The fourteenth match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, between Australia and Sri Lanka, is set to take place on Monday, October 16th. The game will be played at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:30 PM IST. Australia is led by Pat Cummins, while Sri Lanka is captained by Kusal Mendis.
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 14 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Stadium.
AUS vs SL, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Weather Forecast for Match No. 14
The highly anticipated cricket match between Australia (AUS) and Sri Lanka (SL) is set to begin at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 16. According to weather forecast, the weather conditions are looking favorable for the upcoming match and the temperature of Lucknow city in India for match 14 will be reduced to 22° Celsius from 33° Celsius at the afternoon and evening time.
The clash between Australia and Sri Lanka promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. There is 0% chances of rain disrupting the match 14 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.
AUS vs SL, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report for Match No. 14
The Ekana Sports City Stadium’s cricket pitch is known for favouring bowlers, mainly spinners. The pitch is relatively much slower than other stadiums in India, which makes it difficult for batters to get comfortable as they attempt to hit the ball through its line.
As the match progresses, the pitch becomes more favourable for pacers who can add variations to their stock ball including slower ones and cutters. In the first match at the venue, a 311-run score looked like a 350-plus total as the surface slowed down a lot in the second innings.
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Viewers can catch the live telecast of the AUS vs SL 14th match of the World Cup 2023 on the Star Sports network. While Disney+ Hotstar app will offer the live stream of the 14th match.