Digital Desk: The Indian cricket team led by Virat Kohli made a historic win in Centurion. India beat South Africa in the first Test match in Centurion to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
With this historic win, Virat Kohli and the team become the first Indian team to win a match in Centurion. The venue is nothing less of a stronghold for South Africa. However, Kohli and his men made it, becoming the first Indian team to win a Test match on this ground.
The Indian cricket team sprang to an impressive 113-run victory in the 1st Test, carrying a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and kick-starting the South African term on a winning note.
Moreover, this Indian cricket team became the first Asian team to win a Test at the venue. The players displayed outstanding performance in the field while making this victory a reality.
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Notably, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami once again grabbed three wickets each. Moreover, Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with a spell of 2-47. After lunch, it simply took two overs for India to wrap a memorable win.
Social media platforms are thrilled with this historic win by the Indian team. Fans shared posts-old with delight and applause for the monumental achievement.
This win is not the first time India has taken an early lead in South Africa. The Indian team also did so in 2007 too but moved on to lose the series after that. Kohli and his gentlemen would be mindful of the hosts who have all the ability to play out of their bones in the venue.
Virat Kohli also made significant remarks after this victory. Kohli said, "Just the way these guys bowl together, it's just a hallmark of our team getting a result from that position, not just in this game but also in the last two three years."
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