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

South Africa will take on Afghanistan in their last league game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Friday. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host this game at 2:00 PM IST.

South Africa have already qualified for the semifinals with six wins and two losses. The Proteas will be looking to finish at the second spot with a win here.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, are almost out of the semifinal even if they win this game. They have won four matches and lost four matches. Afghanistan will be looking to sign off after their historic performance in the World Cup with another upset.

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 South Africa and England.

Narendra Modi Stadium’s Pitch Report

The wicket is flat and a great batting track. However, it won’t be one-sided traffic as the bowlers will get some help here. The pacers will get some seam movement with the new ball, while the spinners will also get some turn off the surface.

Is Narendra Modi Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

Last Three Results at the Venue:

Australia (286/10 in 49.3 overs) defeated England (253/10 in 48.1 overs) by 33 runs – 4 November 2023
Pakistan (191/10 in 42.5 overs) lost to India (192/3 in 30.3 overs) by 7 wickets – 14 Ocotber 2023
England (282/9 in 50 overs) lost to New Zealand (283/1 in 36.2 overs) by 9 wickets – 5 October 2023

It is more of a batting wicket but there will be some help for the bowlers as well. The spinners will get some help off the surface during the daytime. And, the pacers will get some swing in the air with the new ball during the second innings.

South Afrcia ODI record in Narendra Modi Stadium

South Africa have played 2 ODIs at this venue. They have won both of them.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 365/2 in 50 overs vs India in 2010
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 219/9 in 50 overs vs Sri Lanka in 2006

Afghanistan ODI record in Narendra Modi Stadium

Afghanistan are yet to play an ODI game at this venue.

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

Narendra Modi Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 132000
Number of matches hosted:15 Tests, 29 ODIs, and 7 T20Is.

Narendra Modi Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 29
Home Team (India) Won: 11
Visiting Team Won: 8
Neutral Side Won: 10
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 243
Matches Won Batting 1st: 15
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 14
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 (India) – 10 wickets in 6 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Rohit Sharma (India) – 8 sixes