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New Zealand will cross swords with Australia in the se🌠cond T20I of the three match seri🅰es on Friday. The clash will take place at the Eden Park in Auckland.
Following a closely contested battle with the Aussies in the first match, the host team aims to emerge victorious in the crucial encounter to maintain their chances in🍷 the series.
On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh and his team, who staged a comeback in the later stages of the first T20I and clinched victory, approach the second fixture with optimism. Their objective is clear: registerin🌟g a win in the upcoming game to secure the series.
T20I Stats and Records at Eden Park:
- Total matches: 29
- Matches won batting first: 12
- Matches won bowling first: 12
- Average first innings scores: 163
- Average second innings scores: 150
- Highest total recorded: 245/5 (18.5 Overs) by Australia vs New Zealand
- Lowest total recorded: 76/10 (9.3 Overs) by Bangladesh vs New Zealand
- Highest score chased: 245/5 (18.5 Overs) by Australia vs New Zealand
- Lowest score defended: 108/6 (20 Overs) by England Women vs New Zealand Women
Eden Park Pitch Report:
Eden Park boasts a drop-in pitch renowned for its bowler-friendly characteristics. At the outset of the match, fast bowlers are anticipated to experience pronounced seam movement, especially when utilizing the new ball. Nevertheless, as the game advances, 💙spinners areꩲ projected to assume a more prominent position, capitalizing on the diminishing pace of the pitch.
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Auckland Weather Forecast:
On Friday, Auckland is forecasted to experience temperatures ranging from 17 to 23 degrees Celsius. The day is anticipated to remain overcastꦅ, with a 25 percent chance of rainfall. Winds could reach speeds of up to 10 kmph, while humidity leve𒁏ls may peak at 70 percent.
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I, Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra💞, Josh Clarkson, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Australia: David Warner, Steve Smith, Mit🏅chell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
