India in South Africa batted first to everything you want to know

India in South Africa batted first to everything you want to know

India in South Africa batted first after winning the toss in the first test match at SuperSport park cricket stadium (Centurion). Virat Kohli chose a team of five attacking bowlers. Unusual this time so because test cricket captains prefer 4 attacking bowlers. It shows a clear message that Kohli is leading from the front. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Ravichandra Ashwin would put India on top later. However, the openers Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul started the India innings with a bang. That pleased the Indian captain Virat Kohli so far. First day’s play is in favor of India so far.

Centurion, SuperSport Park, India, South Africa, Cricket Test Match, Stadium
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium – Centurion

If India could manage to score over 450, then bowlers will have all the freedom to attack. Always, Virat Kohli sets attacking field and it will be good to see again India performing at their best with the ball too. The four attacking South African bowlers did their best to attack according to the field set. But KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal showed no signs of going in the shell. They played good cricketing shots and with caution, where 20-30 deliveries bowled were wicket taking balls. Both openers played as professionals and looking forward to pile up some runs.

However, Mayank Agarwal dismissed on 60 crucial runs, he scored. Lungi Ngidi picked him LBW and then Cheteshwar Pujara also becomes a victim of the same fast bowler (Ngidi).

Pujara did not trouble the scorers and was out for duck. Pujara caught by Keegan Petersen, a very simple catch at short-leg. India down to 117/2. Looks like a third wicket partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to build up.

India and South Africa, Kohli and Rahul, Batting, Session two
Virat Kohli & KL Rahul at the crease

Now everything you want to know:

India played session 1 marvelously. But marginally failed in session two as two wickets lost in quick-time. However, when India in South Africa batted first after winning the toss, the match is still much in favor of India. The stadium is almost empty at Centurion. A very few spectators turned up as India in South Africa batted first after winning the toss. A brave decision on this pitch. When the pitch dries up in the last session of the day, it’s difficult to bat. Kohli and Rahul batting well so far.

83 runs scored without loss in the first session when Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul performed too good with the bat. India looked somewhat in trouble in the second session. However, the late part of the second session brought India back on top. Just two wickets lost in the second session before tea. 74 runs scored off 29 overs. Virat Kohli on 19 and KL Rahul on 68 at that time. At tea, India were 157/2. Lost two good wickets. Still plenty of batting left.

Both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul batted nicely and still Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant to come. Ravichandran Ashwin also can bat along with Shardul Thakur. However, a couple of wickets early in the third and last session of day 1 – would be challenging for India. Again it’s a bold decision to play 5 attacking bowlers instead of 4.

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, South African Bowlers, Tea Time, Break
South African Bowlers Started Bowling Good. Both Kohli & Rahul Playing Good Cricket

Finally, even if India scores 70-80 runs in the last session today to score over 230 runs, it’s good. India will bat again tomorrow to score more useful runs. So far last session after tea to be most interesting one. It’s good to end here and see what’s up later on day 2 after the final session ends too.

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