ODI World Cup 2023: ICC shares images for IND-PAK pitch, high scoring encounter expected

India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the 12th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 14.

A picture of the pitch for the match, from close quarters was shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC). From an initial impression, the wicket looks like a belter and could favour the batters. Besides, Shubman Gill, who has resumed practice after missing the first couple of games due to illness, was seen taking a close look at the pitch.

Shubman Gill closely observing the Narendra Modi stadium pitch. pic.twitter.com/5odyLxhfZB

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This high-voltage clash between two arch-rivals is going to be the second game at the colossal venue in this edition of the ODI World Cup. The tournament opener between defending champions England and last edition's runner-up New Zealand was also played at this venue. Batters found it a bit difficult to time the ball in the initial phase of the first innings. Still, England managed to post 282/9 in their 50 overs. In the second innings, under the lights, the ball skidded on nicely onto the bat and the Kiwis managed to chase down the runs in just the 37th over.

As per the image shared by the ICC pitch for the India versus Pakistan clash looks like an even better batting surface and plenty of runs could be there for the taking.

Previous ODI records at Narendra Modi Stadium

Four ODI matches have been played thus far at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While teams batting first have won two games, the remaining two have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score is 240 and the highest team total is 283/1 made by the Kiwis in the last game played in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at this venue. Meanwhile, the lowest team total is 169 made by the West Indies in an ODI encounter versus India in 2022.

Devon Conway's 152* off 121 balls is the highest individual score in ODIs at this venue. Prasidh Krishna has the best bowling figures at this venue. He finished with figures of 4/12 against the West Indies in 2022.