IND vs BAN: After a positive start in the SUPER Eights of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, India are all set to lock horns against Bangladesh in the 47th match of the ICC T20 main event. The contest is going to be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at North Sound, Antigua and here we are with the pitch report of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and Weather forecast of Antigua for IND vs BAN.
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India are just flying high in another ICC World Tournament in the league phase. India won all their matches in the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 except for one which was washed away by rain. After leading Group A in the points table, they joined Group 1 and they sealed their first outing as well against Afghanistan.
In the cold for a long, Surya Kumar Yadav’s bat finally belted a good score against Afghanistan when the team needed him the most, Kuldeep Yadav got a match in the tournament and many more positives for India in the previous match.
India played a big half of their journey so far on a slow wicket. The wicket was as slow as the average first innings score was just 108 in this World Cup. The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is also known for its slow pitches.
Before the Australia-Bangladesh match on Thursday night, Antigua was known for being one of the lowest-scoring venues in this T20 World Cup. The average first innings score there was under 100, with the winning team in the first innings averaging 122 for five. Despite this, India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour noted that the team had played on pitches with even worse conditions.
The Indian team has consistently maintained their focus despite the varying conditions and ground dimensions across different venues in this World Cup. They are ready to tackle the challenges presented by the Antigua pitch and outfield in their upcoming second Super 8 game against Bangladesh on Saturday.
Below is the pitch report of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and the Weather forecast of Antigua for IND vs BAN:
Pitch Report of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The stadium is one of the few venues that benefits every type of player, whether batter, pacer, or spinner. Historically, Antigua has provided early assistance to pacers with the new ball. Additionally, as the pitch grips the ball, spinners are expected to find favorable conditions throughout both innings.
However, batters will likely find it easier to score once they have gauged the pitch’s behavior during the initial overs of the innings.
IND vs BAN Antigua Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, daytime temperatures are expected to range between 30°C and 36°C. The forecast includes a chance of isolated morning thunderstorms, with a 40% probability of precipitation and a 24% likelihood of thunderstorms. Additionally, dense cloud cover is anticipated throughout the day.
Given these predictions, it is unlikely that the match will proceed without interruptions. Fans hoping for a rain-free game may be disappointed. However, a favorable aspect of Caribbean venues is that rain showers tend to be brief, potentially minimizing delays