KL Rahul seventh Test Ton helps visitors end Day on high

Published:Nov 30, 202310:16
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SA vs IND: Team India had an honest outing on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test match towards South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion. After displaying an excellent batting efficiency within the first two classes, the Virat Kohli-led aspect rode on KL Rahul’s century to end Day 1 on high.

SA vs IND: Rahul’s century helps India end Day 1 on high

After ending the post-lunch session for 157 runs, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli appeared assured and saved ticking the scorecard together with being watchful within the final session. The duo went on to sew 82 runs partnership till Indian skipper nicked on of off Lungi Ngidi for 35 runs. His dismissal noticed off form Ajinkya Rahane strolling to the crease.

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The right-hander appeared aggressive and punished free balls for boundaries and gave desired assist to KL Rahul, who to date appeared a category aside within the first Test at centurion and paved his approach by way of his first Test century on South African soil, his seventh total.

Both Rahul and Rahane confirmed nice composure and made certain that the workforce doesn’t fall away after Virat Kohli’s dismissal and stitched unbeaten 50-plus partnership.

At Stumps on Day 1, Team India is 272/3 with KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane unbeaten on the scores of 122 and 40 respectively.

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SA vs IND: Virat Kohli’s century drought continues as he throws his wicket for 35 runs

After India misplaced Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara throughout the span of two deliveries, Indian skipper Virat Kohli stepped out to bat and appeared very optimistic. Initially, after being watchful, the Indian skipper was spot on along with his drives. He sew an necessary 82 runs partnership with KL Rahul and bailed his aspect out of hassle after two fast wickets.

With Virat Kohli wanting in nice contact, many followers had raised their hope that the Indian skipper will end his century drought at this time and would hit his 71st worldwide century. But this wasn’t the case as he threw his wicket away for 35 runs. Lungi Ngidi, who took two wickets, bowled a nothing supply that was approach outdoors off and Kohli went for the drive however solely managed to edge it to the Wiaan Mulder in slip cordon.

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