Defending champions England face last edition's runners-up New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener at Ahmedabad's colossal Narendra Modi Stadium on October 5.
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Balanced pitch
The pitch is expected to be balanced, assisting both batters and bowlers, with the toss-winning captain likely to bowl first due to the dew factor.
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Ideal weather
The weather is predicted to be cricket-friendly, with a temperature of around 35 degrees Celsius and a humidity level of 51%.
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Injury concerns
New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are under observation for injuries, with Will Young and Matt Henry possibly stepping in.
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Here are the stadium stats
The venue, previously known as the Motera Stadium, has hosted 28 ODIs. Teams batting first have won 16 times (Average first innings score: 235).