University Oval, Dunedin Pitch Report and Weather Report – Stats and Records in Test, ODI, and T20I

University Oval Ground Pitch Report: New Zealand have a multi-sport culture that promote different sports at the same time. Cricket is one of the prominent sports in the country, and New Zealand has invested a lot in its infrastructure. They have various cricket venues, and University Oval in Dunedin is one of them. This venue is also known as the University of Otago Oval, which is located at 30 Logan Park Drive, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand.

It has been in use since 1920 for different sports, but the first international cricket match was played here back in 2008. This venue has hosted matches in all three formats. It is majorly used to host domestic matches. Southern End and Northern End are the two bowling ends at this venue.

This venue hosted three games during the 2015 ODI World Cup from Pool A. Other sports like rugby and football are also played at this venue. University Oval has a seating capacity of 6000 spectators at once. This venue saw the first-ever Umpire DRS in cricket history during a test between New Zealand and Pakistan in 2009. Below, we will talk about the pitch and records at this venue.

Overview of the University Oval, Dunedin

University Oval, Dunedin Ground Pitch Brisbane Report: Batting or Bowling?

The surface at University Oval is a drop-in surface that is known for good bounce and carry. The pace bowlers can use the conditions and get more pace. The Kakanui clay is used here, and it offers assistance to everyone. As seen in the last few years, especially in white-ball formats, the surface is flat, which encourages batters to score more. Hence, we can say that this is an ideal batting surface. 

University Oval, Dunedin Ground Records: Overall Cricket Format Ground Figures 

University Oval, Dunedin Super Smash Records

University Oval, Dunedin Test Records

University Oval, Dunedin ODI Records

University Oval, Dunedin T20I Records

University Oval, Dunedin, is the one of oldest venues in New Zealand and has hosted international matches in all three formats. Overall, it has hosted 7 T20I matches so far. 5 times the team batting first has won, and 2 times the team batting second has won. Below you can see the T20I records at this venue.

University Oval, Dunedin Pitch Weather Report for January 2025

Location	Weather	Temperature	Precipitation	Chance of Rain
University Oval, Dunedin	Overcast	13-15°C	10%	Passing Showers

The weather forecast predicts clear and bright conditions in Dunedin this January. The wind will blow at an average speed, of 20-25 km/h throughout the scheduled games at this venue this January. The humidity will be between 60-90 percent, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius.

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