Pitch report for First Test between India and South Africa

The pitch for the First test between SA and India has been prepared. The wicket at SuperSport Park in Centurion is being rolled out, which looks like a paradise for the bowlers. It looks like a typical Centurion wicket where the bowlers enjoy bowling a lot. The pitch report suggested that bowlers would continue to dominate the game with conditions suiting them.

The pitch at SuperSport Park in Centurion is totally green and perfect for the bowlers to give their best. The bowlers with good seam positions are likely to succeed in the conditions. There would be some spongy bounce for the Pacers. There would be lateral seam movement as well for the pacers. Bowlers are expected to have their domination in the game.

Batters will have to adapt to the conditions quickly. There would be some extra bounce for the pacers, and it can seam in and out while defending. The key would be to judge the length, rather than the line. The bounce might play tricks on the brains of the batters. Hence, a lot of emphasis is likely to go on judging the length of the bowlers. Batting with patience is key for the batters.

Weather report for the match

Reports claim that it has been overcast and rainy in the last few days in Centurion. It might play a part in the Test match. Bowlers can additionally get some swing early in the innings if clouds interfere in the match. Batters have a tough challenge ahead of them and would like to have better days at the office. The rain is not threatening enough to wash out the game between South Africa and India.

India is without Mohammed Shami for the Test, which is a huge blow, considering he is a tailor-made bowler for conditions like these. On the other hand, South Africa will miss the pace and bounce of Anrich Nortje. Even without them, the series features some great bowlers in the world like Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and many others.