Australia (AUS) and South Africa (SA) will square off fiercely in the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on October 12 at 2:00 PM (IST) at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. The rivalry between two cricketing behemoths has long been a source of unending excitement, with their iconic 1999 World Cup semi-final match being particularly memorable.
South Africa’s recent victory over Australia in their series only increased the ferocity of this bitter rivalry.
There will be a total of five matches played at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium during the exciting 2023 World Cup. Looking ahead, the high-profile World Cup match between England and India will be held at this legendary location. Let’s examine the weather outlook for the Proteas vs. Australian match.
A muggy day with a Day/Night temperature range of 35°C for the High and 22°C for the Low is anticipated. There is still very little chance of rain—just 1%. This forecast creates the ideal environment for a beautiful day, ideal for a cricket match and a day-night match lasting into the evening.
A strong start is essential at Ekana Stadium.
Ekana Stadium’s pitch has a longstanding reputation for favoring spinners. Slow bowlers frequently receive helpful guidance as the game goes on. The weather in Lucknow tends to be warmer on a regular basis, which could result in the pitch drying up and increase the importance of spinners in the game.
Teams who win the toss may opt to bat first in order to take advantage of the favorable early batting conditions and set a challenging total. However, they must proceed with caution because the pitch may gradually slow down, making it more difficult for them to score runs in the game’s closing innings.
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