IND beat SA 1st Test: Ashwin, Pujara, Siraj do Zulu dance: Team India scripted history on Thursday (December 30) as they became the first Asian team to register a Test win at South Africa’s fortress – Centurion. On their arrival at Irene Lodge after the triumph, Virat Kohli & Co were welcomed with Zulu dance – South Africa’s traditional tribe dance. The likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, M Siraj and R Ashwin too joined the party and displayed some dance moves. Follow InsideSport.in for more updates.
IND beat SA 1st Test: Irene Lodge hotel staff welcomes triumphant Virat Kohli & Co with zulu dance, Pujara, Siraj & Ashwin join party – Watch video
“The customary post match pictures got too boring, hence @cheteshwar_pujara decided to make it memorable by shaking a leg for the first time ever with @mohammedsirajofficial and yours truly. What a win,” R Ashwin wrote while sharing the short celebration video.
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Virat Kohli & Co. scripted history with a memorable 113 runs victory in the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion, and breached South Africa’s fortress – Centurion.
While Team India finally managed to register a victory in Centurion in its third attempt, the special victory also marked a couple of individual milestones with Mohd Shami becoming only the fifth Indian pacer to take 200 Test wickets and Rishabh Pant completing 100 dismissals in Test cricket.
200 Test wickets ✅
100 dismissals as wicket-keeper ✅Special milestones call for a celebration 🍰🙌#TeamIndia | #SAvIND | @MdShami11 | @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/lj8CZHMaBs
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021
The Player of the Match and India’s vice-captain, KL Rahul termed the year 2021 as a special for team India. Apart from breaching Proteas’ fortress, team India also completed four Test wins outside Asia in 2021 as the year comes to an end.
In 2021, India registered famous Test victories in Brisbane, Lord’s, Oval, and the latest addition is Centurion.
Talking further about the dressing room atmosphere, KL Rahul says “is amazing at the moment.”
🗣️🗣️ "2021 has been a special year for us."
Vice-captain @klrahul11 sums up 2021 for #TeamIndia and speaks about the historic win at Centurion👍#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/B9glXK36Xe
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021
Moreover, with the Centurion triumph, team India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and will be eying for a bigger milestone – the first-ever Test series win on South Africa soil.
Team India is yet to win a Test series in South Africa and looking at the moment Virat Kohli & Co have a perfect opportunity to end their “First Ka Thirst”. The already struggling South Africa is set to miss out on the services of Quinton de Kock that even enhances India’s chances.
The second Test of the three-match series will be played in Johannesburg from January 03 and Virat Kohli & Co will have their eyes already set to seal the series with one game to spare.
IND beat SA 1st Test: Irene Lodge hotel staff welcomes triumphant Virat Kohli & Co with zulu dance, Pujara, Siraj & Ashwin join party – Watch video
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