M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report For PAK vs NZ World Cup Match
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru [X.com]
On Saturday, Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the 35th league-stage match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game holds significant importance for both teams, as they are yet to secure a berth in the semifinal.
This is a virtual knockout fixture for Pakistan, who desperately need a win to avoid a group-stage elimination. On the other hand, the Kiwis have incurred three consecutive defeats and adding one more to the tally will be nothing but suicidal at this stage of the tournament.
So, as the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru gears up to host the high-voltage contest, let's see how its pitch will behave throughout the game.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report
The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has traditionally been flat and conducive for the batters. The matches played at this venue have mostly been high-scoring, as the batters enjoy the track's even pace and bounce. But there could be something on it for the spinners, who will likely get a hint of turn across both innings.
However, despite the venue's track record favouring the batters, don't be surprised if the seamers get subtle new ball movement, both in the air and off the pitch, with overcast weather conditions predicted. So, if a cloudy sky greets them in the morning, the toss-winning side will likely opt to field first.
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