ODI World Cup 2023: India vs Australia Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

As World Cup fever rises high, Team India is gearing up to kickstart their 2023 ICC World Cup campaign with a face-off against Australia on Sunday, October 8th. The match is scheduled to take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, commencing at 2:00 pm IST.

Known affectionately as Chepauk, the MA Chidambaram Stadium has been the spiritual home of cricket in the state for over a century, hosting its first Test match back in 1933-34 between England and India. Renowned for its sporting pitches, this historic venue promises a thrilling match.

However, there's a twist in the tale as Chennai has been experiencing irregular rainfall for the past few days. In the last 24 hours alone, Chennai has witnessed 11 mm of precipitation. The weather forecast suggests that rain might continue to play spoilsport over the next couple of days, with the possibility of thunderstorms looming on match day.

While the rain is expected to be on the lighter side, it could still cause some disruptions during the second half of the game. Cricket enthusiasts across the nation are hopeful that the weather gods will be kind, allowing fans to witness a riveting clash between two cricketing giants.

Recently, the Indian team defeated Australia quite comfortably in a three-match ODI series by 2-1 and the host will be eager to continue their good form to start the World Cup campaign on a positive note.

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Chepauk Stadium is favourable for spinners:

Chepauk's wicket has been quite supportive for the spin bowlers but it supports the batters also if they avoid cross-batted shots. Playing in the 'V' can be the best strategy for all the batters on this wicket. Early on, we can expect seam movement and later on, it will start assisting the spinners as the game progresses. We might be in for a relatively low-scoring clash, keeping the conditions in mind.