Published 17:58 IST, October 20th 2019
Dean Elgar once again finds himself at the receiving end after a duck
Dean Elgar was dismissed for a second-ball duck in the third Test at Ranchi after which he was trolled by fans on social media. India had declared at 497/9.
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Dean Elgar has been one of South Africa's good opening batsman for last few years. Elgar's second Test series in India began on a high te when he h played a solid kck of 160 in first Test at Vizag. He n h a couple of b innings after which he scored 48 in second innings of Pune Test match. Prior to third and final Test at Ranchi, while talking about his team's chances in final Test match, Elgar h also criticised Indian hospitality after which he h faced backlash from Indian fans on social media. w, Elgar has given fans ar chance to take a dig at him.
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Dean Elgar dismissed for a duck
South African innings started in third session of Day 2 after India h declared ir innings at 497/9. On first delivery, Proteas got a lucky boundary in form of byes. On following delivery, Shami bowled short of a length delivery around off stump which Elgar looks to leave but unfortunately, ball hits back of his bat and Wriddhiman Saha makes mistake behind stumps as Elgar's short stay at crease comes to an end for a duck. After his dismissal, he was also trolled on social media. Here are some of reactions.
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Umesh shines with bat
Coming out to bat at number nine, Umesh Yav h lasted for any 10 deliveries but he scored a quickfire 31 which included five sixes at a strike rate of 310. Playing his 43rd Test, Yav's explosive batting helped him register his highest score in red-ball cricket. Meanwhile, he also shattered some a few records as a batsman as well. bowler whom Umesh h hit for five maximums was left-arm spinner George Linde who was making his debut. neless, he h a forgettable debut as he was first smashed by Umesh for two consecutive sixes and n for three more maximums in his next over. neless, Linde got his man in that over itself. Meanwhile, speedster has w become first batsman to register fastest 30-plus score in Test cricket as he surpassed former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming who h scored an unbeaten 31 off just 11 deliveries against South Africa back in 2004. At same time, Umesh also became second Indian player after great Sachin Tendulkar to hit two sixes off first two deliveries. India declared ir innings at 497/9.
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16:58 IST, October 20th 2019