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On September 29, Friday, the ODI World Cup 2023 will kick-start warm-up matches for multiple teams in the competition. Bangladesh will open the proceedings against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, South Africa will play against Afghanistan in Thiruvananthapuram, and New Zealand will compete against Pakistan in Hyderabad.
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Match 1: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Bangladesh took a short flight from Dhaka to Guwahati to take part in the ODI World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to be played in India. The Tigers will open their campaign in the tournament with a warm-up match against Sri Lanka, with whom they have developed quite a rivalry in cricket in recent years.
Talking about the weather for the Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka warm-up match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening, which could interrupt play multiple times. The temperature in the afternoon could reach up to 37 degrees Celsius with high humidity, which could drain the energy of the players comparatively quicker than other days at the sport.
Match 2: South Africa vs Afghanistan
South Africa, who are looked upon as one of the favourites to reach the last four of the ODI World Cup 2023, will play their first warm-up match of the quadrennial tournament against Afghanistan. As one of the rising nations in cricket, the Afghan cricket team will be looking to get optimum preparation before the main tournament starts.
Talking about the weather for the South Africa versus Afghanistan warm-up match at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, there is a lot of rainfall expected throughout the day, which could mean a less chance of 50 overs being bowled in both innings. While the temperature could stay around mid to late 20 degrees Celsius, the humidity might reach an excruciatingly high level for the players to tackle at this venue.
Match 3: New Zealand vs Pakistan
New Zealand and Pakistan, two of the top teams in the ODI World Cup 2023, will take on each other in their first warm-up match of the tournament. These two nations have had a great rivalry in the quadrennial spectacle in the last four decades, which could repeat itself this year.
Talking about the weather for New Zealand versus Pakistan warm-up match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, there is an expectation of a few thunderstorms right throughout the day, which could cut down the number of overs bowled. The temperature could reach up to 31 degrees Celsius, but the high humidity won’t make the environment easier for the players to take the field in.
