Rain delays start of 2nd day of South Africa vs. India test
Dec 27, 2021
Rain has delayed the start of the second day’s play in the first test between South Africa and India
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — Rain delayed the start of the second day's play in the first test between South Africa and India and wiped out the first session on Monday.
Umpires planned to inspect the SuperSport Park pitch at 11.30 a.m. local time and called for an early lunch break to start at the same time, meaning there would be no play in the morning session in Centurion. But that inspection was put back an hour and 15 minutes and then delayed again as the rain returned and thunder rumbled over the ground.
Once the weather eases, India will resume on 272-3 in its first innings after opener KL Rahul's unbeaten 122 gave the touring team a solid start to the three-test series. Ajinkya Rahane was 40 not out alongside Rahul.
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi took 3-45 on the opening day to be the only South African bowler to have any success.
Top-ranked India is seeking a long-awaited first test series win in South Africa.
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