IND vs SA 2nd test: Cape Town pitch rated 'unsatisfactory'

The 2nd IND vs SA test played at Newlands, Cape Town concluded in just five sessions.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the pitch for the second Test of the ICC World Test Championship series between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town has been rated as “unsatisfactory” under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

ICC Match Referee Chris Broad submitted his report expressing the concerns of the match officials and after consulting with captains Dean Elgar and Rohit Sharma, both of whom felt that the pitch was below standard. Following the assessment, the venue has received one demerit point.

The report has been forwarded to Cricket South Africa, who have 14 days to appeal against the sanction.

Mr Broad said, “The pitch in Newlands was very difficult to bat on. The ball bounced quickly and sometimes alarmingly throughout the match, making it difficult to play shots. Several batters were hit on the gloves and many wickets also fell due to the awkward bounce.”

IND vs SA 2nd test got over under two days

In the second test match between South Africa and India in Cape Town, India emerged victorious by seven wickets. South Africa struggled in their 1st innings, collapsing for just 55 runs, with Mohammed Siraj securing a six-wicket haul. India responded with 153 runs, led by Virat Kohli’s 46.

Aiden Markram’s heroic century guided South Africa to 176 in the 2nd innings, but Jasprit Bumrah’s impactful bowling with six wickets restricted them. Chasing a modest target of 80 in the fourth innings, India secured the win with Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 16, drawing the series 1-1. India are still searching for their maiden test series win in South Africa.

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