The second match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, between Pakistan and Netherlands, is set to take place on Friday, October 6th. The game will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:30 PM IST. Pakistan is led by Babar Azam, while Netherlands is captained by Scott Edwards.
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 weather forecast and pitch report for the match 2 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
PAK vs NED, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Weather Forecast for Match No. 2
The highly anticipated cricket match between Pakistan (PAK) and Netherlands (NED) is set to begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 6. According to weather forecast, the weather conditions are looking favorable for the upcoming match and the temperature of Hyderabad city of India for match 2 will be reduced to 26° Celcius from 32° Celcius at the afternoon and evening time.
The clash between Pakistan and Netherlands promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. There is no chances of rain disrupting the match 2 of the ICC ODI World 2023. This means that the game is likely to be played without any interruptions and fans can expect a full 100 overs of thrilling cricket action.
PAK vs NED, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report for Match No. 2
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is even and won’t favour bowlers much. Batters will find it comfortable with minimal movement and good bounce. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more batting-friendly, especially in the second innings. Batters will dominate, whereas the Pacers might get some wickets in the early overs.
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 ODI World Cup 2023 has matches scheduled as day-night fixtures, the dew factor will also contribute to enhancing batting conditions in the second innings.
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Viewers can catch the live telecast of the PAK vs NED 2nd match of the World Cup 2023 on the Star Sports network. While Disney+ Hotstar app will offer the live stream of the 2nd match.