Indore

[in-dawr]

noun

1. a former state in central India: now part of Madhya Pradesh.

2. a city in W Madhya Pradesh, in central India.

Indore

/ ɪnˈdɔː /

noun

1. a city in central India, in W Madhya Pradesh. Pop: 1 597 441 (2001)

2. a former state of central India: became part of Madhya Bharat in 1948, which in turn became part of Madhya Pradesh in 1956

Example Sentences

The surface in Indore is likely to be the most batter-friendly that England will experience, with Australia's 326 there against New Zealand the highest total of this World Cup.

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Guwahati has proven to be a happy hunting ground for England's spin quartet – having also taken seven wickets against South Africa – and though they travel to Colombo, Indore and Visakhapatnam for the remaining group stage matches, it could be useful should they return to the venue for one of the semi-finals.

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Spin-friendly conditions are also likely to be presented in Colombo, but England's big tests against India and Australia are to be played on the flatter surface at Indore.

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South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore.

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Defending champions Australia also started their campaign with a win, beating New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore on Wednesday.

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