WI have lost their last five Tests in Wellington: Stats
What's the story
After a hard-fought draw in the first Test, New Zealand and West Indies will clash in the second match of their series. The game is set to be played at Wellington's Basin Reserve from December 10-14. New Zealand scored 231 and 466/6 in their two innings of the first Test, while West Indies managed scores of 235 and 462/8. Meanwhile, here we look at WI's Test record in Wellington.
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WI have played nine matches here
As per ESPNcricinfo, West Indies have played nine Tests against New Zealand in Wellington, returning with just two wins and six defeats (Draw: 1). WI's last Test win here dates way back to February 1995. The Caribbean team has lost each of its following five Tests here. While four of these defeats were by innings margins, the remaining was a 10-wicket loss.
Scores
Highest and lowest scores
WI are the only visiting team with a 600-plus team score in Wellington, having declared at 660/5 in their 1995 triumph. Their only other 400-plus total here was recorded way back in 1956 (404/10). Meanwhile, WI recorded 300-plus scores at least once in their last two outings here, in 2017 and 2020 (317/10 and 319/10). WI have three sub-150 all-out totals here, and two of them came in their last two Tests (131/10 and 134/10).
Performers
Who are WI's top performers in Wellington?
With 291 runs at 58.20, Brian Lara is WI's leading run-getter in Tests in Wellington. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (217 at 43.40) is the only other WI batter with 200-plus runs here. While Courtney Walsh owns 16 Test scalps at 17 in Wellington, no other WI bowler has managed more than seven wickets.
Match conditions
Basin Reserve's pitch conditions and weather forecast
Meanwhile, the pitch at the Basin Reserve is known for early assistance to pace bowlers. The first few hours will be crucial as fast bowlers get good pace, movement, and bounce. However, as the game progresses, it becomes more batting-friendly. The weather during the match is expected to be cold with partly cloudy skies and temperatures between 18-20°C. Humidity will be around 89% with wind speed at 18km/h.