KL Rahul was in super kind as he slammed a gritty century on Day 2 of the primary Check match between India and South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday. The innings was essential for India because the guests saved dropping wickets on the opposite finish and it impressed each consultants and followers alike. Following the match, throughout the evaluation on his YouTube channel, former India opener Aakash Chopra was all reward for Rahul however mentioned that whether or not the innings will go down in historical past as “probably the greatest” will depend upon how a lot the broadcasters, media and social media play it out sooner or later.
“KL Rahul scored a century. Simply keep in mind, any individual batting at No. 6 as a keeper when the highest order was dismissed early after which you must bat with the tail and the tail would not contribute a lot, and regardless of that, you rating 100. The crew’s whole was 245 and KL Rahul scored a century in that.”
That relies on how a lot this knock is performed up by the broadcasters and the media/SM warriors. https://t.co/xRC3xIm921
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 27, 2023
“It was a really particular knock. Somebody requested me on X whether or not this can go down as probably the greatest knocks by an Indian participant. I mentioned the broadcaster, media and social media will resolve that as a result of whichever factor is performed up extra turns into essential as of late, and I believe that’s what will occur,” he added whereas reviewing India’s efficiency towards South Africa.
Dean Elgar, on the eve of retirement, and new cap David Bedingham took South Africa into the lead on the second day of the primary Check towards India at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.
Elgar made a boundary-studded 140 not out and Bedingham an assured 56 as South Africa reached 256 for 5 – a lead of 11 runs – when unhealthy mild stopped play.
Two late wickets saved India within the sport, particularly as there was no signal that South African captain Temba Bavuma would bat after struggling a hamstring pressure on the primary day.
There was no replace on his situation from the South African dressing room however he remained in his tracksuit whereas different batsmen took their turns to pad up.
KL Rahul scored 101 for India – his eighth Check century and his second in successive matches in Centurion – and was final man out when India have been dismissed for 245.
(With AFP inputs)
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