As per ESPNCricinfo, the rating will help the iconic venue to stay immune from any sanctions by ICC, despite the immense criticism the pitch received from fans and experts alike, failing to produce gripping Test cricket. India's loss at the venue was their first in a Test match at this venue
After India was skittled out for 189 in reply to Proteas' first innings total of 159, Proteas looked helpless against spin, particularly Ravindra Jadeja's turn and sunk to 93/7 with a lead of barely 63 runs, pretty much deciding the Test in favour of India by the day two end.