The fourth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between South Africa (SA) and Sri Lanka (SL) is scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October 7.
Both teams are in excellent shape and are keen to begin their World Cup campaigns with a win. They have squared off against one another 90 times in this format, with Sri Lanka winning 33 games and South Africa winning 45.
We now turn our focus to the predicted weather, which calls for a warm day with a high of about 31°C. There will be a light breeze blowing at 4.1 km/h, and the relative humidity levels will be high at 89%. However, given that it is predicted to be only three kilometers, visibility could be problematic.
A 38% chance of rain is forecast on game day, which could have an impact on the events. The match is set to start around 2:00 PM IST, therefore the dew factor is expected to be a major impact and make conditions challenging in the second part of the game.
Both batsmen and bowlers benefit from playing at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is noted for its batting-friendly surface, which benefits the batters with shorter boundaries and a quick outfield. The pacers may receive some help as the game goes on, especially in the closing stages, while the spinners are likely to rule the middle overs. Given these circumstances, the captains may want to choose to chase after winning the toss.
With 230 runs on average scored in the first inning on this pitch, it is clear that the bowlers can have an immediate influence. But history demonstrates that second-batting teams have a successful track record at this venue, enjoying a 60% winning ratio. The pitch has become a slow and difficult surface for batting over time, but once a batter gets comfortable and adjusts, they can take advantage of the crumbly and dusty characteristics of the black-soiled pitch as the game progresses.
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