5 worst pitches in cricket history

1) India vs South Africa Test (2007-08)

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Match result: India defeated South Africa by eight wickets in three days.

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2) Sri Lanka vs Australia Test (2011)

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Match result: Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 125 runs.

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3) England vs India Test (2014)

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Match result: The match turned out to be a draw.

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4) India vs Australia Test (2016-17)

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Match result: Australia won by massive 333 runs.

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5) Australia vs England (2017-18)

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Match result: The match ended in a draw.

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Notably, ICC launched pitch and outfield monitoring process in 2006.

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5 worst pitches in cricket history

1) India vs South Africa Test (2007-08)

Venue: Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. Reason: Too dry with heavy turn.

Match result: India defeated South Africa by eight wickets in three days.

2) Sri Lanka vs Australia Test (2011)

Venue: Galle International Stadium. Reason: Excessive spin early on.

Match result: Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 125 runs.

3) England vs India Test (2014)

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Reason: The track was too flat.

Match result: The match turned out to be a draw.

4) India vs Australia Test (2016-17)

Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune. Reason: Loose soil on both ends.

Match result: Australia won by massive 333 runs.

5) Australia vs England (2017-18)

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reason: The pitch neither favoured the bowlers nor the batters.

Match result: The match ended in a draw.

Notably, ICC launched pitch and outfield monitoring process in 2006.

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