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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is about to begin, and cricket enthusiasts worldwide are feeling the excitement. This highly anticipated tournament is expected to be a remarkable spectacle, showcasing the finest international cricketing talent. To aid participating teams in their preparations for the main event, the ICC scheduled warm-up matches that commenced on September 29. These matches offer a crucial opportunity for teams to adapt to Indian conditions and refine their strategies.
As the cricketing world’s attention now turns to these warm-up matches, the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is about to take centre stage, with India gearing up to face the Netherlands in the ninth warm-up game on Tuesday (October 3).It is worth mentioning that both India and the Netherlands had their initial practice matches cancelled due to rain.
ODI Stats and Records at Greenfield International Stadium:
- Total matches: 2
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 1
- Average first innings score: 247
- Average second innings score: 89
- Highest total recorded: 390/5 (50 Ov) by India
- Lowest total recorded: 73/10 (22 Ov) by Sri Lanka
- Highest score chased: 105/1 (14.5 Ov) by India
- Lowest score defended: 390/5 (50 Ov) by India
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Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report:
The Greenfield International Stadium is famous for its pitch that favours bowlers, especially spinners, who tend to excel in the second innings of the game. Nevertheless, batters can accumulate significant runs here if they spend sufficient time at the crease. As of now, only two One Day Internationals (ODIs) have taken place at this venue.
Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast:
The weather at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will be cloudy, and the venue is also expected to witness thundershowers, with an 83% chance of rain. The temperature is anticipated to hover around 29 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 84% and the wind blowing at a speed of 11 kmph.
IND vs NED, probable playing XI, 9th warm-up game:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Logan van Beek, Colin Ackermann, Saqib Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede
