The pitch at Eden Gardens has proved extremely challenging for the batters from India and South Africa in the ongoing first Test of the two-match series. Run-scoring has been difficult throughout, as both sides have been bowled out within the first two days of the match, raising questions over the curator.
The curator, Sujan Mukherjee, had assured that the surface would be well-balanced and that spin would matter only late in the match. India picked four spinners, something they hadn't done since 2012. South Africa struggled with the unpredictable bounce, with Jasprit Bumrah exploiting the conditions.
India Bowled Out for 189 in the First Innings of the Kolkata TestIndia endured a disappointing batting display on Day 2 Saturday, November 15. They struggled to score runs throughout their innings. Despite several players spending time at the crease, none managed to convert their starts into big scores.