ODI World Cup 2023: Australia vs New Zealand Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala

Australia (AUS) are set to face New Zealand (NZ) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on October 28 in the 27th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Australia's performance in the tournament has been a mixed bag, starting with losses to India and South Africa. Nonetheless, they regained momentum with consecutive wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Netherlands.

Meanwhle, New Zealand began their campaign on a high note, clinching four consecutive wins. They dominated England, defeating them by a margin of nine wickets and Netherlands with a comfortable 99-run victory in their first two matches. They continued their winning streak, outclassing England by eight wickets and Afghanistan by 49 runs. However, their winning streak was interrupted as they faced a four-wicket defeat against India in their most recent match.

Historically, New Zealand has struggled to outperform their Oceanian counterparts in the World Cups, with sporadic victories in 1992, 1999, and 2015. However, in this year's encounter, the Kiwis are poised to be the favoured team. Australia displays certain weaknesses, which New Zealand would aim to capitalize on as they meet their neighbouring rivals. Let's take a look at the weather forecast for the upcoming match.

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Cloudy but no rain during Australia vs New Zealand, Match 27, ODI World Cup 2023 game

The weather outlook for October 28 in Dharamsala indicates a daytime temperature of 22.7°C, with a nighttime temperature of 18°C. Both day and night are expected to have partly cloudy skies, given that the match is scheduled during the daytime, the conditions are unlikely to have a significant impact. The likelihood of rainfall stands at 6% during the day and 2% at night, indicating that the match is unlikely to be disrupted by rain. The daytime humidity is forecasted at 42%, rising to 52% during the night.

Pitch report of HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala:

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is known as a moderate-scoring venue for cricket matches. In ODIs, the average first innings score is 237, with the second innings averaging 209. Having hosted eight ODIs, the highest team total recorded there is 364/9 by England. Situated at a high altitude, the stadium's conditions provide favourable swing opportunities for fast bowlers, while the shorter boundaries also contribute to high-scoring opportunities for batters.

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