The first match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, between England and New Zealand, is set to take place on Thursday, October 5th. The game will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:30 PM IST. England is led by Jos Buttler, while New Zealand is captained by Tom Latham.
England played a total of two warm-up matches where their one match against India was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain while they beat Bangladesh in the second match. New Zealand also played two warm-up matches and won both matches by a handsome margin. They beat Pakistan in the first match and won the second match against South Africa.
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 1 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
ENG vs NZ, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Weather Forecast for Match No. 1
The highly anticipated cricket match between England (ENG) and New Zealand (NZ) is set to begin at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 5. According to weather forecast, the weather conditions are looking favorable for the upcoming match and the temperature of Ahmedabad city of India for match 1 will be reduced to 26° Celcius from 35° Celcius at the afternoon and evening time.
The clash between England and New Zealand promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. There is no chances of rain disrupting the match 1 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.
ENG vs NZ, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report for Match No. 1
The Narendra Modi Stadium features a six black soil pitches and five red soil pitches. While the red soil pitches provide more assistance to seam bowlers compared to the black ones, the black soil pitches still offer decent conditions for bowlers, with good bounce. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making it favorable for spinners.
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 ENG vs NZ 1st match of the World Cup 2023 on the Star Sports network. While Disney+ Hotstar app and website will offer the live stream of the 1st match.