South Africa vs India, 1st Test, Day 1: “Simply Sensational”, Twitter Reacts As KL Rahul Registers Seventh Test Century In Centurion

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KL Rahul was in top form as he registered his seventh Test century on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test match between India and South Africa in Centurion, on Sunday. The swashbuckling batter hit a four in the fifth delivery of the 78th over to reach his century. Receiving a turning tossed up delivery by Keshav Maharaj, Rahul directed it between point and short extra-cover to reach his hundred. The ICC lauded Rahul’s knock and called it “simply sensational”. The ICC wrote, “Simply sensational from KL Rahul as he brings up his seventh Test century What a knock from the opener!”

Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals (DC) also applauded his “magnificent” effort. “A Boxing Day century worthy of every bit of applause it gets KL Rahul, you’ve been absolutely magnificent”, wrote the IPL franchise.

Here are the other reactions:

India captain Virat Kohli initially won the toss and elected to bat. Openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal gave the visitors a strong start with the latter also smashing a half-century.

Mayank played a knock of 60 runs off 123 balls before getting dismissed by Lungi Ndidi. Despite Cheteshwar Pujara departing for a one-ball duck and Kohli losing his wicket after a knock of 35 runs, Rahul will be aiming to wrap up Day 1 on a strong note with Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane is also currently unbeaten and will be hoping to grab a half-century.

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