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Eden Park Pitch Report, Auckland Weather Report For IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026



Eden Park in Auckland to host IND vs NZ 1st ODI [Source: @ICC/x]Eden Park in Auckland to host IND vs NZ 1st ODI [Source: @ICC/x]

India and New Zealand cricket teams will face each other in the first ODI of their five-match series on Wednesday, November 4. The match will be hosted by the Eden Park in Auckland.

The series marks the second bilateral ODI assignment between the two sides this year after New Zealand won the three-match rubber in India back in January. 

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Preview

Team India recently defeated West Indies 2-1 at home in a three-match ODI series. However, Shubman Gill and co. lost its preceding ODI series to England away from home by a 1-2 margin.

India also lost its previous ODI series against New Zealand back in January this year at home, despite taking an early lead. 

The New Zealand team, on the other hand, secured remarkable ODI series wins in India and West Indies this year. Their lone series defeat in their past six attempts occurred just a few months ago in Bangladesh, when they lost 1-2 against the hosts.

As we head into the IND vs NZ 1st ODI, here is a look at the Eden Park in Auckland pitch report and weather report.

Eden Park Pitch Report for IND vs NZ 1st ODI, 2026

Criterion
Data
Matches played80
Matches won by team batting 1st33
Matches won by team batting 2nd42
Tied/NR2/3
Average score batting 1st207.77
% of wickets by pacers81.12
% of wickets by spinners18.87
Average run rate4.77

(Eden Park ODI pitch stats)

The Eden Park in Auckland offers considerable assistance to fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. Speedsters can reap the benefits of pace and bounce on the surface to trouble the batters.

The average first innings total in ODI cricket at the venue has amounted to just 208 after 80 matches. However, the same average rises to 258 if only the last five matches here are accounted for.

While spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs, fast bowlers will be expected to take the bulk of the wickets, as evidenced by the overall track record of the venue.

The captain winning the toss might opt to field, considering chasing sides have won more matches here than teams batting first.

Auckland weather report for IND vs NZ 1st ODI, 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature18 degrees
Wind
ENE 17 km/h
Probability of Precipitation
25%
Cloud Cover
90%

(Auckland weather report)

As per Accuweather, the skies will be heavily overcast but there are minimal chances of rain or rain-affected interruption during the first ODI of the India vs New Zealand series in Auckland. The temperature will range around 18°C in the evening of the scheduled match time on November 4.

With forecasts predicting a favourable weather in Auckland, fans can enjoy an entertaining game of cricket between the two ODI powerhouses. 

Conclusion

The surface at the Eden Park in Auckland is favorable for fast bowlers, which indicate that the impending IND vs NZ 1st ODI might not be a high-scoring one. It is imperative for fast bowlers of both teams to make the new ball count and set an early tone in the game.