With the focus revolving around a menacing Perth pitch at the Optus Stadium for Australia’s first Border Gavaskar Trophy Test against India on Monday, head curator Isaac McDonald said that he does not ...
India played one match at the venue and failed to win in 2018. The December 2022 Test against Pakistan highlighted the challenges of Perth's fiery pitch. Pakistan was bundled out for 89 in the second ...
Unseasonal rain in Perth has put a damper on traditional Test match pitch preparation at Optus Stadium. Curator Isaac McDonald says the rain will prevent the usual cracks from forming, but the ...
perfect for pace bowlers. The pitch traditionally offers good carry and bounce, favouring seamers, especially in the initial days of the Test. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends ...
with both India and Australia aiming for a crucial series win to bolster their World Test Championship final hopes. Unseasonal rain could impact the traditionally fast and bouncy Perth pitch ...
Perth hosting the first Test of the Australian home season is a change in tradition, with Brisbane’s The Gabba having previously hosted the opening match of the Australian summer on most occasions.