Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report & Weather Forecast for IND vs AUS ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will stage the title clash in ICC World Cup 2023 on Sunday (November 19) when unbeaten hosts and two time champions India take on record five-time champions Australia in the final of the show-piece tournament.

India led by Rohit Sharma come into the match on the back of their tenth successive win of the campaign, while Pat Cummins' Australia are fresh from their eighth successive win in the tournament.

In the recent outing, India defended 397 against New Zealand in the first semi-final on a dry flat track at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while Australia edged South Africa by 3 wickets in the run chase of 213 in the second semi-final on a challenging surface at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Now, the two sides are set to play their second match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the ongoing World Cup. The pitches in the Ahmedabad venue have been a treat for the batters, but has also assisted some disciplined bowling, especially the new ball bowlers and spinners in the middle overs.

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Similar kind of surface could be on offer for the final. But reports have suggested a used surface that could turn slow as the game progresses could stage the title clash on Sunday (November 19).

Weather has not interrupted any of the matches at the venue in Ahmedabad so far, but rain and mist have caused small delays in play, including the semi-final in Kolkata.

The Ahmedabad venue has seen mixed results recently. And the heat in the afternoon could play a factor. So, how will the weather and pitch conditions be for IND vs AUS title clash in Ahmedabad? Will rain or any other weather condition play spoilsport? Will dew be a factor in the match?

With some parts of India witnessing showers due to the retreating monsoon, here is a look at the Ahmedabad weather forecast and the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report for IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 final match:

Ahmedabad Weather Forecast on November 19

There is no threat of rain in Ahmedabad on Sunday (November 19). In fact, there is going to be plenty of sunshine in the day and clear skies throughout the day as well as the night.

The temperatures are expected to touch 33° C in the afternoon and reduce to 25° C in the closing stages of the match. With no chance of rain or mist, weather is unlikely to play spoilsport in the final.

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Like many other venues, dew is likely to have an impact in the games in Ahmedabad, meaning the team chasing could have an extra advantage in the closing stages of the game. Then, how is the Ahmedabad wicket going to play?

Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report for IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Final

There are 11 pitches at the Narendra Modi Stadium - 5 black soil and 5 a mixture of three types of soil, while the other is a mixed of two types of soil. The black soil pitches are known to produce more bounce, allowing free run-scoring opportunities.

Red soil pitches, on the other hand, are known to dry up soon and assist the slower bowlers or spinners as the match progresses. The one with the mixture of both is expected to be even. The one used in the opening game, remained good for batting for the most part of the match.

The second match, however, saw the team batting first collapse after decent start, while the team chasing, eased to the target. In the third match, the team chasing failed to reach a target that was above the average first innings at the venue.

In the most recent match, the team chasing found it a little challenging to reach the target of 245, but eventually got to the mark with 2.3 overs to spare, to level the record for teams batting first and teams chasing at this venue.

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In the 30 ODIs at the venue, the record is 15-15 for teams batting first and chasing, while the average first innings score is 243. With dew expected later in the night, captain may opt to chase on the batting friendly pitches in Ahmedabad.

However, with the pressure of a knock out match, captain winning the toss will look to get runs on the board and apply pressure on the opponents. Both India and Australia may be confident of defending scores.

Also, latest reports suggest that pitch will be the same one that was used for the India vs Paksitan game last month, when the home side registered a thumping win over their arch-rivals.