SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report For IND vs SA 1st Test
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On Tuesday, India will lock horns with South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series at the iconic SuperSport Park in Centurion. This series holds paramount importance for team India, giving them the opportunity to conquer the rainbow nation, which they have failed to do in several previous attempts.
In the absence of senior players, a young Indian team showcased admirable skills to drub the Proteas in the limited overs leg. However, with ace speedster Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi back, South Africa would be desperate to give it back to the visitors in the Test series.
So, as both teams gear up for an exciting battle, let's see how the pitch at SuperSport Park in Centurion will behave throughout the contest.
SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report
The pitch at the SuperSport Park in Centurion generally offers spongy bounce and subtle seam movement. Furthermore, with rain and overcast conditions around, the track is expected to provide significant seam movement on day 1 of the Test match. So, ideally, the fast bowlers will be encouraged to hit the seam and make the red ball talk throughout the game.
If the sun comes out, the pitch could lose moisture and become better for batting in the next two days.
However, the surface in Centurion generally tends to break down with time, so we can expect some uneven bounce to come into play on the final two days. Historically, it hasn't been a happy-hunting venue for the teams batting second. But if you opt to bat, make sure you negate the new ball threat on day 1 of the game.
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