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ICC rates Newlands pitch as unsatisfactory after shortest-ever Test in history

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on January 9 rated the Newlands pitch for the second Test between India and South Africa as "unsatisfactory" after it ended inside five sessions.

India defeated the hosts by seven wickets in the match, which turned out to be the shortest-ever in the history of Test cricket. The victory allowed India to draw the two-match series 1-1.

Also read: Subcontinent pitches rated sub-par more often, yet Test matches end faster everywhere | Data

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