ODI World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

India (IND) is set to lock horns with Afghanistan (AFG) in the ninth match of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi. The match is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM (IST) on October 11. India, touted as one of the favourites to lift the World Cup, put on a stellar show in their previous match, where they bowled out Australia for a paltry 199 runs. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli's exceptional partnership ensured India's victory.

In contrast, Afghanistan faced a tough challenge in their opener, managing to post a modest total of 156 runs. Bangladesh comfortably chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand. As fans eagerly anticipate this high-stakes showdown, all eyes are on the weather forecast in Delhi and the condition of the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch for the 9th ICC World Cup match between India and Afghanistan.

The good news for cricket fans is that there's no threat of rain looming over Delhi for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 game between hosts India and Afghanistan. Notably the game is slated to take place on Wednesday, October 11. Instead, the day promises an abundance of sunshine, with daytime temperatures soaring to a maximum of 36°C, before gradually cooling down to around 30°C in the evening.

Arun Jaitley stadium, a bowler’s nightmare

The Arun Jaitley Stadium wickets were previously renowned for their slower nature, offering support to slower bowlers and spinners as the game progressed. Nevertheless, with the introduction of newly laid pitches constructed from black soil, these wickets have displayed a revived vitality. The black soil surfaces are acknowledged for generating increased bounce, thereby creating favourable conditions for batters to score freely.

One key factor that teams will have to contend with is the dew that's expected to settle on the ground during the second half of the match. This could pose challenges for the fielding side, as gripping the ball might become increasingly difficult. However, the previous game held at this venue saw South Africa batting first posting the highest total ever in World Cups, suggesting that the pitch might offer favourable conditions for the batters.

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