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New Zealand will square off against Pakistan in the 35th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. The high-stakes showdown will take place at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, November 4.
Pakistan are coming from a decent victory over Bangladesh, while New Zealand have faced three consecutive losses in their last three games.
With a hope of still qualifying for the semi-final, the Green team will look to carry the momentum from the previous match and register a victory. On the other hand, the Blackcaps will also be determined to make a comeback following their string of losses and keep their qualifying hopes alive.
ODI Stats and Records at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Total Matches: 40
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won bowling first: 21
- Average first innings score: 233
- Average second innings score: 216
- Highest total recorded: 383/6 (50 Overs) India vs Australia
- Lowest total recorded: 114/10 ( 38.5 Overs) India-Women vs South Africa-Women
- Highest score chased: 329/7 (49.1 Overs) Ireland vs England
- Lowest score defended: 166/4 (22 Overs) India vs England
Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report:
The Chinnaswamy Stadium surface provides ideal conditions for batters to excel. Although fast bowlers and spinners might get some assistance, the limited distance to the boundaries presents a considerable obstacle. As a result, one can expect a high-scoring competition, and it’s probable that the toss-winning captain will opt to chase. The flat nature of the pitch and the confined boundaries make chasing a favourable tactical choice.
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Bengaluru Weather Forecast:
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and rain is likely to interrupt the play with 90% chance of precipitation. The temperature at the venue is projected to reach approximately 27 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels around 73%. Additionally, the wind will soar around at 16 kmph.
NZ vs PAK, probable playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
