Indian cricket fans were left disappointed as star batter Virat Kohli once again fell victim to Kagiso Rabada’s bowling in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against South Africa. The incident occurred in the 31st over of the first innings when Kohli, batting at 38 off 63, attempted a defensive shot off Rabada.
Despite showing great touch and hitting four boundaries, Kohli’s innings came to an abrupt end when the ball, moving away from him, found the outside edge of his bat. Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreyne made no mistake in pouching the catch, prompting a confident appeal from Rabada and Verreyne.
The umpire swiftly raised his finger, signaling Kohli’s departure from the crease. He failed to convert his start into a substantial score.
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Team India end Day 1 with a score of 208-8
Team India concluded a challenging Day 1 in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion. Kagiso Rabada’s disciplined seam bowling caused early trouble. Despite setbacks, Iyer and Kohli provided a brief resurgence before Rabada’s impactful post-Lunch spell. KL Rahul’s return saw him shepherding the tail, adding crucial runs, and guiding India to 208/8.
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