With a win in the first Test of the series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa have kept their spotless Test record against India at home intact. Dean Elgar has been announced to lead the team in the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town.
India's hopes of winning an elusive Test series on South African soil came crashing down as the Proteas handed them a crushing defeat by an innings and 32 runs. Dean Elgar was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) for his knock of 185 runs.
Captain Rohit Sharma was positive about his team's batting quality despite the abject surrender in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. India were bowled out twice in a little over 101 overs combined while South Africa outbatted them scoring 408 in 108 overs in just one innings.
South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after beating India by an innings and 32 runs. The Proteas proved to be too strong for India with both bat and ball and now find themselves at the top of the table in the World Test Championship standings and India faced a massive drop.
South Africa landed a knockout punch on India as they won the Boxing Day Test in Centurion within three days. It was an abject surrender from the Indian team with both bat and ball as they first conceded a 163-run lead and then were folded for just 131 with Virat Kohli putting up some fight.
KL Rahul's transformation from an opening batter to a middle-order enforcer was completed on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against South Africa. After having a smashing World Cup as wicketkeeper batter at No.6, Rahul smashed a ton on his debut as a keeper in Tests.
It was a tough day for India on the field on Wednesday, December 27, the second day of the first Test against South Africa as the hosts were outstanding with the bat. The visitors were made to toil hard, which forced former captain Virat Kohli to give an inspired talk in Rohit Sharma's absence.
South Africa dominated the proceedings on the second day of the Boxing Day Test as they not only took a lead against India but they still have half their side left and a set Dean Elgar batting on 140. Earlier, KL Rahul completed his century to give India a respectable score on board of 245.
Gerald Coetzee despite bowling well didn't get enough rewards before finally getting Mohammed Siraj as his only wicket in the first innings against India in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. However, Coetzee was unhappy in the dying minutes of the innings when the wicketkeeper gave away an easy bye.
Despite eight attempts, India are still desperately searching for an elusive Test series win on the South African soil. India's last Test tour of South Africa in 2021/22 went the hosts' way 2-1 (3).
Rohit Sharma last played for India in the ODI World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He scored 47 off 32 balls before a stunning catch by Travis Head put an end to his enterprising knock.
India vs South Africa 1st Test Highlights: India were beaten rather comfortably without a sweat by South Africa as the first Test between the two teams ended within just three days. Dean Elgar's 185 played a starring role in South Africa scoring 408, which was enough for them to win by an innings.
Team India take on South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series in Centurion starting Tuesday, December 26. India's practice on the eve of the Test match was cut short due to rain and the forecast doesn't look good for the first two days.
The leading wicket-taker of World Cup 2023 Mohammed Shami will be unavailable for India in the two-match Test series against South Africa due to an ankle injury. Even though India have a couple of decent backups, Shami provides the bowling attack with the X-factor and skipper Rohit Sharma agreed.
Team India is gearing up to take on South Africa in a two-match Test series starting on December 26 in Centurion. The Rohit Sharma-led side last played a Test match in July against the West Indies and the squad has witnessed a few changes since then including a return for two World Cup stars.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma kept the cards close to his chest as far as the participation of senior players in the T20 World Cup 2024 is concerned. Rohit ducked under the question while speaking mainly about the two-match Test series against South Africa. The first Test takes place in Centurion.
India have not won a single Test series on South African soil thus far despite eight attempts. The two-match series against Temba Bavuma and his men will be India's second series in the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
India drew the T20I series 1-1 and clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and Lokesh Rahul respectively. Now, India are about to feature in their second Test series of the ongoing World Test Championship Cycle 2023-25.
Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson spoke about the missed chances and being in and out of the national side far too often after smashing his maiden international century. Samson's innings was key to India winning the ODI series 2-1 against South Africa in the decider in Paarl.
Former South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar is set to retire from international cricket after the two-match Test series against India starting on December 26 in Centurion. Elgar, who led the Proteas in 17 Tests, has played 92 matches for South Africa across formats.
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