Kagiso Rabada shone shiny with the ball taking a five-wicket haul as India laboured to 208 for eight earlier than unhealthy gentle and rain introduced early curtains to the opening day’s play of the primary Take a look at towards South Africa right here on Tuesday.
The basic adversity stopped the play after 59 overs on a day that additionally noticed a delayed toss as a consequence of moist patches on the sector.
SA pacer Rabada rocked India with a five-wicket haul (5/44) because the guests held on for pricey life by means of an unbeaten 70 off 105 balls by KL Rahul.
Rabada derailed India within the second session with 4 wickets as South Africa lowered the guests to 176 for seven at tea.
Invited to bat, India have been in a spot of hassle at 24 for 3 Kohli and Iyer rode on luck to stabilise the guests’ innings with unbeaten 67 runs for the fourth wicket however might add only one after the break as Rabada got here to the social gathering.
Left-arm pacer Nandre Burger (2/39), who made his Take a look at debut, additionally regarded harmful.
Temporary Scores:
India: 208 for 8 in 59 overs (KL Rahul 70 batting, Kagiso Rabada 5/44).
