The sixteenth match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, between NZ and AFG, is set to take place on Wednesday, October 18th. The game will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:30 PM IST. New Zealand is led by Kane Williamson, while Afghanistan is captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi.
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 16 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
NZ vs AFG, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Weather Forecast for Match No. 16
The highly anticipated cricket match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is set to begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18. According to weather forecast, the weather conditions are looking favourable for the upcoming match and the temperature of Chennai city in India for match 16 will be reduced to 29° Celsius from 32° Celsius at the afternoon and evening time.
The clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. There is 0% chances of rain disrupting the match 16 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.
NZ vs AFG, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report for Match No. 16
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is known as heaven for spinners, thanks to its slower nature and unpredictable turn. Considering the outcome of the previous World Cup games at Chepauk, a low-scoring contest is anticipated between New Zealand and Afghanistan.
Batters will need to spend more time at the crease to understand the surface and find a good connection. Spin is expected to continue playing a significant role and this is where, both sides with a variety of spinners can come into their own and decide the course of the match.
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Viewers can catch the live telecast of the NZ vs AFG 16th match of the World Cup 2023 on the Star Sports network. While Disney+ Hotstar app will offer the live stream of the 16th match.