The opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium between England and New Zealand. The game between these two nations will be thrilling, and it will begin at 2:00 PM (IST).
The defending champions, England, will make every effort to get the ODI World Cup 2023 off to a good start. English players could have some difficulties playing in Indian Conditions. Jos Buttler, the team’s captain, will play a key role and must lead by example.
Williamson’s injury caused New Zealand a lot of trouble, but he is now back with the team. Tom Latham is anticipated to serve as the team’s captain because Kane Williamson will not be available for the opening game against England. New Zealand is going to win this game handily if their batsmen perform well. Tim Southee’s absence might be felt throughout the game but Matt Henry can prove to be a great alternative.
Despite having a neutral wicket, the level surface of the pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium would make it easier for hitters to score runs. In contrast to spinners, medium pacers may be pivotal at this stadium because of how well it supports them. Overall, the ground at Narendra Modi Stadium is balanced, and both teams will play in a high-scoring contest.
Rain set to stay away from Narendra Modi stadium
Weather report (Source: Twitter)
The first game of the ODI World Cup 2023 will feature an England vs. New Zealand encounter, and Ahmedabad will have bright skies. We can anticipate a 50-over encounter from both teams without any interruptions because the likelihood of rain is essentially zero.
According to the forecast for the game today, Ahmedabad will have nonstop sunlight all day long. Since there is no risk of rain during this game, spectators may take full advantage of it. The temperature will fluctuate between 29 and 25 degrees Celsius throughout the day and 25 degrees Celsius at night. The predicted humidity will be approximately 51%, while the estimated wind speed of 13 km/h is typical.
