On Wednesday (November 8), the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is set to host the 40th match of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, pitting England against the Netherlands.
Both teams are striving to secure a victory in the forthcoming match to climb the ranks in the points table, targeting a minimum seventh-place finish. Under the new regulation, only the top seven teams from the ODI World Cup 2023 standings, along with the host nation Pakistan, will earn qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
ODI Stats and Records at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium:
- Total matches: 10
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 5
- Average 1st innings scores: 300
- Average 2nd innings scores: 274
- Highest total recorded: 357/4 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs New Zealand
- Lowest total recorded: 167/10 (49.4 Ov) by New Zealand vs South Africa
- Highest score chased: 356/7 (48.1 Ov) by India vs England
- Lowest score defended: 283/9 (50 Ov) by West Indies vs India
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch report:
The cricket pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium offers favourable conditions for batters to score runs by skilfully placing their shots, leading to boundaries. Moreover, as the match progresses, spin bowlers can utilize the pitch’s characteristics to enhance their performance. In general, there is an anticipation that this venue will host a closely fought match.
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Pune Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for Pune creates an optimistic setting for an outstanding match, with no rain expected and sunny conditions anticipated. The humidity level is expected to be around 57%, and the temperature is forecasted to remain at approximately 32 degrees Celsius. Additionally, a mild breeze could blow at a speed of 16 kmph.
ENG vs NED, Probable Playing XI:
England: Harry Brook, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Netherlands: Wesley Barresi, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
