Eden Park Pitch report ahead of New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20I

With the NZ vs PAK third T20I going to be crucial, take a look at what we can expect from the Eden Park pitch. Will it be a batter’s paradise or are there some twists?

The five-match T20 International series between New Zealand and Pakistan has now reached a crucial stage, but it’s more important for Pakistan, who need to do something to get back on track after losing both the games. To be fair, there hasn’t been much of a fight from the Shaheens so far. In the first two matches of the series, the host team has dominated Pakistan. With two wins from the first two matches, New Zealand has gained a 2-0 lead.
Now, New Zealand will look to win the third match and seal the series. On the other hand, Pakistan will have their last chance to make a comeback. This contest is going to be a thrilling one for cricket fans. The match will take place on Friday, March 21, at Eden Park in Auckland. But how will the surface behave? Let’s take a detailed look.

Talking about the pitch at Eden Park, Auckland, it generally provides assistance to batters. However, there is a twist, especially in the initial stages, where fast bowlers also get some help with the new ball. If batsmen play patiently at the start, they can reach big scores later on. Eden Park uses a drop-in pitch, which is typically slower. A total of 31 matches have been played at Eden Park so far. Of these, the team batting first has won 14 matches, while the team chasing the target has won 12 matches.

Eden Park stats

STATS – T20	Details
Total Matches	31
Matches Won Batting First	14
Matches Won Bowling First	12
Average 1st Innings Score	161
Average 2nd Innings Score	146
Highest Total Recorded	245/5 (18.5 Ovs) By AUS vs NZ
Lowest Total Recorded	76/10 (9.3 Ovs) By BAN vs NZ
Highest Score Chased	245/5 (18.5 Ovs) By AUS vs NZ
Lowest Score Defended	108/6 (20 Ovs) By ENGW vs NZW