5 stats you need to check ahead of IND vs NZ at Mohali
The five-match One-Day International (ODI) series between India and New Zealand is currently levelled at one each. India won the opening match by six wickets , and then New Zealand bounced back with a six-run win to level the series. The teams now face each other in the third ODI at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.
Kiwis were desperate for a win as they suffered a whitewash in three-match Test series. The victory in second ODI was their first win since landing in India. While Kiwis will be looking to maintain the winning momentum, India will be eyeing to get back to winning ways. This will be the first time India face New Zealand at Mohali in a 50-over format. Here is a look at some stats ahead of third ODI between India and New Zealand- Also Read- India eyeing improved show against reinvigorated New Zealand
Highest team total
The highest team total at Mohali is 351/5 by South Africa against minnows Netherlands during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers smashed centuries and helped their side post a mammoth total. India’s highest total at the venue is 321/9 against Pakistan in 2007. However, Pakistan chased down the total in 49.5 overs as hosts lost the match by four wickets.
Highest individual score
Coming in at number six, Indian captain MS Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 139 in 2013 against Australia in 2013. It is the highest score by a batsman on this ground. Dhoni faced 121 balls and smashed 12 fours and five sixes. Courtesy Dhoni’s century, India posted 303. However, India lost the match as Australia chased down the target in 49.3 overs with six wickets in hand.
Best bowling figures
The best bowling figures at Mohali came during the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and South Africa. In a group match while chasing paltry 214, Pakistan were bowled out for 89. Pacer Makhaya Ntini scalped 5/21 to help his side register a win.
India’s record
India have played 13 ODI matches at PCA Stadium in Mohali. Out of these matches, the hosts have won eight while lost five. In last five matches at the venue, India have won three and lost two.
New Zealand’s record
Kiwis have played three matches at the venues, winning two and losing one. The three matches include two wins over Pakistan and a defeat against Australia.
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