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

image-lo107hfwM.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai [X.com]

On Monday, two Asian rivals, Pakistan and Afghanistan, will collide in the 22nd group-stage match of the ongoing ICC World Cup. The high-voltage clash will take place at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

Both teams have had a roller-coaster ride in the marquee event so far. After securing two thumping wins, Pakistan were crushed by India and Australia in their subsequent fixtures. On the other hand, Afghanistan stunned defending champions England in Delhi before surrendering to a rampant New Zealand side. 

So, as the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai gears up to host the encounter, let's see how its pitch is expected to play throughout the contest. 


MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report

The surface at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be on the drier side, having significant assistance for the spinners. Although there will be marginal lateral movement, the hit-the-deck seamers, particularly Haris Rauf and Naveen-ul-Haq, could get some steep bounce. Considering it's the fourth game in Chennai, we might see the track slowing down with time, prompting the pacers to use cutters and off-pace deliveries. 

Although the ball comes slightly better onto the bat under lights, the seamers have generated swing in the evening. Also, as Pakistan and Afghanistan generally don't succeed while chasing, we reckon whichever side wins the toss will opt to bat first, avoiding bowling in Chennai's hot and humid conditions.