Experienced South African batsman Dean Elgar scored his 14th Test hundred on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against India at SuperSport Park in Centurion. This happened on Wednesday, December 27.
Indian bowlers faced pressure to strike early, following a disappointing score of 245 in the first rounds. Opener Aiden Markram fell early, only making five runs. But Dean Elgar showed great skill. His outstanding innings put his team ahead.
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The southpaw was unbeaten on 140 off 211 deliveries as the Proteas closed Day 2 on 256/5. Many people admired Dean Elgar’s batting feats on social media.
Here are some of the most common responses:
Dean Elgar started his swansong series with a tough knock on his home field. The seasoned batter will retire from Test cricket after the current two-match series against India.
South Africa take 11-run lead over India on Day 2, courtesy of Dean Elgar’s ton
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South Africa got the upper hand at the start of the Boxing Day Test by choosing to field. Notwithstanding a nervous beginning, India managed a credible 245 runs, thanks to KL Rahul’s superb 101-run score.
Though the pitch was tricky on the first day, it improved drastically by day two. Aside from Elgar’s impressive century, the newcomer David Bedingham tallied a notable 56 runs before Mohammed Siraj dismissed him.
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India’s bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, both bagged two wickets. Prasidh Krishna managed to score one over. South Africa ended the day with a slight 11-run advantage.
On Day 3, Dean Elgar (140) and Marco Jansen (3) will be back on the pitch. India’s bowlers need a quick end to South Africa’s batting to bounce back in the match.