ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
AHMEDABAD, March 7: The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to offer good bounce with very little assistance for spin when India take on New Zealand national cricket team in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday.
The surface for the title clash is understood to be a mix of red and black soil, a combination that typically produces consistent pace and carry for fast bowlers while limiting significant turn for spinners.
Sources indicate that the wicket is almost fresh, having hosted just one match earlier in the tournament nearly a month ago. With the pitch largely unused since then, it is expected to remain firm and lively, allowing the ball to come on to the bat nicely. The nature of the surface could favour stroke play while also providing seamers with enough movement and bounce to remain in the contest.
Given the characteristics of the wicket, a high-scoring contest could be on the cards, with the par total likely to hover around the 200-run mark. The combination of a hard surface and even bounce is expected to create ideal conditions for an attacking brand of T20 cricket in what promises to be a high-stakes final.
