IND vs PAK ICC World Cup 2023: Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

It is time for the biggest rivalry in world cricket as India will square off against Pakistan in the 12th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 2:00 PM IST.

India have begun their campaign strongly as they have won both of their first two matches. They have defeated Australia and Afghanistan by 6 wickets and 8 wickets, respectively.

On the other hand, Pakistan have also won both of their first two matches. They have defeated Netherlands and Sri Lanka by 81 runs and 6 wickets, respectively. Both teams will be searching for their third consecutive wins.

In this post, we will take a look at the Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between India and Pakistan.

Narendra Modi Stadium’s Pitch Report

It is a fantastic surface to bat on and the bowlers will find it difficult to contain the batters here. The batters are likely to have a party here as the outfield is also pretty fast. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first here as the batting is expected to get easier under lights.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

England (282/9 in 50 overs) lost to New Zealand (283/1 in 36.2 overs) by 9 wickets – 5 October 2023
India (265/10 in 50 overs) defeated West Indies (169/10 in 37.1 overs) by 96 runs – 11 February 2022
India (237/9 in 50 overs) defeated West Indies (193/10 in 46 overs) by 44 runs – 9 February 2022

India ODI record in Narendra Modi Stadium

India have played a total of 18 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 10 and lost 8 matches.

India’s Highest Total at the venue: 325/5 in 47.5 overs vs West Indies in 2002
India’s Lowest Total at the venue: 100/10 in 28.3 overs vs West Indies in 1993

Pakistan ODI record in Narendra Modi Stadium

Pakistan have played only one ODI match at this venue. They won that game.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 319//7 in 48 overs vs India in 2005
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

India vs Pakistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 134
India Won: 56
Pakistan Won: 73
No Result: 5
Tied: 0
Highest Total For India: 356/9 in 50 overs in 2005
Lowest Total For India: 79/10 in 34.2 overs in 1978
Highest Total For Pakistan: 344/8 in 50 overs in 2005
Lowest Total For Pakistan: 87/10 in 32.5 overs in 1985

Narendra Modi Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 132000
Number of matches hosted:15 Tests, 27 ODIs, and 7 T20Is.

Narendra Modi Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 26
Home Team (India) Won: 10
Visiting Team Won: 8
Neutral Side Won: 9
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 243
Matches Won Batting 1st: 14
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 13
Highest Team Total: 365/2 by South Africa vs India in 2010
Lowest Team Total: 85/10 by Zimbabwe vs West Indies in 2006
Highest Run Chase: 325/5 by India vs West Indies in 2002

Highest Individual Score: 152* by Devon Conway (New Zealand) vs England in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: 4/12 by Prasidh Krishna (India) vs West Indies in 2022
Most Runs: Rahul Dravid (India) – 342 runs in 5 matches
Most Wickets: Kapil Dev – 10 wickets in 6 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Sourav Ganguly (7 sixes)