AFG vs SL Pitch Report: After virtually knocking out Pakistan, Afghanistan will look to batter another Asian giant in Sri Lanka in the 30th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 29 in Pune. The Afghans are on a great run, beating two heavyweights, England and Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Lions are fresh off a comprehensive wins over England and the Netherlands and will look to continue their winning streak. Ahead of the AFG vs SL match, check out a detailed pitch report for the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA Stadium).
AFG vs SL Pitch Report: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
The MCA Stadium is considered to be a batting paradise. The use of black soil to make surfaces here means that the pitch remains great to bat on throughout the match and allows players to hit the ball through its line.
The sample size for the ground is small, with just 8 ODIs being played here. In these matches, the average first-inning score is 301. There is no inherent advantage for sides batting first or second here, splitting the results 4-4 apiece.
The highest score posted here is 356/2 by India in 2017 against England. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 232 by India in 2013 against Australia.
After seeing how the pitch and surface played in the last match played here, bucketloads of runs can be expected here. Due to the lack of a clear pattern that suggests chasing is better here, the skipper who wins the toss may select whatever is his side’s strong suit (batting first or second).
A crunch clash can be expected today in Pune between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
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