After securing a five-wicket win in the series opener in Auckland, India are gearing up to face New Zealand in the second game of the five-match ODI series. The high-voltage encounter will be played at the HNRY Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7.
Led by Shubman Gill, India registered a convincing victory over New Zealand in the rain-curtailed affair at Eden Park. Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar collectively accounted for seven wickets, while Virat Kohli smashed 74 runs off just 51 deliveries during the run chase.
New Zealand , on the other hand, would like to see a better approach from their batters after being bundled out for 185 in the Auckland ODI.
Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips must look to convert their starts into significant scores, while the onus will also be on experienced players like Will Young , Henry Nicholls and Mitchell Santner to put their best foot forward.
As the stage is set for a riveting encounter, here we explain how the pitch at the HNRY Stadium and the weather in Wellington could influence the game's outcome.
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(HNRY Stadium stats and records in ODIs)
The pitch at HNRY Stadium is known for its seam-friendly conditions. "Windy Wellington", as the name suggests, the fast bowlers will likely get significant swing due to the wind in the initial stages of the game. So, it's crucial from the batters' perspective to neutralise the first few overs before freeing up their arms.
The pitch in Wellington generally offers a hint of movement and extra bounce to the pacers. So, expect a balanced contest between bat and ball, with the spinners unlikely to play a key role here. Keeping the conditions in mind, the toss-winning team will most likely opt to field first.
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According to AccuWeather, the temperature at the HNRY Stadium will remain around 19 degrees Celsius, while the wind is expected to blow at 17 km/h from the north. However, as was the case in Auckland, the Wellington ODI might also be interrupted by rain, with AccuWeather predicting a 60 per cent chance of precipitation alongside a 99 per cent cloud cover.
Conclusion The seam-friendly nature of the pitch at HNRY Stadium sets the tone for a riveting clash between India and New Zealand. However, fans must keep their fingers crossed, as Wellington's weather forecast doesn't look ideal for a 100-over cricketing contest.
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HNRY Stadium to host IND vs NZ 2nd ODI [Source: AFP]
