During the 1st IND vs SA Test, tensions flared as South African bowler Marco Jansen vented frustration at KL Rahul after conceding boundaries, yet Rahul responded with a serene smile.
During the second session of Day 1 at SuperSport Park, South African pacers, led by Kagiso Rabada, dominated, causing havoc by targeting the off-stump line and reducing India to seven wickets down before tea. Despite the pressure, India pushed past 200 runs in the final session, aided by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 70 amidst batting struggles. Rahul, returning to Tests after a year, showcased resilience, achieving a fifty while batting at No. 6 for the first time in eight years.
However, amidst his impressive innings, an incident in the 45th over gained attention when South Africa’s Marco Jansen, previously targeted by Rahul for boundaries, vented frustration at the batter, who responded calmly. Following a boundary-hitting exchange, Rahul defended a delivery, declining a run. An agitated Jansen verbally confronted Rahul, who responded calmly with just a smile.
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The day concluded early due to heavy rain at Centurion. Earlier, Rabada clinched a five-wicket haul, dismissing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while debutant Nandre Burger took two wickets with the new ball. India concluded Day 1 at 208 for eight in their innings.
Last Updated on December 26, 2023
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