MCA Stadium, Pune [X.com]
The picturesque MCA Stadium in Pune plays host to Australia and Bangladesh for Match 43 of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Saturday (November 11). The five-time champions collide with the struggling Bangla Tigers for supremacy in the two teams' final league encounter of the marquee competition.
It will also be Pune's final match of the tournament and Bangladesh's second after facing dominant hosts India in an earlier encounter where the skiddy pace and steep bounce entailing high-scoring realms proved to be alien territory for the subcontinent rivals.
A decent possibility, however, is for Pune to offer the spinners touch of grip and turn for this one.
A day game at the fag end of a long World Cup, the track at the scenic venue would've endured some wear and tear and might help the spinners from respective sides.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Ground Stats
Either way, the spongy bounce will remain integral to the track at the MCA Stadium in Pune. It shall help the seamers create indecisiveness against natural stroke-makers on either side. Overall, this could be a game away from the general trend of teams flexing their muscles to humongous scores at the venue.
| MCA Stadium Ground Stats | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Matches Won (Batting First) | 6 |
| Matches Won (Batting Second) | 5 |
| Highest Team Total | 356/4 by India against England (2017) |
| Lowest Team Total | 232 by India against Australia (2013) |
| Average Runs Per Over | 6.01 |
| Average Runs Per Wicket | 36.20 |
| Average Total Batting 1st | 301 |
11 previous One-Day Internationals have been hosted by Pune with an encouraging near-even split of 6-5 in terms of results for teams batting first and chasing at one of the newest grounds in India. The previous match at the venue saw England suppress the Netherlands threat and regain the winning ways after batting first and posting a huge total of 339/9.
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