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The day is finally here! We are just a few hours away from witnessing another chapter add to the storied rivalry between India and Pakistan. The two arch nemesis will play Match 19 of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
Apart from the already historic rivalry, the topic of discussion is bound to be the playing surface in New York. The newly built stadium has been under the spotlight for producing somewhat dangerous pitches in the initial games.
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The one-of-a-kind venue, built especially for the T20 World Cup 2024, is ready to witness another enthralling India vs Pakistan battle. Before the IND vs PAK clash begins, let's look at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium's pitch history and stats.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York T20I stats
The venue, built on the Eisenhower Park, the Nassau Stadium has hosted a total of five matches thus far. Having already played two matches here, the Men in Blue enjoys a slight advantage over Pakistan.
The surface so has been on the slower side, with some significant amount of help on offer for the pacers. On that note, here are some other stats to know from the only T20I hosted by this ground:
T20I matches played: 4
Won by batting first: 1
Won by batting second: 3
Abandoned: 0
Highest individual score: 59* - David Miller (SA) vs NED, 2024
Best bowling figures: 4/7 - Anrich Nortje (SA) vs SL, 2024
Highest team total: 137/7 - CAN vs IRE, 2024
Lowest team total: 77 - SL vs SA, 2024
Highest successful run-chase: 106/6 - SA vs NED, 2024
Average first-innings score: 103
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Pitch Report
Expect pace, seam movement, swing, and lots of Oos and Ahhs! The surface at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium has been a hot topic, with none of the teams playing here breaching the 140-run mark in the tournament.
However, ever since ICC released a statement and ensured amendments on the pitch, it has been a tad better. The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first, as three out of four times the teams batting second have won here. The par total can be around 140-150 for the India vs Pakistan clash.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Last T20I
South Africa beat the Netherlands in the last match that was hosted at the Nassau Stadium on June 8. In a thrilling game, South Africa avoided another major upset against the Dutch.
Chasing a mere 104 runs, the Dutch wreaked havoc as they reduced the Proteas to 12/4. David Miller then came to the rescue. He played one of the innings of the tournament, hammering 59* to see South Africa clinch two points.
Brief scores: NED 103/9 (Sybrand Engelbrecht 40, Ottniel Baartman 4/11) lost to SA 106/6 (David Miller 59*, Vivian Kingman 2/12) by 4 wickets
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