SA dominate Day 1 at Centurion

In the much-anticipated 3^rd Test Match between Indian & South Africa played at the SuperSport Park. – The South African team managed to get the upper hand and dominated day 1 by playing some classic test match cricket. The hosts were asked to bowl, after Indian winning the 3^rd consecutive toss this series.

India on the other hand tried to build some meaningful partnerships all day on a somewhat green top wicket against the energetic & fresh South African bowlers, however managed only decent contributions from Rishab Pant (27), Chetashwar Poojara (43) and the top Scorer Virat Kohli (79) and ending the Indian 1^st innings at 223.

Kohli’s innings reminisced his classic cover and straight drives and deserved a century at the Centurion but fell short by 21 runs– again poking at a ball at the 9^th stump line off Kagiso Rabada in the post tea session. The innings from Kohli displayed grit, determination, patience – scoring 79 inclusive of 12 4s and a gigantic six of Kagiso Rabada.

The day ended with South Africa adding 17 runs in the 8 overs of possible play & loosing 1 wicket of Dean Elgar by Jaspreet Bumrah, Bumrah is yet to leak any runs of his 4 overs bowled.

South Africa do hold a commanding position after the end of the days play & expecting an exciting day 2 at the centurion with the visitors hoping to up their game with tight bowling and getting some more early wickets in the first session.