Arnos Vale Stadium St Vincent Pitch Report For BAN vs AFG T20 World Cup Match

Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent [X]Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent [X]

On Tuesday, Afghanistan will cross swords against Bangladesh in their final Super Eights game of the ongoing T20 World Cup. 

Having lost two consecutive matches, Bangladesh have already been eliminated from the tournament. On the contrary, Afghanistan are still alive in the semifinals race following their heroic victory over the 2021 edition champions, Australia. 

So, the Afghans would be desperate for a win, while the Tigers must be keen to finish their campaign on a winning note. As the stage gets set for an all-Asian meet-up, here's how the pitch in St Vincent is expected to behave throughout the contest. 


Arnos Vale Stadium St Vincent Pitch Report

The surface at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent has been a paradise for the bowlers. Statistically, the average run rate at this venue in this tournament has been a mere 6.24, showcasing its conduciveness for the bowlers. 

So, expect a similar surface for this game, which holds paramount importance for the Afghans. While there won't be prolific seam movement for the pacers, the spinners are expected to run riot as they will get substantial assistance off the deck. 

Furthermore, the ball will hold up a bit after pitching; so, the pacers will employ more cutters and slow balls rather than seam-ups. 

Regarding the batters, they must capitalise on the hard new ball and the field restrictions to score briskly in the powerplay. Once the ball gets older and softer, it will be difficult for them to express themselves. 

So, considering the dryness of the pitch, we reckon the toss-winner should bat first. However, if Bangladesh win the toss, they might bowl, as they have the tendency to do so.