Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report For BAN Vs SA World Cup Match
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai [X.com]
On Tuesday, a formidable South African team will lock horns with a spirited Bangladesh team in the 23rd group-stage fixture of the ongoing ICC World Cup. The game holds significant importance for Bangladesh, as they have managed a solitary win in four outings so far. Meanwhile, South Africa, who crushed England in their last game, are high on confidence and would be keen to continue their winning streak in the marquee event.
As both teams gear up to take on each other, let's see how the pitch at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will play throughout the contest.
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report
The first match at the venue witnessed scintillating knocks from Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen, as South Africa posted a massive 399-run total in 50 overs. The pitch behaved like a batters' paradise in the first half, while the seamers got a hint of movement, in the air and off the surface, in the evening. However, there was little turn for the spinners throughout the game.
So, we expect a similar track, heavily favouring the batters, for this match. The ball will come nicely onto the bat, and with the square boundaries being small, the batters will likely enjoy the conditions.
The pitch doesn't really change much in the second half, but considering the extreme heat in the afternoon, the toss-winner might opt to bat first and put plenty of runs on the board.
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