South Africa vs India 2013-14 Photos

1st Test: Virat Kohli the star on Day 1 vs South Africa

December 18, 2013 21:57

Virat Kohli countered the South African pace attack as he scored his fifth Test century with India ending Day 1 at a formidable 255/5.

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Virat Kohli countered the South African pace attack as he scored his fifth Test century with India ending Day 1 at a formidable 255/5.
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India started the Test series rather tentatively with Shikhar Dhawan falling to the short ball. He mistimed a pull to Imran Tahir at fine-leg.
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Surprisingly, Hashim Amla dropped Murali Vijay at short-leg providing an excellent opportunity for the opener to get a big score.
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However Vijay didn't survive too long as he played away from his body to Morkel and edged to the wicket-keeper.
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Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara put on an excellent 89-run stand for the third wicket as India recovered after the loss of the two openers.
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However a big mix-up between the two led to Cheteshwar Pujara being run out for 25.
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Imran Tahir was expensive with the ball (0 for 47 in eight overs) but took a good catch at fine-leg and was responsible for Pujara's run out.
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Rohit Sharma, who has hit two centuries in two Tests, could not capitalize and fell meekly to Vernon Philander for 14.
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However, Virat Kohli carried along along with the reliable Ajinkya Rahane, driving the South African pacers to the ground.
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Kohli brought up his fifth Test century, and his first against South Africa, to be the star on Day 1. Kohli ultimately fell to Jacques Kallis for a career-best 119.
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Ajinkya Rahane (43*) and MS Dhoni (17*) took India to 255/5 at stumps, leaving the match in the balance. Dale Steyn was arguably the best Proteas pacer ending with one for 56 in 23 overs.

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