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.
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
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.
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.
