Centurion: The start of the second day’s play in the opening Test between India and South Africa here Monday has been delayed due to persistent drizzle. The situation worsened due to continuous overnight rains followed by drizzle this morning. The outfield is soggy preventing the scheduled start of play.
At the end of the opening day’s play, India were firmly placed at 272 for three in 90 overs. KL Rahul was going strong at 122 not out off 248 balls, during which he hit 17 boundaries and one six. Giving him company at the other end was Ajinkya Rahane, on 40 off 81 balls, with the help of eight hits to the fence. The two have put on an unbroken stand of 73 runs so far for the third wicket.
Opener Mayank Agarwal made 60 off 123 deliveries before being dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. However, Cheteshwar Pujara fell for a first ball duck. Skipper Virat Kohli made 35 off 94 balls. Pujara’s failure has probably opened the door for Sreyas Iyer, who may find a place in the playing XI in the next game.
Lungi Ngidi (3/45) picked up all the three Indian wickets to fall on the first day of the match.
