India’s domestic tournament, the Duleep Trophy, is set to entertain fans in September, with star players featuring in the competition. On the opening day, two matches will be played: India A vs India B at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and India C vs India D at the Rural Development Trust Stadium. Ahead of the India C vs India D game, let’s discuss the nature of the Anantapur Cricket Stadium pitch and how it might behave during the match.
Two key players of the Indian cricket team, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, will face each other on September 5 at the Rural Development Trust Stadium. Gill will lead India C, while Shreyas Iyer will captain India D in the first round of the tournament.
Anantapur Cricket Stadium pitch report
The Rural Development Trust Stadium is known for its bowler-friendly conditions, making it one of the better pitches for pacers in India. However, spinners benefit the most on this ground, with the combination of spin and bounce proving deadly.
From 2004 to 2013, the stadium hosted 15 matches in which pace bowlers claimed an impressive 345 wickets, while spinners managed only 96.
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However, teams need to be prepared for surprises, as the pitch was designed with influence from Australian venues like Perth, which are famous for their fast pitches.
This match will also be seen as preparation for the India vs. Australia series. Indian pacers will have a great opportunity to sharpen their skills, while batters can work on improving against pace attacks.
