Team India have pocketed the Afghanistan ODI series 2-0 already, and now the action moves to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on Saturday. Once again, Shubman Gill‘s team would look to dominate the proceedings, like they have so far in the first two contests, which they won by 7 wickets, and then by 171 runs, respectively. So, how would the Chepauk wicket behave, when these two teams take the field? Perhaps it could be another high-scoring game, if the hosts bat first.
MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report for IND vs AFG 3rd ODI
Let us just say, that the pitch will stay true to its nature. It will be dry, and would help the spinners for sure. But then, there will be plenty of runs on offer too, if the batters get set here. The quick outfield could make it difficult for the pacers to control runs, when the ball will come nicely to the bat — let’s say in the first 10-15 overs.
Middle-overs is where the medium pacers and the spinners will have to do their jobs well, or else target in excess of 350 could become a reality. Batters must be wary of some low bounce occasionally, and some turn too.
Chennai pitch details
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won batting second: 12
- Average 1st innings score: 245
- Average 2nd inning score: 221
Chennai weather report
There is a 55% chance of precipitation in Chennai on Saturday, in the afternoon. If it does rain as predicted, that might just go in the favour of the bowlers. But then, there should not be much of a delay in the match proceedings, as evening is expected to remain clear, and the precipitation chances reduce to only 20%. The temperature will remain in the range of 30-35.
Toss strategy
Skipper winning the toss should have no qualms in bowling first on this sticky wicket. With rain predicted, batters could have a tough time negotiating the assistance from the wicket. Plus, the second innings might see some substantial dew as well.
Cricket
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