The Hagley Oval T20I pitch report shows a ground with room for both batters and bowlers. Teams have won seven completed matches batting first and seven chasing. The first-innings average is 162.00, but scores have ranged from 91 to 236/4. A good start matters; it does not set a fixed limit on the final total.
This report covers the Christchurch ground’s overall men’s T20I records. It can be used beyond one tour or fixture. ODI, domestic T20 and women’s records are kept out of the tables.
Ground Overview
Hagley Oval is a cricket ground in Christchurch, New Zealand. The exact T20I records scope in this report covers men’s internationals listed as Hagley Oval or Hagley Oval, Christchurch. It does not include domestic matches, women’s internationals or another Christchurch venue.
The stadium has hosted 15 recorded men’s T20Is through 15 October 2026. Fourteen produced a result and one ended without a result after rain. The upcoming fixture list is kept separate from the historical T20I record section so that future matches do not alter the numbers above.
Hagley Oval T20I Statistics
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Recorded Men’s T20Is | 15 |
| Completed Result Matches | 14 |
| First-Innings Average | 162.00 runs from 14 completed innings |
| Second-Innings Average | 144.71 runs from 14 completed innings |
| Batting-First Wins | 7 |
| Chasing Wins | 7 |
| Ties | 0 |
| No Results | 1 |
| Reduced-Over Or DLS Results In The Completed Sample | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | England, 236/4 against New Zealand on 20 October 2025 |
| Lowest Team Total | Pakistan, 91 all out against New Zealand on 16 March 2025 |
| Highest Successful Chase | Pakistan, 177 against Bangladesh on 13 October 2022 |
The averages use 14 completed matches. Their first innings add up to 2,268 runs, and their second innings to 2,026. England’s 153/6 in the 18 October 2025 no-result game is excluded from both means because the chase never began. Successful chases and all-out innings can end before 20 overs.
Detailed Pitch Behaviour
Batting
Hagley has supported both controlled accumulation and late acceleration. England’s 236/4 in 2025 is the ground’s highest completed T20I innings. New Zealand’s 208/5 against Bangladesh in 2022 is another clear example of a side converting a strong start into a large total. The opposite end of the record is important too: Pakistan made 91 all out in 2025 and New Zealand were dismissed for 92 in 2024. The venue can reward clean contact, but poor shot selection can quickly turn a competitive innings into a low total.
Pace
Pace bowlers have taken wickets at Hagley in both tight games and high-scoring matches. Brydon Carse and Luke Wood took two each in the 2025 England match. Kyle Jamieson also took two. Ben Sears returned 2/37 against South Africa in March 2026, although South Africa still reached 187/4.
These spells show that wickets and run control are separate parts of the ground reading. A seamer can create chances without keeping the total low. Accuracy, movement when available and a change of length are worth watching. Do not label the ground pace-only from one scorecard.
Spin
Spin has had a major role in the ground’s long-term wicket record. Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi share the lead with 12 T20I wickets each, and Michael Bracewell follows with 10. Adil Rashid’s 4/32 in the 2025 England match shows how a spinner can control the middle overs and attack batters who try to force the pace. The record supports using spin as a genuine middle-overs option rather than treating the venue as pace-only.
Phase Guide
Across the available ball-data sample, the innings totals were 1,256 runs in overs 1–6, 2,053 in overs 7–15 and 1,138 in overs 16–20. The middle block contains more overs, so these are descriptive totals rather than like-for-like phase scoring rates. The scorecards point to three practical phases: the powerplay can bring early movement and wickets; the middle overs reward rotation and disciplined spin use; and the final overs can change the total quickly when batters retain wickets.
Recent Completed T20Is At Hagley Oval
| Date | Match | First Innings | Second Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 March 2026 | New Zealand Vs South Africa | South Africa 187/4 | New Zealand 154/8 | South Africa won by 33 runs |
| 20 October 2025 | New Zealand Vs England | England 236/4 | New Zealand 171 all out | England won by 65 runs |
| 16 March 2025 | New Zealand Vs Pakistan | Pakistan 91 all out | New Zealand 92/1 | New Zealand won by 9 wickets |
| 21 January 2024 | New Zealand Vs Pakistan | Pakistan 134/8 | New Zealand 92 all out | Pakistan won by 42 runs |
These are selected completed scorecards. The England game on 18 October 2025 ended without a result after England made 153/6. It is separate from the completed-match analysis.
Top 10 Batters At This Ground
Matches means matches in which the player appeared at this ground. Average is runs divided by dismissals; an unbeaten career record is shown as an em dash where the source does not calculate an average.
| Player | Country | Matches | Runs | 50s | 100s | Highest Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | 6 | 332 | 3 | 0 | 99* | 110.66 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 7 | 329 | 3 | 0 | 90* | 65.80 |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 8 | 256 | 2 | 0 | 70* | 51.20 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 7 | 224 | 2 | 0 | 79* | 37.33 |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 8 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 27.71 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | 3 | 154 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 51.33 |
| Litton Das | Bangladesh | 4 | 142 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 35.50 |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 5 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 35.25 |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 7 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 22.50 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Pakistan | 7 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 45* | 43.00 |
Top 10 Bowlers At This Ground
Economy is runs conceded per six legal balls. Average is runs conceded per wicket. Strike rate is legal balls per wicket. The values below use the exact-ground record table’s displayed rounding.
| Player | Country | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average | Strike Rate | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 9 | 12 | 7.33 | 21.08 | 17.25 | 2/10 |
| Ish Sodhi | New Zealand | 9 | 12 | 8.47 | 24.25 | 17.16 | 4/28 |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 8 | 10 | 6.07 | 15.80 | 15.60 | 2/11 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Pakistan | 7 | 8 | 8.37 | 28.25 | 20.25 | 2/18 |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 7 | 7 | 7.01 | 27.57 | 23.57 | 3/23 |
| Mohammad Wasim | Pakistan | 6 | 7 | 7.47 | 22.42 | 18.00 | 3/24 |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 5 | 7 | 8.26 | 22.42 | 16.28 | 3/8 |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 4 | 6 | 7.71 | 19.50 | 15.16 | 3/28 |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 3 | 6 | 8.82 | 17.16 | 11.66 | 4/14 |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | 5 | 5 | 6.26 | 23.80 | 22.80 | 2/22 |
Upcoming Matches At This Ground
These are verified home fixtures and are not included in the historical T20I calculations above.
| Date | Match | Series | Format | Time In India | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2026 | New Zealand Vs India, 1st T20I | India Tour Of New Zealand | T20I | 12:30 PM IST | 8:00 PM NZDT |
| 24 October 2026 | New Zealand Vs India, 2nd T20I | India Tour Of New Zealand | T20I | 12:30 PM IST | 8:00 PM NZDT |
| 27 November–1 December 2026 | New Zealand Vs India, 2nd Test | India Tour Of New Zealand | Test | 3:30 AM IST | 11:00 AM NZDT |
| 26 January 2027 | New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Sri Lanka Tour Of New Zealand | T20I | 10:30 AM IST | 6:00 PM NZDT |
The Test is shown for scheduling only; it does not enter the T20I records. For more grounds, browse the 4xSports pitch report library.
Key Ground Records
- Most T20I runs: Devon Conway, 332.
- Most T20I wickets: Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi, 12 each.
- Highest completed T20I innings: England 236/4 against New Zealand, 20 October 2025.
- Lowest completed T20I innings: Pakistan 91 all out against New Zealand, 16 March 2025.
- Highest successful chase: Pakistan 177 against Bangladesh, 13 October 2022.
- Highest listed individual score among the batting leaders: Devon Conway’s 99*.
- Completed-match mean: 162.00 batting first and 144.71 batting second.
- Result pattern: seven batting-first wins, seven chasing wins, no ties and one no-result.
Hagley Oval Pitch Report FAQs
Is Hagley Oval Good For Batting In T20Is?
It can be. The ground has produced 236/4 and 208/5, but it has also recorded totals of 91 and 92 all out. The best reading is that Hagley rewards batters who handle the early phase and preserve wickets for acceleration.
Does Spin Work At Hagley Oval?
Yes. Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell are among the leading wicket-takers, and Adil Rashid’s 4/32 is a recent example of spin deciding the middle overs. Spin should be part of the ground reading, not an afterthought.
Who Has Scored The Most T20I Runs At Hagley Oval?
Devon Conway leads the exact-ground men’s T20I table with 332 runs. Mohammad Rizwan is second with 329.
Who Has Taken The Most T20I Wickets At Hagley Oval?
Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi share the lead with 12 wickets each.
What Is The Highest Individual Score Listed In The Ground Records?
Devon Conway’s unbeaten 99 is the highest score among the batting leaders in the exact-ground career table.
What Is The Mean T20I Score At Hagley Oval?
The first-innings mean is 162.00 from 14 completed result scorecards. The second-innings mean is 144.71 from the same 14-match sample.
Are Teams Better Batting First Or Chasing?
The completed result record is even: seven wins batting first and seven chasing. One additional match ended without a result.
Record cut-off: 15 October 2026. Historical figures use the exact-ground men’s T20I records and the supplied scorecard archive; future fixtures are listed separately and do not enter the calculations.
