Kapil Dev Scored a Flamboyant 129 | Hansie Cronje Mrathon Century | Azhar Showing Some Composure

Cricket

Year2026

Duration21m

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Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   South Africa recorded a memorable Test victory over India with a day to spare, their first win since readmission to the ICC, in a match defined by hostile pace, grit, and a rare batting fightback from India. Winning the toss on a slow pitch at home, Kepler Wessels surprised everyone by asking India to bat first. But hostile bowling from Allan Donald and the fallibility of the Indian top order meant South Africa took control immediately. Donald exploited the conditions brilliantly, taking 12 wickets in the match, the fourth-best figures for South Africa in Tests. India’s batsmen struggled, with only Mohammad Azharuddin showing some composure, scoring his only first-class fifty of the tour. Injuries also handicapped India, with Shastri limited to just two overs. South Africa’s batting was anchored by Hansie Cronje, who displayed immense concentration, facing 411 balls over nearly nine hours to compile a marathon century at No. 3. His innings, coupled with support from Hudson, gave South Africa their first three-figure partnership of the series. India’s resistance came largely from Kapil Dev, who entered at 27 for 5 in the second innings. Despite injury and a long day in the field, he scored a flamboyant 129, demonstrating classical drives and powerful leg-side strokes, keeping India in the contest temporarily. However, the top and middle order repeatedly collapsed, allowing South Africa to take command. With assertive batting from Wessels and a controlled approach, South Africa chased the target of 153 with seven minutes left on the fourth day, sealing a historic win. B. Richardson’s nine catches as wicket-keeper added to the landmark nature of the victory. This match highlighted Donald’s pace, Cronje’s endurance, and Kapil’s resilience, a classic clash of talent and determination that set the tone for South Africa’s new era in international cricket. #indvssa #highlights #cricketmax #india #kapildev