First look at some skipper on skipper action for this Test as Dean Elgar scratches out his guard.

Four! Driven between gully and point off the outside part of the bat. A bit sketchy but he kinda guided it there I guess.

From around the wicket, Cummins has Elgar interested in every ball, leaving outside off.

A tentative push that time from Elgar. He is looking so uncomfortable out there at the moment, just a couple of runs might see him just start to believe a bit more  in himself, but he’s not batting well at the moment.

He averages 28 as captain in 17 matches, 65 as a rank and file, he averages 40 in Test cricket. It’s a huge burden, the captaincy of the Proteas.

CHANCE! Elgar rapped on the glove as he tries a pull shot, the ball pops up and Head dives forward to catch it on the bounce! So close. No one hand one bounce here, Travis. Again, that tentativeness really coming to the fore there for Elgar – he didn’t know what shot to play to a ball angled into him, up at his armpit towards leg.

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He fends to Head now who instantly throws at the stumps to keep him honest.

Hard work out there for Elgar.

dan