MCA Stadium in Pune will host the 2nd T20I of the 3-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka on Thursday. The first match was a thriller in Mumbai, and the same can be expected in Pune as well. It is certain that the pitch in Pune will play a big part in the match.
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India won the first match by a margin of 2 runs, and it is safe to say that the team would want to improve their performances. The batting of the side could not do well in the first match, and the batters would want to improve. Shivam Mavi bowled beautifully in the last match, and all the eyes will be on him again.
Sri Lanka gave a tough fight to the Indian team in Mumbai, and they would want to go one step ahead in Pune. The bowling of this side looks really great, and if the batters can support them, this side has the ability turn their fortunes around.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch report 2nd T20
The track at the MCA Stadium in Pune has always been loved by the batters. A black soil surface will be used at the venue which will offer an even amount of bounce. There are no visible demons on this track, and the batters will love their time out there in the middle.
This is an open ground, so the breeze will flow, and it will assist the pacers with the new ball. The black soil will offer some grip to the spinners as well in the middle-overs. Pune last hosted a T20I match in 2020, but a total of 13 IPL 2022 matches were played here, where the average 1st innings score was 171 runs, which proves that batting is easy here.
The boundaries here are quite small, and the batters can easily clear the fences, and the fast outfield will also aid the batters. It is interesting that out of 13 IPL 2022 games, 10 were won by the teams batting first, but the captains may prefer to chase in this match.
