Hagley Oval in Christchurch is hosting the 3rd ODI of the 3-match ODI series between India and New Zealand. This is one of the best grounds in New Zealand, and it is sold out for the ongoing ODI match. The track here in Christchurch has assisted both batters and bowlers in the past.
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The start of the match got a little delayed due to rain, and Kane Williamson asked India to bat first after winning the toss. Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan added 39 runs for the first wicket where the Kiwi pacers bowled an incredible spell of pace bowling with the new ball.
Rishabh Pant failed yet again, but Shreyas Iyer played a fine knock of 49 runs. Even Suryakumar Yadav failed to impress. The New Zealand pacers took full control of the game, and the Indian team will need some comeback from here.
Hagley Oval average score in ODIs
Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is now the premier cricketing venue of the city, earlier AMI Stadium used to host games, but the earthquake damaged the stadium. Hagley Oval has hosted a total of 15 ODIs so far, where 7 matches have been won by the chasing teams.
This is a ground, where the pacers have enjoyed bowling due to the extra bounce, and even the batters have enjoyed success due to the smaller boundary size. The average 1st innings ODI score at this ground is 258 runs which prove that this is a very competitive venue.
Highest successful run chase in Christchurch ODIs
The highest ODI run-chase at the Hagley Oval was achieved by the hosts New Zealand against Bangladesh in March 2021. Bangladesh scored 271/6 in the 1st innings where Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Mithun scored half-centuries. Mitchell Santner took a couple of wickets for the hosts.
In reply, New Zealand chased the target in 48.2 overs with 5 wickets to spare. New Zealand scored 275/5, courtesy of a century from Tom Latham and a half-century from Devon Conway.
