Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report: Pakistan is set to face the Netherlands in their first World Cup 2023 match on October 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Pakistan team faced defeats in their recent World Cup warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia, which raised concerns about their form. However, Captain Babar Azam is confident that his team is prepared for the World Cup. In contrast, the Netherlands has struggled in World Cups, with only two wins since their debut in 1996. Ahead of the PAK vs NED match, take a look at the pitch conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be more favorable for batters, while it can also benefit bowlers, particularly fast bowlers who can exploit early seam and swing conditions. However, as the batters settle in, the pitch would become more conducive to scoring runs. The average first inning total at this venue is 291.
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The ground’s big boundaries will make it easier for batters to rotate strike. Therefore, the team captain who wins the toss is likely to choose to field first. Moreover, the weather forecast for Hyderabad also appears favorable for the upcoming match. The conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with only a minimal 10% chance of rain. This weather will also aid the seam bowlers. They will be able to move the ball in the air and off the surface.
PAK vs NED: Squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht
