IND vs SA: Fans slam Eden Gardens pitch, call it 'dangerous' and unfit for Test cricket

ଶିକ୍ଷା

APAAR ID ପାଇଁ ଅଭିଭାବକଙ୍କ ସମ୍ମତି ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ସ୍ୱଇଚ୍ଛାଧୀନ ହେବ:...

July 21, 2026

SCERT ପାଠ୍ୟପୁସ୍ତକ ତ୍ରୁଟି ମାମଲା: ଆଗୁଆ ଜାମିନ ପାଇଁ ହାଇକୋର୍ଟର...

July 21, 2026

ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ଏକକ-ଶିକ୍ଷକ ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ସଂଖ୍ୟାରେ ୩୪% ବୃଦ୍ଧି, UDISE+ ରିପୋର୍ଟରେ...

July 21, 2026

ବଦଳିଲା ଆଞ୍ଚଳିକ ଶିକ୍ଷା ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶାଳୟର ନାଁ; ଏବେ 'ଆଞ୍ଚଳିକ ସ୍କୁଲ...

July 21, 2026

ଭ୍ରମଣ

୩ ଦିନିଆ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଗସ୍ତରେ ଆସିବେ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରପତି ଦ୍ରୌପଦୀ ମୁର୍ମୁ;...

July 21, 2026

IND vs SA: Fans slam Eden Gardens pitch, call it 'dangerous' and unfit for Test cricket

The historic Eden Gardens, known for producing memorable cricketing moments, has become the center of outrage as fans and former players slam the pitch used for the India vs South Africa 1st Test.

Published by admin | November 15, 2025

The historic Eden Gardens, known for producing memorable cricketing moments, has become the center of outrage as fans and former players slam the pitch used for the India vs South Africa 1st Test. What was expected to be a competitive contest quickly turned into a survival battle, with uneven bounce and excessive spin dominating from Day 1.

A Pitch That Shocked Everyone

Drama unfolded early as 24 wickets fell before the final hour of Day 2, an alarming statistic even for the most bowler-friendly conditions. Despite assurances from CAB president Sourav Ganguly that the wicket would offer a fair contest, batters struggled from the start. In the opening over itself, Jasprit Bumrah saw the ball rise sharply, then skid low, signalling trouble ahead.

Also Read:IPL 2025: Sourav Ganguly fights for Eden Gardens to host summit clash

Wickets Tumble in Clusters

South Africa were bundled out for 159, Bumrah taking a brilliant five-for. India didn’t fare much better, collapsing for 189, with KL Rahul’s gritty 39 being the only highlight.

The chaos continued as South Africa’s second innings began, sliding to 66 for 5. Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around the batters, picking up four wickets and making full use of the treacherous pitch.

Fans Call the Pitch “Dangerous” and “Disappointing”

Viewers took to X to express their frustration, calling the surface “a disgrace”, “dangerous”, and unfit for Test cricket. Many questioned why India would risk another rank turner after last year’s disastrous 0–3 loss to New Zealand.

Some feared the Test would end by Day 3 despite the massive crowds that turned up. Others criticised the Eden curator after he had promised a sporting wicket just a day earlier.