Team India continues to dominate the opponent on the day two of the first Test match which is currently underway at the VDCA Stadium in Vishakhapatnam. After lunch, the hosts lost the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara on the score of six. But even after Che made way to the pavilion, Mayank Agarwal continued to play a patient innings and reached the 150 run mark. The Bangalore based batsman took 295 balls to reach the 150 runs mark. Agarwal was in no hurry to reach the total and was quite poised as he reached 150 run mark with a four to the leg side. Mayank Agarwal Continues to Dominate South African Bowlers Alongside Cheteshwar Pujara After Rohit Sharma’s Dismissal Ahead of Lunch Day 2.

During the course of his innings, the 28-year-old slammed 18 fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, the bowlers of the visiting team continued to toil as they could only snap a couple of wickets. Keshav Maharaj got the wicket of Rohit Sharma whereas, Vernon Philander sent Cheteshwar Pujara packing after he rattled the stumps. Rohit Sharma Reaches 150 Run Mark During IND vs SA, 1st Test, Day 2.

Meanwhile, India now stands on the score of 353 runs for the loss of a couple of wickets. Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is batting alongside Agarwal and has made 15 runs from 27 balls. After winning the toss, India had decided to bat first. Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal gave a blistering start to India. But unfortunately, Sharma missed out on the double hundred as he made way to the pavilion on the score of 176 runs.

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