Seddon Park (Hamilton) – Pitch Report

Seddon Park Pitch Report

Seddon Park, in Hamilton, New Zealand, is a well-known international cricket venue. It's one of the larger grounds in terms of seating capacity. People love its "village green" atmosphere, with grassy banks for a relaxed, family-friendly vibe.

The ground is named after Richard Seddon, New Zealand's longest-serving Prime Minister. The first big cricket match was in February 1914. A touring Australian side played a South Auckland XVIII then.

Seddon Park has hosted major international events. This includes matches during the 1992 and 2015 Cricket World Cups. Test cricket also returned here in March 2024 after a break.

Seddon Park Stadium Pitch Report

Full Name: Seddon Park Hamilton

Former names: Trust Bank Park

Location: Hamilton Central, Hamilton, New Zealand

Operator: Hamilton City Council

Seating Capacity: 10,000

Field size: 138 M x 130 M

Surface: Grass

Floodlights: Yes

End names: Members End , City End

Home team: Northern Districts

Construction Architect (Contractor): David Rojo García

Boundary Length(Dimension): 150 yards x 138 yards

Also known as: Trust Bank Park Westpac Park

Seddon Park Ground Dimensions

Seddon Park has a central block with nine pitches. They run roughly north to south. The wicket often has good grass, helping seamers with the new ball. But once batters get set, the pitch gives consistent bounce, great for stroke play.

Ground Dimensions

Leg Side Boundary Length: 69M

Off Side Boundary Length: 61M

Straight Boundary Length: 77M

Back Side Boundary Length: 61M

Seddon Park Ground Records and Venue Stats

T20 Stats

ODI Stats

T20I Stats

Seddon Park Ground Is Batting Pitch Or Bowling Pitch?

Seddon Park is considered a Batting Pitch.

The surface at Seddon Park is very batting-friendly. This is especially true in limited-overs cricket. The wicket stays flat and offers reliable bounce. This makes stroke play easy. Shorter square boundaries also help aggressive scoring.

In longer games, bowlers, especially swing bowlers, can find some help. This happens under overcast conditions or later in the match. But overall, it still favors batters.

Toss Prediction

Team winning the toss chooses to bat first.

Captains here often choose to bat first. They want to use the fresh batting conditions. Early overs are usually good for scoring runs. Later, the surface might help bowlers a bit more. Setting a target has often worked well at this ground.

Who Will Win / Match Winner Prediction

Results are quite balanced between teams batting first and chasing. So, predicting a winner can be tough. However, teams batting first have a slight edge at Seddon Park. Teams with strong top batters and good pace bowlers often do better here.

Batting: 60%

Bowling: 40%

Dream 11 Team Prediction

When picking your Fantasy Team for matches at Seddon Park, focus on strong batting. But also keep your bowling balanced:

• 2 Wicketkeepers: Pick at least one in-form batter who scores lots of points.
• 4 Batters: Choose top-order players. They can really use the good batting conditions.
• 2 All-rounders: Select players who help with both batting and bowling. This gives you more options.
• 3 Bowlers: Include seamers who get early swing. Also, add one spinner for the middle overs.

Captain & Vice-Captain: Pick players who make a big impact. They should either score many runs or take key wickets. This balanced plan helps you build a strong fantasy lineup.

Seddon Park Ground: Venue Stats

Seddon Park is known for competitive games. But it's generally good for batting, especially in white-ball formats. High scores happen often here. Teams usually try to post big first-innings totals. Early help for pacers adds a fun twist. But mostly, it's a batter-friendly venue.

Where To Watch Live Match

Cricket fans in India can watch live matches on the Star Sports Network. Tune into Star Sports 2SD and Star Sports 2HD channels. For online streaming, Disney+ Hotstar offers live coverage. You just need an active subscription. You can watch it on many devices.

Type Of Pitch

Seddon Park generally has a flat, batting-friendly wicket. It offers consistent bounce and pace. In limited-overs games, it leads to high-scoring contests. During Test matches, conditions can change. It might offer swing and odd variable bounce, especially later in the game. But overall, it still favors batters a bit, mainly at the start.

For a detailed breakdown of different pitch types in cricket, check out our Types of Cricket Pitches article.

Seddon Park Ground: Head to Head

Head-to-head records at Seddon Park show teams batting first often do well. They benefit from good early conditions. While chasing teams do win, the flat surface and short boundaries often give the first-innings team an advantage. Success here means setting a strong total and bowling disciplined lines.

Weather Report & Forecast

Hamilton has a temperate climate. Summers are warm, winters are mild. In summer, temperatures are usually between 20°C and 25°C. Winter temperatures are typically between 5°C and 15°C.

The city gets moderate rain all year. June and July are the wettest months. Because it's inland, Hamilton can have bigger temperature changes than coastal cities. Morning fog and cool evening breezes are common in winter. Overall, the weather is mild and usually good for cricket all season.