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“Dean Elgar Dominant Ton”
In a pivotal moment marking his imminent departure from international cricket after this series, Dean Elgar illuminated SuperSport Park with a masterful display of batting finesse. With Aiden Markram’s early dismissal, Elgar assumed the reins, effortlessly taming the tricky pitch.
In the bustling atmosphere of Centurion, Dean Elgar’s bat danced to the tune of boundaries, crafting a breathtaking century that etched itself into the ongoing narrative of the first Test against India. As the South African innings unfolded, Elgar’s unbeaten 115 became the cornerstone of their formidable 194 for three at tea, a testament to his unwavering prowess.
This performance not only underscored Elgar’s cricketing genius but also hinted at the void his departure would create in the international arena, making every stroke of his bat resonate with significance.
In Centurion, KL Rahul showcased his prowess with a remarkable century, his second consecutive one at the venue and his eighth in Test cricket for India.
During an extended afternoon session aimed at compensating for lost overs due to rain on day one, South Africa steadily accumulated 145 runs while losing two wickets in 33 overs.
Dean Elgar, aged 36 and set to retire after the upcoming Cape Town Test, faced a challenging start against India’s formidable bowling duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. However, he found his rhythm, displaying some of the most fluent stroke play of his career, notably after India unexpectedly held back their ace bowlers right after lunch.
Elgar’s innings flourished as he reached his fifty off 79 deliveries, marked by ten boundaries. His 14th Test century, a testament to his skill, came off 140 balls, adorned with nine more boundaries. Partnering with De Zorzi (28), Elgar orchestrated a solid 93-run partnership for the second wicket, while new cap David Bedingham remained composed, contributing an unbeaten 32 in an 81-run fourth-wicket stand.
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