ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Report, Stats, and ODI Records
Trent Bridge's surface is a batting paradise with majority of matches won by chasing side
The 2nd ODI between England and Ireland will be played on Saturday, September 23 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
The first ODI match between these two sides was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. England is riding a wave of success, having recently defeated New Zealand 3-1 in their four-match series. They are poised to extend their winning streak against Ireland, gearing up for the 2023 World Cup, starting October 5 in India.
Ireland, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 defeat in their recent three-match T20I series against India. They will be eager to regroup and bounce back stronger in this series. However, it will not be an easy task against the star-studded side of England. All in all, an exciting ODI contest beckons at Nottingham on Saturday.
Meanwhile, before we dive into the excitement of the game, let’s take a look at the pitch report, pitch stats, and ground records of Trent Bridge, Nottingham:
ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Pitch Report
The pitch at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, is known for being a batting paradise, offering batters the perfect platform to launch into big shots from the outset. This ground has hosted several high-scoring white-ball matches in the past, and we’re in for another high-scoring affair this Saturday. Given the track record favouring chasing teams, the toss winner is likely to choose to bowl first.
ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Pitch Stats
- Total matches: 52
- Matches won batting first: 21
- Matches won bowling first: 28
- Average 1st Inns scores: 249
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 218
- Highest total recorded: 481/6 (50 Ov) by ENG vs AUS
- Lowest total recorded: 83/10 (23 Ov) by RSA vs ENG
- Highest score chased: 350/3 (44 Ov) by ENG vs NZ
- Lowest score defended: 195/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs ENG
ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI, Nottingham Weather Report
Saturday’s weather outlook for Nottingham shows partly cloudy skies with a minimal 10% chance of rain. Expect moderately high humidity at around 60%, complemented by a gentle breeze blowing at approximately 15 kmph. The temperature is anticipated to hover around 17 degrees Celsius.
