Guwahati to prepare different surface after India’s 30-run defeat against South Africa in Kolkata
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati for hosting its maiden Test will make a different preparation of surface after India's 30-run defeat during the opening game against South Africa at the Eden Gardens.
After India’s 30-run defeat during the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa, having got bundled out for 93 in the fourth innings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the discussion has centered around the surface for the second game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which will host its maiden red-ball clash.
The Times of India (TOI) reported that the pitch to be used for the second fixture would be of red soil, which offers better bounce and carry for the bowlers. Before the previous home Test series against the West Indies, the team management decided to eliminate the plan to put rank-turners against the Proteas. Guwahati is the home turf of the BCCI head curator, Ashish Bhowmick.
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This will be the first Test played at this venue, as the BCCI is concerned about the venue drawing a negative reputation for producing a raging turner for their maiden Test match. The Eden Gardens surface turned a lot, making it hard for the batters to spend time in the middle as the SA spinners, led by Simon Harmer, had the last laugh.
Guwahati expected to produce turn and bounce for pacers during IND vs SA 2nd Test
For the second Test match, it will be a 30-minute early start at 9 in the morning, before the first scheduled break becomes a Tea at 11 in the morning. Post the 20-minute break and the second session of two hours, the players will head for the lunch break at 1:20 in the afternoon, while the scheduled close of play will be at 4 IST.
“The pitch here is made of red soil, which tends to offer more pace and bounce. The Indian team had made their demands clear before the home season. So, if the pitch offers turn, it will turn at pace and bounce. The curators are trying to ensure there is no substantial variable bounce.” The times of TOI are revealed.
India lost four of the last six Test matches at the Eden Gardens. If they face another defeat in Guwahati, it would be their second Test home series defeat in the last three attempts.
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