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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather And Pitch Report For BAN vs NZ Champions Trophy Match

Debashis Sarangi

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium [Source: AP]Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium [Source: AP]

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On Monday, Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the sixth group-stage match of the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament. The much-awaited face-off will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

Led by Mitchell Santner, New Zealand had a superb start to the tournament, securing an emphatic victory over Pakistan. On the contrary, Bangladesh lost their opening encounter against India and would be desperate to get back on the winning track. 

Ahead of the crucial Group A clash, here are the weather and pitch reports of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan. 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Today

BAN vs NZ weather forecast [Source: screengrab/Accuweather]BAN vs NZ weather forecast [Source: screengrab/Accuweather]

According to AccuWeather, there could be a cloud cover of around 53 per cent in Rawalpindi on Monday. However, the chances of precipitation are negligible. The temperature is expected to be around 23-24 degrees Celsius. So, expect the conditions to be pleasant and ideal for cricket. 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ODI Stats And Records

Criterion
Data
Matches played26
Matches won batting 1st11
Matches won bowling 1st14
Average 1st innings score242
Average 2nd innings score213


Is Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium's Pitch Batting Or Bowling Friendly? 

The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is regarded as the flattest in Pakistan. The bowlers generally get little assistance at this venue, while the batters enjoy the track's even pace and bounce to score runs. 

However, if overcast conditions prevail, the pacers might get some assistance in the air and off the pitch. But overall, the wicket is expected to favour stroke-play. 

So, accuracy will be the key from the fast bowlers' perspective. The pacers must try to beat the batters with extra pace and bring the stumps into play. The spinners might get some turn, but considering the pitch won't likely slow down with time, the toss-winner might be tempted to bowl first.