After the first Test between Australia and South Africa, the Gabba pitch was deemed to be "below ordinary."
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday assessed the surface used in the Brisbane Test, the opening of a three-match series between Australia and South Africa, as below ordinary.
The green top at the Gabba attracted harsh criticism for its antagonistic attitude toward the batsmen despite Australia winning the Test match by six wickets in just two days and taking a 1-0 series lead.
Dean Elgar, the captain of the South African team, also criticised Gabba's playing surface, stating, "I don't believe it's a very nice Test wicket."
The venue received a "below average" rating from Richie Richardson, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, according to the cricket governing body.
"In general, the Gabba pitch during this Test match was overly favourable to the bowlers. There was additional bounce, and the seams occasionally moved too much. It was exceedingly challenging for batsmen to form partnerships on the second day due to the strange delivery. according to Richardson's report.
According to ICC criteria, "I deemed the pitch to be "below average" as there was not a fair competition between bat and ball," the report continued.
Due to a below average performance, the location received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield monitoring process.
According to ICC regulations, a venue will be barred from hosting any international cricket matches for a period of 12 months if it accrues five demerit points (or surpasses that level).
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