HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report & Weather Forecast for IND vs NZ ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match 21

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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala will stage the high-octane India vs New Zealand match of the World Cup 2023 on Sunday, October 22. Notably, India and New Zealand are the only two teams undefeated after 20 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

India kicked off their campaign with a win over Australia and then defeated Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. New Zealand, on the other hand, thrashed defending champions England in the 2023 World Cup opener before registering wins over Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

New Zealand ended India's dream to win the 2019 World Cup by beating them in the semi-final of the 12 edition of the 50-over marquee event. India have not beaten New Zealand in any ICC event since 2003.

Dharamsala Weather Forecast on October 22

"Cloudy and cooler; widely separated thunderstorms in the afternoon," AccuWeather has said, predicting the Dharamsala Weather for Sunday, October 22. Chances of rain are 42 percent as per the weather site. With a humidity level of 51 percent, the temperature will hover around 18 degree celsius.

The Weather Channel has predicted a high temperature of 24 degree celsius with just 10 percent chances of rain. The precipitation level will drop to six percent in the night as per the site.

HPCA Stadium pitch report for IND vs NZ World Cup match

Three matches of the World Cup 2023 have been played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala and teams winning the toss have opted to bowl first on each of the three occasions.

Dew factor and size of the ground are the reasons behind it. Teams have been reluctant to defend totals at the small ground. The dew makes it difficult for the bowlers, especially spinners to bowl under the lights.

England, who are a good batting side, piled up 364/9 in their match in Dharamsala. There India and New Zealand have a great opportunity to put up runs on the boards after electing to bat first. Netherlands defended 246 in the last match against South Africa here.

Pacers are expected to get a lot of help from the Dharamsala surface. 14 out of 18 wickets in the South Africa vs Netherlands match in Dharamsala were taken by fast bowlers.