Will rain spoil Day 2 of the 1st Test between South Africa and India?
KL Rahul’s undefeated century and supporting performances by Mayank Agarwal; Ajinkya Rahane, and Virat Kohli helped India win the first day of the first Test; against South Africa in Centurion on Sunday.
The Proteas bowling attack demonstrated their inexperience by failing to pierce the Indian batting lineup; allowing India to reach 272 for 3 on Day 1 with Rahul and Rahane undefeated; at the crease on 122 and 40 respectively.
Lungi Ngidi was the only South African bowler to take a wicket, dismissing Mayank (60), Pujara (40), and Kohli (40). (35).
On Monday, India will seek to cement their position and put the game out of South Africa’s reach; but the weather could derail their ambitions to score a large first-inning total.
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But it’s not all fate and despair; on Day 3 (Tuesday) and Day 4 (Wednesday); the climate is expected to be shinning and sunny, with small plausibility of rain; permitting for a full day of play on both days. South Africa will attempt to constrain India to as few runs as conceivable; but this will require a critical exertion from their bowlers; as the visitors still have a part of batting to do. Ngidi, who took all three Indian wickets on the opening day, feels the has can still win the Centurion Test; given they can keep the Indian squad to beneath 350 runs. “You win sessions, you lose sessions in Test cricket.” In general, it’s been an agreeable day of cricket. There’s still a parcel of work to be done on that wicket. Things can happen in an moment.
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