AFG vs SL ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pune Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Afghanistan will square off against Sri Lanka in their next game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Monday. The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will host the game at 2:00 PM IST.

Afghanistan have played solid cricket in the competition so far as they have won two and lost three matches. They have already stunned two giants, including England and Pakistan.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka have also won two and lost three out of their five matches. They defeated the defending champions England in their last game and will be eager to register successive victories.

In this post, we will take a look at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket is flat and hard. Hence, the bowl will come to the bat nicely. Furthermore, the boundaries are short and they will help the batters score big runs. However, there will be some seam movement available for the pacers as well. Talking about the spinners, they could get some spin during the daytime but the dew is expected to come during the second innings.

Is Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

Last Three Results at the Venue:

Bangladesh (256/8 in 50 overs) lost to India (261/3 in 41.3 overs) by 7 wickets – 19 October 2023
India (329/10 in 48.2 overs) defeated England (322/9 in 50 overs) by 7 runs – 28 March 2021
India (336/6 in 50 overs) lost to England (337/4 in 43.3 overs) by 6 wickets – 26 March 2021

It is a pure batting surface. There is a pinch of grass to keep the surface together and the batters could play their shots through the line. Furthermore, the batters could easily clear the fence as the boundaries are on the shorter side and that also reduces the spinners impact.

Afghanistan ODI record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium

Afghanistan have not played any ODI match at this venue.

Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Sri Lanka ODI record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium

Sri Lanka have not played any ODI game at this venue.

Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 45000
Number of matches hosted: 2 Tests, 8 ODIs, and 4 T20Is

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 8
Home Team (India) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 0
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 301
Matches Won Batting 1st: 4
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4
Highest Team Total: 356/7 by India vs England in 2017
Lowest Team Total: 232/10 by India vs Australia in 2013
Highest Run Chase: 356/7 by India vs England in 2017

Highest Individual Score: 124 by Jonny Bairstow (England) vs India in 2021
Best Bowling Figures: 4/35 by Jasprit Bumrah (India) vs West Indies in 2018
Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 551 runs in 8 matches
Most Wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 10 wickets in 6 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Ben Stokes (England) – 16 Sixes