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MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report For NZ Vs AFG World Cup Match

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On Wednesday, an undefeated New Zealand side will take on a spirited Afghanistan team in the 16th group-stage match of the ICC World Cup 2023. After handing England a shocking defeat, the Afghans would like to replicate the same against the Kiwis on a spin-friendly track at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Meanwhile, the BlackCaps, who will miss their skipper Kane Williamson due to a thumb injury, would be keen to sustain their dream run and consolidate their position in the standings. 

So, as the Chepauk gets ready for the epic clash, let's see how its track is expected to behave throughout the contest. 


MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report

The last match at the venue witnessed a decent pitch, which offered turn and a hint of steep bounce. Pacers from both sides, particularly those who hit the deck hard, generated extra bounce from the surface, with the spinners getting considerable turn throughout the game. 

So, we expect a similar surface for this game, which will offer significant assistance to the spinners from both sides. There could be subtle seam movement off the cracks for the seamers. So, overall, it will be a slightly tricky wicket where the batters must play sensibly to get runs under their belt. 

The pitch played better under the lights in both matches, with the ball coming more nicely onto the bat. So, whichever side wins the toss might opt to field first.