Century maker Dean Elgar described the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand yesterday
South Africa's Dean Elgar celebrates 100 runs during day one of the first Test cricket match. Pic/PTI
Dunedin, (New Zealand): Century maker Dean Elgar described the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand yesterday as one of the toughest of his career after he rescued South Africa from a woeful start. After batting throughout the day the opener was unbeaten on 128 with South Africa 229 for four at stumps.
His unbeaten 81-run stand for the fifth wicket with Temba Bavuma (38 not out) put South Africa in a position of relative strength after losing three quick wickets in the morning session. “It was one of the tougher days of Test cricket so far in my career,” said the 29-year-old left-hander who was dropped by wicketkeeper BJ Watling on 36 before going on to complete his seventh Test century. d of day one.
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