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.
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Hyderabad Weather Forecast:
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
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