ODI World Cup 2023: Weather update for India versus Bangladesh game in Pune
The 17th game of the ODI World Cup 2023 will be played between India and Bangladesh. This game will be played in Pune which will be hosting its first ever World Cup Game. It is a crucial match for both teams as we head into the halfway stage of the tournament.
The Indian team so far has played three games and won each of them. India began its tournament with a six-wicket win over Australia in Chennai. This was followed by an 8-wicket win over Afghanistan in New Delhi. Team India made it three wins in a row when they beat Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Saturday by seven wickets.
Afghanistan on the other hand is coming into the game after two successive losses. Shakib Al Hasan and his team began the ODI World Cup 2023 tournament with a win over Afghanistan. This was followed by losses to England by 137 runs and to New Zealand by 8 wickets.
Weather update from Pune for India versus Bangladesh clash –
With the monsoon now out of the equation, it is going to be a great day for cricket on Thursday. The afternoon temperatures could be on the higher side making it difficult for the team bowling. Both India and Bangladesh fans will enjoy a great day of cricket on one of the best grounds in India.
By the time the sun sets, it will be a great place to play cricket with the temperatures likely to be low. Dew could play a huge factor during the second half of the game. The captain winning the toss could look to bowl first to make use of the conditions while chasing.
Pune has hosted 7 ODI games so far and the record is mixed. Teams batting first have won the games four times while teams batting second have won it on 3 occasions. The highest chase on this ground was achieved by India when they chased down the 351-run target set by England in 2017.
The Bangladeshi team is set to take a call on Shakib Al Hasan on the day of the game. The Bangladeshi skipper had hurt himself during the game against England. India on the other hand could look to bring either R. Ashwin or Mohammad Shami into the team. Shardul Thakur could be replaced as India aims to win their 4th game of the ODI World Cup 2023.
