IND vs SA: Rabada’s Fifer Puts South Africa in Front After Day 1 of Boxing Day Test

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Toss

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Debut for Prasidh

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Rabada Strikes Early

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Burger Gets His First Test Wicket

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Burger Removes Jaiswal

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KOHLI - IYER REbuild

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Rabada Punishes Indian Batting Unit

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Rahul Stands Tall

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Rain Spoils the Fun

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