IND vs ENG: Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report For 3rd ODI
Here's the detailed pitch report of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
India will face England in the third and final match of the ODI series at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India has already won the series 2-0 after victories in the first two matches. They will now aim for a clean sweep. Meanwhile, England will try to win this match and gain some confidence before the Champions Trophy, which is just a few weeks away.
In the second ODI, England batted first and scored 304 runs. Ben Duckett and Phil Salt gave them a solid start. Joe Root also played well, scoring a half-century. Later, Liam Livingstone finished the innings strongly. However, India chased down the target with ease. Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant century, and Shubman Gill supported him with a well-made fifty. Despite losing a few quick wickets, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel ensured India’s win.
England will now try to bounce back in this match but will miss Jacob Bethell, who is unavailable.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium offers different conditions in both innings. In the afternoon, fast bowlers may not get much help from the pitch. However, spinners could play a big role in the first innings because the pitch is usually dry and slow due to the hot weather.
In the second innings, batting will become easier. Under the lights, the ball might move slightly for fast bowlers, but overall, the pitch will improve for batting. In recent ODIs, teams chasing have been successful. Four out of the last five matches at this venue have been won by the team batting second. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Traditionally, the Ahmedabad pitch has been slow and helpful for spinners. The average ODI scoring rate here has been under five runs per over. However, in recent years, the pitch has become better for batting, especially in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although spinners still get assistance, fans can expect a high-scoring match between India and England.
Even though this match might see good scoring, past records show that this venue has produced low-scoring games. The average first-innings score in ODIs here is just 237 runs, which is quite low by modern cricket standards.
Narendra Modi Stadium ODI Stats
- Total Matches Played: 36
- Matches Won Batting First: 19
- Matches Won Bowling First: 17
- Average 1st Innings Score: 237
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 208
With these conditions, the toss will be crucial, and the team batting second might have an advantage.
