India’s white-ball tour of New Zealand is set to begin with the T20Is on the 18th of November in Wellington. The Sky Stadium will be hosting the 1st T20 while the 2nd game will be played at Bay Oval. Further, the 3rd T20 is scheduled to be played at Napier’s McLean Park stadium. The Pitch Report of Wellington’s Sky Stadium, for the 1st NZ vs IND T20, will be discussed in this space.
Hardik Pandya will be seen leading the Indian side in the T20Is in the absence of Rohit Sharma. Star batter Virat Kohli as well won’t be seen playing. Both the senior players have been rested for the New Zealand tour. In the ODIs, it will be Shikhar Dhawan who will be leading the side.
Sky Stadium Wellington T20 Records
Out of the 19 T20s played at Wellington, 10 have been won by the sides chasing while the sides defending a total have won on 9 occasions.
| Total matches | 19 |
| Matches won batting first | 9 |
| Matches won bowling first | 10 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 154 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 130 |
| Highest total recorded | 219/6 (20 Ov) by NZ vs IND |
| Lowest total recorded | 96/10 (19.4 Ov) by NZW vs ENGW |
| Highest score chased | 163/6 (19 Ov) by NZ vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 128/9 (20 Ov) by ENGW vs NZW |
Sky Stadium Wellington Pitch Report
Wellington Weather Forecast for the 1st NZ vs IND T20
Rain might play spoilsport during the 1st NZ vs IND T20 in Wellington according to the Weather Forecast. There is a 90% chance of rain during the match hours hence we might get to see a delayed start or a rain-interrupted match.
Match Details
NZ vs IND 1st T20
Date: Nov 18, Friday
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington