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South Africa vs India, Freedom Trophy 2021/22, 1st Test - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
South Africa
197/10
(62.3 OV)
RR 3.15
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Dean Elgar
c Rishabh Pant b Jasprit Bumrah
1
2
0
0
Aiden Markram
b Mohammed Shami
13
34
3
0
Keegan Petersen
b Mohammed Shami
15
22
3
0
Rassie van der Dussen
c Ajinkya Rahane b Mohammed Siraj
3
18
0
0
Temba Bavuma
c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Shami
52
103
10
0
Quinton de Kock
b Shardul Thakur
34
63
3
1
Wiaan Mulder
c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Shami
12
33
2
0
Marco Jansen
lbw b Shardul Thakur
19
42
3
0
Kagiso Rabada
c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Shami
25
45
3
1
Keshav Maharaj
c Ajinkya Rahane b Jasprit Bumrah
12
19
3
0
Lungi Ngidi
not out
0
1
0
0
Total
197/10
(62.3 OV)
RR 3.15
Fall of Wickets
1-2 (Dean Elgar, 0.5 ov), 2-25 (Keegan Petersen, 7.3 ov), 3-30 (Aiden Markram, 11.5 ov), 4-32 (Rassie van der Dussen, 12.5 ov), 5-104 (Quinton de Kock, 34.1 ov), 6-133 (Wiaan Mulder, 43 ov), 7-144 (Temba Bavuma, 46.4 ov), 8-181 (Marco Jansen, 57 ov), 9-193 (Kagiso Rabada, 61.5 ov), 10-197 (Keshav Maharaj, 62.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Jasprit Bumrah
7.2
2
16
2
Mohammed Siraj
15.1
3
45
1
Mohammed Shami
16
5
44
5
Shardul Thakur
11
1
51
2
Ravichandran Ashwin
13
2
37
0
01
st Innings
India
327/10
(105.3 OV)
RR 3.1
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
KL Rahul
c Quinton de Kock b Kagiso Rabada
123
260
17
1
Mayank Agarwal
lbw b Lungi Ngidi
60
123
9
0
Cheteshwar Pujara
c Keegan Petersen b Lungi Ngidi
0
1
0
0
Virat Kohli
c Wiaan Mulder b Lungi Ngidi
35
94
4
0
Ajinkya Rahane
c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi
48
102
9
0
Rishabh Pant
c Rassie van der Dussen b Lungi Ngidi
8
13
1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin
c Keshav Maharaj b Kagiso Rabada
4
5
1
0
Shardul Thakur
c Quinton de Kock b Kagiso Rabada
4
8
1
0
Mohammed Shami
c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi
8
9
2
0
Jasprit Bumrah
c Wiaan Mulder b Marco Jansen
14
17
2
0
Mohammed Siraj
not out
4
12
1
0
Total
327/10
(105.3 OV)
RR 3.1
Fall of Wickets
1-117 (Mayank Agarwal, 40.2 ov), 2-117 (Cheteshwar Pujara, 40.3 ov), 3-199 (Virat Kohli, 68.2 ov), 4-278 (KL Rahul, 94 ov), 5-291 (Ajinkya Rahane, 96.4 ov), 6-296 (Ravichandran Ashwin, 97.4 ov), 7-296 (Rishabh Pant, 98.2 ov), 8-304 (Shardul Thakur, 100 ov), 9-308 (Mohammed Shami, 100.5 ov), 10-327 (Jasprit Bumrah, 105.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Kagiso Rabada
26
5
72
3
Lungi Ngidi
24
5
71
6
Marco Jansen
18.3
4
69
1
Wiaan Mulder
19
4
49
0
Keshav Maharaj
18
2
58
0
02
nd Innings
South Africa
We are back! South African players stride out to the middle. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal are the openers for India. Kagiso Rabada to start with the ball. Here we go...
Now India will look to press home the advantage. They have a few overs to go today and they would hope they can enter Day 4 without a lot of damage. South Africa will this time hope they can make better use of the new ball. An important passage of play awaits.
South Africa will be quite disappointed with how they batted. Their top order failed. De Kock, Bavuma and Mulder got off to starts but none could make it significant. Had it not been for Rabada and Jansen, they could have fallen well short of India’s total. It was a combination of both, some poor batting and some very good bowling.
Yes, Shami was the star but every bowler played his part. Thakur got two crucial wickets when a partnership was building. Siraj got the dangerous Rassie. Bumrah made quick work of the tail. He was out injured for quite sometime today and had he bowled more, things could have well been different. A collective effort from the visitors.
End of an outstanding bowling effort from the Indians, led by Shami. They have managed to get a healthy lead of 130. However, they were in a position of getting a much bigger one but the South African tail wagged. India though will still be pretty pleased.
62.3
over
62.3 | 4 Runs | HH: 197/10
62.3
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, OUT! TAKEN! Smart captaincy from Virat Kohli. There was a fielder stationed at deep backward point and the plan was to bowl short and that's exactly what Bumrah did. Bowls a short-of-a-length delivery, on middle. Keshav Maharaj makes room for himself and flashes hard. The ball goes off the outside edge to deep backward point where Rahane pouches it comfortably to end South Africa's innings. South Africa are bundled out for 197.
62.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, SIX! In the slot and Keshav Maharaj punishes it! A full ball, on off. Maharaj makes room and lofts this over long off for a maximum. Keshav Maharaj will be looking to get as many runs as possible from hereon.
62.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, A full ball, on off. Maharaj drives it hard towards the mid off fielder.
62
over
62 | 0 Runs | HH: 193/9
61.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Lungi Ngidi, Shorter length delivery outside off this time. Lungi Ngidi lets it go comfortably. End of a successful over from Shami.
Lungi Ngidi is the last batter to walk in.
61.5
W
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, OUT! Edged and taken! Shami has his fifth and also picks up his 200th Test wicket as well. Points to the heavens to thank the almighty. Exceptional from the pacer. He has been relentless. Again, kept hitting it on a length and around off. Hoping for the ball to its bit. This time it does as it holds its line. Too good for a tail-ender. Rabada looks to defend but it kisses the outside edge and Pant does the rest. India just the one wicket away from bowling South Africa out. Trail still well above 100. This is what we call patient bowling! After the ball has become soft, there’s not a lot on offer. Shami though has just kept hitting the right lines and lengths, giving nothing away and waiting for the batter to make a mistake and he has been rewarded.
61.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, Another short ball on off. Rabada ducks under it again. He is setting him up nicely here.
61.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, A length ball, on off. Rabada defends it back to the bowler. Shami is always around that length.
61.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, This time a short ball from Shami on middle. Rabada ducks under it.
61.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, A length ball, on off. Rabada gets well forward and defends this to covers. Good solid batting by Rabada.
61
over
61 | 1 Runs | HH: 193/8
60.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Very full, outside off. Maharaj drives it to the cover fielder. Good over from Bumrah and India will be happy to see him charging in.
60.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, A full ball, on off. Pushed off the front foot towards the off side this time.
60.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Bumrah is bowling with good steam out there straightaway! Back of a length on middle. Maharaj looks to defend it but the ball hits him on the ribs. He looks in some pain here.
60.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, On a length, outside off. Maharaj leaves it alone this time.
60.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Back of a length, on pads. Rabada looks to work it towards the on side but misses. The ball hits him high on the pads and a leg bye is taken square on the on side.
60.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Back of a length, around leg. Rabada looks to work it away but gets hit on the ribs.
60
over
60 | 8 Runs | HH: 192/8
59.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, A goos short ball this time on middle. Keshav Maharaj sways away from the line of the ball. Good ball to end the over from Shami.
59.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, A full ball, on off. Keshav Maharaj drives it aerially towards mid off.
59.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, Back of a length, on off. Keshav Maharaj defends this solidly off the back foot.
Bumrah is seen warming up! Really good sings for India if he can bowl towards the ens of the day. He can be deadly against the tail.
59.3
4
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Short and outside off, Maharaj takes full toll of it as he hits it through point again. Another boundary.
59.2
4
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Width on offer and put away! Short and wide outside off, this is flayed through point and it races away to the fence.
59.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, Back of a length, on off. Maharaj defends this off the back foot towards the off side.
59
over
59 | 2 Runs | HH: 184/8
58.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Kagiso Rabada, Back of a length, on middle. Kagiso Rabada hangs back and pushes it to mid on. Played it with soft hands there.
58.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Kagiso Rabada, Back of a length, on off. Rabada defends it to point.
58.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Keshav Maharaj, On a length, on leg. Keshav Maharaj looks to glance it but misses. He gets hit on the pads. A loud appeal from Shardul Thakur for an lbw but the umpire says no. The ball rolls to fine leg and the batters take a leg bye.
58.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Keshav Maharaj, Good-length ball, on off. Maharaj pushes it towards covers.
58.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Keshav Maharaj, On a good length, on off. Keshav Maharaj defends it out.
58.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Kagiso Rabada, Short of a length, on middle and leg. Kagiso Rabada looks to work on the leg side. The ball goes off the leading edge and flies through the backward point region for a single.
58
over
58 | 1 Runs | HH: 182/8
57.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, On a length, on off. Keshav Maharaj blocks it off the back foot.
57.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, Fuller in length, right into the blockhole. Keshav Maharaj does well to squeeze it out in time.
57.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Keshav Maharaj, On a good length, on off. Keshav Maharaj covers the line and blocks it out.
57.3
1
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, Length ball, on off. Kagiso Rabada taps it towards point for a single.
57.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, On a good length, on middle. Kagiso Rabada defends it out.
57.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball, outside off. Kagiso Rabada stays away from the line.
Keshav Maharaj is the next batter in.
Review! Marco Jansen has been given OUT, LBW here and he has reviewed it. The replays roll in and the Ball Tracker shows that its umpire's call on impact. So the decision stays and Marco Jansen has to walk back.
57
over
57 | 4 Runs | HH: 181/8
56.6
W
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, OUT! LBW! There comes the wicket India were searching for a while. And it is once again, Shardul Thakur - the man with the golden arm that gets the breakthrough. Bowls a good-length ball, on middle, angling in. Marco Jansen shuffles across and looks to block it out. He misses though and gets struck on the back pad. Shardul Thakur appeals and the umpire agrees. Marco Jansen opts for a review. UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that wickets hitting were umpire's call. So the original decision will stay and Marco Jansen will have to walk back to the pavilion after adding some valuable runs. When Jansen had arrived at the crease and was facing Ashwin, someone had asked Pant - 'KAISA KHELTA HAI?' Meaning, 'How does he play?' Remember, Jansen has represented Mumbai in the Indian T20 League. The reply from Pant was, 'THEEKTHAAK KHELTA HAI'. Meaning, 'He plays okay'. Well, this innings has certainly been more than okay and if the weather forecast which suggests poor weather on Thursday does come true, this knock, which has consumed valuable time, could come to the fore, if the Proteas manage to save this Test.
56.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, On off, Marco Jansen lunges forward and blocks it off the front foot.
56.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, On a good length outside off, Marco Jansen shoulders arms to that one.
56.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, FOUR! India now will be concerned now, considering how these two are batting. This was full and on middle, Marco Jansen flicks it through mid-wicket to get a boundary.
56.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, Back of a length, from wide of the crease, on off. Marco Jansen defends it out.
56.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, On a good length, around off. Marco Jansen watchfully blocks it confidently towards covers.
56
over
56 | 6 Runs | HH: 177/7
55.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, On middle, Rabada pushes it towards covers.
55.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Tossed up, on off. Rabada blocks it out to the off side.
Well, KL Rahul is complaining that he is not able to find the ball and it looks like it has gone beneath the covers on the seats. This is going to take a while and rightly, the umpires have called for DRINKS. And Virat Kohli is happy to do a jig as the DJ sets his tone on the break.This is brilliant from the two pacers, Rabada and Jansen. They are really putting up a fight now. Not only are they hanging in there but also scoring freely, especially the debutant. They need to continue to frustrate the Indians. The visitors on the other hand, need to continue to be patient. They have done exceedingly well so far and will want to continue the good work. Unbelievable. We are done with the break, but the ball has still not been found! It has been a good whole 5-6 minutes and ah... at last. Looks like Lungi Ngidi has got the ball in his hand. We can resume now
55.4
6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, SIX! WOW! What a shot that was! Given some air, on middle. Kagiso Rabada stands tall and just lifts it over long off for a biggie. Clears the sightscreen with ease. The ball seems to have lost as well. The Indian fielders are searching for it now.
55.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Shortish, on off. Rabada hangs back and taps it towards covers.
55.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Loopy ball, around off. Kagiso Rabada is solid in his defence.
55.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Tossed up, on middle. Kagiso Rabada blocks it out.
55
over
55 | 4 Runs | HH: 171/7
54.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, On a length, on middle. Marco Jansen blocks it under his eyes.
54.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, FOUR! What a gorgeous drive! The young Marco Jansen is just growing in confidence. Full again, on middle. Marco Jansen simply drives it down the ground to long on for a boundary. So pleasing to the eyes. India are letting the tail-enders to wag their tail now.
54.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, Thakur goes a little full, around off. Jansen stays solid in his defence.
54.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, On a length, on off. Jansen this time gets behind the line and blocks it out down onto the deck.
54.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, Beauty! On a good length, outside off, nipping away. Marco Jansen presses forward and looks to defend. The ball whistles past the outside edge and carries through to the keeper.
Shardul Thakur comes back on.
54.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Marco Jansen, Oohs and aahs from behind the stumps! Just excitement from the Indian players! This was on a good length, in the fifth stump channel. Marco Jansen shoulders arms.
54
over
54 | 0 Runs | HH: 167/7
53.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Ashwin fires this on pads. Worked to short mid-wicket.
53.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Flatter and quicker on middle. Rabada defends this off the back foot. Indian players are sensing some thing here. Lot of talk going on there.
53.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Nicely tossed up on off. Rabada defends this past silly point.
53.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, A fuller ball, on off. Rabada defends this off the front foot.
53.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, A fuller ball, on middle. Worked towards the on side.
53.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, A flatter ball on middle and leg. Rabada looks to defend it towards the on side. But ball hits his pads and loops toward silly point. Some excitement there but no damage done.
53
over
53 | 5 Runs | HH: 167/7
52.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, A length ball, on off. Jansen defends this solidly off the front foot.
52.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, A good short ball this time and equally well played by Rabada. A short ball on off. Rabada pulls it to fine leg for a single.
52.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, A length ball, on off. Rabada defends this off the front foot.
52.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR! Lovely stroke by Kagiso Rabada! A full ball, on off. Rabada drives it uppishly towards covers for a boundary. This is good batting from Rabada. He is not missing out on any opportunity to score runs.
52.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, On a length, on off. Rabada defends this solidly off the front foot towards the off side.
52.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, A full ball, on off. Rabada looks to drive but gets the inside half of his blade towards mid on.
52
over
52 | 2 Runs | HH: 162/7
51.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Fuller on off. Rabada pushes it to cover-point this time and a single is taken.
51.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Another nicely tossed up delivery on off. Rabada defend this off the front foot towards the off side.
51.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Tossed up on off. Rabada defends this off the front foot comfortably.
51.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Fuller on middle. Jansen works it to deep mid-wicket for a single this time.
51.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Quicker and flatter on middle again. Defended towards the on side.
51.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A flatter ball on middle. Jansen blocks it out.
51
over
51 | 6 Runs | HH: 160/7
50.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR! Edged but safe and it runs away for a boundary! A full ball, outside off. Marco Jansen goes for a big booming drive but the ball catches the outside edge of his blade. It flies over the slip fielders and for a boundary towards third man.
50.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, A good short ball, outside off this time. Rabada sways away from the line of the ball and the ball goes back to Pant.
50.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, On a length, outside off from 'round the wicket this time. Kagiso Rabada leaves it alone comfortably.
50.3
2
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, On a length, on pads. Rabada works it to deep square leg and gets a couple.
50.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, A full ball, on middle. Rabada defends this off the front foot.
50.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, Ohh..A leading edge but well short of mid on. A full ball, on middle. Rabada looks to work it away towards the on side but gets a leading edge towards mid on.
50
over
50 | 1 Runs | HH: 154/7
49.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Quicker and shorter on middle. Jansen blocks it out.
49.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A fuller ball on leg. Jansen sweeps it to square leg.
49.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A fuller ball on middle. Jansen works it to short leg.
49.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Ashwin bowls this 'round the wicket quicker on middle. Jansen defends this off the back foot.
49.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, A fuller ball, on off. Rabada drives it to long off for a single this time.
49.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Nicely tossed up on middle. Rabada gets forward and defends it.
49
over
49 | 4 Runs | HH: 153/7
48.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, A dot to end! On off, Jansen lunges and keeps it out.
48.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, Another one on the fuller side, Jansen plays it to mid off.
48.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, Beaten! Shami hits the perfect length, outside off, nipping away. Jansen looks to drive but is beaten. The ball was whiskers away from getting the outside edge.
48.3
4
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Edgy again! Fuller and on off, Jansen looks to drive but does so inside the line. It is more off the outside edge but past point and into the fence.
48.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, On off, defended.
48.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on middle, kept out.
48
over
48 | 1 Runs | HH: 149/7
47.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, Tossed up on middle, it is kept out.
47.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kagiso Rabada, On the stumps, blocked.
47.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Gives it air but bowls it a little too full, this is eased down to long on for one.
47.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Flatter this time and on off, Jansen hangs back and blocks.
47.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Close! On middle, Jansen looks to flick, it goes uppishly but falls short of the short leg fielder who dives to his left.
47.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Tossed up on off, defended.
47
over
47 | 8 Runs | HH: 148/7
46.6
4
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, EDGY FOUR! South Africa won't mind how they come as long as they do. Vital runs these. Fuller and on middle, this one shapes away. Rabada looks to play it with a straight bat. This goes off the outer half past point and into the fence.
46.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Kagiso Rabada, On off, blocked.
Kagiso Rabada is the new batter in.
46.4
W
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, OUT! Edged and taken! The indecisiveness costs Bavuma. Shami has another one. What a spell this is from him. The last recognised batter is out of here for the hosts. This is a length ball outside off. Bavuma is not sure whether this will tail back in or no. He looks to defend. This one goes straight on. He realises he could leave it and tries to do so half heatedly. Too late as the ball kisses the outside edge and Pant does the rest.
46.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Good-length ball, on off. Temba Bavuma looks to defend. The ball goes off the outside edge to backward point.
46.2
4
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! FIFTY! This was short and on middle, Temba Bavuma swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary. He raises his bat and soaks applause from the dressing room. Has been a gritty knock from him and would look to convert it to a bigger one.
46.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, A full ball, on off. Bavuma pushes it to mid on this time.
46
over
46 | 0 Runs | HH: 140/6
45.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A shorter length delivery on off. Jansen goes back and defends it.
45.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Quicker and shorter on off. Jansen defends this off the back foot towards the off side.
45.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A fuller ball, on off. Jansen pushes it back to the bowler.
45.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Quicker on middle. Defended towards the on side.
45.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Fuller on off. Defended off the front foot.
45.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A flatter ball, on off. Jansen defends this off the back foot.
45
over
45 | 3 Runs | HH: 140/6
44.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, A full ball, on off. Bavuma defends this off the front foot towards covers.
44.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, On a length, around off. Bavuma defends this off the back foot.
44.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, A full ball, on middle. Jansen works it to mid-wicket and gets a single.
44.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, A short ball, outside off. Jansen leaves it alone this time.
44.2
2
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, On a length, on middle. Jansen works it to deep square leg and gets a couple.
44.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Marco Jansen, Back of a length, outside off. Jansen lets it go comfortably.
44
over
44 | 4 Runs | HH: 137/6
43.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, Tossed up on off. Jansen defends this off the front foot. The ball hits the inside half of his blade and goes behind square on the on side. A single taken.
43.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A fuller ball, on off. Driven to long on this time.
43.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Fuller on middle. Pushed towards mid-wicket.
43.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Quicker and flatter on middle. Bavuma works it behind square on the on side.
43.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Marco Jansen, A tossed up delivery on off. Jansen pushes this off the front foot square on the off side for a single.
43.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A fuller delivery on middle. Bavuma works it to mid-wicket for a single.
The debutant, Marco Jansen walks out to bat now.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs | HH: 133/6
42.6
W
Mohammed Shami to Wiaan Mulder, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shami strikes! A fuller delivery outside off. Mulder goes for a big booming drive but the ball catches the outside edge of his blade. It goes back to Pant behind the stumps and he takes an easy catch.South Africa lose their sixth wicket. Mohammed Shami has the knack of breaking partnerships when needed and he has done that once again. Mulder held his ground there, he wasn’t ready to go, waited for the umpire to raise his finger which he eventually did and then walked off. Also, the umpire did not raise his finger because don't think anyone appealed. The Indians just celebrated. The umpire will give his verdict only if someone asks, right? Guess someone did appeal later and that is why, the umpire raised his finger and eventually, Mulder walked off. There was also a slight eye contact between the two umpires on the legality of the catch but the square leg umpire was sure that Pant had taken it cleanly.
42.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Wiaan Mulder, Back of a length, outside off. Mulder shoulders his arms to this one. Good carry and bounce for Shami.
42.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Back of a length, on middle. Bavuma nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
42.3
1
Mohammed Shami to Wiaan Mulder, Good ball. On a length and nipping in a little. Mulder gets the inside half of his blade towards fine leg for a single.
42.2
2
Mohammed Shami to Wiaan Mulder, On a length, on middle. Mulder works it to backward square leg for a couple.
42.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Wiaan Mulder, A full ball, outside off. Swinging away from the batter. Mulder lets it go.
42
over
42 | 1 Runs | HH: 129/5
41.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On the pads this time. Mulder works it to fine leg for a single.
41.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, A length ball, outside off. Mulder lets it go this time.
41.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Slightly fuller this time outside off. The ball swings away a little. Mulder lets it go after initially thinking of playing it.
41.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On a length, angling into off. Mulder defends it to towards the on side.
41.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On a length, outside off. Mulder leaves it alone.
41.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, A full ball, on middle. Mulder works it to short mid-wicket.
41
over
41 | 12 Runs | HH: 128/5
40.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Good-length delivery outside off. Bavuma plays the defensive shot inside the line of the ball. The ball goes through to the keeper.
40.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A length ball, outside off. Bavuma lets it go this time.
40.4
4
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! This time a streaky boundary! Back of a length, around off. Bavuma gets on the back foot and opens the face of his blade a little and gets it through gap towards third man for a boundary.
40.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Another beautiful shot from Bavuma! A full delivery on middle. Bavuma drives it straight back past the bowler for another boundary.
40.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a length, on off. Defended off the front foot.
40.1
4
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Short ball and punished this time! Short and wide outside off. Bavuma hangs back and punches this off the back foot through cover-point for a boundary.
40
over
40 | 4 Runs | HH: 116/5
39.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! First boundary of the final session! An overpitched delivery on off. Mulder gets forward and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary.
39.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, A length ball, on off. Mulder gets forward and blocks it.
39.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, A good-length delivery and seaming away a little this time. Mulder defends this with soft hands towards point.
39.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Ohh...A good ball again. On a length and nipping in with a low bounce. Muder defends this off the front foot towards the on side.
39.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On a length and nipping in a little. Mulder defends it towards the on side.
39.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On a length, on off. Mulder is right behind it to block it.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs | HH: 112/5
38.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A full ball, on off again. Bavuma drives it towards mid off and Ashwin there slides and stops it.
Mohammed Siraj to bowl from the opposite end.
38.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, NO BALL! A length ball, on off. Bavuma defends this off the front foot towards the off side.
38.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A full ball, on off. Driven crisply to mid off.
38.4
2
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a length, on off, nipping into the batter this time. Bavuma looks to defend and gets the inside half of his blade towards backward square leg for a couple. Late call for the second run but no damage done.
38.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Good-length delivery again, outside off. Seaming away. Bavuma leaves it alone again.
38.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a good-length, around off. Bavuma leaves it alone. Good bounce there for Thakur.
38.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Thakur starts off with a length delivery on middle. Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
We are back for the final session! Indian players stride out to the middle. Temba Bavuma and Wiaan Mulder jog out as well. Shardul Thakur will start with the ball.
... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
For South Africa, they need one more good stand and need one of Bavuma or Mulder to score big. Not a lot of batting left after this pair and the trail is still 218. South Africa will not want to be conceding a big lead. Can they bounce back in the last session? Do join us at 7.00 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) to find out.
An excellent session for India and they are well and truly ahead in the game! 4 wickets is what they have taken in this session. Also, they did this without Bumrah who went in injured early in the session. Shami was the star as he got two. Siraj also bowled well and was rewarded with the big wicket of Rassie. There was a partnership then building between de Kock and Bavuma but Thakur played his part and broke the stand. India now know a wicket more and they will be into the bowlers. More of the same is what they will want after the break.
38
over
38 | 0 Runs | HH: 109/5
37.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, A maiden to end the over! Another short ball, on middle. Wiaan Mulder again sits under it. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 3!
37.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Short, on middle. Wiaan Mulder sits under it.
37.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On middle and leg. Wiaan Mulder prods and looks to tuck but gets struck on the pads.
37.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Full and outside off. Wiaan Mulder pushes it to point.
37.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On a good length, on middle. Wiaan Mulder blocks it out.
37.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Length, outside off. Wiaan Mulder shoulders arms.
37
over
37 | 0 Runs | HH: 109/5
36.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Close! On a good length, around off, shaping away. Temba Bavuma looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
36.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a length, on off. Temba Bavuma defends it back to the bowler. Thakur gets his fingertips on the ball and it rolls to mid off.
36.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, outside off. Temba Bavuma ignores that one.
36.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a length, outside off. Temba Bavuma leaves it alone.
36.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller in length, was a slower one, on middle. Temba Bavuma defends it out.
36.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, Temba Bavuma does not offer any shot and shoulders arms.
36
over
36 | 1 Runs | HH: 109/5
35.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Outside off, Mulder does not fiddle with it.
35.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Angled into the middle pole, Mulder pushes it to mid on.
35.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On middle, Mulder plays it to mid on.
35.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Solid! Back of a length and on middle, Mulder stands tall and defends.
35.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Edged but short! Back of a length ball, this lands and straightens. Mulder stands tall and looks to defend, this goes off the outside edge but lands just short of the fielder at third slip. He played it with soft hands.
35.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and lobs on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
35
over
35 | 4 Runs | HH: 108/5
34.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Wiaan Mulder, A dot to end a successful over from Thakur! Outside off, a harmless nut to end. Left alone.
34.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Wiaan Mulder, Some excitment but nothing there! Length and outside off, Mulder initially looks to defend but then pulls his bat back.
34.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Wiaan Mulder, On the fuller side around off, this is driven nicely but to mid off.
34.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Wiaan Mulder, Fuller and outside off, Mulder shoulders arms to this one.
34.2
4
Shardul Thakur to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Off the mark in style! Short ball and on middle, Mulder pulls it through square leg. This one races away to the fence.
Wiaan Mulder is the next batter in.
34.1
W
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, OUT! DRAGS IT ON! Thakur, who has the knack of picking wickets has done it for India! Gets the big wicket of de Kock. Vital breakthrough as this partnership was looking good. Poor shot form de Kock and he knows it. He just ended up doing nothing there. It is a harmless ball outside off. De Kock hangs his bat out, half-heartedly. It takes the inside edge and then crashes onto the stumps. Half the side back in the hut for South Africa. They still trail by another 223.
Shardul Thakur is back into the attack. Good news for India as Jasprit Bumrah is back on the field.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs | HH: 104/4
33.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, an easy leave.
Review! India have reviewed for an LBW here! The replays roll in and the Ball Tracker shows that the ball is missing the stumps. So the original decision stays and Temba Bavuma survives.
33.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, NOT OUT! This is going down leg! India lose a review. It did seem like it was slipping down leg. This lands around off and then angles in. Siraj had bowled it from wide of the crease. Bavuma looks to defend but misses. It hits the pad and Siraj appeals. It is a loud, loud appeal but turned down. India review but replays show that it is going down leg. Kohli is not happy with the Hawk Eye, he can't believe that is going down leg.
33.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Angled into the pads, de Kock works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
33.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length and on off, de Kock stands tall and defends.
33.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Shorter and on off, de Kock stands tall and blocks.
33.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Yet another length ball outside off, de Kock shoulders arms to this one.
33
over
33 | 1 Runs | HH: 103/4
32.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Well outside off, swinging away. Left alone.
32.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, On off, defended.
32.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
32.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, On a length, around off. Quinton de Kock blocks this off the front foot.
32.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, left alone.
32.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, de Kock leaves it alone. The ball is not zipping through anymore. Probably because it has gotten soft.
32
over
32 | 3 Runs | HH: 102/4
31.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Loopy ball on middle, this is worked to mid on.
31.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Shorter and on off, this is pushed to covers for another one.
31.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Slightly shorter in length and on off, this one stays a touch low. It is pushed through covers for one.
31.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Loopy ball on off, defended.
31.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On the pads, Bavuma leaves it alone. Actually pads it away.
31.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, On off, this is eased through covers for one. 100 up for the hosts.
31
over
31 | 1 Runs | HH: 99/4
30.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, outside off. Temba Bavuma drives it but straight to cover.
30.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, A touch fuller, on off. Quinton de Kock pushes it to mid off for a quick single.
30.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Fuller in length, outside off. Quinton de Kock drives it straight towards covers.
30.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, On a good length, outside off. Quinton de Kock shoulders arms.
30.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, On a length, on off. Quinton de Kock taps it towards point.
30.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Fuller in length, on middle. Quinton de Kock pushes it back to the bowler.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs | HH: 98/4
29.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Loopy ball, on leg. Temba Bavuma leaves it alone. The ball goes off the thigh pads to the leg slip fielder.
29.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Short again, on middle. Temba Bavuma rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
29.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Short and outside off, Bavuma defends it right under his eyes.
29.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on middle, Bavuma taps it on the leg side.
29.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Loopy ball, on middle. Temba Bavuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
29.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on leg. Temba Bavuma looks to flick but misses. Half an appeal for caught behind but nothing from the umpire.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs | HH: 94/4
28.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length, on middle and leg. Quinton de Kock turns it to mid-wicket.
28.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, On a length, on middle. Temba Bavuma tucks it on the leg side for a single.
28.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, left alone.
28.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, OHH! That was really close! Good-length ball, on off. Temba Bavuma defends it out off the bottom half. The ball bounces and rolls back to disturb the stumps but Temba Bavuma does well to kick it away.
28.2
1
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, On a length, on leg. Quinton de Kock clips it to the leg side for an easy single.
28.1
2
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Fuller in length, on middle. Quinton de Kock flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Mohammed Shami is back into the attack.
28
over
28 | 9 Runs | HH: 90/4
27.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg, Temba Bavuma nudges it on the leg side.
27.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Loopy ball, on middle. Temba Bavuma pushes it to the left of the bowler.
27.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Slower through the air, on off. Quinton de Kock taps it to point for a single.
27.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, defended to the off side.
27.2
6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, SIX! Intent from Quinton de Kock! Loopy ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock frees his arms and smashes it over long off for a biggie.
27.1
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, on middle. Quinton de Kock flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 50-run partnership comes up between these two.
27
over
27 | 10 Runs | HH: 81/4
26.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, left alone.
26.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, this is guided to point. Thakur has oversteppend.
26.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On off, defended.
26.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A length ball, on off. Bavuma pushes this off the back foot square on the off side.
26.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, NO BALL! A length ball, outside off. Bavuma lets it go this time.
26.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Bavuma goes for a drive again but gets the edge this time but still a boundary, A fuller ball, outside off. Bavuma throws his bat at that one but gets a thick outside edge towards third man for a boundary.
26.2
4
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Width offer and Bavuma gets it in the gap for a boundary! A length ball, outside off. Temba Bavuma drives and gets in the gap through covers for a boundary.
26.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A good-length ball, outside off. Bavuma leaves it alone.
26
over
26 | 4 Runs | HH: 71/4
25.6
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! A rare bad delivery and punished! Shorter length on off. Quinton de Kock rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Quinton de Kock is not going to miss out on any scoring opportunity.
25.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, A quicker delivery outside off. Quinton de Kock looks to drive but misses.
25.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, A fuller and quicker ball on middle. Pushed to mid on this time.
25.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Nicely tossed up on off. Quinton de Kock gets well forward and defends this one.
25.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Slower in the air on off. Quinton de Kock defends this off the front foot towards the off side.
25.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, BEATEN! A flatter and quicker delivery outside off this time. Quinton de Kock looks to cut it but misses.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs | HH: 67/4
24.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A good-length delivery and nipping away a little this time. Bavuma defends this off the front foot towards point.
24.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, In that channel around off this time. Bavuma gets forward and defends it towards the off side.
24.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, A length ball, on off this time. Quinton de Kock works it to the on side and gets a single.
24.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Good-length delivery outside off again. Quinton de Kock leaves it alone comfortably.
24.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length, outside off this time. Quinton de Kock lets it go again.
24.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, A good-length delivery around off by Thakur. Quinton de Kock leaves it alone.
24
over
24 | 2 Runs | HH: 66/4
23.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A flatter delivery on middle and leg. Flicked towards short leg.
23.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, On middle and leg this time. Quinton de Kock pushes it wide of mid on and gets a single.
23.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Quicker on off. Defended back to the bowler.
23.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, A fuller delivery on off. Pushed off the front foot towards covers this time.
23.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, A flatter and quicker delivery on off. Pushed off the front foot towards cover-point.
23.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A shorter length delivery on middle. Bavuma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Bumrah is now seen walking near the dug out! He is limping, still does not look fully fit.
23
over
23 | 2 Runs | HH: 64/4
22.6
2
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Shorter length on off this time. Quinton de Kock rocks back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
22.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, A good-length delivery on off. Quinton de Kock comes nicely forward and defends this one.
22.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, A fuller delivery on off. Pushed off the front foot towards mid off.
22.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, A length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock lets it go this time.
22.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Siraj goes 'round the wicket and bowls this on a length, on off. Quinton de Kock looks to work it away towards the on side but gets an outside edge. The ball falls just short of Rahul at third slip.
22.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Siraj bowls this on a length, on off. Quinton de Kock pushes it off the front foot towards covers.
22
over
22 | 1 Runs | HH: 62/4
21.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
21.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, This one was wide down the leg side. Left alone.
21.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on off. Temba Bavuma blocks it out to the off side.
21.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Floats it up, outside off. Punched towards covers.
21.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on middle. Temba Bavuma pushes it to mid on.
21.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Loopy ball to start with, on off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and dabs it past point for a single.
DRINKS! South Africa are in big, big trouble! They have lost 4 and still trail by another 266 runs. A lot will rely on the two batting out there. They have started well but need to continue. There is still a long way to go. India on the other hand will want to continue what they have been doing so far. The visitors will know that they are just couple of wickets away from entering the tail. Will the away side continue to dominate? Time for some spin now! Ravichandran Ashwin comes on.
21
over
21 | 4 Runs | HH: 61/4
20.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Short of a length, outside off. Temba Bavuma leaves it alone. Good take from Rishabh Pant behind the stumps. Leaps for a one-handed grab over his head.
20.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, on a length. Left alone.
20.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Down the ground! Fuller in length, on off. Temba Bavuma drives it past mid off for a glorious boundary. Nothing wrong with the ball just beautiful batting. Well-controlled shot that!
20.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Beauty from Siraj! Good-length ball, on off, shaping away. Temba Bavuma tries to defend. The ball zips past the outside edge.
20.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, On a length, outside off. Bavuma leavesit untouched.
20.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Back of a length, on middle. Temba Bavuma blocks it from the crease.
20
over
20 | 10 Runs | HH: 57/4
19.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Length, on off. Quinton de Kock knocks it back to the bowler. A long over from Shardul Thakur comes to an end.
19.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Switched to 'round the wicket, bowls it on a length, on off. Quinton de Kock nudges it to mid-wicket.
19.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Short of a length, on middle. Quinton de Kock looks to work it on the leg side but misses and gets hit on the body. Yet another no ball as Shardul Thakur has overstepped.
19.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Good-length ball, on middle. Quinton de Kock covers the line and defends it watchfully.
19.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, On a length, on off. De Kock pushes it back to the bowler. Another no ball for overstepping.
19.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, left alone.
19.2
4
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! This time, it is timed beautifully! On a length, on off. Quinton de Kock pushes it past the bowler to long on for another boundary.
19.1
4
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Lucky boundary! Length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock latches on it and looks to drive. The ball goes off the outside edge through backward point for a boundary.
19
over
19 | 3 Runs | HH: 47/4
18.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Shouts of catch there! Short of a length, on off. The ball shoots up after pitching. Temba Bavuma looks to defend but that was nowhere close.
18.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Short again, on off. Temba Bavuma leaves it.
18.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Good-length ball, on middle. Temba Bavuma blocks it out.
18.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, NO BALL! Short of a length, on middle. Temba Bavuma ducks underneath. No ball called for overstepping.
18.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Fuller again, on off. Bavuma drives it but straight to the cover fielder this time.
18.2
2
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Fuller in length, Bavuma drives it through covers and gets a couple of runs.
18.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Short ball, on middle. Temba Bavuma sways away from the line and evades it easily.
18
over
18 | 2 Runs | HH: 44/4
17.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller this time, outside off. Temba Bavuma drives it to extra cover. He keeps the strike for the next over. Good start by Shardul Thakur!
17.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a good length, nipping away, on off. Temba Bavuma defends it out.
17.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a length, outside off. Temba Bavuma shoulders arms.
17.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, Temba Bavuma reaches out for it. The ball hits the bottom half of the blade and rolls towards covers.
17.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On a length, outside off. Bavumsa lets it sail through.
17.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, outside off. Temba Bavuma shoulders arms.
17.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Good-length ball, outside off, shaping away. Temba Bavuma leaves it alone. Shardul Thakur starts with a no ball as he has overstepped.
Shardul Thakur is brought into the attack. He replaces Mohammed Shami.
17
over
17 | 9 Runs | HH: 42/4
16.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
16.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Hit well but to the fielder! Fuller and on off, Bavuma drives but to covers.
16.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Creamed! Fuller and on middle, this is timed beautifully down the ground to the long on fence.
16.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, left alone.
16.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, On off, defended.
16.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Uppishly but wide! On off, this is pushed back towards the left of the bowler. He sticks his hand out but the ball is away and it goes to the fence.
There is some problem with the sighscreen. It is solved now and we are ready to resume.
16
over
16 | 0 Runs | HH: 33/4
15.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Yet again outside off, not played at.
15.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, de Kock shoulders arms to this one.
15.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Solid! On a length and on off, blocked.
15.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, easy leave.
15.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Well fielded by Ashwin! Fuller and on off, this is driven towards mid off. Ashwin dives to his left and stops it.
15.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Quinton de Kock, Outside off, left alone.
15
over
15 | 1 Runs | HH: 33/4
14.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Fuller in length, on off. Temba Bavuma pushes it back to the bowler.
14.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, On a good length, on middle. Temba Bavuma stays solid in his defence.
14.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Fuller, on leg. Quinton de Kock looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to fine leg and the batters take a leg bye.
14.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, On a good length, outside off, nipping away further. Quinton de Kock shoulders arms.
14.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Good length, on middle. Quinton de Kock defends it on the leg side.
14.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock defends it towards covers.
14
over
14 | 0 Runs | HH: 32/4
13.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, On middle, defended.
13.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Gets it to shape away but the line is well outside off. Easy leave.
13.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Just outside off, left alone.
13.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Short and down the leg side. Left alone.
13.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, That is a nasty delivery. Shorter in length and on off, this one takes off. Bavuma does well to play it down on the ground.
13.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Short and down the leg side. Left alone.
13
over
13 | 2 Runs | HH: 32/4
12.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Quinton de Kock, Dropped! Tough chance, would have been a lovely catch. Fuller and on off, de Kock looks to drive, this flies off the outside edge. Rahul at third slip dives to his left but the ball does not stay in. Quite a strange shot first up by de Kock but that's how he plays.
Quinton de Kock walks out to bat at No.6.
12.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Rassie van der Dussen, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! This time it has carried and Siraj has got Rassie. India all over South Africa now. This is a length ball well outside off, Rassie could have left it but pushes at it with hard hands. It goes off the outside edge and Rahane at gully takes a good low catch.
12.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Rassie van der Dussen, Just short! India almost had another! On off, fuller. Rassie looks to drive, it goes off the outside edge. Kohli dives to his left but it lands short.
12.3
2
Mohammed Siraj to Rassie van der Dussen, Two more! Outside off, Rassie opens the face of the bat and guides it past point. Two taken.
12.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, blocked.
12.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller and on middle, Rassie works it to mid-wicket.
12
over
12 | 0 Runs | HH: 30/3
11.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Temba Bavuma, Good length and on off, Bavuma looks to push, it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
The new batter in is Temba Bavuma.
11.5
W
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, OUT! TIMBER! Markram has to walk back courtesy a beauty from Shami. Almost unplayable. This lands on middle and then moves away. Markram is squared up as he tries to block. He does nothing wrong but try to play the original trajectory of the ball. The ball moves enough to beat the outside edge and hit the off pole.
11.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Three leaves in a row! Outside off again, Markram shoulders arms to this one.
11.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Yet another delivery outside off, easy leave.
11.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Outside off, left alone.
11.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Beaten! Snorter. Shorter and outside off, Markram looks to push at it, there is extra bounce. He is beaten.
11
over
11 | 0 Runs | HH: 30/2
10.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Rassie van der Dussen, Half an appeal but turned down. Outside off, tails back in a little. Rassie leaves it alone. It hits the flap of the pad and goes to the keeper.
Jasprit Bumrah is down on the pitch in pain. He twisted his ankle on the followthrough. The physios are attending him but he is still in pain. He is walking off the field now. Mohammed Siraj will complete his over.
Well, well, well, the replay shows that there wasn't an inside edge at all on 9.2. It went off the thigh pad of Aiden Markram's instead. So, wouldn't count as a drop catch.
10.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Yet another back of a length ball and on off, this is pushed to covers. Bumrah is down on the ground. He is in a lot of pain.
10.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, And again, this one takes off from outside off, Rassie leaves it alone.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Shorter in length and angling into middle, this is worked on the leg side.
10.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Easy leave again as this is not bowled on the stumps.
10.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Bumrah goes wide of the crease but bowls it outside off, not played at.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs | HH: 30/2
9.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, On middle, defended.
9.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Another leave as this is also bowled outside off.
9.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Outside off, left alone.
9.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, On off, defended.
9.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Put down! That could be a big drop! This lands on middle, it moves away. Markram is squared up as he tries to block. The ball goes off the outside edge and in between slip and the keeper. Pant dives, it hits the glove, more of the top of the fingers and then hits the first slip fielder who dives to his left. This could prove costly. Markram is probably South Africa's best batter at the moment.
9.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Length and not in line of the stumps, left alone.
9
over
9 | 0 Runs | HH: 30/2
8.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Angling in on the stumps, Rassie plays it back to the bowler.
8.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, Rassie stays back and plays it to covers.
8.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Yet another delivery outside off, left alone again.
8.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Very well bowled! Length and just outside off, this one lands and then moves away. Rassie looks to defend but is beaten.
8.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off and on a length. Left alone.
8.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, That has taken off! Might have hurt Rassie. Length and on off, this one gets big on the batter. Rassie looks to defend by taking a hand off the handle. He gets hit on the glove.
Jasprit Bumrah to bowl from the other end.
8
over
8 | 9 Runs | HH: 30/2
7.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, A dot to end a successful over. Outside off, left alone.
7.5
4
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Lovely timing! Angled into the pads, this is clipped through mid-wicket. This one races away to the fence.
7.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Rassie van der Dussen, Rassie is underway! On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
Rassie van der Dussen walks out to bat at No.4.
7.3
W
Mohammed Shami to Keegan Petersen, OUT! TIMBER! Shami strikes and India are rewarded immediately after the break. Excellent delivery. Length and outside off. This one jags back in. Keegan goes searching for the ball. He prods forward and tries to play it ahead of his body. The ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad and hits the stumps. South Africa in trouble now. Replays actually showed there was an inside edge onto the stumps.
7.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length and on off, Keegan stands tall and defends.
7.1
4
Mohammed Shami to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! Runs straightaway! Slightly shorter in length and outside off, Keegan does well, he rides on top of the bounce and with soft hands, guides it past point for a boundary.
We are back fot the middle session! Indian players stride out to the middle. Aiden Markram and Keegan Petersen walk out to resume their innings as well. Mohammed Shami to start with the ball.
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
South Africa will hope they two can cash in on conditions which seem good to bat. They need a good stand between the two and lay a foundation. India on the other hand, will need to be patient, there isn’t a lot on offer from the wicket so they need to stick to the right lines and lengths and be patient. An important session awaits after the break. Do join us at 12.40 pm local (10.40 am GMT) for that.
Really not sure who will be pleased heading into the break! Would have said South Africa had they not lose Elgar but now, India won’t be disappointed after the collapse earlier on. They would have wanted to start off well with the ball and have done so. However, Markram and Petersen have looked quite assured after the loss of the wicket.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs | HH: 21/1
6.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen hops and taps it to backward point for a single. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3!
6.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Good-length ball, outside off. Left alone.
6.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! Great punch! A little fuller, on off. Keegan Petersen gets on the front foot and punches it through covers. No stopping that one and the ball races away to the boundary. Such a good-looking shot that!
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Right on the money! On a good length, on off. Keegan Petersen does well to get behind the line and defend it out. He is looking really solid.
6.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Good-length ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen shoulders arms.
6.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen stands up on his toes and pokes it to point.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs | HH: 16/1
5.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, On a length, on middle and leg, angling in. Aiden Markram looks to defend but gets hit on the pads.
5.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket. Rishabh Pant behind the stumps yells that, make Aiden Markram play deliveries as much as possible.
5.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Aiden Markram, Good-length ball, on off. Aiden Markram watches it closely and defends it from the crease.
5.3
1
Mohammed Shami to Keegan Petersen, This time, it is on the pads. Keegan Petersen works it behind square on the leg side for a single.
5.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Keegan Petersen, On a good length again, on middle. Keegan Petersen defends it with a straight bat.
5.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Keegan Petersen, Starts with a good-length ball, on off. Keegan Petersen covers the line and defends it back to the bowler.
5
over
5 | 1 Runs | HH: 15/1
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Bangs a bouncer, on middle. Aiden Markram sits under it.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On a good length, in the fifth stump channel. Aiden Markram with an easy leave.
4.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Good-length ball, on middle. Aiden Markram pushes it to mid on.
4.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, On a length, on off. Keegan Petersen looks to defend. The ball goes off the inner half to square leg. He crosses ends.
4.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Good-length ball, outside off, shaping back in. Keegan Petersen shoulders arms.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, on middle. Keegan Petersen tucks it on the leg side.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs | HH: 14/1
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, A dot to end! On middle, it is pushed to mid on.
3.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Fuller and on middle, Markram drives but to mid on.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Solid! On off, kept out nicely.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Fuller and on off, Markram looks to drive but it goes off the inner half to mid on.
3.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Put away in style! Full and outside off, Markram opens the face of the bat and carves it through point for a boundary.
3.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Outside off, left alone nicely.
3
over
3 | 4 Runs | HH: 10/1
2.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! Gets off the mark with a boundary! Length ball, on middle. Keegan Petersen gets across and flicks it past square leg. The ball races away to the boundary. Good shot to get off the mark.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Good-length ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen offers no shot to that one.
2.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Fuller and on off. Keegan Petersen defends it back to the bowler.
2.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, on off, nipping in. Keegan Petersen covers the line and taps it to point.
2.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Good-length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. Keegan Petersen watches the ball closely and makes a leave.
2.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, A little fuller, outside off, swings back in a little late. Keegan Petersen shoulders arms.
2
over
2 | 4 Runs | HH: 6/1
1.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Good-length ball, on middle and leg, angling in. Aiden Markram looks to defend but misses. He gets rapped on the pads. A loud appeal follows from Mohammed Siraj and Co. but the umpire is unmoved. Probably going down leg.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, On a length, outside off. Aiden Markram leaves it alone.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Angles this one down the leg side. Aiden Markram looks to flick but misses.
1.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Good-length ball, on top of off. Aiden Markram defends it to cover-point.
1.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Good shot! This was on a length, angling on the pads. Aiden Markram clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram defends it to the off side.
Mohammed Siraj to bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 2 Runs | HH: 2/1
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keegan Petersen, Good-length ball, on middle. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to the bowler.
0.5
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! There's the first early wicket. Just the start India would have hoped for. Jasprit Bumrah is all pumped up and he is off celebrating. Gets the breakthrough for his team and it is, the South African skipper, Dean Elgar who departs for a timid score. This was on on length, on off, moving away. Dean Elgar is stuck at his crease. He had to play the shot but the ball goes off the outside edge and carries through to the keeper. Rishabh Pant makes no mistake behind. He flies to his left and takes a brillaint catch tumbling over. Keegan Petersen walks out to bat at No.3
0.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On a length, on off. Aiden Markram hops and taps it to the off side for a quick single.
0.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, And again! Good-length ball, on off, coming back in. Aiden Markram looks to work it on the off side. He gets struck on the pads.
0.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, That jagged back in a long way! Good-length ball, coming back in sharply, on middle. Aiden Markram leaves it alone. The ball goes just over the stumps.
0.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Bumrah starts with a good-length ball, on middle. Dean Elgar tips the ball to the off side for a single and gets off the mark.
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PITCH REPORT - Pommie Mbangwa says that it's bright and sunny, but rain is expected later in the day. Adds that cracks have opened up and there is grass on certain patches. Concludes by saying that, it is a good pitch, and expect things to happen.
We are back for South Africa's innings! Indian players stride out to the middle. Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar are the openers for South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah to start with the ball.
Now South Africa have managed to keep India in-check but they will have to bat well now. There is a little bit of variable bounce and India have a really good bowling attack. Can the hosts head into Lunch unscathed?
For South Africa, Ngidi and Rabada just came to life after having on off day on Day 1. Ngidi was the star with a six-fer and Rabada took three. They are the major reason for India’s collapse. Jansen too got a wicket, his first in Test and it was that which ended the Indian innings. Elgar will be pleased with how his bowlers got them back in this game.
Saying that though, one still feels India have the upper hand, something above 300 is usually a good score here in the first innings as batting last is not easy! The visitors though just have the one man to thank and that is Rahul. Yes, Agarwal, Rahane and Kohli did get off to starts but Rahul was the star. Barring the 4 and Bumrah who played some attractive shots towards the end, nobody even managed to score in double digits.
It has all gone wrong for India today morning! Not sure if the wicket has gotten tough, if South Africa bowled well or did India bat poorly! Whatever it maybe, India have let go of the big advantage they had at the start of the day. They would have come in with the thought of scoring close to 400 or maybe even out-bat South Africa but like we have seen before, an Indian collapse. From 278 for 3, they have been bundled out for 327.
105.3
over
105.3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 327/10
105.3
W
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! CAUGHT! There comes the final wicket! Back of a length ball, outside off. Jasprit Bumrah looks to guide it over the slip cordon but couldn't do so. The ball goes straight into the hands of Wiaan Mulder at gully. He takes a good catch and the debutant, Marco Jansen gets his first international wicket as well. India finish with 327.
105.2
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, Back of a length, outside off. Jasprit Bumrah looks to heave it away but misses.
105.1
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, On a length, on off. Jasprit Bumrah guides it towards gully.
105
over
105 | 0 Runs |
HH: 327/9
104.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, A maiden from Wiaan Mulder! Good-length ball, around off. Mohammed Siraj looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
104.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, On a length, outside off. Mohammed Siraj leaves it alone.
104.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, Outside off, Siraj lets it for the keeper to collect.
104.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, On a length, on off. Blocked out.
104.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, Back of a length, outside off, nipping away. Mohammed Siraj has a poke at it but gets beaten.
104.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, on off. Mohammed Siraj defends it to the off side.
104
over
104 | 8 Runs |
HH: 327/9
103.6
4
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller this time, outside off. Jasprit Bumrah gets down on one knee and lifts it over covers for a glorious boundary.
103.5
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, Switches to 'round the wicket, bowls it short, on middle. Jasprit Bumrah again looks to pull but this time fails.
103.4
4
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! These are some handy runs for India! Short of a length, on leg. Jasprit Bumrah pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
103.3
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and on off, driven to mid off.
103.2
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, Fuller, on middle, Bumrah drives it to mid off.
103.1
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, Back of a length, outside off. Jasprit Bumrah leaves it alone.
103
over
103 | 7 Runs |
HH: 319/9
102.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Siraj, On a good length, around off. Mohammed Siraj looks to guide it over the slip cordon but misses.
102.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Siraj, FOUR! Cracking shot! Length ball, on middle. Mohammed Siraj again makes room and crunches it through covers for a boundary.
102.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Siraj, Good-length ball, on middle. Mohammed Siraj makes some room and looks to cut but misses.
102.3
3
Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah, Just over short mid-wicket! Length ball, on leg. Jasprit Bumrah flicks it uppishly over the man and gets three runs.
102.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah, On middle, blocked out.
102.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah, Good-length ball, outside off. Jasprit Bumrah lets it sail through.
102
over
102 | 4 Runs |
HH: 312/9
101.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mohammed Siraj, OHH! Kagiso Rabada steams in and bowls a bumper, on leg. Mohammed Siraj does well to duck under it in time otherwise it would have been very nasty.
101.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mohammed Siraj, Full and on the stumps, Mohammed Siraj blocks it out.
101.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jasprit Bumrah, On a length, on the pads. Jasprit Bumrah tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
101.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Jasprit Bumrah, Back of a length, on off. Jasprit Bumrah shoulders arms.
101.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Jasprit Bumrah, On a length, on middle. Jasprit Bumrah defends it towards covers.
101.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Jasprit Bumrah, Good-length ball, around off, shaping away. Jasprit Bumrah makes room and looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
101.1
3
Kagiso Rabada to Jasprit Bumrah, Fuller and on off, Jasprit Bumrah drives it through covers. He gets a couple of runs. Kagiso Rabada has overstepped and a no ball is signalled.
101
over
101 | 4 Runs |
HH: 308/9
100.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Siraj, On a good length, on off. Mohammed Siraj taps it to point.
DRINKS! What a morning for South Africa! They have stormed back into the game. Both Rabada and Ngidi, after a few poor overs, found their stride and bowled brilliantly. Just the one wicket left and South Africa would want to take it quickly. India will hope the last pair can add some handy runs. Mohammed Siraj is the last man in.
100.5
W
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Looks like it is catching practice for South Africa. India after all the advantage on Day 1 are tumbling down. This was on a good length, outside off. Mohammed Shami looks to heave it away. He swings his bat hard but the ball kisses the outside edge. Quinton de Kock takes another simple catch. South Africa have done really well to crawl their way back into the game.
100.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, On a length, on middle and leg, coming back in. Mohammed Shami tries to block but gets hit on the pads.
100.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, Good-length ball, outside off. Mohammed Shami throws his bat at it but this time fails to connect.
100.2
4
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, FOUR! Good shot! On a length, outside off. Mohammed Shami frees his arms and hits it to deep point for a boundary.
100.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, Sprays this one down the leg side, Mohammed Shami leaves it untouched.
The new batter in is Jasprit Bumrah.
100
over
100 | 4 Runs |
HH: 304/8
99.6
W
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Yet another wicket and Rabada continues the good work he had begun! Thakur's uncomfortable stay comes to an end. Outside off, fuller. Thakur goes for the expansive drive but his feet are glued to the crease. It goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper.
99.5
4
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! Up and over! A welcome boundary! Outside off, length, this is lofted over covers for a boundary.
99.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, BEATEN! Length and on off, this lands and then moves away. Thakur looks to defend but is beaten all ends up.
99.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, Thakur does not look comfortable! Outside off, shorter. Thakur slashes but misses.
99.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, A little too straight, shapes back in. Thakur misses as he tries to flick. Gets hit on the pads.
99.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, Outside off, left alone.
99
over
99 | 4 Runs |
HH: 300/7
98.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, On a good length, outside off. Mohammed Shami leaves it alone.
98.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, On middle, nudged to mid-wicket.
98.4
4
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, FOUR! Gets off the mark! Fuller in length, on off. Mohammed Shami leans onto it and play a glorious cover drive. The ball races away to the boundary. Valuable runs for India.
98.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Shami, On a length, on off, nipping in. Mohammed Shami does well to block it out.
Mohammed Shami walks in.
98.2
W
Lungi Ngidi to Rishabh Pant, OUT! CAUGHT! Another wicket falls for India and Lungi Ngidi has a five-fer to his name. He has been the pick of the lot and deservedly gets another wicket. Pitches this one, on a length, on leg. Rishabh Pant looks to flick but gets an inside edge. The ball lobs off the pads to short leg and Rassie van der Dussen takes a simple catch there. His teammates are all over Lungi Ngidi and gets an applause from his team management as well. Lungi Ngidi is all pumped up and celebrated his five-wicket haul by flexing his muscles.
98.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Rishabh Pant, Fuller and well outside off. Rishabh Pant offers no shot to that.
98
over
98 | 5 Runs |
HH: 296/6
97.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, BEATEN AGAIN! Just outside off, now since he is bowling wide of the crease, Thakur feels he needs to play at it. He tries to defend but is beaten again.
97.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shardul Thakur, BEATEN! Rabada now has a spring in his step! Shorter and outside off, again, good carry. Tharkur looks to defend but is beaten.
The new batter in is Shardul Thakur.
97.4
W
Kagiso Rabada to Ravichandran Ashwin, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust and it is all falling apart now for India! Rabada has another one. This is angled into the pads, extra bounce on this one. Ashwin looks to nudge it on the leg side but it goes off the higher part of the bat and lobs towards cover. Maharaj takes an easy catch.
97.3
4
Kagiso Rabada to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! Really good shot! That will make him feel good. Shorter and on the body, this is pulled and it goes through square leg for a boundary.
97.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ravichandran Ashwin, That went past the outside edge by a long way! Ashwin was nowhere close to playing that. He seems nervous. Fuller and outside off, shaping away. He plays it well away from his body but is beaten.
97.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, Shorter and on the body, this is pulled through square leg for one.
97
over
97 | 0 Runs |
HH: 291/5
96.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravichandran Ashwin, Well played! On middle, this one takes off after landing. Ashwin takes one hand off the handle and blocks.
96.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravichandran Ashwin, A huge shout from the men behind the wicket but nothing! On the pads, Ashwin looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Going down leg.
Ravichandran Ashwin is the new batsman in.
96.4
W
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! So the two overnight batters are gone! This is an excellent start to Day 3 for South Africa. Rahane walks off after getting off to a start. He did not pick the right ball to cut there. It was not that short and there was not a lot of width on offer. Rahane slashes, it goes off the outside edge and de Kock does the rest.
96.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length and on off, kept out.
96.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On the stumps, Rahane is solid in defense.
96.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Down the leg side, Rahane looks to flick but misses.
96
over
96 | 5 Runs |
HH: 291/4
95.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, On off, this is pushed to the off side.
95.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, On middle, this is worked back to the left of the bowler. Pant wants one but is sent back. Rabada has a shy at the keeper's end. He hits the stumps, it deflects away from the keeper. Pant again wants one but sent back.
95.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, Fuller this time and outside off, left alone.
95.3
4
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Not off the middle but Pant won't mind! Shorter and angling away. Pant looks to block it away from his body, looks to play it with soft hands, it goes off the outer half, all along the ground, between the slip cordon and down to the third man fence.
95.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, easy leave. Yet another no ball from Rabada.
95.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, On the stumps, Pant this time plays it closer to the body and blocks.
95.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, Shorter and outside off, Pant plays it well away from his body and towards point.
95
over
95 | 8 Runs |
HH: 286/4
94.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Rishabh Pant, A single to end! An expensive over from Ngidi! On middle, this one nips back in. Pant looks to defend, it goes off the inner half down to fine leg for one. Ngidi indicating there should have been a short leg.
94.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Rishabh Pant, On the pads, Pant works it to mid-wicket.
94.4
2
Lungi Ngidi to Rishabh Pant, Pant is off the mark! Good running! On the pads, he works it through square leg. Takes the first quickly, wants the second, goes for it and completes it with ease.
94.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Now plays it with the angle and towards mid-wicket for one.
94.2
4
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Outside off, Rahane goes after it, it goes in the air but wide of point for a boundary.
94.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Well bowled again! Ngidi really bends his back now and lands it on middle, extra bounce. Rahane defends by taking a hand off the handle.
Rishabh Pant walks out to bat.
94
over
94 | 2 Runs |
HH: 278/4
93.6
W
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, OUT! TAKEN! Kagiso Rabada gets the big fish, the centurion. He is absolutely delighted. Lets out a huge roar. He needed that wicket, he was off color so far but that should give him a big boost. Rahul does not add a lot to the score he finished on Day 1. A good sharp short one, maybe Rahul was not expecting it. He goes for the pull but is late on it, it goes off the glove and de Kock takes it nicely by moving to his left. A really good innings from Rahul comes to an end but can South Africa now capitalize?
93.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Not played at as this too is bowled outside off.
93.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Outside off, left alone.
93.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Yet another no ball! This time it is a big one. Maybe because of the extra effort he is putting. Shorter and on middle, Rahul ducks under it.
93.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Extra bounce! Rabada bends his back on this one, lands on middle, takes off after landing. Rahul looks to defend but it hits the splice.
93.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Goes back to bowling outside off, left alone.
93.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On middle, Rahul gets behind the line and keeps it out.
93.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Angled into middle, Rahul works it to mid on. Rabada oversteps. He was struggling with his front foot on Day 1 too.
93
over
93 | 2 Runs |
HH: 276/3
92.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, A dot to end! On off, defended.
92.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length and on off, Rahane strokes it to covers again.
92.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, good stuff from Ngidi! On off and on a length. Rahane plays it to covers.
92.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Drop and run! First run for Rahul today! On off, the length is shortened. Rahul plays it towards cover and takes one. Bavuma did have a shy at the bowler's end but Rahul was well in.
92.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, On the fuller side, Rahul pushes it to mid off. Good from Ngidi, he is making the batter play a lot more. No movement for him though so far.
92.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Ngidi goes wide of the crease and angles it into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
92
over
92 | 1 Runs |
HH: 274/3
91.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, And again, this is well, well wide outside off, easy leave for Rahul. Really poor start from Rabada. It is a new day, Rabada should be making Rahul play but instead bowls two extremely harmless balls. Rahul will be very pleased.
91.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Yet another harmless nut! Well outside off, left alone.
91.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, A little too straight, on middle, Rahane clips it through mid-wicket and takes one. He was probably trying to hit the pad of Rahane.
91.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, A lot better! Fuller and on off, Rahane pushes it to mid off. The line is fine here but if he could just drag the length back a little it would be perfect.
91.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, And again! Down the leg side, Rahane looks to flick but misses. South Africa really need him to be on song. The second new ball is stil lrelatively new, they actually wasted the first one and are not making great use of this one so far.
91.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Not the best of starts from Rabada! He begins with one way down the leg side, left alone. Rabada was quite disappointing on Day 1 and has not begun well here too.
Kagiso Rabada to bowl from the other end.
91
over
91 | 1 Runs |
HH: 273/3
90.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, India and Rahane are underway on Day 3! Angled into the pads, Rahane clips it through square leg and gets to the other end.
90.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Well bowled and a good leave! Just outside off, in the 5th stump channel. Rahane covers his off pole and lets it be.
90.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Yet another delivery on a length and around off, Rahane pushes it towards cover.
90.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On the fuller side and on middle, Rahane shows the full face of the bat and plays it to mid on.
90.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into middle, Rahane works it to mid-wicket.
90.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Right on the money to begin with! Ngidi goes wide of the crease and angles it on off, Rahane is solid in defense.
We are set for all the action on Day 3! It is bright and sunny at the Centurion. KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane walk out to the middle. South Africa players take their respective fielding positions as well. Lungi Ngidi to start with the ball.
Marco Jansen is up for a chat. He says he found a couple of days before the game that he was going to play. States he did not get proper sleep the day before. States there is bounce on this wicket and he was searching too much and he needs to be a lot more patient with his lines. Mentions that it is his debut and he wants to play a lot more. Adds they need to hit the right areas and be very consistent.
PITCH REPORT - Sunil Gavaskar says there was a bit of spongy bounce on Day 1 but the length bowled was shorter and that made it easier for the Indian batters and the lines were quite wide too. States the wicket looks a lot better than it did on Day 1 and he believes the carry will be a lot better. Pollock says it might be the best day to bat. He adds more balls might bounce steeply as the game goes ahead and the pitch will get tougher.
India would want to post a big first innings score. The foundation is laid now it is just about capitalising on it. With just the three days left now, India will want to bat only once. South Africa on the other hand, need wickets, that’s the only way, they’ll have a chance of a victory in this game. The second new ball is relatively new and the hosts’ pacers have had a lot of rest. Will we see them at their best here?
Hello and welcome to Day 3 or what is so called the ‘Moving day’ of the Test match. First things first, it is bright and sunny and it will remain that way as the forecast is really good for today. We will be having 98 overs in the day’s play to compensate for Day 2. Still a lot of time for a result in this game. So let’s now see what the two teams will be looking to do today…
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
Now then, where does this game stand? Well, after winning the toss on Day 1 and their excellent performance with the bat led by Rahul, India are in a strong position. KL Rahul was well supported by the likes of Agarwal and Rahane who is still battling it out there with the opener. They would now look to press home the advantage by batting long as their aim now would be just to bat once. South Africa on the other hand, were quite below par on Day 1, except for Ngidi all the other bowlers were off color. They have had a lot of rest now and will be rearing to go on Day 3. Will we see a fightback from them or will India continue to dominate? Do join us to find out, play will start at 1000 local (0800 GMT) as usual but they will adjust through the day to accommodate the lost overs.
So, like expected, we had absolutely no play on Day 2. The forecast wasn’t great hesding into Monday and it poured all day. The good thing is, the forcast for Day 3 is quite fine and we are expecting a full day's play.
Update - 02:00 PM local time (12:00 PM GMT) - Well, we are back but just to inform that play has been CALLED OFF ON DAY 2! It was inevitable. It kept raining and the right call was taken in the end.
What a partnership that was between Clarke and Cartwright. Although Russell did not manage to score a run, Stars have got well over the 200-run mark. It was a batting master class from the two Cs. Coming to this game, will we be able to witness some batting master class from Rahul? Well, seems unlikely on Day 2.
Update - 01:10 PM local time (11:10 AM GMT) - It is raining! No, I’m not talking about the boundaries raining in Brisbane but here in Centurion, it is pouring down heavily right now and chances of any play looks bleak.
Stars on the charge! No, it is not Maxwell or Stoinis but it is Cartwright and Clarke who are putting on a superb show with the bat. Also, Russell is yet to come, 200 is surely on the cards and what a recovery that would be after losing three early on. Switch tabs to catch all the action from Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat.
Update - 12.35 pm local (10.35 am GMT) Phew! Not the news we were hoping for, but well the raingods are back and so are the covers. Has been that kind of a day, isn't it?
Update - 12.25 pm local (10.25 am GMT) - Well, it has gone back to gloomy again. There is another inspection scheduled at 12.45 pm local (10.45 am GMT).
Update - 12.05 pm local (10.05 am GMT) - The rain has not only stopped but it looks a lot more brighter! The covers are also coming off. We can surely hope for some play after Lunch.
Bored? Want to catch up with some cricket? Well, the BBL game between Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers is proving to be a cracker. The Hurricanes need just over 9 per over in the last 10. D'Arcy Short seems to be finding his best and Ben McDermott is really playing well but not to forget, the Strikers still have two overs to go from Rashid Khan. This promises to be a cracker.
Update - 11.20 am local (9.20 am GMT) - Well, the good news did not last for long as the rain is back! It is probably going to be that kind of day. We do not expect any play this session. Lunch will be taken at 11.30 am local (9.30 am GMT). Stay tuned.
Update - 11.05 am local (9.05 am GMT) - WE HAVE GREAT NEWS! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off! There though are still some dark clouds looming above. The inspection will be done at 11.30 am local (9.30 am GMT).
Update - 10.40 am local (8.40 am GMT) - The rain for now is playing hide and seek! It has stopped for now but the covers are firmly in place. However, it has gotten a lot brighter.
Update - 10.15 am local (8.15 am GMT) Oh, oh! Just when things were looking good, the rain gods have returned. Let's hope we get some cricketing action soon.
Update - 9.45 am local (7.45 am GMT) - The rain seems to have stopped! The supersoppers are in action but there is a lot of water on the covers. The good thing is, the drainage here is superb.
Okay, so first things first, it is RAINING! The weather forecast was not the best and for now the covers are on and it is pouring. All we can do now is keep our fingers crossed and hope for it to pass away quickly. Till then though you can catch all the action from the Ashes by switching tabs. Mitchell Starc has his tail up, that is something you would not want to miss.
South Africa pacers were below par on Day 1. Despite not being at their best, they had their moments but failed to take it. Ngidi was the only positive for them on Day 1 but it’s a new day and they would hope the others too manage to do their job.
After taking a bold decision to bat first, Mayank Agarwal set the tempo on Day 1 with his 60. Though Kohli and Pujara failed to get runs, Rahul continued on his merry way to light up a venue aptly called Centurion with his sixth overseas ton and Rahane under pressure did well playing positive cricket and steadied the ship. India are clearly in the driver's seat and will look to pile as much runs as they can get.
Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa. Day 1 belonged to India and they are well on the course of posting a big first innings total. South Africa have a lot of planning to do and with the second new ball just being around 10 overs old, they would look to scalp quick wickets and keep India in-reach.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
South Africa just were not at their best! They wasted the new ball by not making the batters play a lot. There were far too many freebies which India did not miss out on. Also, they weren't at their best in the field as well as there were a couple of dropped chances. Only Ngidi was decent but the rest just were off color and as a result, they are well behind the 8-ball game at the moment. They though would hope they can turn things around on Day 2 with a ball which is still relatively new. Do join us for the action at 1000 local (0800 GMT). Till then, goodbye and take care!
Except for Pujara, all the other batters who walked out to the centre got off to starts. Agarwal notched up a fluent half and he along with Rahul set the tone. Pujara departed for a golden duck but Kohli and Rahul put up yet another good stand. Kohli once again failed to covert the start he got But Rahane then gave able support to the opener. The two managed to score freely. Rahul got his ton up and the two are now amidst a 73 run stand. India would be eyeing 400 or even more. They have a real chance of batting South Africa out of the game. Can they do so?
Really don't think we need to mention who this day belongs to! India will be so, so pleased with how they have played and their hero for Day 1 is undoubtedly KL Rahul. What a knock from him and he is a major reason why his side are in a commanding position. A few pat on the backs for him from the South African players as he walks off the field, his teammates are on their feet giving him a standing ovation and he deserves every bit of it.
90
over
90 | 0 Runs |
HH: 272/3
89.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Flatter, full and on the pads. KL Rahul does well to negotiate the last ball of the day's play. He clears his front leg and pushes it on the leg side. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 1!
89.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on off. KL Rahul stays solid in defence.
89.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On off, KL Rahul defends it to the off side.
89.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Tossed up, outside off. KL Rahul leaves it alone.
89.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on middle, blocked out.
89.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on middle, defended to the off side.
89
over
89 | 0 Runs |
HH: 272/3
88.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, defended.
88.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off, coming back in. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
88.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, left alone.
88.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms.
88.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On the pads, clipped on the leg side.
88.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off. Tapped to point.
88
over
88 | 6 Runs |
HH: 272/3
87.6
4
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, FOUR! Width on offer, outside off. KL Rahul cuts it through covers for a boundary.
87.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On middle, KL Rahul lunges and looks to drive. The ball goes off the bottom half back to the bowler.
87.4
2
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On the pads, worked to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
87.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Flighted ball, on off. KL Rahul looks to defend. The ball goes off the outside edge and flies wide of the first slip. Interestingly, on being asked by Rahane, Rahul replied, 'Upar se aaya ball' Meaning, there was extra flight on the ball, hence, he picked it up late.
87.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Short and outside off, KL Rahul punches it towards covers.
87.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on leg, KL Rahul defends it out.
87
over
87 | 2 Runs |
HH: 266/3
86.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, on middle. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it out.
86.5
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, on the pads. KL Rahul tucks it to deep square leg for one.
86.4
1
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane drives it to deep point for a single.
86.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off. Left alone.
86.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, tucked on the leg side.
86.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, on off. Rahane pushes it towards covers.
86
over
86 | 6 Runs |
HH: 264/3
85.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, on middle. Ajinkya Rahane pulls it to deep square leg for a single this time.
85.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller in length, on middle. Worked to mid on.
85.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, outside off. Left alone.
85.4
5
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, NO BALL AND FOUR! Shot! Short of a length, on middle. Ajinkya Rahane pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary. Great timing on that one! Kagiso Rabada has overstepped and a no ball is signaled.
85.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Yet another ball outside off, not played at.
85.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, outside off. Left alone.
85.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane taps it to point.
85
over
85 | 1 Runs |
HH: 258/3
84.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, On a good length, outside off, coming back in. KL Rahul looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
84.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane drives it crisply through covers. The fielder half-stops it and does well to only keept it down to a single.
84.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, left alone.
84.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, jagging back in a long way from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms.
84.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, on off. Blocked out.
84.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On off, defended back to the bowler.
84
over
84 | 4 Runs |
HH: 257/3
83.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Short of a length, on middle. KL Rahul looks to pull but gets himself in an awkward position. The ball hits the toe-end of the bat and drops down onto the pitch.
83.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On middle, pushed to mid on.
83.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, on off. Rahul keeps it out.
83.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, on middle. KL Rahul defends it out.
83.2
4
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, FOUR! Streaky! Catch it was the call initially! Good-length ball, on off, the ball bounces a little extra. KL Rahul tries to defend but the ball gets big on him. It goes off the outside edge past the diving gully fielder for a boundary.
83.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Full and on off, driven towards covers.
83
over
83 | 0 Runs |
HH: 253/3
82.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane punches it towards covers.
82.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it on the leg side.
82.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, left alone.
82.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane taps it to point.
82.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it towards covers.
82.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller, on off. Ajinkya Rahane pushes it to mid on.
82
over
82 | 2 Runs |
HH: 253/3
81.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, around off. KL Rahul watches the ball closely and makes a leave.
81.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, on middle, KL Rahul knocks it back to the bowler.
81.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle and leg, clipped to deep square leg for a run.
81.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, Again! On a good length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane lets it sail through.
81.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms.
81.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, outside off. KL Rahul looks to drive. The ball goes off the inner half to fine leg for a single.
81
over
81 | 6 Runs |
HH: 251/3
80.6
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Down the leg side now, Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.
80.5
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane lets it be.
So the second new ball has been taken quite immediately after it was available.
80.4
4
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! New ball and Ajinkya Rahane sends it straightaway to the ropes. This was wider and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane reaches out for it and drivesit through point for a boundary.
80.3
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane pushes it to mid off.
80.2
2
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane slaps it through covers for a couple of runs.
80.1
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane keeps it out.
80
over
80 | 1 Runs |
HH: 245/3
79.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and on off, driven towards covers for a single.
79.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and on off, Ajinkya Rahane defends it back to the bowler.
79.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Around off, defended to the off side.
79.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, defended.
79.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane cuts it towards cover. The fielder there does well to stop it.
79.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Loopy ball, on off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks it out.
79
over
79 | 6 Runs |
HH: 244/3
78.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
78.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length, outside off, angling away. KL Rahul looks to punch it off the back foot but misses.
78.4
4
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, FOUR! On a length, outside off, angling away. KL Rahul rocks back and throws his hands at it. The ball goes off the outside edge to the third man region for a boundary.
78.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a good length, on off. KL Rahul pushes it to point.
78.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, on middle. KL Rahul pushes it to mid off.
78.1
2
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a length, on middle. KL Rahul works it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
78
over
78 | 5 Runs |
HH: 238/3
77.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on off, pushed through mid-wicket for a single.
77.5
4
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, FOUR! 100 for KL Rahul! His 7th in Tests out of which 6 have been outside India! Absolutely brilliant. What a player he has turned into. Made a comeback in the team against England and since then, just has not looked back. Kept scoring runs and has done so in difficult conditions. Another quality innings from an outstanding player. Gets there in style. Once again, excellent placement and wonderful use of the wrists. This is slower and outside off, Rahul opens the face of the bat and guides it past point. The fielder at cover-point dives to his left but fails to stop it. He then runs after it and puts in a dive, does push it back in but the ball later on trickles over the ropes. Rahul takes his helmet off and soaks in the applause.
77.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on middle. KL Rahul punches it to short cover.
77.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on middle. KL Rahul presses forward to block it out.
77.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Flatter and fuller, on middle. KL Rahul defends it out.
77.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on middle. KL Rahul defends it to the off side.
77
over
77 | 5 Runs |
HH: 233/3
76.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the off side.
76.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms.
76.4
4
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Good shot! On the pads, Ajinkya Rahane flicks it to deep square leg for a boundary.
76.3
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Moves onto 99! On middle, KL Rahul nudges it to mid on for a single.
76.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, outside off. KL Rahul leaves it alone.
76.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length ball, on off. KL Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.
76
over
76 | 1 Runs |
HH: 228/3
75.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Attacks the stumps yet again, Rahane keeps it out well. The umpires were checking if the bowler had overstepped but it was fine. That is the end of the over.
75.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, On the stumps, blocked nicely.
75.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one tossed up on middle, Rahane works it with the angle to mid-wicket.
75.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, On the stumps, kept out.
75.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, defended.
75.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Shorter and on middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
75
over
75 | 5 Runs |
HH: 227/3
74.6
4
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Put away! Shorter in length and on off, Rahane stands tall and punches it through covers. Boundary.
74.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Yet another delivery which is not on the stumps, not played at.
74.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one on a length and around off, kept out.
74.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, left alone.
74.2
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good length and on off, defended towards cover for one.
74.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good length and on off, it is defended.
DRINKS! Lungi Ngidi has been the stand out bowler so far and has removed the big fish - Virat Kohli as well. India are scoring runs at a brisk rate now. KL Rahul is inching closer to his century while Ajinkya Rahane has looked positive so far. The new ball is due in six overs and South Africa would look to take advantage of it. Can these two end the day without further hiccups?
74
over
74 | 5 Runs |
HH: 222/3
73.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, A dot to end! On middle, Rahane clips it but to mid-wicket.
73.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one on the stumps, kept out.
73.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, On middle, Rahane lunges and keeps it out.
73.3
4
Keshav Maharaj to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Put away! Short and outside off, Rahane stays back and guides it through point. This one races away to the fence.
73.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
73.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Flatter and on off, Rahul guides it to cover.
73
over
73 | 3 Runs |
HH: 217/3
72.6
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, A single to end! Outside off, Rahul guides it through point for one.
72.5
1
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, A single! Angled into the pads, Rahane clips it through square leg for one.
72.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Another away swinger, Rahane does not need to play at it as it is well wide outside off.
72.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, On the off pole, Rahane is solid in defense.
72.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one well outside off, Rahane shoulders arms to this one.
72.1
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Shorter and on off, Rahul pushes it through covers for one.
72
over
72 | 5 Runs |
HH: 214/3
71.6
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Edged but well short! On off, behind a length, extra bounce. Rahane looks to defend, he does so by taking a hand off the handle. It goes off the outside edge but lands well short of gully.
71.5
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, On the stumps, defended well.
71.4
4
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Clipped away! Full and on the pads, Rahane works it uppishly but wide of the mid-wicket fielder and into the fence.
71.3
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, left alone nicely.
71.2
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, On midde again, Rahane clips it but straight to mid-wicket.
71.1
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Shorter and on the body, it is nudged on the leg side for one.
71
over
71 | 5 Runs |
HH: 209/3
70.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length ball, around off. Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it out.
70.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Similar line and length to which Virat Kohli got out. Half volley, well outside off. Ajinkya Rahane reaches out for it as well but manages to slice it to deep cover for a boundary.
70.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane pushes it towards covers.
This is modern-day cricket. Before Kohli's wicket, South Africa had bowled 14 dots on the trot. One might feel, what is the big deal in bowling just 14 dots in Test cricket? Well, after those dots, one wide delivery did the damage. Batsmen these days just do not like dot balls. Not the greatest of deliveries, not the best of shots either.
70.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms.
70.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller in length, on off. Ajinkya Rahane drives it to mid off.
70.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Touch fuller, on off. KL Rahul pushes it to deep point for a single. Takes him down to 92!
70
over
70 | 1 Runs |
HH: 204/3
69.6
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Another dot to end! On middle, it is kept out.
69.5
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, Shorter and on middle, this is defended.
69.4
0
Marco Jansen to Ajinkya Rahane, BEATEN! This is on a length and on off, angling away. Rahane looks to defend but is beaten. The bowler made really good use of the angle there.
69.3
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller and tailing back in, this is pushed to covers for one.
69.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Goes short and on the body, Rahul evades.
69.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Jansen now keeps it outside off, not played at.
69
over
69 | 4 Runs |
HH: 203/3
68.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one wide outside off, left alone.
68.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, On the stumps, defended nicely.
68.4
4
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Creamed! Fuller and on off, Rahane leas into it and strokes it through mid off. This one races away to the fence.
68.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ajinkya Rahane, Welcomes Rahane with an inswinging delivery, goes wide of the crease and gets it to tail back in but from well outside off. Left alone.
Ajinkya Rahane walks out to bat at No.5.
68.2
W
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Ngidi gets yet another one and Kohli falls 15 short of a half ton. Kohli will be gutted with himself. He had shown good patience and looked really solid so far but falls to a delivery which one can probably say is a harmless one. This is just behind a driving length and outside off, shapes away further. Kohli looks to drive by reaching out for it. It goes off the outside edge and it is pounched by Mulder at first slip. We normally see Elgar at first slip but he has opted to stay in the outfield as he wants to be closer to the bowler so that he can have a chat with him on regular basis. Is this the opening South Africa needed? Also, that seemed a plan by Ngidi. He kept bowling wide outside off to Kohli. Kohli was leaving it well but probably due to the length there, he went after it.
68.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Another one on a length and on off, Kohli opens the face of the bat and guides it to point.
68
over
68 | 0 Runs |
HH: 199/2
67.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Outside off, left alone.
67.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Bangs this one short and outside off, Rahul evades.
67.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller and on off, Rahul drives but to covers.
67.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Shorter and outside off, it is left alone.
67.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Length and on off, this one tails back in. Rahul looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
67.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Outside off, left alone.
Marco Jansen (12-3-43-0) is back into the attack.
67
over
67 | 0 Runs |
HH: 199/2
66.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and around off, blocked.
66.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, On the shorter side and outside off, Kohli leaves it alone again.
66.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Shorter and on off, Kohli hops and keeps it out.
66.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone.
66.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, On the shorter side and on middle, Kohli hops and blocks it onto the ground.
66.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket, the fielder dives to his left and stops it.
66
over
66 | 12 Runs |
HH: 199/2
65.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On middle, kept out.
65.5
6
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, SIX! Over the fence! Really good batting. The last delivery was short so Rahul stayed back, this time he knew it was going to be fuller so stepped out. Gets to the pitch of it and whips it over the long on fence.
65.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, FOUR! Whipped away! Short and on off, it sits up to be hit! Rahul hangs back and whips it past mid on. This one races away to the fence.
65.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball and on off, Rahul lunges and keeps it out.
65.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket for one. The fielder does have a shy at the bowler's end but he misses.
Interesting conversation between Kohli and Rahul during the 65th over. As per Kohli, Rabada was done with 6 balls but the over was still not called. He cross checked with Rahul in Hindi - 'Over nahi hua kya?' Meaning, 'isn't the over done?' To this Rahul replied, 'Ek no ball tha, late diya'. Meaning, 'There was a no ball, which was called late'. Tells you, how particular the batsmen are, in counting deliveries!
65.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On off, Rahul pushes it towards cover and gets to the other end.
65
over
65 | 4 Runs |
HH: 187/2
64.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Now the over comes to an end! Outside off, Kohli shoulders arms to this one.
64.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Outside off, not played at. That should be the over but wait... Rabada has overstepped again. He needs to bowl the last ball again. Has struggled with not only his lines and lengths but also with the front foot.
64.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Outside off this time, left alone.
64.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Slips this one down the leg side. Kohli looks to flick but misses.
64.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Solid! On off, Kohli leans forward and defends.
64.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Rahul takes on now as he pushes this delivery on the off side.
64.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Angled into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
64.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Good length and on off, defended. No ball signaled.
64
over
64 | 1 Runs |
HH: 183/2
63.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Flatter and on middle, Rahul defends it onto the ground.
63.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Just wide! On the pads, this one holds its line. Kohli looks to nudge it on the leg side but this one goes off the inside edge, hits the pad, goes uppishly past the diving slip fielder and towards backward point for one.
63.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Gives it air and lands it on off, defended.
63.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Angled into the pads, Kohli nudges it to mid-wicket.
63.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball on off, Kohli blocks it out.
63.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On middle, it is defended.
63
over
63 | 6 Runs |
HH: 182/2
62.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, on middle. KL Rahul defends it out.
62.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, on off. KL Rahul looks to defend. The ball goes off the outside edge to the slip cordon.
62.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Better from Kagiso Rabada! Length ball, outside off. KL Rahul ignores this one.
62.3
4
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, FOUR! Couple of no balls and now a boundary! Fuller this time, outside off. KL Rahul creams his cover drive and gets a boundary.
62.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Short of a length, on off. KL Rahul sways away and evades it. Another no ball called for overstepping.
62.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on middle. KL Rahul looks to work it on the leg side but the ball hits the handle of the bat and drops down onto the pitch. No ball called for overstepping.
62.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Length ball, down the leg side, swinging further away. KL Rahul looks to flick but misses. Quinton de Kock does well to dive to his left and collect the ball. Half an appeal from South Africa but nothing from the umpire.
62.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, around off. KL Rahul lets it sail through.
South Africa cricket team on Sunday took the field sporting a black coloured arm-band in order to pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday, the activist passed away at the age of 90.
62
over
62 | 2 Runs |
HH: 176/2
61.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, Virat Kohli stays solid in defence.
61.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on off, driven towards covers for a single.
61.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on middle. KL Rahul camps back and pushes it back to the bowler.
61.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on off. KL Rahul uses his feet and pushes it towards covers.
61.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on off, KL Rahul blocks it out.
61.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, Virat Kohli lunges forward and works it to point. There is a misfield and that allows him to get a single.
61
over
61 | 8 Runs |
HH: 174/2
60.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Oh, that shoots up after pitching! Good-length ball, around off, shaping away. KL Rahul is taken aback by the bounce. He looks to push but gets beaten all ends up.
60.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, on off. Virat Kohli hops and taps it to backward point for a single.
60.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Back of a length, around off. KL Rahul hangs back and dabs it to point for a run.
60.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Very full, outside off. Virat Kohli drives it towards backward point for a single this time.
60.2
4
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Supreme timing! Beauty from Virat Kohli! Length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary.
60.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Short of a length, on middle. KL Rahul takes his eyes off the ball but manages to get some bat on it. The ball goes to deep square leg for a single.
60
over
60 | 6 Runs |
HH: 166/2
59.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Full and on middle, defended back to the bowler.
59.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, Virat Kohli blocks it out.
59.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Good shot! Short and on middle, Virat Kohli rocks back and works it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
59.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On the pads, Virat Kohli clips it on the leg side.
59.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on off. KL Rahul works it to long off for one.
59.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On middle, Virat Kohli nudges it to mid on for a quick single.
59
over
59 | 2 Runs |
HH: 160/2
58.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Length ball, on off. KL Rahul defends it solidly.
58.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Fuller and outside off. Kohli steers it to deep point for a single.
58.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Well outside off. Virat Kohli is not interested in playing that.
58.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Good-length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms.
58.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, On a length, on off. Kohli pushes it towards covers.
58.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, A bit of a mix up there! Back of a length, on middle. KL Rahul hops and blocks it out. He looks for a single but is sent back by Kohli. The point fielder tries to flick it back onto the stumps with his leg but misses. The batters take a single off overthrows.
Kagiso Rabada to bowl from the other end.
58
over
58 | 1 Runs |
HH: 158/2
57.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
57.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, blocked out towards covers.
57.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Short and outside off, Virat Kohli hangs back and cuts it straight to point.
57.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Full and on off, Kohli blocks it out.
57.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on middle. Virat Kohli nudges it to mid-wicket.
57.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on off. KL Rahul punches it to long off for a single.
We are back for the final session! The players make their way to the middle. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul walk out as well. KL Rahul will be on strike. Keshav Maharaj to start with the ball.
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
South Africa on the other hand, bowled a lot better than they did in the previous session. They made the batters play a lot more, especially Ngidi who was the pick. He got the two big wickets. However, they need to continue to keep pickings wickets or India will end up posting a big score. There is rain predicted in the final session but let us hope it stays away. Do join us at 3 pm local (1 pm GMT) for the final session.
A shared session one can say but India do have their noses ahead in the game! They also began the session well as Rahul and Agarwal continued from where they left off after the break. The two added a 100-run stand before Agarwal fell. Pujara did not last for long as he fell on the very next ball. Kohli and Rahul though played solidly then and ensured there are no more wickets to fall. Rahul looks all set for a big one here and Kohli has started off well. India will hope the two can put up a massive stand here.
57
over
57 | 5 Runs |
HH: 157/2
56.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Good-length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms to that one. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1!
56.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Fuller, on off. Kohli drives it to mid off.
56.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone.
56.3
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off. Rahul punches it through point for a single.
56.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, on off. KL Rahul defends it out.
56.1
4
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, FOUR! Nicely timed! A gift from Wiaan Mulder. Overpitched delivery, on middle. KL Rahul flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
56
over
56 | 4 Runs |
HH: 152/2
55.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, on middle. Virat Kohli hangs back and tucks it on the leg side.
55.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Full and on middle, patted back to the bowler.
55.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
55.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on off. Virat Kohli defends it out.
55.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On off, punched off the back foot to deep cover for a single.
55.1
3
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Fuller, on off. Virat Kohli looks to push. The ball goes off the outside edge to third man for three runs. 150 up for India!
55
over
55 | 0 Runs |
HH: 148/2
54.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off. KL Rahul leaves it for the keeper to collect.
54.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, on middle, coming back in. KL Rahul looks to defend once again but misses. He gets hit on the pads. Wiaan Mulder appeals for an lbw but the umpire says no. Dean Elgar opts against the review.
54.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Edged but safe! On a good length, on off. KL Rahul tries to defend. The ball goes off the outside edge but falls just short of the second slip fielder.
54.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, outside off. KL Rahul lets it sail through.
54.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a good length, around off, nipping in. KL Rahul looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
54.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, outside off. KL Rahul leaves it alone.
54
over
54 | 1 Runs |
HH: 148/2
53.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Outside off, spinning away. Virat Kohli leaves that untouched.
53.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on middle. Kohli turns it to mid-wicket.
53.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On middle. Kohli nudges it on the leg side.
53.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on middle. KL Rahul steps out and pushes it to long off for a single.
53.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
53.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on off. Rahul works it to point.
53
over
53 | 3 Runs |
HH: 147/2
52.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms.
52.5
2
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, On a length, on leg. Virat Kohli works it to deep square leg for a brace.
52.4
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, In the air, but safe! Short of a length, on middle. KL Rahul looks to work it on the leg side but miscues. The ball goes off the tope edge towards backward square leg. Marco Jansen runs ahead to grab the catch but the ball falls inches short of him. A single.
52.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, around off again. KL Rahul lets it sail through.
52.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a good length, outside off. Left alone.
52.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Ohh, that was close! Good-length ball, around off. KL Rahul looks to defend. The ball goes past the outside edge.
52
over
52 | 0 Runs |
HH: 144/2
51.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on off. Virat Kohli presses forward and defends it to the off side. First maiden over from Keshav Maharaj!
51.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone.
51.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, defended to mid on.
51.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, outside off. Virat Kohli pushes it to point.
51.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.
51.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Full and on middle, Virat Kohli blocks it out.
51
over
51 | 2 Runs |
HH: 144/2
50.6
1
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Fuller this time, Virat Kohli drives it through point and keeps the strike for the next over.
50.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, On a good length, outside off. Virat Kohli offers no shot.
50.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Outside off again, an easy leave for Kohli.
50.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Good-length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms.
50.2
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, outside off. KL Rahul guides it to deep point for a single.
50.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length ball, on middle. KL Rahul defends it out.
50
over
50 | 2 Runs |
HH: 142/2
49.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Loopy ball, on off. KL Rahul punches it to long off for a single. Retains the strike.
49.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and on off, pushed to covers.
49.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On the pads, nudged to square leg for a single.
49.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Flatter, on middle. Virat Kohli stays solid in his defence.
49.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on middle. Blocked out.
49.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Full and on off, driven towards covers.
49
over
49 | 1 Runs |
HH: 140/2
48.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Another defensive stroke to this ball on off.
48.5
1
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Nicely driven! On off, fuller, Kohli drives it, gets it past covers but not mid off. Only one.
48.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Outside off, not played at.
48.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, On middle, kept out.
48.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Kohli misses out! This is a half volley! On off, Kohli strokes it to mid off.
48.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Virat Kohli, Good length, this lands outside off and jags back in. Kohli looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
48
over
48 | 5 Runs |
HH: 139/2
47.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On middle, Rahul stands tall and pushes it to mid off.
47.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Shorter and on off, Rahul pushes it to covers.
47.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On off, Rahul lunges and keeps it out.
47.3
4
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, FOUR! Squeezed away! Fuller and outside off, Rahul manages to get it past the point fielder and into the fence.
47.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Flatter and angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
47.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, this is pushed to covers.
47
over
47 | 0 Runs |
HH: 134/2
46.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Fuller and on off, Rahul pushes it to mid off.
46.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On off, this one jags back in. Rahul looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
46.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Goes back to bowling outside off, left alone.
46.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On off, Rahul plays it with the full face of the bat.
46.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Yet again not in line of the stumps, not played at.
46.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, left alone with ease.
46
over
46 | 5 Runs |
HH: 134/2
45.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, On off, defended.
45.5
4
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Lovely shot! This is a little too full, Kohli strides forward, gets close to the pitch of the ball and then works it against the turn through mid-wicket for a boundary.
45.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball on off, Kohli strokes it to covers.
45.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, A single now as this is eased down to long off.
45.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Another one on off, Rahul pushes it to covers.
45.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Tossed up on off, this is pushed to covers.
45
over
45 | 3 Runs |
HH: 129/2
44.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone.
44.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
44.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, On middle, kept out. It goes off the inner half on the leg side for one.
44.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Outside off, left alone.
44.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, A low full toss on off, Rahul drives to mid off for a run.
44.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the pads, Rahul looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
44
over
44 | 4 Runs |
HH: 126/2
43.6
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, So five dots after the boundary on the first ball! On the shorter side, this is nudged on the leg side.
43.5
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, On off, this is pushed to mid off.
43.4
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Half an appeal but nothing! Shorter and down the leg side, Kohli looks to work it on the leg side but misses.
43.3
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Bangs it short yet again and on the body, this is nudged on the leg side.
43.2
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Slightly shorter in length now and on middle, Kohli stands tall and blocks.
43.1
4
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! A one-handed boundary! Kohli bags his first! Length and on off, Kohli strokes it on the up, it goes through covers and into the fence.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs |
HH: 122/2
42.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, On off, defended.
42.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, FOUR! Beautiful! Fifty for Rahul and he brings it up with a wonderful shot! Full and outside off, he leans into it and creams it through covers. Superb innings from him till now. Needs to keep going though.
42.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, One more time! This is angled into the off pole. Rahul leans forward and looks to block but this one whizzes past the outside edge.
42.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, And again! Goes wide of the crease, angles it into the off, gets it to land and then straighten. Rahul is beaten as he tries to defend.
42.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Well bowled! Lands this around off, this pitches and then moves away. Rahul looks to defend but is beaten.
42.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Good delivery! On a length and around off, this one lands and then jags back in. Rahul looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
42
over
42 | 0 Runs |
HH: 118/2
41.6
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Fuller but down the leg side. Virat Kohli looks to flick but misses.
41.5
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Short ball, on off. Virat Kohli lets it be.
41.4
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Full again, on off. Virat Kohli presses forward and defends it off the front foot.
41.3
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Fuller and outside off. Virat Kohli lets it sail through.
41.2
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, On a good length, on middle. Virat Kohli defends it back to the bowler.
41.1
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Good-length ball, on middle. Virat Kohli defends it to backward point.
41
over
41 | 5 Runs |
HH: 118/2
40.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Length ball, on middle. KL Rahul defends it on the leg side.
40.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Length ball, on off. Virat Kohli pushes it towards covers. He gets off the mark with a single.
40.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Good-length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms. No hat-trick for Lungi Ngidi.
Virat Kohli comes in to face the hat-trick ball.
40.3
W
Lungi Ngidi to Cheteshwar Pujara, OUT! CAUGHT! Ngidi has two-in-two! Cricket can be a cruel game sometimes. India put on a 117 opening stand and now have lost two wickets in two balls. Good-length ball, outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara puts a stride forward and looks to block. The ball goes off the inside edge, gets hit on the pads and then lobs up in the air towards short leg. Keegan Petersen is present over there and takes the simplest of catches. Cheteshwar Pujara started walking straightaway. Departs for a golden duck. Lungi Ngidi is pumped up and is on a hat-trick as well.
Cheteshwar Pujara walks out to bat at No.3.
An appeal for an LBW but it has been turned down! It is reviewed. Looks to be going down leg.
40.2
W
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, OUT! LBW! Good-length ball, on middle and leg, angling in. Mayank Agarwal looks to tuck but misses. He gets rapped on the pads. Lungi Ngidi pleads the umpire for an lbw but the umpire says no. Dean Elgar takes his time and then reviews it. UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows it is pitching outside off and wickets hitting. An excellent review from South Africa. They finally get the breakthrough and Mayank Agarwal takes the long walk back. A little shake of head from him as he walks back.
40.1
4
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Easy pickings! Rabada errs and bowls it down the leg side. Mayank Agarwal gets inside the line and tickles it to fine leg for a boundary.
40
over
40 | 4 Runs |
HH: 113/0
39.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a good length, outside off. KL Rahul lets it through.
39.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off. KL Rahul hops and fends it to backward point.
39.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off. Left alone.
39.3
4
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, FOUR! Through the gap! A little fuller this time, outside off. KL Rahul leans onto it and creams it through covers. Marco Jansen gives it a chase but in vain. KL Rahul moves to 47 with that boundary.
39.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length ball, on middle and leg. Rahul nudges it to mid-wicket.
39.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, around off. Rahul taps it towards point.
39
over
39 | 0 Runs |
HH: 109/0
38.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, on off, stayed a bit low. Mayank Agarwal does it well to defend it out.
38.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller again, on middle. Mayank Agarwal drives it back to the bowler.
38.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, outside off. Left alone.
38.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller in length, on off. Mayank Agarwal drives it to mid off.
38.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal shoulders arms.
38.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller and well outside off. Mayank Agarwal offers no shot to that one.
38
over
38 | 4 Runs |
HH: 109/0
37.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, KL Rahul with a leave to end the over.
37.5
4
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, FOUR! Shot! Back of a length, on off. KL Rahul watches the ball closely, hangs back and punches it through cover-point. No need to run for that and he collects a boundary. He moves onto 43!
37.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a good length, outside off. KL Rahul leaves it for the keeper to collect.
37.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length ball, on off. KL Rahul prods and pushes it towards point.
37.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Similar line and length. KL Rahul with yet another leave.
37.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, outside off. KL Rahul leaves it alone.
37
over
37 | 0 Runs |
HH: 105/0
36.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, on off. Mayank Agarwal defends it towards covers.
36.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, around off. Mayank Agarwal fends it to backward point.
36.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, in the fourth stump channel. Mayank Agarwal leaves it untouched.
36.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal shoulders arms.
36.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Short again, on middle. Mayank Agarwal ducks under it.
36.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Short ball, on middle. Mayank Agarwal sways away from the line and lets it go.
36
over
36 | 4 Runs |
HH: 105/0
35.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short of a length, on middle. KL Rahul blocks it out from the crease.
35.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short ball now, on middle. KL Rahul sits under it.
35.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller and outside off. KL Rahul this time leaves it untouched.
35.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Length ball, outside off, angling away. KL Rahul looks to drive but misses. The ball whistles past the outside edge.
35.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul lets it sail through.
35.1
4
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, FOUR! EDGY! South Africa have started to make things happen. Back of a length, on off. KL Rahul is taken aback by the bounce as he looks to block. The ball goes off the outside edge and goes over the slip cordon to third man for a boundary.
35
over
35 | 3 Runs |
HH: 101/0
34.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Edged but safe! Back of a length, around off. Mayank Agarwal gets squared up as he look to defend. In the end, he does well to play it with soft hands as the ball goes off the outside edge but does not get carried.
34.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On middle and leg. KL Rahul glances it to square leg for a single.
34.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a length, outside off. Left alone.
34.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, on middle. KL Rahul looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
34.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, NO BALL! Fuller, outside off. KL Rahul slices it on the bounce to backward point for a run. Kagiso Rabada has overstepped again and will have to reload. 100-run partnership comes up between these two with that no ball.
34.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, tucked to square leg for one.
34.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, on off. Mayank Agarwal dabs it to backward point.
34
over
34 | 0 Runs |
HH: 98/0
33.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Outside again again. KL Rahul with a watchful leave.
33.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short of a length, on middle. KL Rahul hops and blocks it out.
33.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off. KL defends it out.
33.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a good length, around off, nipping in. KL Rahul is forced to play at it with the angle. He tries to defend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
33.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, outside off. KL Rahul lets it go.
33.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a length, on off. KL Rahul taps it to point.
33
over
33 | 1 Runs |
HH: 98/0
32.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller in length, on off. Agarwal defends it back to the bowler.
32.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off. Left alone.
32.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, on off. Pushed to point.
32.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal watches the ball closely and shoulders arms.
32.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, on off. Mayank Agarwal defends it to the off side.
32.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length ball, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone.
32.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, NO BALL! Short ball, on middle and leg. Mayank Agarwal sits under it. No ball called as Kagiso Rabada overstepped.
32
over
32 | 5 Runs |
HH: 97/0
31.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, This time goes wider, outside off. KL Rahul lets it go.
31.5
4
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, FOUR! Nice timing! Fuller in length, on middle. KL Rahul clears his front leg and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
31.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a good length, around off. KL Rahul pokes it to point.
31.3
1
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length ball, on middle. Mayank Agarwal works it off the inner half of the blade to deep square leg for a single.
31.2
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, on middle. Mayank Agarwal fends it towards point.
31.1
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, Mayank Agarwal offers no shot to that.
31
over
31 | 2 Runs |
HH: 92/0
30.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off. KL Rahul taps it to point.
30.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Length ball, outside off, nipping away. KL Rahul lets it be.
30.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, around off, coming back in. Mayank Agarwal glances it around the corner for a run.
30.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller and outside off. Agarwal shoulders arms.
30.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a length, on middle. KL Rahul works it on the leg side for a single.
30.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Beautifully bowled! Hits the pitch hard, on a good length, around off. KL Rahul looks to defend but the ball hits his gloves and rolls to the off side.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs |
HH: 90/0
29.6
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Bangs a bumper, on middle. Mayank Agarwal sways away from the line and lets it go.
29.5
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller, outside off. Mayank Agarwal pushes it towards covers.
29.4
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, nudged to mid-wicket.
29.3
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone.
29.2
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, Mayank Agarwal lets it sail through.
29.1
4
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! FIFTY! Marco Jansen goes full, on off. Mayank Agarwal drives it through extra cover. The ball races away to the boundary and with that, he brings up his half century. He raises his bat and the crowd applauds it. This is his first half century overseas and he would look to get to the three-digit figure.
Marco Jansen to bowl from the other end
29
over
29 | 3 Runs |
HH: 86/0
28.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, in the fourth stump channel. KL Rahul lets it be.
28.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Wide outside off, KL Rahul with an easy leave.
28.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, on middle. Mayank Agarwal tucks it around the corner and gets to the other end. He moves onto 49 now!
28.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Short ball, on middle. Mayank Agarwal ducks underneath.
28.2
2
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller this time, on middle. Mayank Agarwal tucks it to square leg for a couple of runs.
28.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length ball, outside off, with a little hint of away movement. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone.
We are back for the middle session! The players stride out to the middle. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal jog out to resume their innings as well. Kagiso Rabada to start with the ball.
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
More of the same then is what India would like, the conditions are really good to bat on now and with both the openers looking set, they would now want to capitalize. South Africa on the other hand, need to pick wickets, they need to be a lot more consistent with their lines and lengths and then be patient. Will we see them fightback now? Do join us at 12.40 pm local (10.40 am GMT) to find out.
End of a brilliant session for India! This is just what their skipper would have wanted after electing to bat. However, South Africa won't be pleased with how they have bowled, especially initially. There was good pace and there was some movement with the new ball but the opening bowlers were quite wayward. To add to that, the Indian batters were solid whenever put to the test. As the game progressed, runs scoring got easier and the two have laid the platform for a big first innings score.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs |
HH: 83/0
27.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Mayank Agarwal, A single to end the over! Floated it up, on middle. Mayank Agarwal hangs back and tucks it on the leg side. He crosses ends. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!
27.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Mayank Agarwal, Flatter ball, on middle. Mayank Agarwal defends it out watchfully.
27.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Mayank Agarwal, Full, on middle, Mayank Agarwal is solid in his defence.
27.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Mayank Agarwal, Loopy ball, spinning away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone.
27.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Mayank Agarwal, Full and firing down the leg side. Mayank Agarwal looks to sweep but misses.
27.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up, on middle. Mayank Agarwal puts a stride forward and defends it out.
27
over
27 | 4 Runs |
HH: 82/0
26.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, on middle. KL Rahul defends it solidly.
26.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length, outside off. KL Rahul shoulders arms.
26.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Length ball, on off. KL Rahul blocks it out.
26.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On middle, defended.
26.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Back of a length and on off, defended.
26.1
4
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, FOUR BYES! Short and down the leg side, keeps going away from the keeper after Rahul leaves it. It races down to the fine leg fence.
26
over
26 | 7 Runs |
HH: 78/0
25.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Well bowled! Goes full and outside off, Agarwal looks to drive but is beaten.
25.5
2
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller and this one shapes back in. Agarwal looks to drive but it goes off the inner half through square leg. Jansen runs after it, he slides but does not get hold of the ball cleanly, the fielder from fine leg though does the mopping up job. Just the two.
25.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Keeps it wide outside off, Agarwal shoulders arms to this one.
25.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Now follows the boundary with a single as this is pushed towards cover.
25.2
4
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, FOUR! Really well played! This is full and it tails back in. Rahul gets his front leg out of the way and works it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
25.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Outside off, on a length. Easy leave.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs |
HH: 71/0
24.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, This time he bowls it on middle, blocked.
24.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, From wide of the crease but the line is also wide outside off, not played at.
24.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Shorter and on off, Rahul pushes it towards cover for one.
24.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the middle pole, defended.
24.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Goes back to bowling outside off, easy leave.
24.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, This one stays low! On off, does not bounce a lot. Rahul looks to defend, it hits the toe-end.
24
over
24 | 1 Runs |
HH: 70/0
23.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Yet another delivery outside the off pole, Agarwal shoulders arms to it.
23.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Drop and run! On off, Rahul plays it towards cover and gets to the other end.
23.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Fuller and outside off, Rahul shoulders arms to this one.
23.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, On middle, kept out nicely.
23.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Yet again, outside off, Rahul shoulders arms to this one.
23.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Outside off, left alone.
23
over
23 | 4 Runs |
HH: 69/0
22.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, defended.
22.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Good line and length, outside off. Agarwal shoulders arms.
22.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Sprays this one well down the leg side. Not played at.
22.3
4
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller in length, on off. Mayank Agarwal prods and creams it through extra cover. The mid off fielder gives it a chase but the ball wins the race.
22.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, on off. Agarwal defends it to the off side.
22.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller and outside off. Left alone.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs |
HH: 65/0
21.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it to point for a single.
21.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Inside edge again! Length ball, on off. Mayank Agarwal looks to play towards covers. The ball goes off the inside edge back onto the pads.
21.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Short of a length, on off. Mayank Agarwal dabs it to point.
21.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it for the keeper to collect.
21.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Short of a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal lets it sail through.
21.1
4
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR LEG BYES! Short of a length, on leg. Mayank Agarwal looks to tuck but misses. The ball goes off the thigh pads behind square on the leg side for four leg byes.
21
over
21 | 2 Runs |
HH: 60/0
20.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, KL Rahul leaves it untouched.
20.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, on off. KL Rahul defends it out.
20.4
1
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Ahh! Back of a length, on off. Mayank Agarwal looks to cut but gets an inside edge past the stumps. The batters take a single.
20.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length ball, coming back in, on middle. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend but misses and gets hit near the box. That jagged back in a long way.
20.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal lets it be.
20.1
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Fuller, on off. KL Rahul pushes it towards covers and rotates the strike.
20
over
20 | 2 Runs |
HH: 58/0
19.6
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, ouside off. Mayank Agarwal jumps and chops it to the off side.
19.5
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on leg. KL Rahul tucks it through square leg for a run.
19.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, JAFFA! Good-length ball, angling away, on off. KL Rahul gets all squared up as he looks to defend. The ball zips past the outside edge and carries through to the keeper.
19.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, around off. KL Rahul looks to defend. The ball goes off the outside edge to the third slip fielder but does not carry as it is played with soft hands.
19.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. KL Rahul shoulders arms to that one.
19.1
1
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads, Mayank Agarwal flicks it to square leg for a run.
19
over
19 | 4 Runs |
HH: 56/0
18.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off. Punched off the back foot to point.
18.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, on middle. KL Rahul covers the line and blocks it with a dead bat.
18.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length, outside off. KL Rahul lets it go.
18.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length ball, nipping away, on off. KL Rahul defends it to point.
18.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, outside off. KL Rahul stands on his toes and slaps it but straight to covers.
18.1
4
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, FOUR! Runs coming thick and fast for India! Sprays this one down the leg side, KL Rahul helps it on its way to fine leg for a boundary.
18
over
18 | 8 Runs |
HH: 52/0
17.6
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, outside off. Left alone.
17.5
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Bangs a short one, on middle. Mayank Agarwal ducks under it.
17.4
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, DROPPED! Finally, an opportunity but Quinton de Kock spills it out. Good-length ball, on off. Mayank Agarwal has a poke at it. The ball goes off the outside edge and flies towards the right of the keeper. Quinton de Kock dives that side but fails to pouch it. Huge opportunity missed!
17.3
4
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Nicely timed! Back-to-back boundaries! Short of a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal punches it off the back foot through cover-point for another boundary.
17.2
4
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Nicely played! Length ball, on middle and leg. Mayank Agarwal whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
17.1
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller, on off. Mayank Agarwal defends it nicely.
17
over
17 | 1 Runs |
HH: 44/0
16.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good-length ball, on off. KL Rahul blocks it from the crease.
16.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, KL Rahul watches it closely and lets it go.
16.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Length ball, on off. KL Rahul stays solid in his defence.
16.3
1
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, on middle and leg. Mayank Agarwal tucks off his hips to fine leg for a single.
16.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length, on off. Mayank Agarwal covers the line and defends it off the front foot.
16.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length ball, well outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone.
16
over
16 | 1 Runs |
HH: 43/0
15.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Length ball, outside off. Left alone.
15.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, A sharp short one, on off. Rahul sways away from the line of the ball.
15.4
1
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Lands on off, the angle would have taken it away but it shapes back in a bit. Agarwal looks to block but gets the outside edge past cover for one.
15.3
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Full and on the pads. Agarwal blocks it from the crease.
15.2
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Short of a length, on off. Agarwal ducks under it.
15.1
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Full and angling across off. Agarwal has his feet glued to the crease while looking to drive. He misses and de Kock puts in an appeal for caught behind. It is a weak appeal and Elgar doesn't review it.
15
over
15 | 0 Runs |
HH: 42/0
14.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Full but quite wide outside off. Rahul plays well inside the line of the ball.
14.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a length, down the leg side. Rahul misses the flick.
14.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Fuller and outside off. Rahul reaches out and plays inside the line of the ball while leaving it.
14.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, This lands on a length, just outside off and comes back in. But Rahul leaves it on length as the ball goes over the stumps.
14.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Mulder serves a length ball, just outside off. Rahul covers the off pole and leaves this one alone.
14.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Back of a length, around off. Pushed to covers.
Drinks! An excellent first hour for India. Both the openers look settled out there and they are complementing each other very well. The pacers bowled some testing line and lengths but weren't troubled. Can South Africa get a breakthrough before Lunch?
14
over
14 | 0 Runs |
HH: 42/0
13.6
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Left on length! This is behind a length. Comes in from outside off. Agarwal lets it be. It goes over the off pole.
13.5
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, kept out.
13.4
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, Agarwal makes a leave.
13.3
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, Agarwal leans forward and keeps it out.
13.2
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Well fielded! Fuller and outside off, Agarwal looks to drive, does so well, the man at point stops it nicely.
13.1
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, Agarwal is solid in defense.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs |
HH: 42/0
12.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, A harmless delivery to end then! Outside off, Rahul shoulders arms to it. Not the best of starts from Mulder.
12.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, not very full, this one comes back in a little. Rahul looks to drive but it goes off the inner half towards mid off.
12.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps this time, Rahul defends.
12.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul does not play at it.
12.2
4
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, FOUR! Poor ball and put away! This is short and wide outside off, asking to be hit. Rahul slaps it through covers. Another boundary.
12.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, He too starts off with one well outside off, Rahul does not play at it.
Change! Wiaan Mulder is on now.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs |
HH: 38/0
11.6
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, A single to end! On the pads, Rahul clips it through square leg for one.
11.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On off, Rahul leans forward and blocks it onto the ground.
11.4
1
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Now bowls it on the leg pole, Agarwal nudges it on the leg side and gets to the other end.
11.3
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Angles it across from the off pole, Agarwal watches it closely and lets it go.
11.2
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, A little too straight, Rahul works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
11.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
11
over
11 | 3 Runs |
HH: 35/0
10.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, A leave to end! Outside off, just outside off actually. A lot better than what Rabada has bowled so far. Agarwal shoulders arms to this one.
10.5
2
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Two! On off, Agarwal pushes it through covers for a couple.
10.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Another wasteful ball, outside off, Agarwal watches it go to the keeper. Quite a lot of these today.
10.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On off, this is pushed to covers for one.
10.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul does not play at it.
10.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On middle, this is played beside the wicket on the leg side, Rahul wants one but is sent back.
10
over
10 | 12 Runs |
HH: 32/0
9.6
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, A dot to end! An expensive start for the debutant though. Keeps this outside off, left alone.
9.5
4
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! And again! Bread and butter stuff for Agarwal! On the pads, he clips it through mid-wicket. No chance of stopping that. Runs now coming for the visitors.
9.4
4
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Agarwal loves it on the pads, on middle, this is clipped through mid-wicket. This one races away to the fence.
9.3
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, On off, Agarwal plays it to covers.
9.2
0
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, Better! Drags his length back and bowls it just outside off, left alone.
9.1
4
Marco Jansen to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Carved away! Full and outside off, Agarwal lets the ball come to him and guides it past point. Not the start the debutant would have wanted.
Here comes the first change and it is the debutant, Marco Jansen who is brought into the attack. He replaces Lungi Ngidi.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs |
HH: 20/0
8.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Extra bounce! Length and on off, takes off after landing. Rahul takes a hand off the handle and blocks.
8.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul covers his off pole and leaves it alone.
8.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, And again not on the stumps, the batter need not play at those.
8.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul shoulders arms to this one.
8.2
4
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, FOUR! Shot! First boundary for Rahul! Sheer timing! Fuller and on off, he just shows the full face of the bat and pushes it past mid off.
8.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Slips this one down the leg side, not played at.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs |
HH: 16/0
7.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, A leave to end as Ngidi keeps it outside off.
7.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On the stumps, Agarwal stays back and plays it on the off side.
7.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length and on off, Agarwal hangs back and blocks.
7.3
3
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Three! Angled into the pads, Rahul works it through mid-wicket. Three taken.
7.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, Agarwal now looks to block, this too goes off the inside edge down to fine leg for another run.
7.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Really well bowled! Almost gets the better of the batter. Fuller and on off, shapes back in. Rahul looks to drive it with a straight bat but it goes off the inner half down to fine leg for one.
7
over
7 | 2 Runs |
HH: 11/0
6.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, shorter, Agarwal stays back and blocks.
6.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Goes back to bowling it outside off, left alone.
6.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, A rare good delivery! Still though the line is outside off. Good length, this lands and moves away. Agarwal is beaten as he tries to block. The ball though was quite some distance away from the edge.
6.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, Agarwal does not fiddle with it.
6.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On the shorter side, Rahul pulls it down to fine leg and rotates strike.
6.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Into the pads, Agarwal works it through mid-wicket for one more.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs |
HH: 9/0
5.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Lovely bowling but really well played again! Watching the ball till very late! Outside off, this one comes back in. Rahul plays inside the line and lets it be.
5.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, blocked.
5.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, A single now! Angled into the pads, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
5.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Down the leg side, left alone.
5.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Another one outside off, left alone.
5.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Down the leg side, Agarwal looks to flick but misses.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs |
HH: 8/0
4.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Another maiden by Rabada. He is yet to concede a run. Outside off, left alone.
4.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Fuller and on middle, Rahul pushes it to mid on.
South Africa have taken a review for caught behind. Didn't seem like there was any bat on it. Let's see what the UltraEdge shows. Yup, it came off the shoulder of KL Rahul's. A poor review by South Africa. The original decision stays and South Africa burn their review.
4.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, NOT OUT! That is off the shoulder! South Africa lose a review early on. A good nasty delivery though. Short and on the body. Rahul is takek by surprise. He tries to duck out of the way but it hits something and goes to the keeper. An appeal but turned down. After a long coversation, it is reviewed. Replays show that it is nowhere near the gloves.
4.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Well left in the end! This is on off, it shapes away late. Rahul again pulls his bat back towards him right at the end. Really looking to play the ball late is Rahul. Good stuff.
4.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, The series of leaves continues. Outside off, Rahul does not fiddle with it.
4.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Good length and on off, Rahul blocks.
4
over
4 | 6 Runs |
HH: 8/0
3.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, a leave to end the over.
3.5
2
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Two! Overcompensates! Looks to attack the stumps but bowls it on the pads, this is clipped through mid-wicket for two.
3.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Yet again! Outside off, length. Left alone.
3.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Another one on a length but the line is yet again outside off, Agarwal shoulders arms to this one. Not using the new ball as for now. The Indian openers will be very pleased with the lines bowled by the two opening bowlers.
3.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Good length and on off, Agarwal defends it solidly.
3.1
4
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Finds the gap nicely! First boundary of the series, it comes off the bat of Mayank Agarwal! Fuller and on off, he leans forward and strokes it through covers. Races away to the fence.
3
over
3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 2/0
2.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Outside off to end, Rahul points the bat skywards and lets it be. A maiden but a harmless one.
2.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Better! Needs to bowl like this a lot more! On off, length, defended nicely.
2.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Goes outside off again, probably testing the patience of Rahul who lets it through.
2.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Yet another nut which is not on the stumps. Easy leave.
2.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, South Africa just have not got their lines right at the moment! This is well outside off, Rahul need not play at those.
2.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Angled into the pads, Rahul looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs |
HH: 2/0
1.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Well bowled but not the best way to play that! Shorter and on off, straightens after landing. Agarwal hangs his bat out away from the body. He guides it to point.
1.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Make that 4! Ngidi is getting the ball to move away but he starts well outside off. Not played at.
1.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Three leaves in a row now as Ngidi continues to bowl it outside off.
1.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Yet another delivery on a length but outside off, this one moves away after landing. Left alone.
1.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, A harmless nut! Outside off, left alone.
1.1
2
Lungi Ngidi to Mayank Agarwal, Agarwal is off the mark! A really confident stroke. Comes into this game with runs in the previous match he played. This is fuller and on off, Agarwal puts in a stride forward and then strokes it towards mid off. Bavuma there dives to his left, gets a hand to it, takes some pace off the ball. Two taken. India are underway too.
Who will bowl from the other end then? Will it be the debutant or someone else? Lungi Ngidi it is.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs |
HH: 0/0
0.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, That is a brilliant leave in the end! This lands on off and shapes away right at the end. Rahul initially looks to play but then seeing the movement, pulls his bat back. A lovely nut to end, a maiden by Rabada.
0.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Better! Attacks the stumps now and on middle, Rahul is solid in defense.
0.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, And again, a delivery quite wide outside off, Rahul is not interested in playing at it. A little bit of movement for KG.
0.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Now the away swinger, this is well outside off, Rahul shoulders arms to this one.
0.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Now bangs it short but on the body of the batter. Rahul ducks under it. It was a little too wayward, this delivery.
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Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Right on the money to begin with! On a length and around off, this one holds its line a little. Rahul plays it nice and late off the back foot. It goes more off the outer half to the man at gully.
Both the sides stride out to the middle for their respective national anthems. Done and dusted with the anthems and now South Africa make their way out to the centre. So do the Indian openers, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal! Kagiso Rabada to begin. Here we go...
PITCH REPORT - Morne Morkel says that there is green grass and since there was rain, there could be some moisture too. Mentions that there are a few cracks as well but those are covered by the grass. Tells that it should be an interesting decision for the captains on winning the toss.
Dean Elgar, the skipper of South Africa, says that they have prepared well and are relaxed. Mentions that they are looking forward as it is going to be a brilliant Test series. Informs that they have prepared as best as they could. Says that Marco Jansen is going to debut.
Virat Kohli, the skipper of India, says that they will look to put runs on the board, playing away from home has been their strength. Adds the wicket looks nice and the wicket starts getting better from Day 2 and it is an advantage batting first. States this is a challenging tour, their success abroad started from South Africa as they won the last Test they played here and got the confidence to win overseas. Says it is going to be a good challenge and they need to be at their best. Informs they have had nice time to prepare and their preparation has been spot on. Informs they are playing with three seamers, Ashwin is also in and Thakur is the all-rounder.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Dean Elgar (C), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (WK), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen (DEBUT), Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
TOSS - Both the captains are out in the middle. Up goes the coin and lands in the favor of India. They have elected to BAT first.
How's the weather you ask? Well, it is quite overcast but the rain has stayed away so far. The forecast is not great for later on but for now, we can expect a start on time.
South Africa on the other hand, return to play the longest format after a gap of more than 5 months. Their last Test series was against the Windies which was also Elgar’s first after being appointed as the skipper of the Proteas. They won that quite convincingly. This is Dean Elgar's first on home soil now as skipper and the task he faces is a lot tougher. He though would love to make his mark. This series should be full of excitements and twists. Stay tuned for toss and further updates.
After shocking everyone Down Under, putting a staggering performance in England and beating the Kiwis at home, India now look to do something they haven’t before. Beat South Africa in South Africa in Test series. Also, they have a real chance this time. This Indian side is a powerful one with a belief they can beat any side anywhere. Can they make history though? Still a lot of time to find that out but first, Kohli and his men would want to begin well.
Boxing Day couldn’t have been better! It was the Ashes to start things off where Australia have had yet another brilliant day led by their bowlers. Now, it is time for India and South Africa to lock horns for the first Test between the two. Welcome to the coverage.
... MATCH DAY ...
South Africa
Dean Elgar
CAP/Bat/Bow
Aiden Markram
Bat/Bow
Keegan Petersen
Bat/Bow
Rassie van der Dussen
Bat/Bow
Temba Bavuma
Bat/Bow
Quinton de Kock
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Wiaan Mulder
Bat/Bow
Marco Jansen
Bat/Bow
Keshav Maharaj
Bat/Bow
Kagiso Rabada
Bat/Bow
Lungi Ngidi
Bat/Bow
India
KL Rahul
Bat/Bow
Mayank Agarwal
Bat/Bow
Cheteshwar Pujara
Bat/Bow
Virat Kohli
CAP/Bat/Bow
Ajinkya Rahane
Bat/Bow
Rishabh Pant
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ravichandran Ashwin
Bat/Bow
Shardul Thakur
Bat/Bow
Mohammed Shami
Bat/Bow
Jasprit Bumrah
Bat/Bow
Mohammed Siraj
Bat/Bow