Match Details
Date: September 30, Saturday
Time: 2:00 pm IST
Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
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Match Preview
The wait is finally over as the 2023 edition of the ICC ODI World Cup is set to begin with warm-up games between the participating nations from September 29, Friday to October 3, Tuesday. The hosts for this edition, India, will open their campaign on September 30, Saturday, as they take on the reigning champions England at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati has proven to be a batter’s paradise, and has a hard deck, offering the batsmen to hit big numbers. The average score of the venue amidst the scenic beauty of Assam is 348 runs in the ODI format. The pitch provides assistance to both bowlers and batters, where the ball comes nicely on the bat.
It can be said that the team that bats first will have an advantage over the team that chases the score.
Team Analysis
India
The hosts for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 are going to be on a confident side, after winning the Asia Cup 2023. Not only this, but the Men in Blue defeated Australia 2-1 in a 3-match ODI series, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. It goes without saying that the home soil advantage and a familiarity with the grounds around the nation will help the two-time World Champions. The batting lineup consists of match-winning names, including Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma.
Along with them Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have also emerged as match winners over time. Speaking of the bowling lineup, it comprises trustworthy names, including Mohammed Siraj, who delivered an absolutely brilliant performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final. In addition to this, with Mohammed Siraj and the Indian veteran Ravichandran Ashwin, it can be said that India has the potential to win the coveted trophy for the third time.
India squad for ICC ODI World Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav
England
England are coming in the tournament on the back of a 1-0 win against Ireland in a 3-match ODI series. Speaking of their squad for the World Cup 2023, the reigning champions are solid contenders to lift the trophy. The Three Lions have a strong batting lineup, including the likes of skipper Jos Buttler and Joe Root, who scored two centuries each in the previous edition.
It goes without saying that their strength lies in their batting lineup, which ultimately makes them one of the toughest teams in the tournament.
England’s squad for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023
Jos Buttler (c), Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, David Willey, Sam Curran.
Match Prediction 
Conclusion
The hosts, India, are likely to win their warm-up match against England, slated to be hosted on Saturday, September 30.
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