Before the test match, Glamorgan groundsman Keith Exton told Wales Online: "We hope this one will have a little more pace but we hope that we see an equally good game of cricket.
"It's natural to be nervous and excited at the same time but watch me after three overs - I'll either be beaming with delight or hiding.
"It's the pinnacle of any groundsman's career to produce a test match pitch and if the game is as finely balanced as the one we hosted here in 2009, I'll be very happy."
Keith could be forgiven for hiding behind the sofa as the bowlers toiled away on an unresponsive surface but there may be some redemption.
The first two days have produced some exciting cricket, with 694 runs scored and 15 wickets taken and Joe Root's thrilling knock of 134 from just 166 balls is undoubtedly the highlight so far.
The game is delicately poised with Australia 166 runs behind with five wickets remaining and a result looks likely with three days left.
