Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report For IND vs ENG 3rd ODI

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

On Wednesday, India will lock horns with England in the final One-Day International of the ongoing three-match series on home soil. The much-anticipated affair will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

Led by Rohit Sharma, India have already won the series, having emerged victorious on two consecutive occasions. The penultimate affair of the series witnessed India's dominance over the tourists as they steamrolled them by four wickets. So, moving on to this match, England would be keen to break their losing streak and conclude the series on a high note. 

As both teams gear up for a riveting battle, let's see how the surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will behave throughout the contest. 

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Stats And Records In ODIs

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Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad generally behaves contrastingly across both innings in ODIs. In the afternoon, the pacers won't get significant seam movement and will more or less rely on cutters and slow balls to succeed. Meanwhile, the spinners might be more effective in the afternoon, with the pitch being dry and slightly slow due to the hot weather conditions. 

On the other hand, the ball might come onto the bat nicely in the evening. The seamers might get some assistance under the lights, but as far as the pitch's pace and bounce are concerned, the track will likely get better to bat in the second half. The chasing sides have won four out of the last five ODIs at this venue. So, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad

Shubman Gill

• Young Indian batter Shubman Gill has been magnificent in the ODI series, slamming two consecutive match-winning knocks. In six international innings, Gill has hammered 300 runs at a superb average of 60 at this venue. 

Axar Patel

• Experienced Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has showcased remarkable batting attributes in the series. Apart from scoring valuable runs with the bat, Axar can be handy with his off-spin at his home ground. 

Joe Root

• England's premier batter Joe Root is hailed for his exceptional game against spin. Root can anchor the English innings and might emerge as their go-to man with the bat. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav (if plays), Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid and Ben Duckett. 

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