NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Pune Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is known for its well-balanced pitch, particularly in white-ball cricket. This means that teams often experience a fair and even contest between bat and ball, resulting in high-scoring matches. Consequently, fans can anticipate yet another match with a significant number of runs being scored on Monday.
It’s important to note that the dew factor can come into play during the latter stages of the game. This moisture on the pitch can make it challenging for bowlers to grip and control the ball, giving an advantage to the batting side. Because of this, team captains are likely to opt for bowling first after winning the toss, aiming to exploit the favorable batting conditions in the earlier stages of the match before the dew sets in. This strategic decision is aimed at maximizing their chances of restricting the opposition’s run-scoring opportunities in the later part of the game.
Also read: World Cup 2023, NZ vs SA: List of Commentators and Umpires for Today Match
Pune Stadium Stats
| City | Pune | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium | ||
| First ODI Match | 13/10/2013 | ||
| Last ODI Match | 30/10/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 9 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 5 (55.56%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 3 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 1 (11.11%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 (44.44%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 (55.56%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (44.44%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 5 (55.56%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 124 | J M Bairstow (England) | 26/03/2021 v India |
| Best Bowling | 4/34 | Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) | 30/10/2023 v Sri Lanka |
| Highest Team Innings | 356/7 (India) | 15/01/2017 v England | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 232 (India) | 13/10/2013 v Australia | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 356/7 (India) | 15/01/2017 v England | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 38.78 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 5.94 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 294 | ||
