IND vs SA - Aiden Markram gets dropped by KL Rahul, goes on to get 100

Aiden Markram stands out as the lone player to decipher the challenges posed by the challenging surface at Newlands in Cape Town. In a match where both teams - India and South Africa - were grappling to surpass a 100-run lead, Markram has notched up a century. Adding to the frustration for the Indian side is the dropped catch earlier in the innings by wicket-keeper KL Rahul.

In the 27th over, on the third ball, a good-length delivery outside off prompted Markram to attempt a slog, but the ball climbed sharply, taking the edge. It sailed slightly above Rahul's head, and although he reached it comfortably with both hands, the ball popped out and his wicket was dropped.

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Subsequently, Prasidh Krishna was brought into the attack, and in his first over of the day, he conceded 20 runs adding salt to the wound. 

Markram reached his century and the South African dressing room erupted with excitement, and even captain Dean Elgar displayed enthusiasm, applauding fervently amidst a roar from the crowd at Newlands.

However, Mohammed Siraj came into the attack and took his wicket for 106. India will be looking to keep the Proteas lead below 100 runs.

At the time of writing this article, 32 overs had been completed, with the Proteas scoring 162 for 8 and holding a 64-run lead. On Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah took centre stage, securing wickets and achieving his ninth 5-wicket haul. 

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Bumrah, who had claimed one wicket at the end of Day 1 (Tristan Stubbs for 1), initiated Day 2 by dismissing David Bedingham (11), Kyle Verreynne (9), Marco Jansen (11), and Keshav Maharaj (3).

Recapping Day 1, a total of 23 wickets had fallen, with the Proteas trailing by 36 runs. Mohammed Siraj led a relentless bowling attack, claiming six wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar contributed with two wickets each, restricting South Africa to a mere 55 runs. 

When India took the crease, the batsmen faced challenges, accumulating only 153 runs and securing a 98-run lead. Rohit Sharma (39), Shubman Gill (36), and Virat Kohli (46) were the only contributors in double digits, as six Indian batters faced a duck. Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Nandre Burger each clinched three wickets, complemented by one run-out, leading to the dismissal of the Men in Blue.