ODI World Cup 2023, NED vs AFG: Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Lucknow Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records | Netherlands vs Afghanistan

An intense clash awaits as the Netherlands and Afghanistan confront each other in the 34th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. The much-anticipated encounter is slated to unfold at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, November 3.

With three victories in six matches, the Afghan team exudes confidence, while their Dutch counterparts eagerly pursue their third win in the esteemed ICC event.

ODI Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium:

• Total matches: 13
• Matches won batting first: 4
• Matches won bowling first: 9
• Average first Innings scores: 229
• Average second Innings scores: 207
• Highest total recorded: 311/7 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs Australia
• Lowest total recorded: 129/10 (34.5 Overs) by England vs India
• Highest score chased: 269/3 (48.4 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
• Lowest score defended: 248/5 (50 Overs) by India Women vs South Africa Women

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

In one-day cricket encounters at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the influence of spin bowlers greatly determines the final result of the game. The pitch tends to favour teams batting second, thereby facilitating easier run chases. Typically, the first innings sees an average score of around 229, while the second innings hovers at approximately 207 in ODIs at this location. Consequently, winning the toss might prompt a strategic choice between setting a target or pursuing a chase, with spin bowlers assuming a crucial role in the overall dynamics of the match.

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Lucknow Weather Forecast:

The weather forecast indicates a pleasant day ahead, with no anticipated rainfall. The temperature is expected to reach approximately 31 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a humidity level of around 47%. A light breeze is predicted to sweep through at a speed of 10 kilometres per hour.

NED vs AFG, probable playing XI:

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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