Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Ground Stats For SA vs AFG World Cup 2023 Match 

Kashish Chadha

image-loqqca51South Africa take on Afghanistan in Ahmedabad (Twitter)

The iconic new stadium in Ahmedabad will play host to one of the critical league-stage encounters of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Friday (November 10) when South Africa face-off against Afghanistan. The Proteas take on the spirited Afghans with a win necessary for either side. 

While the South Africans are certain to make the semifinals of the marquee competition after enduring just two defeats in their previous eight matches, Temba Bavuma & company would want another win under their belt to overcome the mauling at the hands of Indians and secure a higher spot in the top 4.

For Afghanistan, it's another litmus test of their depth and resources as well as mental strength. Having been robbed off a near-certain victory over the mighty Australians by Glenn Maxwell's timeless classic, Hashmatullah Shahidi's men need to overcome the sombre and produce another strong display to continue their fairytale run in the tournament. 

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Ground Stats

The surface in Ahmedabad produces an ideal balance for both the competing sides. Given the extra skid and hint of movement evident at the Motera ground since its relaunch, apart from the grip in the first half, matches at this ground have witnessed a level-playing field for all respective skills. A similar pitch could bring the contest down to depth and overall resources, which is where the more experienced Proteas could disrupt the Afghani tale. 

Narendra Modi Stadium ODI Records
Highest Team Total365/2 by South Africa vs India, 2010
Lowest Team Total85 by Zimbabwe, against West Indies, 2006
Team won batting 1st15
Team won batting 2nd14
Average runs per over 4.99
Average runs per wicket 30.81
Average total batting 1st238

29 previous One-Day Internationals have been played at the ground with the team batting first winning on 15 occasions while the side chasing has come out triumphant 14 times. In the recent World Cup 2023 clash at the venue, Australia had defeated England by a healthy margin of 33 runs after posting 286 all out.