South Africa vs India test series match 1 has finished in 3 days. South Africa won by an inning and 32 runs. Dean Elgar is the man of the match with his impressive 185 runs in 1st innings.
Performance Overview
In this test match of South Africa vs India, We have seen many performances from both sides. But, the performance from South Africa has been marvelous in all departments.
Indian Side Overview
South Africa vs India is one of the toughest series no one can imagine. But, the Indian team has struggled in South Africa many times. In the 1st innings, KL Rahul scores a century and saves the Indian batting lineup from a horrible collapse. But, the bowling of India is not good in this test match. They conceded many runs and were also not able to stop Dean Elgar. In the 2nd innings, the Indian batting lineup could not sustain South Africa’s pressure.
Despite the 76 runs innings from Virat Kohli. But, other Indian batters will not support their star batter. So, they need to think about 2nd test match which is in Capetown. Also, they need to learn from this match.
South Africa Overview
The South Africa vs India test series has some skills tests on bouncy pitches. South African side gives impressive performances in this first test of the series. In the first inning, Dean Elgar attacks Indian bowling from the start. The partnership of Dean Elgar and debutant player David Bedingham of 131 runs of 182 balls is very outstanding for both. This was a good starting test career for David Bedingham and he has a good future. Also, Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen’s partnership of 111 runs from 199 balls gives a strong position to South Africa’s batting. Dean Elgar made an impressive 185 runs, David Bedingham scored 56 runs and Marco Jansen scored 84 runs.
The swinging and bounce pace bowling in the South Africa vs India test match is unplayable. The bowling of South Africa is very outstanding in this test match. This type of bowling is needed in test cricket. Kagiso Rabada takes 5 wickets in 1st innings and 2 in 2nd innings. Another debutant Nandre Burger is bowl excellent and takes 7 wickets in the match. A good all-round performance of Marco Jansen with 84 runs with the bat and 4 wickets in the match.
All these performances from Dean Elgar and the bowlers give an innings win for South Africa. Dean Elgar is leading the South Africa side in the next test match. So, the next match is Dean Elgar`s last test match.
