a 25 percent chance of rainfall. Winds could reach speeds of up to 10 kmph, while humidity levels may peak at 70 percent.
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I, Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Josh Clarkson, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Australia: David Warner, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
