The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is starting between India and Australia from 22nd November. The first test match will be played in Perth. Where Team India may face difficulties. Perth’s pitch is known for its fast pace and bounce and this time too the mood of the pitch may remain similar. In such a situation, the first test can be called a tough test for the batsmen.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is starting between India and Australia from 22nd November. The first test match will be played in Perth, where Team India may face difficulties. Perth’s pitch is known for its fast pace and bounce and this time also the mood of the pitch may remain similar.
According to ESPN Cricinfo, Chief Curator of Western Australia Cricket, Isaac McDonald says, this is Australia, this is Perth. I want to ensure that the pitch gives pace, bounce and carries the ball very well. McDonald is trying to ensure that the bowlers get pace, bounce and carry the ball very well from the same type of pitch. McDonald is trying to prepare the same pitch as it was during the first Test match between Australia and Pakistan in December last year. Let us remind you that a total of 35 wickets fell in that match, out of which 28 wickets were in the name of fast bowlers. Pakistan team lost that match by 360 runs.
Perth’s Optus Stadium has been hosting Test matches continuously since 2017. On the question of what the pitch will look like, curator MacDonald said that leaving 10 mm of grass is being considered. Such a pitch had proved good last year also and the pitch remained stable for the first few days. Grass on the pitch means help to fast bowlers. McDonald said that like last year’s Australia-Pakistan match, this time also the pitch is being prepared to suit the fast bowlers.