Between the 1st ODI India and New Zealand tomorrow at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara. This heralds the return of the brave Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli For the ODI side, Shubman Gill leads the team as the captain. Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand will look to challenge the hosts in the high-scoring series opener.
Including India, they enter this match with a big order Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman GillThe experience of Kohli and Sharma followed. The bowling attack is boosted by his return Muhammad Siraj and the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. New Zealand will be very confident Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell Navigating Indian conditions.
BCA Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at BCA Stadium is a classic Indian white ball track designed for high scoring matches. It offers a flat surface with good bounce and carry, making it a ‘fruit paradise’ where batsmen can thrive. Although fast bowlers may find some initial movement under the sun, the surface usually remains true throughout the game. Spinners may find an occasional grip, but the relatively short boundaries put them under constant pressure. Given the possibility of dew in the evening, the team that wins the toss is expected to opt to bowl first to take advantage of the easier chasing conditions.
BCA Stadium Statistics and Records
The venue has hosted 3 ODIs till date with the following historical trends:
- General Compatibility: 3
- Matches won in first innings: 2
- Matches won in bowling: 1
- Average 1st Innings Score: 278
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 171
- Most recorded common: 358/5 (50 Overs) India Women vs West Indies Women
- The lowest total recorded was: West Indies Women vs India Women by 103/10 (26.2 Overs).
- Highest Score Pursued: 167/5 (28.2 Overs) India Women vs West Indies Women
- Lowest score defended: 358/5 (50 Overs) India Women vs West Indies Women
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