International Cup 2023 ultimate sound rated ‘reasonable’ via ICC© AFP
The sound on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI International Cup ultimate between Bharat and Australia on November 19 has been rated “average” via the World Cricket Council (ICC). ICC fit referee and previous Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, alternatively, rated the outfield as “very good”. Australia had received the International Cup ultimate upcoming beating Bharat via six wickets on a sound which was once gradual and gradual.
Opting to bowl, Bharat may rating simply 240 in 50 overs with Australia reaching the objective in 43 overs, with opener Travis Head creating a 120-ball 137.
The pitches worn in Bharat’s league suits in opposition to South Africa, England, Pakistan and Australia in Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Chennai respectively had been additionally rated as ‘reasonable’ via the ICC.
Alternatively, the Wankhede Stadium sound on which Bharat face Pristine Zealand within the semifinals won a ‘just right’ score. There have been media experiences forward of that fit, suggesting that the hosts had switched sound, providing a worn floor in lieu of a brandnew one.
The ICC additionally gave an “average” score to the Eden Fields sound in Kolkata which hosted the second one semifinal between Australia and South Africa.
It became out to be a low-scoring fit the place Australia brushed aside South Africa for 212 in 49.4 overs. Australia next controlled to overtake the objective in 47.2 overs, dropping seven wickets.
ICC fit referee and previous Bharat pacer Javagal Srinath, alternatively, gave a “very good” score to the outfield at Eden Fields.
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