India will take on South Africa in the second and final Test of the ongoing series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, starting on Saturday, November 22. The curator is preparing a red-soil pitch, which could provide bounce and good carry, for the upcoming match between India and South Africa.
The pitch in Kolkata deteriorated earlier than expected. The unpredictable bounce made batting extremely difficult for both teams. Chasing 124 runs, the home team suffered a dramatic collapse and was bowled out for just 93 runs in the fourth innings. The hosts are currently trailing 0-1 in the two-match series.
Guwahati Pitch Expected To Provide Sharp Bounce and Plenty of TurnAccording to the Times of India, the pitch in Guwahati is expected to offer significant turn along with sharp bounce. The Barsapara surface, made of red soil, should provide better carry for bowlers compared to Kolkata's pitch, which came under heavy criticism.