The ODI World Cup is about to start again after a four-year hiatus, and India will be the only country to host the prestigious competition this time. The warm-up games leading up to the World Cup have been significantly impacted by rain. India, the hosts, has suffered the most as both of their exhibition matches were called off before a ball was ever bowled.
As a result, there is a noticeable sense of anxiety among supporters regarding the weather predictions for the games. The final between England and New Zealand from the previous tournament will be played again in the opening match of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the biggest cricket stadium in the world, will host the curtain-raiser.
The game starts at the Narendra Modi Stadium at 2:00 PM (IST). While there is just a 20% probability of rain in the morning before the game, the fans will be happy to learn that there shouldn’t be any weather delays after play has started. The afternoon high will be in the mid-30s, and the nighttime low will be a gradual decrease. Although there will be a fair amount of humidity, wind is predicted to provide some relief for the players.
The Narendra Modi Stadium has three different types of fields: red soil, black soil, and a combination of the two. The batting-friendly black soil pitches have aided teams in both setting very lofty totals and chasing them down. However, the red-sold pitches are quite dry, and spinners benefit greatly as the game progresses. The pitches that were created by combining red and black soils are balanced. The type of pitch that will be used for the opening match at the enormous venue will be an interesting development.
Last month, England defeated New Zealand at home.
Four T20Is and as many ODIs were played in England by the Kiwis. At 2-2, the T20I series was tied. However, England dominated the roost in the one-day internationals as they rallied from a first-game loss to win three straight games and take the series 3-1.
This year’s World Cup will get off to a thrilling start for spectators if the opening game even comes close to the level of the final between these two teams from the previous edition.
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