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Eden Park Pitch Conditions and ODI Stats Ahead of NZ-India 1st ODI
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🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:44 PM
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Ahead of the opening ODI between New Zealand and India at Eden Park, the venue’s pitch characteristics and historical scoring trends have been outlined.
Eden Park in Auckland is set to host the first One Day International of the New Zealand‑India series. The pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest, with a slight edge to seam bowlers early on and the surface flattening as the innings progresses, according to the latest ground report.
Historical data shows that teams batting first at Eden Park have averaged around 260 runs in ODIs, while chasing sides have posted slightly lower totals, reflecting the venue’s reputation for modest scores under typical conditions.
The upcoming match will also see several ODI records referenced, including the highest team total and best bowling figures recorded at the ground, providing context for fans and analysts as they gauge the likely outcome of the encounter.
Historical data shows that teams batting first at Eden Park have averaged around 260 runs in ODIs, while chasing sides have posted slightly lower totals, reflecting the venue’s reputation for modest scores under typical conditions.
The upcoming match will also see several ODI records referenced, including the highest team total and best bowling figures recorded at the ground, providing context for fans and analysts as they gauge the likely outcome of the encounter.