We are just 49 days away from the much-anticipated IND vs PAK clash in the T20 World Cup 2024. With a little over a month left, the outfield at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is yet to be laid. While the intense encounter between the arch-rivals will take place on June 9, the first match at the New York Stadium will be played on June 3.
Outfield & drop-in pitch yet to be ready
Mel Jones, a former Australian women’s cricketer, shared the latest image of the stadium. From the image’s eagle-eye view, it can be seen that the outfield and the drop-in pitch are yet to be laid. According to the ICC, all things are on schedule. The drop-in pitch is being constructed, and the turfing of the outfield will start next week on April 29.
IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: Timeline for New York Stadium Construction
The ICC provided the timeline for the construction of the stadium three months ago, in January. The stadium’s construction began in the first week of February and will be completed on May 6, which is just 14 days away. The test event will take place on May 27th, while the first T20 World Cup 2024 match on the ground will be on June 3rd.
Demarcation of site in Nassau County – Underway
Commencement of preparatory turf works – Underway
Delivery of stadium materials – Underway
Commencement of stadium construction – Underway
Start of construction of drop in pitch area – Underway
Commencement of turfing of outfield – W/B 29 April
Installation of drop in trays/pitches – W/B 6 May
Stadium construction completion – W/B 6 May
Completion of testing and commissioning – W/B 13 May
Test event – W/B 27 May
First match – 3 June (Sri Lanka vs South Africa)
India vs Pakistan match– 9 June
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