Afghanistan and Bangladesh gear up for a thrilling clash in the 3rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 7. The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala sets the stage for the thrilling encounter. It promises fans an electrifying encounter following the one-sided showdown between England and New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Concerns arose amid the Himalayas, but the weather forecast brings relief to fans. Rain won’t disrupt the clash between Afghanistan (AFG) and Bangladesh (BAN) on Friday, October 7, as the match kicks off at 10:30 AM IST. The match kicks off at 10:30 AM IST. The forecast assures a rain-free day, removing worries that plagued some of the warm-up matches.
Unlike the rain-interrupted practice matches, Dharamsala is poised for a sunny day, with a maximum temperature of 30°C during the day and a gradual 22°C in the evening. Dew, often a game-changer in cricket, won’t be a factor for Afghanistan and Bangladesh as this is a day match, slated to conclude by 6 PM local time.
The cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh has nine pitches, but they’re only using three for the World Cup, as per reports. Bowlers really like the black soil pitches because they give a good bounce, especially in the early part of the game.
Reviewing recent events here, rain canceled the last game in 2020. However, in the game before that, Sri Lanka performed well, dismissing India for just 112 runs, with fast bowlers taking most of the wickets. Interestingly, in the four games played here, teams that chased a target did better than those who set a score
As the cricketing extravaganza unfolds, all eyes will be on this exciting clash between the two Asian rivals against the backdrop of the scenic HPCA Stadium.