South Africa clinched an innings victory over India on the third day of the first Test, with Dean Elgar playing a captain's knock by scoring an emotive 140* in what could be his farewell series. His 14th Test century, achieved with a hometown crowd's support, included 19 boundaries and set the tone for South Africa's dominance. Despite KL Rahul's 8th Test century, India was bowled out for 245 in 67.4 overs. Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul devastated the Indian batting order, while Jasprit Bumrah's strikes provided brief resistance. Marco Jansen's second Test fifty extended South Africa's lead, and even with Temba Bavuma's hamstring injury sidelining him for the rest of the match and the second Test, South Africa was able to pile on the runs. India's second innings ended with a score of 76 by Virat Kohli, reminiscent of their previous innings defeat to South Africa at the same venue, where Tendulkar had remained not out at 111*. Elgar is set to captain the team in the upcoming Test in Cape Town with Bavuma ruled out.
With Temba Bavuma ruled out, Dean Elgar will captain South Africa in his final Test #SAvIND https://t.co/IlyLDehPaK
Temba Bavuma will miss the second Test due to a hamstring strain he picked up in Centurion, Dean Elgar will lead the side in Cape Town #SAvIND https://t.co/MEud5niGTh
India's previous innings defeat to SA came in Centurion as well - Tendulkar finished at 111* then, and Kohli ended with 76 now #SAvIND https://t.co/9q2JoH7ARj
South Africa skittle India for innings win inside three days of first Test https://t.co/RJJK4w5XKy
South Africa wallop India inside 3 days 🇿🇦 https://t.co/d8VcaIlWPZ | #SAvIND https://t.co/jqW2vboESo
Bumrah run out! Kohli pushes the fast bowler for the second, and India over the edge #SAvIND
Shreyas Iyer inside edges it onto the stumps, Jansen has his second, India lose their fourth with 72 on board SA aren't playing good hosts! #SAvIND Tune in ⤵️
South Africa increase lead over India to 147 runs https://t.co/JzNcFEDPoK https://t.co/DAQv1DvCln
Head coach John Plumtree said a rejuvenated Sharks outfit can’t wait to tackle the in-form DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/BcKJtBhiPY
Never a bad time to watch this from Kohli... Tune in to the 1st #SAvIND Test LIVE on @StarSportsIndia https://t.co/dmSMmFslAt
Jasprit Bumrah stood out in India's tough two days 👏 #SAvIND https://t.co/22Nup8L4by
Temba Bavuma absent hurt means India will finally start their 2nd dig Marco Jansen left stranded with his highest Test score - a knock that shows he's a GENUINE allrounder 💥 https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/ljfSt15l21
How sad for Marco Jansen to miss out on a chance to get his maiden century… Can’t see Bavuma anywhere so I assume that’s him out for the entire match. Would be huge if the Proteas can win this Test minus a batter in both innings.
Too good for KG - too good for anyone 🍑 Tune in to the 1st #SAvIND Test LIVE on @StarSportsIndia https://t.co/uqHWjedgMx
Wickets of Elgar and Coetzee but South Africa pile it on💥 India way behind in Centurion https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/HISkqqvNA3
DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris is loving the action-packed festive calendar with big games at DHL Stadium every weekend. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/SzPBGJteD0
SA dominate on Day 3: Marco Jansen breezes to a second Test fifty 👏 A century stand between him and Dean Elgar 🤝 Lead over a 1⃣0⃣0⃣ #SAvIND https://t.co/ozh5lPrFAg
Elgar looks in no trouble against the new ball - lead stretches to 78 now #SAvIND Tune in ⤵️
DHL Stormers speedster Suleiman Hartzenberg is keen to finish 2023 on a high in the coastal clash with the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/vrU8qKFKre
50+ scores in each of KL Rahul's first games as designated wicketkeeper across formats 🧤 More stats: https://t.co/ZtyyUPPQY2 https://t.co/5YByhjj3aF
You're the Test coach of 🇿🇦 - what are you telling Dean Elgar? 🤔 #SAvIND https://t.co/OVU8BeqXjA
50+ scores in each of KL Rahul's first games as designated wicketkeeper across formats ⭐️🧤 More stats: https://t.co/ZtyyUPPQY2 https://t.co/60lTbANAxy
50+ scores in each of KL Rahul's first game as designated wicketkeeper across formats ⭐️🧤 More stats: https://t.co/ZtyyUPPQY2 https://t.co/crWF69ICPj
Six out of KL Rahul's eight Test tons have come outside the subcontinent 👏 #SAvIND More stats: https://t.co/ZtyyUPPQY2 https://t.co/7S209F4pEy
Impending retirement spurs South Africa's Elgar to emotive test ton https://t.co/NMYmHiOB1z https://t.co/Kh3vJtyWSC
Hometown 💯 in his farewell series Dean Elgar's knock was filled with stunning shots - he will resume tomorrow on 140* #SAvIND https://t.co/RXbXBYmZ5t
Runs flowed from the bats of Dean Elgar and David Bedingham, but India made crucial breakthroughs before bad light cut play short https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/BJ4nMiV9us
Tough debut, but Prasidh's maiden Test wicket helps India claw back Tune in to the 1st #SAvIND Test LIVE on @StarSportsIndia https://t.co/ZdtjELeWNN
Siraj rattles the stumps to give India a crucial breakthrough 🎯 Tune in to the 1st #SAvIND Test LIVE on @StarSportsIndia https://t.co/fggvAOKIfi
Prasidh Krishna gets his maiden Test wicket! Kept with the short ball and finally one gets big on Verreynne - India with two quick blows now #SAvIND
Siraj cleans up Bedingham! A fine knock and a massive partnership ends https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/JzVavwgml5
Bedingham nails the cover drive to bring up a century stand between him and Elgar #SAvIND
Dean Elgar's special ton headlines South Africa's session even after Jasprit Bumrah's strikes https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/0CNp4OonhG
Different class on a spicy wicket! Dean Elgar's 14th Test 💯 and he gets there with the 19th boundary of his innings 🔥 https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/G5UK2Kyylx
Different class on a spicy wicket! 19th boundary of his innings brings up Dean Elgar's 14th Test💯 https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx | #SAvIND https://t.co/Nq01IYzbkF
Elgar moves into 90s - South Africa back on track after the wickets of de Zorzi and Petersen #SAvIND
Strike bowler's second strike 🎯 Tune in to 1st #SAvIND Test LIVE on @StarSportsIndia https://t.co/tBVWCt0hsj
Bumrah breaks a threatening stand 👊 Tune in to 1st #SAvIND Test LIVE on @StarSportsIndia https://t.co/ojaGZbMHYb
Double strike from Bumrah brings India right back! Removes Tony de Zorzi and Keegan Petersen in consecutive overs 🎯 https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx #SAvIND https://t.co/CaanBRQsEG
A cracking square drive from Dean Elgar gets South Africa to 100 #SAvIND
Scarra Ntubeni is looking forward to facing off against a close friend when he runs out for his 100th DHL Stormers appearance against the Sharks on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/xzHTAeFizx
Mohammed Siraj got one to swing away just right to get Aiden Markram's edge ✨ Watch the Centurion Test on @starsportsindia #SAvIND https://t.co/9TDbXgMZXM
Dean Elgar and Tony de Zorzi make it a good session for South Africa after they dismissed India for 245 https://t.co/d8VcaImuFx #SAvIND https://t.co/S8Zq8dd5i1
Siraj has been on the money, and he gets the early wicket! Aiden Markram is caught behind #SAvIND
KL Rahul is the last man out after a splendid century in Centurion; India have 245 on board https://t.co/d8VcaIlWPZ #SAvIND https://t.co/Z3Z3TWe0qA
India vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2: KL Rahul hits his 8th century in 133 balls. India at 245 all out in 67.4 overs.
KL RAHUL SMASHES A SIX TO GET TO HIS 💯 🙌 It's his second Test hundred in South Africa, and it's a fantastic one! https://t.co/d8VcaIlWPZ #SAvIND https://t.co/UXCaYPaik0
Gerald Coetzee gets the edge from Mohammed Siraj, who reviews unsuccessfully! India 238 for 9 #SAvIND
One of the best Boxing Day crowds we've had in SouthA Africa @SuperSportPark yesterday. They brought all the vibes and the weather and Kagiso Rabada played ball. #SAvIND #cricket https://t.co/BiamCyO0RS
Watch 🧐 When head coach #RahulDravid turned medium-pacer in India nets 📽️https://t.co/ly7AlseyJV #SAvIND #INDvSA | 1st Test https://t.co/G577lFn5tg
KL Rahul holds fort after Rabada's five-wicket blast #SAvIND https://t.co/cb4Y0duwap
If Bavuma is unable to bat, South Africa will be a player short for the rest of the game #SAvIND https://t.co/e1j9tjWJW5