T20 World Cup: A ‘true surface’ expected for the title decider
The Hindu
T20 World Cup final set for a 'true surface' at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, promising an exciting match between India and New Zealand.
A mixed-soil surface combining red and black soil is set to be used for the ICC T20 World Cup final between co-host India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.
The Hindu understands that Pitch No. 6 on the centre square has been shortlisted by the local curators in consultation with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the title clash.
South Africa had defeated Canada in the only previous match played on this wicket in this tournament. Officials are confident the strip will provide a ‘true surface’ for the contest.
The ICC had shortlisted four pitches on the centre block for the tournament, with at least one match having already been played on each of them.
New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips, however, said the visitors were not overly concerned about the nature of the track.
“Obviously there are things going around about pitches being too batter-friendly and things like that, but it’s an entertaining brand of cricket that we want to play,” Phillips said on Friday evening after New Zealand’s training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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