In venue stats at Hagley Oval, T Latham stands out as the only batter with 1,000+ runs, including 2 centuries & 6 fifties, while T Southee leads with 61 wickets, averaging 170 points. In opposition stats, J Root is the highest run-getter in ENG-NZ Tests with 1,707 runs, and J Leach has taken 27 wickets against New Zealand without going wicketless in the last 10 innings. In form, R Ravindra has featured in the Ultimate Team in 5 of 9 Tests in 2024, and G Atkinson is the leading pacer for England with 40 wickets. M Henry has an impressive streak of not going wicketless for 28 innings. However, B Stokes has struggled in 2024 with an average of only 25 in 10 Tests. In innings comparison, Z Crawley averages 27 when batting first and 51 when batting second. Lastly, in the batter v bowler matchup, T Southee has dismissed O Pope 4 times in 10 innings at an average of 23.
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The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, particularly in afternoon matches, features a dry and hard surface that remains consistent throughout the game, offering batters an opportunity to play confidently with even bounce. While early seam movement may benefit pacers, the lack of dew in daylight contests makes defending totals easier, with spinners also having a role as the pitch slows down later on. Teams typically target solid first-innings scores around 197 to gain...
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