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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report For PAK Vs NED World Cup Match

image-lncs8lczRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad [X.com]

On Friday, Babar Azam-led Pakistan will start their World Cup 2023 campaign, taking on the Netherlands in their first group-stage game in Hyderabad. Both teams had ordinary outings in the Warm-up fixtures. While Pakistan lost both their games at the same venue, the Dutch were down on the mat against the Aussies before the match was called off due to rain. Their second Warm-up game against India was also abandoned, thanks to inclement weather conditions in Thiruvananthapuram. 

Considering the lineups and reputation, Pakistan will start as the certain favourites to win this contest. However, given the Dutch's incredible performance in the World Cup qualifiers, they could give the Men in Green a run for their money. So, ahead of this fascinating contest, let's see how the pitch in Hyderabad is expected to play during the game. 


Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report

The surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is typically Indian regarding its behaviour. It's the start of the Indian cricketing season, so we expect some fresh pitches to be dished out for the initial World Cup matches. 

The track's pace and bounce will be ideal for stroke play, and the seamers won't get substantial movement off the deck. However, as has always been the case in Hyderabad, there will be some turn on offer for the spinners throughout the match. 

Nevertheless, it's the first World Cup game at the venue, so we expect the track to remain more or less similar throughout the game. So, although the teams are likely to bat first and unleash their spinners later on the opposition, don't be surprised if they take a safer route and opt to chase.