Published on: Dec 25, 2023 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 25, 2023 11:58 am IST
India will meet South Africa in the boxing day test to relocate their place in the World Test Championship 2023-25. The SuperSport Park in Centurion will host this fixture at 1:30 PM IST.
A historic ODI series win came for India on South Africa’s pacy track. It was a marvellous performance by the Indian young team. Both teams will now run into a different phase of the game with their senior players. Meanwhile, in this post, Check the SuperSport Park Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 1st Test between India and South Africa.
Seating Capacity: 22000 Number of matches hosted: 28 Tests, 60 ODIs, and 15 T20Is
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Formerly known as Centurion Park, the venue is known for its fast track and small carpet-like pitch that allows for quick scoring. Although traditionally known as a seamer-friendly wicket, the pitch has seen a little bit of support for spin bowling in recent years. The consistent bounce allows the batter to trust the pitch and play the ball on its merits.
The recent Test matches played here, have revealed a Balanced wicket. The recent result says little assistance to spin bowlers.
South Africa – 342/10 (Pacers – 9w, Spinners – 0w) & 116/10 (Pacers – 10w, Spinners – 0w)
West Indies – 212/10 (Pacers – 10w, Spinners – 0w) & 159/10 (Pacers – 10w, Spinners – 0w)
South Africa won by innings & 87 runs.
India have played 3 Test matches at this venue and won 1 and lost 2 of them.
India’s Highest Total: 459/10 vs South Africa in 2010
India’s Lowest Total: 136/10 vs South Africa in 2010
South Africa have played 28 test matches at this venue and won 22, lost 3 and drew 3 of them.
South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 621/10 vs Sri Lanka in 2020 South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 116/10 vs West Indies in 2023
Total Matches Played: 28 Home Team (South Africa) Won: 22 Visiting Team Won: 3 Neutral Side Won: 0 Drawn: 3
Average 1st Innings Score: 329 Matches Won Batting 1st: 13 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 12 Highest Team Total: 621 All Out by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2020 Lowest Team Total: 101 All Out by England vs South Africa in 2016 Highest Run Chase: 251/8 by England vs South Africa in 2000
Highest Individual Score: Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 208 vs West Indies in 2014 Best Bowling Figures: Eddo Brandes (Zimbabwe) – 5 for 41 vs India in 1997 Most Runs: AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 235 runs in 3 innings Most Wickets: Kyle Abbott (South Africa) – 7 for 29 vs Pakistan in 2013 Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 14 Sixes
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