Ashish Ranjan
The audience will be concerned with the weather conditions above, as they will not want precipitation to interfere with a match of this significance. The Asia Cup 2023 match between these two teams in Pallekele was reduced to a washout due to persistent rain, which rendered only one innings feasible.
In contrast Accuweather predicts a favorable weather condition for Saturday in Ahmedabad, indicating a minimal to negligible probability of precipitation. Nevertheless, during the match hours, the Meteorological Centre in Ahmedabad forecasts cloudy conditions with moderate showers. The weather will continue to be arid, with temperatures between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius.
IND vs PAK: Pitch Report
The pitch upon which the game will be conducted will also be scrutinized by the cricket community. As of now, Ahmedabad has served as the venue for the curtain-raiser of the ODI World Cup 2023, which featured England and New Zealand.
The Kiwis, with nine wickets remaining, chased down the 283-run target in the 37th over. Although the pitch initially appeared slightly tacky, the ball continued to slide under the illumination. The captain who prevails in the decision may choose to bowl first with this in consideration.
Nevertheless, certain low, sluggish surfaces exist at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which are ideal for spin bowling. On Saturday, it will be intriguing to observe the type of surface that the two teams encounter.
Last 3 Matches at the venue
ENG: 282/9(50), NZ: 283/1(36.2) (Pace:5 Spin:5)
IND: 265/10(50), WI: 169/10(37.1) (Pace: 15 Spin:5)
IND: 237/9(50), WI: 193/10(46) (Pace: 14 Spin:4)
| Last ODI Match | 05/10/2023 |
| Matches Played | 27 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 10 (37.04%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 8 (29.63%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 9 (33.33%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 14 (51.85%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 13 (48.15%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 16 (59.26%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 11 (40.74%) |
