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The first of three Test matches between India and South Africa is scheduled to begin today. After winning the toss, India elected to bat first. The pitch has grass on it, and the sky is cloudy overhead. Kohli’s decision to bat first has been dubbed “bold” by many.
KL Rahul, Team India’s newly-appointed Test vice-captain, has already stated that India will deploy five bowlers in the first Test against South Africa. Shardul Thakur, an all-rounder, is given a chance to play in the starting XI. Ishant Sharma, the veteran speedster, has been out of form and is struggling to gain a spot in India’s playing XI for the first Test.
Dark clouds loom enormous above Supersport Park, casting a shadow over the Boxing Day Test. According to the South African Weather Service, there is a 60% chance of rain in Centurion on Sunday, with thunderstorms possible.
Rain is expected to make the first day of the India vs. South Africa series a stop-start affair.
According to Accuweather, Centurion will have a gloomy day on Sunday, with thunderstorms anticipated around 3-4 pm SAST. India was playing a Test series after a long layoff, and many fans were looking forward to seeing Virat Kohli’s side enter the field.
