The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Newlands pitch as 'unsatisfactory.' The pitch, located in Cape Town, South Africa had hosted the second Test of the two-match series between India and the African nation.

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: ICC rates Newlands pitch as ‘unsatisfactory’

The New Year’s Test in Cape Town saw 23 wickets falling on day one. While India dismissed South Africa for their lowest Test team total against them (55) in the first innings, they also got all out for 153, from being four down for the same score at one stage.

SA v IND: ‘Never seen a pitch that quick on day 1’ – Ashwell Prince, Elgar ‘surprised’ by Newlands wicket

Australia's tour of South Africa in early 2018 made heads turn in the cricketing fraternity. After the series was tied at 1-1 and the third and penultimate Test was underway, Cameron Bancroft, David Warner and then Aussie skipper Steve Smith were involved in a huge controversy when the former was caught hiding a sandpaper in his pocket during the third day's play.

Saw a player having a crack: Tim Paine claims South Africa were ball-tampering after Newlands Test in 2018

South Africa routed embattled Australia by 322 runs to win the third Test on a black day for the sport on Sunday which saw Australian skipper Steve Smith banned for ball-tampering

South Africa rout embattled Australia by 322 runs in third Test

Though the star performers Virat Kohli and wrist-spin 'twins' Chahal and Yadav were not on the pitch, India pulled off the T20I series against South Africa with a stunning win.

Opinion: India hold nerve to pull off stunning win, clinch T20I series against South Africa

India will fancy their chances against a depleted, severely short on confidence, South Africa, as they take them on in the third ODI at Cape Town and the hosts will have to pull something really special out of their bag to stop this resurgent India.

Opinion: Can India make it 3-0 today South Africa's favourite venue?

Despite having a wonderful overseas record in limited overs, Kohli fails to score centuries on the green pitches in Test cricket

India vs South Africa: Will Virat's jinx of not performing on green pitches to continue?

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