SuperSport Park Centurion Ground Stats For IND VS SA 1st Test

image-lqjjhmz9Centurion Pitch for IND VS SA 1st Test (X.com)

India and South Africa, two of the most dominant Test playing forces across the globe, are set to lock horns in a high-stake Test series starting on boxing day, i.e., December 26, 2023. 

For the visitors, anticipation and expectations back home are sky-high. So far, the men in blue have impressed in the white ball leg of the series. Thus, the supporters will back the red ball team to emulate the same.

However, ensuring success in South African soil is a task in itself. While India's track record is underwhelming, the Rohit Sharma-led side is confident enough to challenge the Proteas. 

Having said that, the first matchup of the two-game test series is scheduled to commence at SuperSports Park, situated in the heart of Centurion.


Grounds Stats For Centurion Test Between India And South Africa

Speaking of stats, the venue has previously hosted 28 test games since its inception in 1995. 

The surface is ideally known as one of the fastest pitches in South Africa. Moreover, the images of the wicket prepared for the scheduled game suggest the obvious. The greenery of the surface will assist bowlers throughout the course of the test match. Pacers, especially, will retrieve the most advantage.

Having said that, the batters also stand a chance to hit back once settled in. But to produce a comeback, one needs to have enough determination and patience. 

Coming back to the stats, the toss will be crucial as the team batting in the second and fourth inning will face a steep challenge. 13 games of the 28 played at this venue have been won by teams batting first, while teams opting to bowl first emerged victorious in 11 games.

SuperSports Park Ground Stats
Total Matches28
Matches Won (Batting First)13
Matches Won (Bowling First)11
Highest Team Total621/10 by SA vs SL 2020
Lowest Team Total101/10 by ENG Vs SA
Average Total Batting First329
Average Runs Per Over3.35
Average Runs Per Wicket29.94

The average first-innings score is somewhere around 300-350 runs. That being said, the average runs scored have witnessed a dip as and when the game progresses. Thus, it's ideal for Rohit Sharma and Temba Bavuma to bat first after winning the coin-flip contest. Overall, the fans can expect a proper traditional test match unfolding between the two mighty sides.