The ICC ODI World Cup is almost here! On Thursday, October 5th, England and New Zealand will play the first match of this big event. They’ll face off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and it’s going to be an exciting game. Now, let’s talk about the pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium and whether it’s better for bowlers or batsmen.
In this stadium, batsmen usually like the pitch because, at first, it can be a bit tricky for them. But as the game goes on, it becomes great for batting. This match in the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played in the evening, so the dew on the ground might make batting even easier in the second half. So, captains might choose to bowl first. Normally, teams score around 250 runs in the first innings.
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At Narendra Modi Stadium, there are six pitches with black soil and five with red soil. The red soil pitches can help fast bowlers more, while the black soil ones still give bowlers a good chance with some bounce. However, as the game goes on, the pitch gets slower, which is good news for spinners.
Match Details:
| Match | England vs New Zealand, World Cup 1st Match |
| Date & Time | Thursday, October 5 & 2 PM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming | Star Sports & Hotstar |
Let’s talk about the weather in Ahmedabad. On Thursday, it’s going to be quite warm with a high of 35 degrees Celsius and a low of 22 degrees Celsius. The good news is, there won’t be any rain during the match, and the sky should stay clear.
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