India has conquered a stronghold in Centurion, following The Gabba and Lord’s in 2021. The weather conditions on Day 5 supported the play, as India put up a spectacular display with the red ball to grab the first win in the three-match Test series. South Africa got off to a strong start, with Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma both scoring swiftly. Here are IND vs SA Day 5 Match Highlights.
IND vs SA Day 5 Match Highlights
In 10 overs, Elgar and Bavuma contributed 36 runs. But, only when South Africa assumed things were fine, Jasprit Bumrah catch Elgar in front of the stumps. After a gutsy 156-ball 77, the SA captain walked away.
Quinton De Kock struck 21 runs off 28 deliveries but collapsed as he tried to play a shot towards boundaries. De Kock aimed for the cut against a short-pitched delivery, and the ball grabbed the inside edge of his bat and destroyed the stumps.
#TeamIndia go 1-0 up in the series with their first ever Test win at Centurion.#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/DB68dMunHL
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021
Winn Mulder went out in the following over, removed by Mohammed Shami with a perfect length. Shami bowled the ball at a decent length with the red ball forming away, Mulder attempted to protect it but the ball caught the outside edge, and Rishabh Pant finished the proceedings behind the stumps.
The following to quit was Marco Jansen. Rishabh Pant made a brilliant glow work behind the wickets after the tall South African nicked Mohammed Shami to him. Then arrived and departed Kagiso Rabada. Ravichandran Ashwin produced a lofted delivery, who slammed the ball directly too short and was out for a duck.
When Ashwin took the final South African wicket, as Lungi Ngidi was removed on the very first ball he confronted. The Indians were delighted to bag a 1-0 series lead.
A true Test match through and through.#SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BetwayTestSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/anWZvFnlle
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 30, 2021
Temba Bavuma remained unaffected by all of this. The right-hander was ruthless against the Indians’ loose deliveries while also being a stalwart in the defense. Following 80 deliveries faced by him, Bavuma remained unbeaten on 35. His caution, however, was fruitless, as the SA lost by 117 runs. As a result, Virat Kohli and his teammates are in lead 1-0 and on their way to conquer the remaining.
Twitter Reactions:
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a fabulous victory at Centurion despite a day being washed out due to rain.
2021 has been a phenomenal year with many famous away Test wins in Brisbane, Lord’s, and The Oval.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 30, 2021
A big victory for #TeamIndia in the 1st Test.
Scorecard – https://t.co/eoM8MqSQgO #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/lRWDCAalIZ
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021
Congrats team India @bcci for a record victory against @OfficialCSA in Centurion. The first Asian team to register a win there. Well played @klrahul11 @Jaspritbumrah93 @MdShami11 @mayankcricket @ajinkyarahane88. Way to go @imVkohli. Perfect way to end 2021. Best wishes for 2022 !
— Thakur Arun Singh (@ThakurArunS) December 30, 2021
Began the year with great resilience at Sydney , followed by an incredible win at the Gabba, the Lord’s win was special and India end the year with a brilliant win at the Centurion. Has been a brilliant Test Match year for Team India. Congratulations on a wonderful win #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/NdY18b1GHP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 30, 2021
Great win to end what has been a great year for the team! 🇮🇳
Onto the next challenge! 👍#IndVsSA #teamindia #wemarchon pic.twitter.com/GBwlAKhDIu
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) December 30, 2021
Wohoo Brisbane, Oval, Lord’s and now Centurion…Congratulations @imVkohli, Rahul Dravid and the entire contingent on becoming the first Asian nation to win at Centurion #BoxingDayTest #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/k9zTHE1nWQ
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 30, 2021
Superb bowling by an attack that can pick 20 wickets in a Test match anywhere in the world.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a convincing victory!#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/2TGI41kH7B— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 30, 2021
Great to start off the series on a positive note. 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/7Be03Zj1jb
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) December 30, 2021
#TeamIndia vice-captain @klrahul11 is adjudged Man of the Match for his show with the bat.#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/ElbixnZcdU
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021
