India had been dismissed for a mere 131 runs in 34.1 overs throughout their second innings on the third day, after efficiently bowling out South Africa for 408 runs in 108.4 overs.
Virat Kohli managed to rating a half-century, however India’s batting efficiency fell brief as they suffered a defeat by an innings and 32 runs towards South Africa in the opening Test in Centurion on Thursday.
India had been dismissed for a mere 131 runs in 34.1 overs throughout their second innings on the third day, after efficiently bowling out South Africa for 408 runs in 108.4 overs. In their first innings, the guests had scored 245 runs. On Thursday, South Africa prolonged their in a single day rating of 256 for five by including 152 runs, ensuing in an general lead of 163 runs.
The Proteas’ tempo trio, consisting of Nandre Burger (4/33), Kagiso Rabada (2/32), and Marco Jansen (3/36), successfully stifled the Indian staff with their disciplined assault.
Earlier in the match, Marco Jansen remained unbeaten on 84 runs, whereas opener Dean Elgar scored a powerful 185 runs, rising as the very best scorer for the hosts.
This defeat brought on India to drop from the top spot to the fifth place in the World Test Championship factors desk, whereas South Africa climbed to the primary place.
Here’s the Updated WTC Points Table
Brief Scores:
India first innings: 245 all out.
South Africa first innings: 408 allout in 108.4 overs (Dean Elgar 185, Marco Jansen 84 not out; David Bedingham 56; Jasprit Bumrah 4/69, Mohammed Siraj 2/91).
India second innings: 131 all out in 34.1 overs (Virat Kohli 76, Shubman Gill 26; Nandre Burger 4/33, Marco Jansen 3/36, Kagiso Rabada 2/32).
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