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