Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as the weather forecast promises a rain-free match between India and Afghanistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. The much-anticipated face-off is scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 11.
Weather.com suggests a clear sky from 10:30 am to 11:30 pm, ensuring uninterrupted playtime. Although partly cloudy conditions might prevail, the chances of rain are minimal. Spectators can expect a full match amidst average temperatures ranging from 28 to 34 degrees Celsius. Yet, players should be wary of possible dew factors during the latter half of the match.
Pitch Report
The freshly relaid pitches at Arun Jaitley Stadium now use black soil, which could offer additional bounce, favoring the batters. This was evident when South Africa set a record ODI World Cup score of 428 for 5 against Sri Lanka on October 7.
India commenced their World Cup journey with an impressive 6-wicket victory over Australia in Chennai. Despite an initial stumble with scores like 2 for 3, stellar performances by KL Rahul (97 not out) and Virat Kohli (85) drove India to a triumphant start.
Afghanistan, known for giving India a run for their money in previous matches, will be the team to watch. Out of their three ODI encounters, two were nail-biters. Afghanistan's prowess in spin, boasting talents like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and veteran Mohammad Nabi, will be tested on the Delhi pitch, which might not be the ideal ground for their spin magic.
In summary, fans are geared up for a thrilling cricket encounter in perfect weather conditions, with both teams vying to make a mark in World Cup 2023.
Squads
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Shubman Gill
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Rahman, Riaz Hassan, Noor Ahmad
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