Rain gods ruined Day 2 in Centurion where not a single ball was bowled
India vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: IND 272/3 at Stumps; Play called off due to incessant rain
A dissapointing day for the players and the spectators as Day 2 in Centurion was called off due to the incessant rain. With the hope of sun shining out brightly on Day 3 (Tuesday), India will continue on their first day overnight score of 272 at the loss of three wickets.
The start of Day 2 has been uninviting for the cricket and the fans at it is very gloomy and raining in Centurion.
Rahul strikes unbeaten ton, helps India make near perfect start on Day 1
Opener K L Rahul produced a majestic knock-in testing conditions en route to his sixth overseas century as India made a near-perfect start to the Test series against South Africa, here on Sunday. Rahul (122 batting off 248), alongside opener partner Mayank Agarwal (60), set up a strong platform for India with a 117-run stand, enabling the visitors to reach 272 for three at stumps.
Skipper Virat Kohli (35 off 94) fell to a loose shot after doing all the hard work while under-pressure Cheteshwar Pujara lasted only one ball. Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane (40 batting off 81), who like Pujara is fighting to save his place in the team, were in the middle at the close of play. Rahane looked in good touch and will be aiming for big score on day two. Barring Lungi Ngidi, who took all the wickets to fall on the day, South Africa pacers were not probing enough in their line and lengths and offered too many loose balls.
