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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is on the brink of starting, generating excitement among cricket fans worldwide. This highly anticipated tournament promises to be a spectacular showcase of the world’s top international cricket talent. To assist the participating teams in their preparations for the main event, the ICC arranged warm-up matches, which began on September 29. These matches provide a vital opportunity for teams to acclimate to Indian conditions and fine-tune their strategies.
Now, as the focus of the cricketing world shifts to these warm-up matches, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is all set to host Afghanistan and Sri Lanka for the eighth warm-up game on Tuesday, October 3.
It’s worth noting that Sri Lanka faced setback in their initial practice game against Bangladesh, while Afghanistan’s first warm-up game was cancelled due to rain.
ODI Stats and Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium:
- Total matches: 03
- Matches won batting first: 01
- Matches won bowling first: 02
- Average 1st Innings scores: 248
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 227
- Highest total recorded: 373/7 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 50/10 (30.4 Ov) by England Women vs India Women
- Highest score chased: 326/2 (42.1 Ov) by India vs West Indies
- Lowest score defended: 373/7 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
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Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati typically provides a batter-friendly pitch, offering good bounce that aids in well-timed shots. Nevertheless, bowlers can make their mark by effectively targeting specific areas. As the game progresses, spinners can also come into play when the pitch starts offering assistance for spin. Given these conditions, the team that wins the toss might prefer to bat first in order to set a solid total.
Guwahati Weather Forecast:
The weather in Guwahati will be cloudy, and scattered thunderstorms are also expected, with a 57% chance of precipitation. However, cricket enthusiasts can expect the match to take place despite a few interruptions. The temperature is expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 79% and the wind blowing at a speed of 10 kmph.
AFG vs SL, probable playing XI, 8th warm-up game:
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen-ul -Haq
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka
