AUS vs NZ: Dharamshala Weather Forecast for Australia vs New Zealand Contest in World Cup 2023 – News18
Last Updated: October 27, 2023, 21:00 IST
Dharamsala will host its fifth and final match of the ODI World Cup 2023. (AP Photo)
Check here Dharamshala weather forecast, rain prediction and more for ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match between Australia and New Zealand.
After trouncing the Netherlands in spectacular fashion, Australia will look to continue the winning momentum in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. The five-time champions made a disastrous start to the campaign, losing their first two games to India and South Africa.
They managed to bounce back in the subsequent fixture to get back in the semi-finals race.
Pat Cummins’ side is now fourth on the World Cup points table with 6 points in 5 matches. Australia will look to climb up in the standings when they take on New Zealand in the upcoming game. The highly anticipated 50-over clash will be hosted at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on October 28.
New Zealand have already shown their capability in this World Cup, showing why they are considered title favourites. Their only defeat in the tournament came against India in their previous game.
Batting first, New Zealand managed to produce 273 runs. Their bowling unit also tried their best to defend the target but in the end, surrendered to Virat Kohli. India ultimately completed the chase in 48 overs with four wickets in hand.
Dharamsala Pitch Report
The wicket at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala has been one of the most bowling-friendly surfaces in this ICC ODI World Cup. In the previous games played here, the pitch was conductive for fast bowling during the initial overs when the ball was new.
Dharamsala Weather Forecast
The weather in Drahamsala is expected to remain partly cloudy on October 28. But there is no chance of rain affecting the ODI World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand. The temperature could hover around 16 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 47-55 percent. The wind speed will be around 8-10 km/h during the 50-over clash.
AUS vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023 Full Squads
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young
