The pitch on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup ultimate between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated “average” by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, nevertheless, rated the outfield as “very good”.
Australia had received the World Cup ultimate after beating India by six wickets on a pitch which was gradual and sluggish.
Opting to bowl, India may rating simply 240 in 50 overs with Australia reaching the goal in 43 overs, with opener Travis Head making a 120-ball 137.
The pitches utilized in India’s league matches in opposition to South Africa, England, Pakistan and Australia in Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Chennai respectively have been additionally rated as ‘common’ by the ICC.
However, the Wankhede Stadium pitch on which India face New Zealand within the semifinals acquired a ‘good’ ranking. There have been media experiences forward of that match, suggesting that the hosts had switched pitch, providing a used floor as a substitute of a recent one.
The ICC additionally gave an “average” ranking to the Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata which hosted the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa.
It turned out to be a low-scoring match the place Australia dismissed South Africa for 212 in 49.4 overs. Australia then managed to overtake the goal in 47.2 overs, dropping seven wickets.
ICC match referee and former India pacer Javagal Srinath, nevertheless, gave a “very good” ranking to the outfield at Eden Gardens.
