The opening match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will see defending champions England take on 2019 finalists New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5th.
Match Details
- Date: October 5, 2023
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 2:00 PM IST
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Pitch Details
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a known batting paradise, and this match is expected to be no different. The pitch is likely to be flat and dry, with good bounce and carry. The outfield is also fast, so batsmen will have plenty of opportunities to score runs.
However, spinners could come into play later in the day, as the dew factor is likely to be high. Teams might want to consider playing an extra spinner or two in their lineup.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for Ahmedabad on October 5th is for sunny skies and hot temperatures. The temperature is expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius at the start of the match, and it could rise to 40 degrees Celsius by the end of the day.
The humidity is also expected to be high, which could make it difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball.
| Time | Temperature (°C) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 35 | 74 | 10 |
| 5:00 PM | 38 | 70 | 15 |
| 8:00 PM | 36 | 65 | 20 |
Head to Head (ENG vs NZ)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 95 | 45 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 95 | 44 | 45 | 2 | 4 |
Venue Record with first batting team
The Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted 11 ODIs, with the first batting team winning on 7 occasions. The average first innings score at the stadium is 305.
Fantasy Team (Dream XI)
Here is a possible fantasy team for the England vs New Zealand match:
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (ENG), Devon Conway (NZ)
Batters: Ben Stokes (ENG), Daryl Mitchell (NZ), Dawid Malan (ENG)
All-rounders: Moeen Ali (ENG), Mitchell Santner (NZ)
Bowlers: Chris Woakes (ENG), Trent Boult (NZ), Adil Rashid (ENG), Mark Wood (ENG)
Probable Playing XI
England:
Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer
New Zealand:
Martin Guptill, Will Young, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Adam Milne
Prediction
England are the favorites to win this match. They have a strong batting lineup and a potent bowling attack. New Zealand are a good team, but they will be up against it in their first match of the tournament.
Overall Prediction: England to win by 5 wickets.
Disclaimer
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.