Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report & Weather Forecast for IND vs AFG ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match 9

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Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will stage it's second match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (October 11) when upbeat hosts, the two-time champions India take on Afghanistan in match 9 of the tournament.

Rohit Sharma's Team India head into the match on the back of a victory over five-time champions Australia in their campaign opener, while Afghanistan are fresh from a demoralising defeat to Asian rivals Bangladesh.

India, who start as one of the favourites to go all the way and lift the title, bowled out Australia for 199 before KL Rahul and Virat Kohli evaded early scare to guide the team home with 9 overs and 6 wickets to spare at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, posted only 156 which was chased down by Bangladesh with 6 wickets in hand and 15.2 overs to spare at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.

Both sides played on completely different surfaces in their opener and none of the matches were affected by rain. So, how will the weather and pitch conditions be for IND vs AFG clash in Delhi? Will rain have an impact? Will dew be a factor in the match?

With some parts of India witnessing showers due to the retreating monsoon, here is a look at the Delhi weather forecast and the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report for IND vs AFG 9th ICC World Cup match:

Delhi Weather Forecast on October 11

There is no threat of rain in Delhi on Wednesday (October 11) or in the lead up to match. In fact, it is going to be a day with plenty of sunshine, but less humid with a maximum temperature of 36° C in the noon, but it's expected to get a little cooler in the evening, reducing to 30° C.

The dew factor is definitely going to be a concern in the second half of the match, making it difficult for the teams fielding, but the last match saw the team batting first post the biggest total in World Cup history. So, how is the Delhi wicket going to play?

Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report for IND vs AFG World Cup match

The wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla were known to be on the slower side, providing assistance to slower bowlers or spinner as the match progresses. However, after the freshly laid pitches, which have been prepared using black soil, the wickets seem to have found life.

The black soil pitches are known to produce more bounce, allowing free run-scoring opportunities. And the use of the new wickets saw South Africa, who had posted the lowest total of 99 a year ago, post a mammoth 428/5 at a venue, where the average first score is 237.

The response from Sri Lanka in the run chase also showed that the track was a batter's paradise. So, expect a similar wicket to be used when India face Afghanistan.

With dew likely to be a factor especially during the winter, spinners may not play a role in the second innings of the day-night matches. So, teams will definitely be tempted to chase on the wicket, but after the South Africa vs Sri Lanka match, teams may be keen to get runs on the board.