The Cape Town Test match between South Africa and India witnessed a flurry of wickets falling consecutively on the first day, persisting unchanged until the subsequent day’s opening session.
Amidst this, Aiden Markram, South Africa’s white-ball captain, showcased remarkable resilience, achieving a gritty century that stood out amidst the falling wickets, earning applause from none other than Virat Kohli.
In the 30th over’s final delivery, Markram skillfully guided a length ball outside the off-stump, directing it through the backward point region to notch up his seventh Test century.
With South Africa’s batting lineup succumbing to a mere 55 runs in the initial innings and struggling against the relentless Indian attack, the Centurion-born star emerged as a beacon of runs on the challenging track.
Ro- leleta hu cha mudane gya 3-3 hai
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Markram’s exceptional century garnered extensive applause from the spectators, the South African team in the dressing room, and even the opposing side.
— Virat Sharma (@ViratSharm39743) January 4, 2024
Virat Kohli, widely recognized as a distinguished ambassador of the sport, approached the 29-year-old batsman, extending congratulations for his epic knock. Kohli was seen patting Markram’s back and sharing a few words, causing a significant stir on social media platforms.