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The 16th match of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is scheduled to feature a clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, October 18.
New Zealand have kickstarted their campaign with an impressive streak, securing successive wins in their initial three matchups. They secured a notable victory against England in the tournament’s opening match and continued their winning form with convincing performances against the Netherlands and Bangladesh.
Contrarily, Afghanistan experienced setbacks in their first two encounters. Despite this, they managed to stun defending champions England with a remarkable 69-run win in their most recent fixture.
ODI Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total matches: 36
- Matches won batting first: 17
- Matches won bowling first: 18
- Average first innings scores: 224
- Average second innings scores: 205\6
- Highest total recorded: 337/7 (50 Ov) by ASIA XI vs AFRICA XI
- Lowest total recorded: 69/10 (23.5 Ov) by Kenya vs New Zealand
- Highest score chased: 291/2 (47.5 Ov) by West Indies vs India
- Lowest score defended: 171/10 (45.4 Ov) by England vs South Africa
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch report:
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium usually sustains a slower tempo, providing an advantage to spinners. As the game progresses, the surface tends to marginally enhance, making it relatively more favourable for playing shots in comparison to the first innings. The recent game held at this venue showcased a match with a modest scoreline between Bangladesh and New Zealand.
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Chennai Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast in Chennai bodes well for a good match. Although there is a slight 10% chance of rain, the expectation is for predominantly sunny skies. The humidity is predicted to be at 71%, while the temperature is expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius.
Wind may blow at a speed of 18 kmph.
NZ vs AFG, Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
