This guide covers the ground's history, pitch character, and T20I records, with the cut-off stated plainly. The T20I figures are current to 9 October 2026, from SportsAdda's venue data. Other sources give different T20I averages for Seddon Park because they use different match sets and cut-offs, so this guide does not merge them into one pretend-precise table. Where a figure comes from a general preview rather than that dated list, that is said too. For fans tracking several venues, a companion source such as CricBet99 can sit alongside official scorecards and broadcaster coverage, but records should always be checked against the official scorecard on the day.
Seddon Park at a Glance
Seddon Park has hosted international cricket since February 1981. By the cut-off used here, it had hosted 29 tests, 43 ODIs, and 14 T20Is. That is a long history for a ground that still feels like a regional venue rather than a mega-stadium.
The straight boundaries are described in general previews as short, so a ball that sits up on a true pitch can disappear quickly. New Zealand won 11 of the 14 T20Is played there up to the cut-off: a home record worth noting, not a prediction.
The Pitch: What to Expect
In general terms, Seddon Park is known for true bounce and a batter-friendly surface. True bounce means the ball comes onto the bat at a predictable height, which lets batters play through the line with confidence. It does not mean the pitch is flat and lifeless. Early on, the new ball can swing, especially with cloud cover or a breeze, and a disciplined new-ball bowler can still ask serious questions in the first few overs.
As the innings goes on, the pitch usually settles into a good batting surface, so spinners need to vary pace and flight rather than rely on sharp turns. General previews put a par T20 score at around 170 to 180: a guide, not a guarantee, and the short straight boundaries mean a par score can feel within reach for a side with wickets in hand.
No 1 November pitch report can be stated as fact before the match, and none is invented here. Pitch reports are made on the day, after the captains and curator have looked at the surface. What this guide can say is what the ground usually offers, and what to watch once the toss happens: grass cover, moisture, wind, and whether the toss-winning captain prefers to bat or chase on a true surface.
T20I Records at Seddon Park
The T20I record book at Seddon Park is short because only 14 T20Is had been played there by the cut-off, but it is full of high scores. The highest team total is 212 for 4 by New Zealand against India on 10 February 2019. The lowest is 78 all out, by Bangladesh against New Zealand on 3 February 2010. That gap tells its own story: the ground can produce a low-scoring game when bowling is on top, but its more common modern pattern is high-scoring.
The highest individual T20I score is 117 not out off 51 balls by South Africa's Richard Levi against New Zealand in 2012. It fits the ground's reputation: a batter in form, on a true pitch, with short boundaries, can score very quickly. The best bowling figures are 4 for 15, by New Zealand's James Franklin against England in 2013, a reminder that a bowler who hits the right length and uses early movement can still take wickets in a high-scoring venue.
In aggregate records, Martin Guptill leads the run-scorers at Seddon Park in T20Is, with 374 runs in nine matches. Tim Southee leads the wicket-takers, with 12 wickets in 11 matches. These are venue-specific records, not career records, and they show which players have repeatedly performed at this ground.
The first-innings average in T20Is is 179.6, according to SportsAdda's data to 9 October 2026. Batting first won eight of the 13 decided matches in that set. That describes what has happened, not a rule for what will happen. Averages move with every match, so readers wanting the latest figure should check the venue page after the next match.
On 29 January 2020, New Zealand and India tied a T20I at Seddon Park: Kane Williamson scored 95 off 48 balls, and India won the Super Over. For fans reading previews alongside live coverage, a companion source such as cricbet99 can help keep the venue story in one place, but the tied-game facts come from the match record itself.
The most recent T20I before the cut-off was on 17 March 2026, when South Africa were bowled out for 107 and beaten by 68 runs. That is a useful counterweight to the high-score narrative: a side can be bowled out cheaply at Hamilton if it loses early wickets and never recovers, even on a pitch that usually favours batting.
Tests, ODIs, and the November Matches
Beyond T20Is, the ground's Test and ODI history shows the same character: true bounce rewards patient batting, and the quick outfield keeps totals competitive. For the fifth T20I on 1 November, watch the toss choice, the new ball in the first three overs, the middle-overs battle, and who has wickets in hand for the last five overs. For the third ODI on 10 November, partnerships and middle-overs control matter more, and the pitch may slow a little, bringing spinners and cutters into play. None of this is a prediction, just a watching checklist.
Practical tips are simple. Check the official scorecard for the confirmed elevens and toss result, because predicted teams are not the teams that walk out. A companion source such as CricBet99 can be part of a fan's routine, alongside official coverage, but the official scorecard remains the authority if two sources disagree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seddon Park?
Seddon Park is in Hamilton, in New Zealand's Waikato region, near the Waikato River. It has hosted international cricket since February 1981.
What is Seddon Park known for as a pitch?
It is known for true bounce, a batter-friendly surface, early swing for the new ball, and short straight boundaries. General previews put a par T20 score at around 170 to 180, but that is a guide, not a guarantee.
What is the highest T20I total at Seddon Park?
The highest T20I total is 212 for 4 by New Zealand against India on 10 February 2019. The lowest is 78 all out, by Bangladesh against New Zealand on 3 February 2010.
Who holds the individual T20I records at Seddon Park?
The highest individual score is 117 not out off 51 balls, by Richard Levi for South Africa against New Zealand in 2012. The best bowling figures are 4 for 15, by James Franklin for New Zealand against England in 2013. Martin Guptill has the most T20I runs at the ground, with 374 in nine matches, and Tim Southee has the most wickets, with 12 in 11 matches.
When are the next IND vs NZ matches at Seddon Park?
The fifth T20I is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 12:30 PM IST, and the third ODI is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026, both at Seddon Park, Hamilton. No result for the 1 November match is stated in this guide, because it had not been played when the venue figures were compiled.
Conclusion
Seddon Park rewards good batting without making bowling irrelevant. Its true bounce and short straight boundaries help batters, its early swing helps new-ball bowlers, and its history shows both high totals and sudden collapses. The T20I records to 9 October 2026, from 212 for 4 to 78 all out, capture that range well. For the November matches, use this guide as a starting point: know the ground and the records, then watch the toss and the middle-overs battle. Fans who follow the game that way, with official scorecards as the main source and a companion source such as CricBet99 alongside them, will get more from Hamilton than a fan who only checks the final total.
