KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj took charge on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test following rain interruptions that limited Day 1 to 208/8 after 58 overs.
Rahul converted his solid fifty into a century amid challenging conditions, aided by the lower order and a clever bye that contributed to reaching the milestone.
Siraj provided essential support to Rahul throughout the Indian innings, contributing to a crucial 47-run partnership for the ninth wicket, thwarting early dismissals after the rain-delayed start.
However, their impressive stand was broken by Coetzee in the 65th over, followed by an unusual incident involving a missed flick and a bye despite the ball reaching the wicketkeeper.
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Despite the surprising display, Rahul reached his century by smashing a six off a delivery, showcasing the significance of the milestone in keeping India’s hope for a series win alive on South African soil. The Twitterati reacted passionately to this captivating phase of play.