IND-W Vs NZ-W 3rd ODI: Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad [Source: @toisports/X]Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad [Source: @toisports/X]

On Tuesday, India Women will lock horns with their New Zealand counterparts in the final One-Day International of the ongoing three-match series on home soil. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women incurred a heavy 76-run defeat in the previous encounter. 

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand Women posted a challenging total of 259 runs. While openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer struck handy knocks, skipper Sophie Devine starred with bat and ball, scoring 79 runs and scalping three wickets. Maddy Green was also outstanding for her quick-fire 41-ball 42, while the experienced Lea Tahuhu rattled the hosts with a sensational three-wicket haul. 

So, considering the series is on the line, India Women would like better returns from a few of their established players, particularly Smriti Mandhana. As both teams gear up for the decider, let's see how the surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will behave throughout the match. 

Narendra Modi Stadium Ground Stats In This Series

Criterion
Data
Matches Played2
Matches won batting first2
Matches won bowling first0
Average 1st innings score243
Average 2nd innings score
175.5
Average Runs Per Over4.59


Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report: Batters Or Bowlers, Who Will Be More Successful?

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad won't offer any seam movement to the fast bowlers in the first half. So, the batters will enjoy their time in the middle and capitalise on the field restrictions. However, as the game progresses, the ball might hold up a bit after pitching. So, the pacers will bowl more cutters and slow balls, with the spinners getting significant turn off the pitch. Batting will become difficult in the latter half, so the toss-winner will likely bat first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Narendra Modi Stadium

Sophie Devine

  • New Zealand Women's captain Sophie Devine was instrumental in her side's clinical win in the last ODI. Besides her exceptional batting skills, Devine's gentle medium pace will be handy on Ahmedabad's sluggish surface. 

Deepti Sharma

  • India's premier allrounder Deepti Sharma can bamboozle the batters with her guile. She has been a consistent performer for India and can be their key to success in the 3rd ODI. 

Suzie Bates

  • Veteran New Zealand opener Suzie Bates is one of the finest players of the new ball. With the pitch offering no lateral movement, Bates can provide the visitors with a solid start early in the innings.