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IND vs SA - Elgar Stands Firm, But Can He Conquer Centurion?

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      Greetings from Daily Updates, your one-stop shop for all things recent! We are focusing on the cricket pitch today, as spectators are gripping the first Test match between South Africa and India. Fans of cricket, buckle up, because day two of this historic match has been an absolute roller coaster! After an overnight break, India began their innings at 208/8, with Siraj and KL Rahul holding steady. With their unwavering batting, the pair perplexed the South African bowlers, maintaining their outstanding partnership.  Salute, KL Rahul! In some really difficult circumstances, he scored one of his best hundreds and guided India from what was rapidly looking like a 150 all out sort of innings to a total of 245 runs. walks out to cheers from the spectators, followed by Rabada, who lifts the match ball following an incredible finish yesterday. After losing three early wickets, Iyer and Kohli helped India rally. But Rabada took four wickets in as many balls to unsettl...

IND vs SA Test - Rain Dampens Day 1 in Centurion: India at 208/8

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Boxing Day marked the start of the eagerly awaited first Test between South Africa and India at Centurion, but the day was marred by rain and fast bowling from Kagiso Rabada, who took India to a precarious 208/8 at stumps. India Was Put on the Backfoot by Early Wickets: After winning the toss, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma chose to bol first, the South Africa bowlers especially the dangerous Rabada and nandre Burger, destroyed the top order. India was left reeling at 24/3 when Rohit Sharma (5), Yashasvi Jaiswal (17), and Shubman Gill (2) all went for cheap. After Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal went for cheap runs, India's batting talisman, Virat Kohli, walked to the crease at a critical moment. He flicked Nandre Burger for a couple of boundaries on the square leg after starting conservatively but appearing to be in fine touch. On the other side, Shreyas Iyer, who has been playing well recently. He got off to a good start by pushing a few boundaries. But India's chances w...