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Centurion, December 30: India are closing on a fine victory over South Africa in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the SuperSport Park here.
South Africa are 94 for 4 and six more wickets can earn India the win and a series lead but both the teams will also be keep making a skyward glance on Day 5.
So what is the weather prediction for Centurion on Day 5 of the first Test? Let’s take a look.
Centurion weather
The prediction is for 65% precipitation on Day 5 and at least two hours of rain during the afternoon at Centurion. Furthermore, there is prediction for 39% chances of a thunderstorm as the day moves on and South Africa will hope the weatherman will remain accurate in their prophecy. The second day of the Test was completely washed out after incessant rains.
How the match is poised
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has praised debutant pacer Marco Jansen stating that the latter has justified his selection in the team in the ongoing first Test against India.
India need six wickets to win the first Test against South Africa as the match enters the final day here at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
Marco scalped four wickets in the Indian second innings and gave the visitors a tough fight.
"He is a phenomenal talent. He is an awkward customer to face. There is swing, bounce and pace coming at you. In the (Indian) second innings, he justified his selection...he seems like he wants to learn.
“He is a hard worker. He is really keen on doing well for his team and himself," said Rabada in the press conference after the end of Day Four's play.
The pacer said that he is hopeful that Proteas can still win the game despite being reduced to 94 for 4 in chase of 305 runs.
"Definitely. we have just got to show belief. Strategise overnight and see how to approach this. Every sportsman has got to believe," said Rabada.
Rabada further hailed his skipper Dean Elgar and said that he has been the best person for the team.
"Dean is doing his best for his team, his country and himself. He is leading from the front. He has done it countless times," said Rabada.
Coming to the match, after India were folded in the second session on Wednesday, 40.5 overs were bowled with South Africa losing four wickets in the tricky phase. At stumps, the Proteas went into the dugout at 94/4 with 211 runs more required to win and six wickets in the bag.
For hosts captain, Dean Elgar is currently unbeaten on the crease as the Test goes into the final day. SA need a further 211 runs to win the Test against India to protect their proud record at the Centurion.
India will be looking to score their 4th Test win in SA and first at the Centurion on the day but they will be keen for the weather to stay clear and have a crack at the South Africa batting line-up that is in the transitional period.
