Updated: 12 October 2023
The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation for the India vs. Pakistan match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. This highly anticipated clash, scheduled for October 14th as part of the ICC World Cup 2023, promises to showcase exceptional cricket skills. The stadium itself is filled with excitement, hosting five matches during the tournament, including the opening and closing games. However, it is the India-Pakistan showdown that captures fans’ imagination worldwide as they eagerly await the spectacle that will unfold on that fateful day.
The Motera Stadium also recognized as the Narendra Modi Stadium, operates in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The Gujarat Cricket Association owns and manages this venue, where both domestic and international cricket matches are held.
This stadium holds the impressive title of being the largest cricket stadium, accommodating a maximum of 132,000 spectators. In the year 2022, it achieved a remarkable feat by breaking a Guinness World Record, hosting 101,566 spectators during the final match of the Indian T20 League.
Both India and Pakistan started their WC 2023 campaign with a huge win against the opposition. India is standing on 2nd while Pakistan is on 3rd position in the points table after 2 matches.
ICC World Cup 2023: Match Schedule At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
•England vs New Zealand, October 5th at 02:00 PM (IST)
•India vs Pakistan, October 14th at 02:00 PM (IST)
•England vs Australia, November 4th at 02:00 PM (IST)
•South Africa vs Afghanistan, November 10th at 02:00 PM (IST)
•Final, November 19th at 02:00 PM (IST)
Also Read: ODI World Cup 2023: Matches, Results, Player Of The Match And Points Table (Latest)
Key Facts About Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium boasts a rich history in cricket, with the following noteworthy statistics and facts:
- Total Match Hosted: 48
- Matches Won by batting first: 22
- Matches Won by bowling first: 19
- Total Draws: 7
- Average 1st inns score: 242
- Average 2nd inns score: 212
Exciting Cricketing History at This Venue with Notable Milestones
- On this pitch, Sunil Gavaskar achieved the remarkable feat of being the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, accomplished against Pakistan in 1986-87.
- On this very pitch, Kapil Dev achieved a significant milestone, securing his 432nd Test wicket and earning the esteemed title of the world’s foremost wicket-taker. In accomplishing this feat, he surpassed the record set by Sir Richard Hadlee in 1993.
- In February 2023, Shubman Gill set the highest individual T20 score at this stadium, amassing 126 runs off 63 balls against New Zealand.
Also Read: ICC ODI Team Rankings (Updated): Before India vs. Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 Match
ODI Stats, Records At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
•Total matches: 28
•Matches won batting first: 16
•Matches won bowling first: 12
•Average 1st Innings scores: 244
•Average 2nd Innings scores: 212
•Highest total recorded: 365/2 (50 Ov) by SA vs IND
•Lowest total recorded: 85/10 (30.1 Ov) by ZIM vs WI
•Highest score chased: 325/5 by IND vs WI (47.4 Ov)
•Lowest score defended: 196/10 by WI vs IND (48.3 Ov)
•Below Score 200: 6
•Score between 200 and 249: 7
•Score between 250 and 299: 9
•Above Score 300: 4
The inaugural Test match at the Motera stadium took place on 12 November 1983, followed by the first ODI on 5 October 1984, and the first T20I on 28 December 2012.
In the period from 1984 to 2022, Team India participated in 18 ODIs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, securing victories in 10 matches while facing defeat in 8 matches.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch spans 22 yards and favors batsmen, witnessing numerous high scores and allowing them to accumulate runs easily. It encourages explosive batting, resulting in exciting matches. The first innings usually see an average run score of around 250. Bowlers find satisfaction in the unique soil composition, often securing wickets. Consequently, it can be concluded that the Narendra Modi Stadium provides a thrilling cricket experience for both batsmen and bowlers alike.
India schedule for ODI World Cup 2023
| Date | Day | Vs | Venues | Results |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Sunday | India vs Australia | Chennai | Ind won by 6 wckts |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Wednesday | India vs Afghanistan | Delhi | Ind won by 8 wckts |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Saturday | India vs Pakistan | Ahmedabad | |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Thursday | India vs Bangladesh | Pune | |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Sunday | India vs New Zealand | Dharamshala | |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Sunday | India vs England | Lucknow | |
| Nov 02, 2023 | Thursday | India vs Sri Lanka | Mumbai | |
| Nov 05, 2023 | Sunday | India vs South Africa | Kolkata | |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Saturday | India vs England | Bengaluru |
ODI World Cup 2023 India Squad
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj.
ODI World Cup 2023 Pakistan Squad
Salman Ali Agha, Md Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Md Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed,
