On Wednesday, December 27, at SuperSport Park in Centurion, on the second day of the present Boxing Day Test between South Africa and India, veteran opener Dean Elgar scored his 14th Test century. Responses on social media to Dean Elgar’s 140* are deserving for him.
He is a slow-left arm bowler and a left-handed opening batsman. Throughout his gritty innings, which featured an excellent strike rotation and a couple of strong partnerships, the Indian bowling team found themselves frustrated on day two.
After being knocked out for 245 in the opening innings, the Men in Blue bowlers had to start making waves.
Aiden Markram, the club’s opener, left the game early after only five runs were scored, but Elgar put his team ahead with a brilliant inning.
Responses on social media to Dean Elgar’s 140*
In the two test matches against India, South Africa’s vice-captain, Dean Elgar, is leading the team. In just 140 deliveries, Dean Elgar scored his 14th Test century with a remarkable exhibition of smashing 19 boundaries.
Notably, he created history by becoming the first batsman from South Africa to score a century against India in tests in the previous nine years. South Africa finished Day 2 ahead of India by 11 runs owing to a century by Dean Elgar.
Moreover, Elgar became the second batsman in South Africa after Herschelle Gibbs to reach hundreds in each of the seven test grounds in the nation. Many people on social media commended Elgar for his batting skills.