Match 4 of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will feature an exciting showdown between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, October 7. Both teams share a mutual goal: to kick off their World Cup 2023 journey with a convincing win, which could serve as a crucial momentum boost for their prospects in this prestigious tournament. Before the game, let’s take a look at the pitch report for the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Arun Jaitley Stadium: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is renowned for providing an ideal surface for batters to showcase their shots. The dry and conducive conditions, coupled with relatively short boundaries, make it easier for batters to clear the boundary ropes with their shots. Moreover, as the match progresses, the dry nature of the pitch tends to offer valuable support to spin bowlers, adding an intriguing dimension to the game.
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In light of these pitch conditions, it is a common strategy for the team winning the toss to opt for batting first, aiming to post a formidable total that they can defend successfully. Moreover, the average first innings score at this venue in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) tends to settle around the mark of 223 runs, highlighting the importance of a strong batting performance for teams seeking win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
SA vs SL: Probable Playing XIs
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi
Sri Lanka: Kusal-Mendis, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
