WI vs NZ 2nd T20I Pitch Report: How will the pitch be at Eden Park, Auckland

West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Pitch Report: The second match of the five-match T20I series between New Zealand and West Indies will be played today, Thursday, November 6, at Eden Park in Auckland.

West Indies vs New Zealand (WI vs NZ) Match Details:

• League: West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025
• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
• Date: November 6, 2025
• Start Time: 11:45 A.M IST
• Teams: New Zealand vs West Indies

WI vs NZ Match Previews

West Indies' impressive performance has given them a 1-0 lead in the series, and they will be looking to seal the series. West Indies have made a strong start to this limited-overs series. Despite scoring only 164 for six while batting first, their bowlers displayed disciplined performance to keep New Zealand on the verge of victory.

New Zealand, on the other hand, had a disappointing start to the series, collapsing to 157 while chasing a target of 166. This defeat for a team known for its strength at home reflects their current instability following the departure of several senior players.

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WI vs NZ, Eden Park Pitch Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report: The pitch for the second T20I between West Indies and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland is ideal for batting, with good bounce and carry.

• Fast bowlers will receive some assistance early in the innings due to seam movement.
• Once the batsmen settle in, the pitch offers freedom to play shots and boundaries are easily hit.
• As the innings progresses, the pitch slows down, making spinners more effective.
• Teams batting later have a slight advantage at Eden Park. Scores of around 170+ are considered par at this ground.
• The boundaries are relatively short, encouraging aggressive stroke play from the start.

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Overall, the pitch favors aggressive batsmen initially, but bowlers will need to maintain discipline to restrict runs. The game is expected to be balanced, with opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers increasing, depending on their performance with the new ball and the slow pace of the pitch.

Eden Park Records and Stats In T20

WI vs NZ 2nd T20 Playing 11

West Indies Playing 11: Shai Hope (c) (wk), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales

New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

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