During the match, New Zealand managed to score just 99 for 8 in 20 overs, while India managed to reach the target with just one ball to spare. “Honestly, this was a shock of a wicket,” Hardik told Star Sports during the post-match presentation. Similarly, the revolving wicket for the first T20I of that series between India and New Zealand, at Ranchi on January 27, has received an “average” rating. Similarly, the bouncy castle at the Gabba in Brisbane for the first Test between Australia and South Africa in December was rated “below average” by ICC match referee, former West Indies captain Richie Richardson. Australia won the match by six wickets in two days after South Africa managed 152 and 99 in their two innings as Australia made 218 on an extremely fast and resilient field.
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