ICC World Cup 2023, ENG vs NZ: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Stats, England, and New Zealand ODI Records
Narendra Modi Stadium will hos the opening match of World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand
The first match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played between the reigning champions, England, and the runner-up from the last edition, New Zealand, on October 5th at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England will miss their star all-rounder, Ben Stokes, who has been sidelined for the opening game against New Zealand due to a hip niggle. Fortunately, there are no other injury concerns in the England camp. To step into Ben Stokes’ shoes, Harry Brook will join the playing eleven as they aim to kick off their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign on a high note.
On the other hand, New Zealand will be under the leadership of Tom Latham in the absence of their usual captain, Kane Williamson, who won’t be available for the opening match of the 2023 World Cup. Additionally, New Zealand will be without their star fast bowler, Tim Southee, for this game and hence, the responsibility of pace bowling will primarily fall on Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson.
On the whole, both teams appear evenly matched on paper, but England may hold a slight advantage over New Zealand due to their captain’s relative lack of experience. All in all, in the excitement of a 50-over game, anything can transpire.
However, before we dive into the game, let’s get a glimpse of the pitch stats of the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, where the match between England and New Zealand will be played:
ENG vs NZ: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Stats, and ODI Records
- Total matches played: 28
- Matches won batting first: 16
- Matches won bowling first: 12
- Average 1st Innings scores: 235
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 203
- Highest total recorded: 365/2 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND
- Lowest total recorded: 85/10 (30.1 Ov) by ZIM vs WI
- Highest score chased: 325/5 (47.4 Ov) by IND vs WI
- Lowest score defended: 196/10 (48.3 Ov) by WI vs IND
England ODI Record in Narendra Modi Stadium
- Played: 2
- Won: 1
- Lost: 1
- Won Batting First: 0
- Won Chasing: 1
- Highest Total: 276
- Lowest Total: 228
New Zealand ODI Record in Narendra Modi Stadium
- Played: 2
- Won: 2
- Lost: 0
- Won Batting First: 1
- Won Chasing: 1
- Highest Total: 239
- Lowest Total: 166
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