<p>The 2024 T20 World Cup is just about gathering momentum with the initial round of matches underway. However, a consistent theme so far has been bowler-friendly wickets which have seen batsmen struggle to score even 100 at times.</p>
<p>This is more noticeable at venues in the USA, especially the Nassau County stadium in New York which is set to host the marquee India vs Pakistan clash on June 9.</p>
<p>Both matches held at Nassau County stadium so far have been a struggle for batters, with no team managing to score even 100 after batting first. </p>
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<p>Criticism, naturally, has been heavy with <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/sub-standard-t20-world-cup…; target="_blank">pundits, experts and fans voicing their amazement that a huge game like India vs Pakistan was to be played on such poor pitches</a>.</p>
<h2>What is the pitch like at Nassau County stadium?</h2>
<p>The pitch at Nassau County stadium is a drop-in pitch, with the soil brought in from Australia and prepared in Florida. The stadium itself is a pop-up stadium and will be dismantled after the T20 World Cup.</p>
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<p>It was then transported to New York and curated by Damien Hough, head curator of Adelaide Oval in Australia. </p>
<p>However, the pitches have been poor so far, offering spongy bounce and unpredictable movement which has made it tough for batsmen.</p>
<p>In fact, during India's match against Ireland on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/icc-unmoved-india-pakistan…; target="_blank">Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant were hit on their arms, prompting them to raise a complaint with ICC</a>.</p>
<h2>What has the ICC said about Nassau County pitch?</h2>
<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has now released a statement acknowledging the poor state of the pitches at Nassau County stadium. </p>
<p>Further, they have assured that they are working on it diligently to ensure the coming matches at the stadium will be played on better wickets. The statement read as follows:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted.</p>
<p>The world-class grounds team have been working hard since the conclusion of yesterday's game to remedy the situation and deliver the best possible surfaces for the remaining matches.</p>
</blockquote>
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<h2>How many matches are being played at Nassau County stadium?</h2>
<p>The Nassau County stadium will host eight matches during the ongoing T20 World Cup. It has currently hosted two games, with the next game set to be Canada vs Ireland on June 7. </p>
<p>That will be followed by the marquee India vs Pakistan match on June 9.</p>
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