Australia vs Pakistan 2016/17: ‘Brisbane Test May Not Last For Five Days’

Dec 14, 2016 at 10:56 AM

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Australia vs Pakistan 2016/17: ‘Brisbane Test May Not Last For Five Days’

With conditions primed to favour bowlers, the Gabba curator, Kevin Mitchell has said he’ll be surprised if the series-opener between Australia and Pakistan lasts five days.

The three-match series will commence with the first day-night test at Brisbane’s Gabba, a pitch where the visiting teams have struggled against the bounce and pace. But Mitchell believes that more than the pitch, the playing condition will play a vital role in determining the outcome of the match.

“I don’t think the pitch will have anything to do with it,” Mitchell said.
“It’s more atmospheric conditions and maybe the twilight thing, the change of natural light to the lights.

“That might create some visibility difficulties, I am not sure.”

When asked if he would be surprised if the Test lasted five days, Mitchell said: “If we do get some humid weather it might be a surprise (if it lasts five days).

“It’s not beyond the realms of possibility.

“I think probably bat first, given the conditions.”

The curator said that the shorter length of the grass on the pitch will not affect the pink ball. The grass has been cut to 2mm compared to the 6mm grass length during the day-nighter against South Africa at Adelaide last month.

“There’s a good cover of grass, a bit of cushion so I think it will last OK,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, the visitors would be hoping to start the series on a positive note as they look to win their first series Down Under. However, they will have to be at their best to gain an upper hand on a ground where the home team has not lost a match since 1988. Moreover, Steve Smith’s men will be brimming with confidence after winning the last Test against South Africa before whitewashing New Zealand in the recently concluded three-match ODI series. On the other hand, Pakistan will be low on confidence after losing the Test series in New Zealand.

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