Pitches in New Zealand
Pitches in New Zealand, like the ones at Eden Park, Auckland and Basin Reserve, Wellington can have a green tinge similar to their counterparts in England. These cricket grounds are the most picturesque ones in the world. The ball swings a lot due to the proximity of most grounds to the sea. These pitches are often the most well-rounded ones in the world with hard, bouncy pitches offering seam movement for the quick bowlers early on. The pitches resemble the South African ones, with added wind. Batting can be trying and batsman often take time to adjust to the conditions. As they are often in open stadiums bowlers can frequently be assisted by winds that increase the speed the batsmen faces the ball at one end. At the other end, the wind acts as a wall and decreases the pace on the ball and as result adjusting to this is often the most trying part for a visiting team.