Published on: Oct 29, 2023 2:12 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 29, 2023 2:18 pm IST
Afghanistan will square off against Sri Lanka in their next game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Monday. The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will host the game at 2:00 PM IST.
Afghanistan have played solid cricket in the competition so far as they have won two and lost three matches. They have already stunned two giants, including England and Pakistan.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka have also won two and lost three out of their five matches. They defeated the defending champions England in their last game and will be eager to register successive victories.
In this post, we will take a look at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
The wicket is flat and hard. Hence, the bowl will come to the bat nicely. Furthermore, the boundaries are short and they will help the batters score big runs. However, there will be some seam movement available for the pacers as well. Talking about the spinners, they could get some spin during the daytime but the dew is expected to come during the second innings.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
It is a pure batting surface. There is a pinch of grass to keep the surface together and the batters could play their shots through the line. Furthermore, the batters could easily clear the fence as the boundaries are on the shorter side and that also reduces the spinners impact.
Afghanistan have not played any ODI match at this venue.
Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
Sri Lanka have not played any ODI game at this venue.
Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A
Seating Capacity: 45000 Number of matches hosted: 2 Tests, 8 ODIs, and 4 T20Is
Total Matches Played: 8 Home Team (India) Won: 5 Visiting Team Won: 3 Neutral Side Won: 0 No Result: 0 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 301 Matches Won Batting 1st: 4 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4 Highest Team Total: 356/7 by India vs England in 2017 Lowest Team Total: 232/10 by India vs Australia in 2013 Highest Run Chase: 356/7 by India vs England in 2017
Highest Individual Score: 124 by Jonny Bairstow (England) vs India in 2021 Best Bowling Figures: 4/35 by Jasprit Bumrah (India) vs West Indies in 2018 Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 551 runs in 8 matches Most Wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 10 wickets in 6 matches Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Ben Stokes (England) – 16 Sixes
Tags: ODI World Cup 2023