IND vs SA Dwell: Fifty for KL Rahul!

A 4 and a six off Nandre Burger means KL Rahul brings up his half-century in fashion. It has been a gritty innings from the right-hander who has taken a tentative strategy until now and with Jasprit Bumrah protecting his calm, this partnership can change issues for India quick.

India 188/7 (52.4 overs)

IND vs SA Dwell: Again in motion!

The ultimate session begins on Day 1 and the onus shall be utterly on KL Rahul to take India to a decent whole. With the pitch offering help to the pacers, a rating of 250 could find yourself placing India in a very good place. 

India 177/7 (50.5 overs)

IND vs SA Dwell: It is Tea Time!

One other entertaining session of play involves an finish! KL Rahul and Shardul Thakur confirmed some resistance after Kohli and Iyer’s dismissals quickly after Lunch. Rahul unbeaten on 39 with Bumrah but to open his account.

IND: 176/7 (50)

IND vs SA Dwell: Rahul hit on forearm!

The physio is out within the center as soon as once more! It is KL Rahul this time. Burger’s ball deflected off his proper forearm onto the grille of the helmet. One other stoppage

IND: 175/7 (49.5)

IND vs SA Dwell: What a shot!

Rahul takes the aerial route and finds the hole! Again off a size supply, and Rahul performs a superb sq. drive. Not a nasty supply from Coetzee

IND: 174/7 (49)

IND vs SA Dwell: Resistance is damaged

Out first ball! Quickly after getting taped on the shoulder, Shardul holes out. He goes for the drive on the up, struck it properly however hit it straight to Elgar. 5-wicket haul for Rabada. Finish of a good partnership

IND vs SA Dwell: Some shoulder concern for Shardul!

One other blow for Shardul! This time he’s getting taped on his shoulder. The physios are having a tought time. 

IND vs SA Dwell: Medical Replace On Temba Bavuma’s Harm!

The scans have revealed a left hamstring pressure and the South Africa skipper will bear each day medical evaluations to find out his participation within the match.

IND vs SA Dwell: Change of helmet for Shardul!

Shardul has been cleared match, not less than for now. There was some swealling on the highest of his eye. The physio had utilized ice on that half. He’s now carrying a brand new helmet

IND vs SA Dwell: Shardul Cops A Blow!

Nasty bouncer from Coetzee! Catches Shardul on his helmet. The medical staff is out to attend him. His helmet is getting changed. We’re in for a prolonged delay

IND: 157/6 (43.3)

IND vs SA Dwell: Elegant KL!

Rahul goes bang! Two boundaries in three balls for Rahul. He powerfully pulls it away into the midwicket boundary.

IND: 143/6 (39)

IND vs SA Dwell: WICKET!

One other one bites the mud! On a size, angling in and rears up at Ashwin. He tries to loosen his grip, however the ball loops after making contact with the gloves. Straightforward catch

Ravichandran Ashwin c sub (PWA Mulder) b Rabada 8 (11)

IND: 121/6

IND vs SA Dwell: Pushed by the hole!

Fast runs for Ashwin! Two boundaries on this over, with the second coming off a canopy drive. India have been too defensive. Good to see somebody taking Rabada on

IND: 115/5 (33)

IND vs SA Dwell: Edged and brought!

Kohli will get a skinny edge and Verreynne takes a simple catch! Rabada is flying, are so are the Proteas. Huge wicket for SA. This was very near the stumps and Kohli needed to play this

Virat Kohli c Verreynne b Rabada 38 (64)

IND: 107/5 (31)

IND vs SA Dwell: Cracking shot from Kohli!

One other drive, one other boundary for Kohli! Barely overpitched and extensive of off stump, he stretches out and drills it away to the correct of level. Strikes to 38

IND: 102/4 (29.2)

IND vs SA Dwell: Bowled him!

Rabada strikes within the first over after Lunch! Beats Iyer’s inside edge and clatters into the stumps. Huge blow for India

Shreyas Iyer b Rabada 31 (50)

IND: 92/4 (27)

IND vs SA Dwell: That is it for the primary session!

From 24/3 to 91/3, this has been a good restoration from India, courtesy Shreyas Iyer (31) and Virat Kohli (33). A few wickets for Nandre Burger after Kagiso Rabada had acquired the higher of KL Rahul. Huge 2nd session to comply with. For now, it is lunch-time.

IND vs SA Dwell: India regular!

This partnership is shaping up properly! Luck has been on Kohli and Iyer’s aspect with a number of catches being dropped. Up to now, they’ve made probably the most of it

IND: 80/3 (24)

IND vs SA Dwell: Elegant from Kohli!

Superb shot from Kohli! Off the candy spot and goes racing away previous mid-off. Kohli strikes to 24

IND: 72/3 (21.4)

IND vs SA Dwell: Iyer survives!

Coetzee inflicting issues to Iyer together with his quick balls! That is glorious captaincy from Markram, who has taken the function with Bavuma off the sphere. High discipline placement. Not many overs left earlier than we get to Lunch

IND: 66/3 (21)

IND vs SA Dwell: Blow for SA?

Bavuma makes an extended chase and does properly to cease the ball from going for a boundary. Nonetheless, the SA skipper appeared to have pulled a muscle whereas doing so. The physio is out to attend him. He’s strolling off the sphere

IND: 60/3 (19.4)

IND vs SA Dwell: Kohli Survives!

DRS not taken! This was in all probability sliding down the leg. Coetzee made a robust enchantment. None of his teammates had been . 

IND: 55/3 (18.3)

IND vs SA Dwell: Nice timing on that shot from Kohli!

Burger misses his size and Kohli obliges! You may’t bowl him there. A juicy half-volley and he is picked that away by midwicket. Straightforward pickings for India and Kohli

IND: 50/3 (15.6)

India vs South Africa Dwell Rating: What a shot, Kohli!

That is classic Kohli! Size supply pushed down the bottom. He exhibits the total face of the bat as he punches that previous mid-off for a boundary

IND: 46/3 (15.1)

India vs South Africa Dwell Rating: Kohli-Iyer key IND!

Each Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli are off the mark with some cracking drives. These partnership holds the important thing for India, who’ve been put beneath the pump by Rabada and Burger. This might make or break the sport for them

IND: 38/3 (13)

India vs South Africa Dwell Rating: Burger strikes once more!

Has Gill knicked that? Burger and Verreynne look assured. Bavuma takes the DRS for SA. Replay exhibits that there’s spike when the ball passes the gloves. Gill is gone. Large blow for India. 

India vs South Africa Dwell Rating: Edged and brought!

EDGED and GONE! Debutant Burger will get his first Check wicket. Jaiswal drives loosely and nicks it behind to the keeper Clear lack of focus from Jaiswal! Each openers again within the hut for India

India vs South Africa Dwell Rating: Stable protection from YJ!

Loads of seam and bounce for the South African pacers to date. This time, Rabada virtually shocked Jaiswal with a short-pitch supply. Very properly defended by Jaiswal. 

IND: 22/1 (8.3)

IND vs SA Dwell, 1st Check Day 1: High shot from Jaiswal!

What a shot! Immediate response from Jaiswal after that peach of a supply from Burger. He stays leg-side of the ball and flays it up and over level

IND: 21/1 (7.2)

IND vs SA Dwell, 1st Check Day 1: WICKET!

What have you ever executed, Rohit? A wicket out of nowhere for Rabada. He lures Rohit into playig a pull and the Indian skipper holes out to lengthy leg. Straightforward catch for Nandre Burger. Early blow for India

IND vs SA Dwell, 1st Check Day 1: What a shot!

Again off a size supply, transferring away from the batter! Rohit handsomely punches it away to the correct of level. That is a assured shot from the Indian skipper

IND: 9/0 (2.4)

IND vs SA Dwell: Rohit is off the mark!

And Rohit is off the mark as properly. Provides the strike again to his younger associate. The Indian skipper pushes this away to the left of de Zorzi at quick leg

IND: 5/0 (1.2)

IND vs SA Dwell: Right here is affirmation of the groups!

South Africa: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (capt), Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger

India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

IND vs SA Dwell: 4 runs!

Flicked off the pads! After 5 glorious deliveries, Yashasvi Jaiswal will get off the mark in fashion. He twirls his wrists and places it away with a flick in entrance of sq. for 4

IND: 4/0 (0.6)

IND vs SA Dwell: India To Bat First!

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wins toss, opts to bowl in opposition to India in Centurion. Shardul Thakur will get the nod as Ravindra Jadeja complained of higher again spasms on the morning of the match

IND vs SA Dwell: Excellent news for followers!

We’ve a serious information from the middle! Toss will happen at 1:45 PM, match to begin at 2 PM. Prasidh Krishna will make his debut for India.

IND vs SA Dwell: Mukesh or Prasidh?

Mukesh Kumar has been bowling forward of toss, which is delayed. Nonetheless, Rahul Dravid hints that Prasidh Krishna might make his Check debut right this moment.

IND vs SA Dwell: Shastri says bat first!

Ravi Shastri has simply introduced a fiery pitch report. He stated: “Do not get fooled by grass, win the toss, bat first, be gutsy within the first session.”

IND vs SA Dwell: Toss Delayed In Centurion!

The toss and begin of the first Check between South Africa and India have been delayed because of moist patches on the outfield.

Additional inspection at 10:00 AM (1.30 PM IST)#SAvIND

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 26, 2023

IND vs SA, 1st Check Dwell: Bavuma needs to spoil the social gathering for India!

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has stated that his staff is able to put up a combat in opposition to India, who’re chasing a primary Check sequence win within the Rainbow Nation.

Temba Bavuma is aware of that India have some extent to show within the upcoming #SAvIND sequence

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— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2023