The 29th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 is set to take place between India and England at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, October 29. The Men-in-Blue have been in excellent form, winning all five of their previous matches and securing a spot in the top four on the points table. They are determined to strengthen their bid for a place in the semifinals.
On the other hand, defending champions England find themselves in a difficult position after suffering their fourth defeat in the tournament. They must win the upcoming match to keep their hopes alive for the semifinals.
In terms of weather, Lucknow is expected to have hazy conditions in the afternoon, but there is no chance of rain. With a humidity level of 30 %, zero precipitation probability, and a cloud cover of 13 %, the temperature will range from 18 to 31 degrees Celsius.
Also Check: ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table
Meanwhile, the pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is known to favour spin bowlers, providing an excellent opportunity for slow deliveries. However, batters can also make an impact if they play with a straight bat and take some time to settle before playing their shots freely.
In the first six innings of ODI matches at this venue, the average score has been 226. As of now, the team bowling first has won on four occasions out of the seven ODI matches.
India have lost the only game played at the venue
The average first innings score at this stadium is 229, while the average second innings score is 213, indicating that pitch conditions could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.
Although the Indian players may have some familiarity with this pitch, they have only played one ODI match here, resulting in a nine-run defeat against South Africa in 2022. This will be England’s first-ever ODI appearance at the Ekana Stadium, adding an element of unpredictability to the contest.
