Providence Stadium Guyana Pitch Report For IND vs ENG T20 World Cup Semifinal

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In a highly anticipated face-off, India will take on England in the second semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Thursday. Led by Jos Buttler, England huffed and puffed into the semis despite losing important matches against Australia and South Africa. 

On the contrary, India have been ruthless in the competition, outclassing their opponents on six consecutive occasions. So, considering their form, the Rohit Sharma-led outfit will enter the match as the hot favourites. 

As both teams gear up for this high-voltage encounter, let's see how the surface at Providence Stadium in Guyana will behave throughout the contest. 


Providence Stadium Guyana Pitch Report

The surface at Providence Stadium in Guyana has always been conducive to bowlers, as batters have found it challenging to score runs. The average run rate at this venue is a mere 7.08, signifying the venue's bowling-friendly nature. 

Although the seam movement will be minimal, the fast bowlers could exploit the deck's two-paced nature, with the ball holding up a bit after pitching. 

Guyana has historically been a paradise for the spinners, who generally find significant help off the surface. So, expect spinners from both sides to play a pivotal role in this game. 

Considering the track deteriorates and helps the spinners massively in the second half, the toss-winner should ideally bat first. However, keeping the rain forecast in mind, it won't be surprising if they bowl and unleash their pacers on the opposition under cloudy skies.