Tim Paine criticized SCG pitch as an “absolute disgrace” after 24 wickets tumbled. “I could have bowled on that and taken wickets. It’s not good enough,” said Paine. Nathan Lyon expects a totally different pitch for the Test match against Pakistan. Chris Tremain defended the groundsmen, saying they had been hampered by weather. Tasmania captain Jordan Silk said conditions were skewed too far towards the ball. There were 40 wickets in 160 overs of cricket, indicating that it was too heavily weighted towards the bowlers.
