M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report For SL vs NZ World Cup Match

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On Thursday, Sri Lanka will lock horns with New Zealand in the 41st league-stage match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game holds significant importance for the Kiwis, as they are yet to qualify for the semifinal.

This is a virtual knockout game for New Zealand, who desperately need a win to avoid a group-stage elimination. On the other hand, the Sri Lankan team have been already eliminated and would be playing this game fearlessly to end their campaign on a high note with a win.

With four consecutive defeats, New Zealand are on the edge of their seat. If they lose against Sri Lanka tomorrow, they will probably be boarding a flight to their home the day after. But if they manage to win their last league game, their chances of qualifying for the semifinals will be higher than Pakistan, who are standing in the same position.

So, as the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru gears up to host the must-win contest for the Kiwis, let's see how the pitch will behave throughout the game.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report

The stadium has hosted two games so far in this World Cup and both of them were high-scoring games, as over 600 runs were scored in both the matches. The pitch of Bengaluru being flat, it gives an edge to the batters to go out and take on the bowlers, and shorter boundaries are a plus. 

It will not be surprising if the spinners from both sides get the ball to turn. However, Bengaluru being known for overcast conditions, the seam bowlers might get some help from the air and off the pitch as well.