NED vs AFG 2023: Lucknow Weather Forecast and Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

After overcoming Bangladesh in style, the Netherlands are now set to face a hungry Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

The Ekana Sports City in Lucknow will host the match on November 3.

Afghanistan will hope to make the most out of the game as they are still in contention to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co. are now sixth in the points table with three victories in six games.

They are coming off back-to-back wins over two Asian giants Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan will look to continue the winning momentum for the remainder of the tournament to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in history.

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The Netherlands, on the other hand, picked up their second victory in this World Cup in the last game. Before Bangladesh, the Dutch side got the better of South Africa to register a historic triumph. The Netherlands showed their strength in each department in the previous appearance.

They batted first and set a 230-run target for Bangladesh. Paul Van Meekeren showcased his A-game in the second innings. The 30-year-old pacer grabbed a four-wicket haul, helping the Netherlands register an 87-run victory.

Lucknow Pitch Report

The ODI World Cup match between the Netherlands and Afghanistan will be played on a grassy track at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow. However, the ground underneath the pitch will be dry, making the task easier for the spinners.

Pacers might get some assistance with the new ball. Going by the nature of the wicket, the captain winning the toss may elect to bat first and aim for a challenging score.

Lucknow Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow is expected to remain mostly cloudy on November 3. There is no chance of rain causing interference during the ODI World Cup match between the Netherlands and Afghanistan. The temperature could hover around 18 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 51-73 percent. The wind speed will be around 5-10 km/h during the 50-over clash.

Netherlands vs Afghanistan Full Squads

NED Full Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht

AFG Full Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq