Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report: The eagerly anticipated ICC ODI World Cup is set to kick off this Thursday with an exciting England vs New Zealand clash on Thursday, October 5. The thrilling encounter will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams boast a lineup of exceptional players, making fans anticipate a tense and closely contested match that will set the stage for an exciting tournament. Furthermore, as both sides gear up for this intense battle, let’s delve into the pitch report for the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium features a six black soil pitches and five red soil pitches. While the red soil pitches provide more assistance to seam bowlers compared to the black ones, the black soil pitches still offer decent conditions for bowlers, with good bounce. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making it favorable for spinners.
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Batters generally find support from the surface, although the early overs might be challenging. As players adapt to the conditions, the pitch transforms into somewhat a batting paradise. And, because the ICC World Cup 2023 has matches scheduled as day-night fixtures, the dew factor will also contribute to enhancing batting conditions in the second innings.
Match Details
- England vs New Zealand, ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 5, 2 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Squads
England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c),Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young
