• New Zealand will lock horns with Pakistan in the third warm-up game of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Friday, September 29.

  • Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will host the contest.

ODI World Cup 2023 3rd Warm-up game, NZ vs PAK: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report, Hyderabad Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records | New Zealand vs Pakistan
NZ vs PAK, Warm-up match 3, Weather forecast and Pitch report (Image Source: Twitter)

The much-anticipated ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, and cricket fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating a spectacular display of talent and competition. With teams from around the world preparing to battle it out on the global stage, the prelude to this cricketing extravaganza will commence with the warm-up fixtures set to begin on September 29. These practice matches will offer a glimpse of the action and excitement to come.

In the third warm-up match, New Zealand will take on Pakistan at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on September 29. Both New Zealand and Pakistan will be looking to fine-tune their strategies and gather essential momentum in the lead-up to the official tournament.

ODI Stats and Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:

  • Total matches: 7
  • Matches won batting first: 4
  • Matches won bowling first: 3
  • Average first innings scores: 288
  • Average second innings scores: 262
  • Highest total recorded: 350/4 (50 Ov) by Australia
  • Lowest total recorded: 174/10 (36.1 Ov) by England
  • Highest score chased: 252/5 (48.5 Ov) by South Africa
  • Lowest score defended: 290/7 (50 Ov) by Australia

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report:

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has earned its reputation for featuring a well-balanced pitch that accommodates both batsmen and bowlers alike. The playing surface is poised to facilitate run-scoring and the statistical trend hints at the likelihood of high-scoring contests captivating the audience.

Also READ: ODI World Cup 2023 2nd Warm-up game, SA vs AFG – Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report, Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records | South Africa vs Afghanistan

Hyderabad Weather Forecast:

Hyderabad weather
Hyderabad weather (Image Source: Twitter)

The weather in Thiruvananthapuram appears promising for the upcoming match. Expect partly cloudy conditions with a minimal 20% likelihood of rain. Temperature-wise, it is anticipated to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels reaching around 75%. The wind is set to blow gently at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour.

NZ vs PAK, playing XI, 3rd warm-up game:

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), DJ Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), MJ Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Agha Salman, FK Zaman, IU Haq, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, SH Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), S Afridi, Usama Mir

Also READ: ODI World Cup 2023 – Warm-up fixtures full schedule; When and Where to watch in India, US, UK, and other countries

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