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“It’s another day of sunshine. The heavy roller will probably be used again today to make it as flat as possible. It will be about setting small targets and achieving them. Partnerships will be the key and running between the wickets will be crucial,” says former South Africa speedster Morne Morkel in a chat with the broadcasters.
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Indian cricket in 2021
The year began with a historic series win Down Under, witnessed some breakthrough debuts and with Virat Kohli's men also proving themselves on English soil. The women's team also had moments to savour from the year gone by, from ending the Aussie ODI winning streak to Mandhana's ton in the historic pink-ball Test.
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The Centurion Test has witnessed some milestones being achieved, with Rishabh Pant becoming the quickest Indian keeper to 100 Test dismissals, taking 10 Tests fewer than MS Dhoni and Wriddhiman Saha, who had taken 36 Tests each, while Mohammed Shami became only the fifth Indian pacer to cross 200 Test wickets.
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Dean Elgar fought hard on Wednesday evening, staying unbeaten on 52 after building fighting partnerships with Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen followed by a cameo from Keshav Maharaj as the Proteas ended the day on 94/4.
Though they'll need a near-miracle to chase down the remaining 211 runs, Elgar sure will hope to make things as tough for the Indians as possible, and get to the three-figure mark himself. Remember, Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock are yet to bat, with all-rounder Wiaan Mulder coming in after them, and they could frustrate the Indians for a couple of sessions if they can apply themselves. There's also a forecast for some showers later today, and the Proteas will hope to preserve their wickets till the heavens open up.
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"Indian bowlers have bowled a much fuller length and have caused a bit of uncertainty. I do believe, unless Quinton de Kock plays that unbelievable innings, and Temba Bavuma stays with him, it will be very difficult for the South Africans today. The Indians will hope to end this early," says Sunil Gavaskar in a chat with the broadcasters Star Sports from Centurion ahead of the day's play.
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the final day of the first Test between South Africa and India at the Supersport Park in Centurion, with the visiting team favourites to go 1-0 up ahead of the start of play.
India vs South Africa, Live Cricket Score, 1st Test at Centurion, Day 5, Latest Scorecard and Updates: South Africa resume from their overnight score of 94/4, needing another 211 to win on the final day.
Day 4 report: Jasprit Bumrah was hailed by Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour after making two late breakthroughs on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday.
South Africa, needing 305 to win, were 94 for four at the close, with home captain Dean Elgar unbeaten on 52.
India’s progress to victory was held up by a defiant partnership between Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen, who eked out 40 runs for the third wicket at less than two runs an over and threatened to see their side through to the close of play.
But Bumrah came back for a final spell on a hot afternoon and produced a superb delivery which snaked back and bowled Van der Dussen, who did not offer a shot.
"That’s the quality of the bowler, he really set him up well," said Rathour, referring to a probing line by Bumrah which had the batsman unsure whether to play or leave the ball before misjudging the crucial delivery.
Bumrah followed up by yorking nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj in the last over of an extended day to put India firmly on course for a win in the first of three Tests.
"That’s what you expect from somebody like him," said Rathour about Bumrah. "But all of us bowled really well. They were bowling really good lines."
Rathour said the pitch was difficult for batsmen. "There is more and more variable bounce. The way we bowled today, if we carry on tomorrow we will create a lot of opportunities."
Elgar produced a typically determined innings, battling for more than three hours against consistently hostile bowling in difficult conditions.
'Show belief'
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said Elgar’s resolve needed to be matched by the remaining batsmen on the final day.
"We’re just going to have to show belief," he said.
Rabada said the team could not afford to be distracted by forecasts of possible thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon.
"There have been chats about that but it’s not a controllable (factor)," he said. "We have to come out thinking of playing a full day’s cricket."
Rabada took four for 42 as India were bowled out for 174 in their second innings.
It was a day of contrasts. India eked out 63 runs for the loss of three wickets in the morning. But the match moved ahead rapidly after lunch.
Starting the afternoon with an overall lead of 209 India took a more attacking approach as they added 95 runs off 18.3 overs while losing their remaining seven wickets.
Despite captain Virat Kohli falling to the first ball after lunch, edging a drive against a delivery slanted across him from tall left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen, the Indian batsmen went for their shots while wickets fell at regular intervals.
Ajinkya Rahane hit Jansen for four, six and four off successive deliveries before being caught in the deep off the same bowler in his next over.
Risabh Pant played a typically aggressive innings and top-scored with 34 off 34 balls.
Debutant Jansen took four for 55 and earned praise from Rabada. "He’s a phenomenal talent. He’s an awkward customer to face with his pace and bounce and in the second innings he justified his selection."
With inputs from AFP
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