The Afghanistan cricket team will "host" New Zealand in Greater Noida for a one-off Test match from September 9 to September 13. This event is significant, as it will be the first-ever Test match between the two nations.
The match will begin each day at 10:00 AM IST. Before the AFG vs NZ Test, here’s a look at the pitch report and previous records at this venue.
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How many Test matches has Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground hosted?
This Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will be the first ever played at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground.
Although the venue hasn’t seen first-class cricket recently, a few first-class matches were played here before 2018. The last such match was played on March 28, 2017, between Afghanistan and Ireland in the ICC Inter-Continental Cup 2015-2017.
The ground's first first-class match took place between Uttar Pradesh and Baroda from December 1 to 4, 2015, during the Ranji Trophy. In between, the stadium also hosted few pink-ball Duleep Trophy matches in 2016.
Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground: Pitch Report
The pitch at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has shown potential for batting-friendly conditions in the past first class matches.
The venue has witnessed an average score of 300+ in the first three innings of matches. However, in the fourth inning, the average score drops to 219, bringing spinners into play and making the final innings challenging for batters.
So, we can expect the team winning the toss to bat first and aim for a solid total.
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Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground: Inning wise Average scores and toss results in first-class cricket
| Average first innings score | 300 |
| Average second innings score | 319 |
| Average third innings score | 315 |
| Average fourth innings score | 219 |
| Matches won defending in the fourth innings | 2 |
| Matches won by chasing team in the fourth innings | 1 |
What is the highest total recorded at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in first-class cricket?
The highest total at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground is 707 runs, achieved by India Blue in a match against India Green on September 4, 2016.
This monumental score was accumulated over 176.3 overs at a run rate of 4.00.
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What is the lowest total recorded at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in first-class cricket?
The lowest total at the venue was 104 runs, posted by Ireland in a match against Afghanistan on March 28, 2017. This innings was completed in 40 overs, with a run rate of 2.60.
What is the highest individual score at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in first-class cricket?
The highest individual score at this ground is 256* runs by the Indian legend Cheteshwar Pujara.
He achieved this remarkable feat while playing for India Blue against India Red on September 10, 2016. His innings included 28 boundaries and lasted 541 minutes.
What are the best bowling figures in an innings at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in first-class cricket?
The best bowling figures in an innings belong to the left arm medium bolwer, Tanveer Mashart Ul-Haq, who took 6 wickets for 21 runs in 10.3 overs against Vidarbha on December 7, 2016.
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Which batter has the most runs at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in first-class cricket?
Mayank Agarwal holds the record for the most runs at this venue, amassing 454 runs in 7 innings with a highest score of 161. His average at the ground stands at 64.85.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in first-class cricket?
Indian ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav has taken the most wickets at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, with a total of 19 wickets in 7 innings.
His best bowling figures in an innings are 6/88, achieved during the 2015-2016 season against India Green.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, New Zealand are the favourites to win the 1st Test match against Afghanistan.
| Team | Betting odds |
| New Zealand | 1.18 |
| Afghanistan | 4.7 |
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