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Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report For IND Vs PAK World Cup Match

image-lno1yjqoNarendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad [X.com]

On Saturday, fans across the globe will witness the biggest cricketing extravaganza, as arch-rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns with each other in the 12th group-stage match of the ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams have had a stellar journey in the tournament, winning their first two games with absolute dominance. While India thwacked Australia and Afghanistan in their opening two games, Pakistan swatted aside the Netherlands and Sri Lanka in successive matches in Hyderabad. 

So, as the stage is set for the high-octane face-off, let's see how the pitch in Ahmedabad is expected to behave during the game. 


Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to be batting-friendly as it was during the tournament opener between England and New Zealand. We expect a dry grass covering to keep the pitch intact so that it doesn't deteriorate quickly. 

So, the ball will nicely come onto the bat; however, there might be a hint of extra bounce for the seamers, considering a fresh track will be dished out for this game. On the other hand, the spinners will get marginal help off the surface, with the ball expected to turn a bit across both innings. Meanwhile, the pacers will definitely get a hint of seam movement, particularly with the new ball up front. 

The ball comes onto the bat slightly better in Ahmedabad under the lights. So, considering the track record, the toss-winner will likely opt to field first.