In the fourth Twenty20 International of the current five-match series, India will play England on Friday. The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune will host the intense match.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, had a great start to the series, winning consecutive matches in Kolkata and Chennai. Nevertheless, in a fierce match in Rajkot, England decisively turned the tide of the series by defeating the hosts by 26 runs.
MCA Stadium Pune Stats And Records In T20Is
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 4 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 2 |
| Matches won bowling 1st | 2 |
| Average 1st innings score | 166 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 144 |
MCA Stadium Pune Pitch Report
The surface at MCA Stadium in Pune generally offers good batting conditions. There could be a hint of movement in the air for the pacers early on, but overall, the pitch will likely be excellent for batting. In fact, the average scoring rate in four men’s T20Is at this venue reads 8.25, indicating it has been a decent venue for batting.
However, with the temperature remaining above 30 degrees Celsius, we can expect dryness on the surface
If there’s some grass on the surface, the pitch will be more conducive to batting and might not slow down with time. If that’s the case, the toss-winner will be tempted to bowl first. On the contrary, if it’s a barren wicket, expect the spinners to come into play, especially in the latter half.
In such a case, it is not unusual that the toss-winning team bats first. Meanwhile, the pacers will most likely hit the deck and concentrate on changing their pace and delivering more cutters and hard-length deliveries than the typical seam-ups.
Players To Watch Out For At MCA Stadium In Pune
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Tilak Varma
- Brydon Carse