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AUS Vs SA: Virender Sehwag Slams Gabba Pitch After Test Match Concludes Inside Two Days

As many as 34 wickets fell in 142 overs -- 15 wickets on the first day and another 19 on the second day.

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Former India batter Virender Sehwag on Sunday slammed Australia for the Gabba pitch after the opening Test against South Africa ended within two days. (More Cricket News)

As many as 34 wickets fell in 142 overs -- 15 wickets on the first day and another 19 on the second day -- as South Africa were bowled out for 152 and 99 with Australia claiming a six-wicket win.

Australia, who were all out for 218 in their first innings, chased down 34 in 7.5 overs to emerge winner.

"142 overs and not even lasting 2 days and they have the audacity to lecture on what kind of pitches are needed. Had it happened in India, it would have been labelled end of test cricket, ruining test cricket and whatnot. The Hypocrisy is mind-boggling," Sehwag wrote on his Twitter handle.

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and former Australian players, including Ricky Ponting and Mark Waugh, were also critical of the Gabba track.