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South Africa vs India, Freedom Trophy 2023/24, 2nd Test - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
India
153/10
(34.5 OV)
RR 4.39
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
b Kagiso Rabada
0
7
0
0
Rohit Sharma
c Marco Jansen b Nandre Burger
39
50
7
0
Shubman Gill
c Marco Jansen b Nandre Burger
36
55
5
0
Virat Kohli
c Aiden Markram b Kagiso Rabada
46
59
6
1
Shreyas Iyer
c Kyle Verreynne b Nandre Burger
0
2
0
0
KL Rahul
c Kyle Verreynne b Lungi Ngidi
8
33
1
0
Ravindra Jadeja
c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi
0
2
0
0
Jasprit Bumrah
c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi
0
2
0
0
Mohammed Siraj
run out (Nandre Burger)
0
1
0
0
Prasidh Krishna
c Aiden Markram b Kagiso Rabada
0
3
0
0
Mukesh Kumar
not out
0
0
0
0
Total
153/10
(34.5 OV)
RR 4.39
Fall of Wickets
1-17 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2.1 ov), 2-72 (Rohit Sharma, 14.2 ov), 3-105 (Shubman Gill, 21 ov), 4-110 (Shreyas Iyer, 22.2 ov), 5-153 (KL Rahul, 33.1 ov), 6-153 (Ravindra Jadeja, 33.3 ov), 7-153 (Jasprit Bumrah, 33.5 ov), 8-153 (Virat Kohli, 34.2 ov), 9-153 (Mohammed Siraj, 34.4 ov), 10-153 (Prasidh Krishna, 34.5 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Kagiso Rabada
11.5
2
38
3
Lungi Ngidi
6
1
30
3
Nandre Burger
8
2
42
3
Marco Jansen
9
2
29
0
01
st Innings
South Africa
55/10
(23.2 OV)
RR 2.36
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Aiden Markram
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Mohammed Siraj
2
10
0
0
Dean Elgar
b Mohammed Siraj
4
15
0
0
Tony de Zorzi
c KL Rahul b Mohammed Siraj
2
17
0
0
Tristan Stubbs
c Rohit Sharma b Jasprit Bumrah
3
11
0
0
David Bedingham
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Mohammed Siraj
12
17
2
0
Kyle Verreynne
c Shubman Gill b Mohammed Siraj
15
30
1
0
Marco Jansen
c KL Rahul b Mohammed Siraj
0
3
0
0
Keshav Maharaj
c Jasprit Bumrah b Mukesh Kumar
3
13
0
0
Kagiso Rabada
c Shreyas Iyer b Mukesh Kumar
5
13
0
0
Nandre Burger
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Jasprit Bumrah
4
11
1
0
Lungi Ngidi
not out
0
0
0
0
Total
55/10
(23.2 OV)
RR 2.36
Fall of Wickets
1-5 (Aiden Markram, 3.2 ov), 2-8 (Dean Elgar, 5.3 ov), 3-11 (Tristan Stubbs, 8.3 ov), 4-15 (Tony de Zorzi, 9.2 ov), 5-34 (David Bedingham, 15.2 ov), 6-34 (Marco Jansen, 15.5 ov), 7-45 (Kyle Verreynne, 17.5 ov), 8-46 (Keshav Maharaj, 20 ov), 9-55 (Nandre Burger, 23 ov), 10-55 (Kagiso Rabada, 23.2 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Jasprit Bumrah
8
1
25
2
Mohammed Siraj
9
3
15
6
Prasidh Krishna
4
1
10
0
Mukesh Kumar
2.2
2
0
2
02
nd Innings
India
We are back again for South Africa's second innings on Day 1 itself! The players are already out in the middle now. Dean Elgar walks out to bat for one last time for the Proteas in Test cricket along with Aiden Markram. Jasprit Bumrah to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
... THIRD INNINGS ...
After being bowled out for just 55, South Africa needed early breakthroughs. Kagiso Rabada did provide it by getting rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal but they allowed Gill and Rohit Sharma to build up a partnership which helped India get past the Proteas total. Gill and Sharma fell in quick succession while Shreyas Iyer failed to make much impact as well. It was then the stand between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul that steadied things and they were looking well set to take a decent lead but that collapse meant they were stopped in their tracks and had to settle for lead of 98 runs.
We have seen something really extraordinary here! India lost their last six wickets for absolutely no runs and they have been bowled out for 153 runs here with a lead of 98 runs which seems to be a massive one on this wicket. South Africa looked a bit under pressure after Tea as the visitors were scoring runs comfortably, but that KL Rahul dismissal forced a massive collapse for them. Thanks to some early contributions from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill and a crucial knock of 46 from Virat Kohli have given the visitors a bit of breathing space in this Test.
34.5
over
34.5 | 0 Runs | HH: 153/10
34.5
W
Kagiso Rabada to Prasidh Krishna, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Kagiso Rabada finishes things off! India have been bowled out for 153! Kagiso Rabada bowls it in the channel on off, on a full length, Prasidh Krishna fiddles at the delivery away from his body and gets an outside edge that travels at a good height behind the stumps. Aiden Markram, at second slip, dives low to his left and pouches it without much fuss. The crowd cannot believe what they have seen as India lose their last 6 wickets without scoring a run.
34.4
W
Kagiso Rabada to Prasidh Krishna, OUT! RUN OUT! Utter chaos! This dismissal just about sums up what has happened in the last couple of overs! Rabada serves it on a length, on off, Prasidh Krishna looks to drive it through the off side but does not move his feet much. Mishits the shot towards mid on and Mohammed Siraj sets off for the single. Nandre Burger, at straightish short mid-wicket, moves across to his left and picks it up cleanly. Siraj is halfway through his run and it is too late for him to return. Burger runs towards the stumps and as he sees Siraj turning back towards the bowling end, he releases an underarm throw and hits the stumps at that end to catch the Indian pacer well short of his crease. There was never a run and it was a brain-fade moment for Mohammed Siraj. India's lead remains where it was at the fall of the 5th wicket.
34.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Prasidh Krishna, Serves it full and outside off, Prasidh Krishna drives away from his body without much conviction as the ball rolls towards point.
Prasidh Krishna comes out to the middle now.
34.2
W
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Kagiso Rabada strikes now! He gets the big fish, Virat Kohli and it's a mega collapse for the visitors. India are falling like nine pins here. Kagiso Rabada lands this one on a good length and in the corridor of uncertainty, the ball nips away a bit, Virat Kohli tries to push at it without much footwork and gets a thick outside edge towards the second slip fielder where Aiden Markram takes a sharp low catch in front of him. The third umpire wants to check if that is clean or not. The replays show that it is a fair catch and Kohli, who was asked to wait near the boundary line, can go and take a shower.
34.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Fuller one and around off, shaping away, Virat Kohli goes for the big drive through the line but misses it completely.
34
over
34 | 0 Runs | HH: 153/7
33.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Siraj, Just short of a length, around middle and off, Mohammed Siraj blocks it on the bounce with a straight bat. What an over this has been, a triple-wicket maiden!
The star with the ball for India, Mohammed Siraj makes his way out to the centre.
33.5
W
Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! TAKEN! THREE IN THE OVER! This is something extraordinary happening at Cape Town. It is the same combination once again for South Africa. Lungi Ngidi lands this one on a hard length again and around off, angles in with extra bounce once more. Jasprit Bumrah stays back to fend at it but it takes the shoulder of the bat and loops towards gully where Marco Jansen this time leaps and pouches it safely. Lungi Ngidi, who started looking like the weak link in this South African bowling attack, has suddenly woken up from his slumber and his triple strike has given South Africa a semblance of chance. Mind you, India still have a very handy 98-run lead.
33.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah, On the hard length, around middle and off, angling into the batter, Jasprit Bumrah covers the line well and blocks it out.
Jasprit Bumrah is the new man in for India.
33.3
W
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Lungi Ngidi with the double whammy here! Ravindra Jadeja goes back to the hut for a duck. This one is on a hard length and around middle, angling away with some steep bounce again, Ravindra Jadeja stays back and looks to work it across the line but closes the face of his bat a bit too early and fails to ride the bounce. The ball loops off the gloves in front of gully where once again the tall Marco Jansen dives forward to take another brilliant catch. India have lost the plot completely here!
33.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja hops back and taps it down to point.
Ravindra Jadeja comes out to bat now.
33.1
W
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Lungi Ngidi strikes now! A loose shot from KL Rahul has cost him his wicket here. Ngidi lands this one short of a length and outside off, gets a bit of an extra bounce as well, KL Rahul backs away and looks to cut it over point but only manages to nick it behind. Kyle Verreynne makes no mistake. India lose half their side now!
33
over
33 | 5 Runs | HH: 153/4
32.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Short again from Rabada, on middle, KL Rahul pulls it again but there is protection in the deep and the ball rolls to deep square leg. They cross.
32.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a length and around off, KL Rahul steers it wide of point.
32.4
4
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Kagiso Rabada bangs this one short and on middle, KL Rahul gets into a good position quickly and hammers it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
32.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length again and on off, keeps a bit low, KL Rahul looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Rabada is asking whether it is pad first or not but they decide to opt against the review.
32.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, This is on a good length and on off, KL Rahul gets surprised by the extra bounce and bunts it towards point.
32.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Fuller one and on middle, shaping in, KL Rahul works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs | HH: 148/4
31.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Fuller this time, around middle and off, Virat Kohli wrists it to mid-wicket on the front foot.
31.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, A touch shorter, around the middle and leg stump line, KL Rahul tucks it to deep square leg and gets another single.
31.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Easy singles being taken here. Lungi Ngidi pitches this on a length, around the off stump line, Virat Kohli taps it to mid-wicket and gets another single.
31.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Short of a length, angling into the right-hander, KL Rahul works it to mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
31.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Fuller, on the stumps, Virat Kohli flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
31.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, On the hard length, nagging in a bit from the line of off, Virat Kohli tries to block it straight but misses and gets hit on the back thigh pad.
Lungi Ngidi (4-0-26-0) is back for a burst. He has been expensive so far. Can he redeem himself in this session?
31
over
31 | 6 Runs | HH: 144/4
30.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Full again and around off, KL Rahul keeps it out to the off side.
30.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Goes fuller this time, on off, KL Rahul steers it towards gully.
30.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli works it towards mid-wicket for one.
30.4
5
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FIVE WIDES! Kagiso Rabada goes for the bouncer now, but this one takes off of the surface and goes over the batter and the keeper leaps up and gets a glove to it but it still races to the fence for a boundary.
30.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Fine stop! This is on a good length and on off, shaping away, Virat Kohli strides out to block but get an outside edge which falls well short of second slip where the fielder dives to his right to make an excellent one-handed stop.
30.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Pulls his length back a bit but sticks with the same line, Virat Kohli offers no shot at it.
30.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada serves this a bit fuller and on the fifth stump line, Virat Kohli leaves it alone.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs | HH: 138/4
29.6
1
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, On a length and on leg, Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket for one more.
29.5
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, KL Rahul is finally underway! Marco Jansen bangs this one into the pitch and around leg, KL Rahul swivels and hooks it towards fine leg for one.
29.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short of a length and on off, KL Rahul punches it towards cover-point.
29.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length and on off, KL Rahul hops up and stabs it down to short covers.
29.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Length again and on middle, KL Rahul gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.
29.1
2
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a length and down the leg side, KL Rahul misses his glance as the ball goes off his pads wide of fine leg. Two leg byes taken. KL Rahul is yet to get off the mark and has faced 18 balls.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs | HH: 134/4
28.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Fullish delivery, on off, Virat Kohli knocks it towards mid off.
28.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada bowls this one on a good length but down the leg side this time, Virat Kohli misses his flick.
28.4
2
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, This is on a hard length and around off, Virat Kohli guides it off the outer half of the bat through backward point as Tristan Stubbs chases after it and dives forward well to flick it back inside. Two runs taken!
28.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli stays back and blocks it out.
28.2
2
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Length again and on leg, Virat Kohli nudges it through backward square leg for a couple of runs.
28.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Good leave! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and just around off, nips back in sharply, Virat Kohli trusts the pitch and leaves it as the ball goes over the off pole and the keeper collects it moving to his left.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs | HH: 130/4
27.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Pitched up and on off, KL Rahul keeps it out to the off side.
27.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Marco Jansen bangs in a good bouncer now, around off, angling in, KL Rahul stays back and tries to upper cut it but misses.
27.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in, KL Rahul blocks it out solidly.
27.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short of a length and outside off, KL Rahul offers no shot at it this time around.
27.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Absolute beauty! Marco Jansen lands this on a good length and around off, jags back in sharply with good bounce, KL Rahul prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge as the keeper collects it near his chest.
27.2
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length and on off, KL Rahul dabs it towards point. Jansen has overstepped by a big margin here, No Ball called.
27.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller one and on off, KL Rahul lunges and taps it towards short covers.
27
over
27 | 10 Runs | HH: 129/4
26.6
4
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Classy from Kohli! Kagiso Rabada overpitches this one around off, Virat Kohli takes a big stride out to get his front foot near the ball and places his drive beautifully through covers for another boundary.
26.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, This is on a good length and on off, nips back in this time, Virat Kohli prods forward but decides to let it go to the keeper.
26.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and in that channel outside off, Virat Kohli leaves it alone.
26.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, A bti fuller and on middle, Virat Kohli blocks it down the pitch.
26.2
6
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, SIX! SHOT! Kagiso Rabada bangs this one short and around middle, Virat Kohli picks up the length early and swivels and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence and the timing is so good that it bounces directly onto the boundary cushion. The replays confirms the same and it is a maximum.
26.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, In the air...safe! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a back of a length and on off, rises up again, Virat Kohli looks to work it away but closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge which falls well in front of point.
26
over
26 | 5 Runs | HH: 119/4
25.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Goes a bit fuller and around off, shaping in sharply, KL Rahul strides forward and lets it go to the keeper.
25.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, This is on a hard length and on off, KL Rahul stabs it off the outer half of the bat towards gully.
25.4
1
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller this time, on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli works it through square leg for a single.
25.3
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli hops to negotiate the steep bounce and fends it down to the leg side.
25.2
4
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Uppish but safe! Marco Jansen serves this a touch fuller and around off, Virat Kohli goes for the drive but the extra bounce means he loses his bottom hand and slices it in the air as the ball goes well past point and to the fence for a boundary.
25.1
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Marco Jansen begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli blocks it off the sticker of the bat down the pitch.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Marco Jansen.
25
over
25 | 3 Runs | HH: 114/4
24.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Goes fuller but well outside off, KL Rahul offers no shot at it.
24.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and on middle, angling in and rises onto the batter, Virat Kohli does well to clip it towards square leg for a single.
24.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and around off, Virat Kohli strides out but leaves it alone.
24.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on the sixth stump line, Virat Kohli lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.
24.2
2
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, On a length and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it with soft hands through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
24.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada starts with a hard-length delivery around off, Virat Kohli hops up and pats it down to short covers.
All in readiness for the third session to commence! The two umpires walk out to the centre as do Dean Elgar and the South African players. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are all set to resume their innings for India. It will be Kagiso Rabada to get us underway with the ball in this session. Let's play...
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
On the flip side, the Proteas found themselves erring in their lines and lengths at the onset of the innings, conceding a lot of freebies to the Indian batters. Kagiso Rabada showcased his prowess with the ball, accompanied by Nandre Burger who made a significant impact by claiming three crucial wickets just before the stroke of Tea, disrupting India's momentum. Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen failed to make the desired impact with the ball. Nevertheless, Burger's last spell with the ball injected a renewed sense of belief into the Proteas camp, offering them the momentum they needed to potentially turn the tides in their favour. Will the Proteas further dent the strong Indian batting line-up, or will India steer through the difficult phase and build a big total? Let's wait and find out as the final session of the Day comes to you shortly. Join us at 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT) to see things unfold.
In a dream-like beginning to the first innings with the ball, India seamlessly transitioned their dominance, delivering powerful blows to the Proteas with the bat. Rohit Sharma was the standout performer, whose aggressive approach and clear intent were evident as he confidently knocked 39 off just 50 balls. The young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to make an impact, departing early. Shubman Gill joined forces with the skipper, and together, they navigated through the Proteas' pace attack. Virat Kohli then seamlessly resumed from where he left off in the previous game and fearlessly took on the Proteas' bowling. Shreyas Iyer was the last one to be dismissed as KL Rahul along with Kohli saw it out till Tea.
That's the end of the second session as Tea is called on Day 1 of this Test match. India, carrying forward the intensity from the first innings, found themselves in a position of command before the quick succession of wickets took them aback right before Tea. The scoreboard reflects a small sense of assurance as they stand at 111 for the loss of 4 wickets with a lead of 56 runs.
24
over
24 | 1 Runs | HH: 111/4
23.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul hangs back in his crease and rides on top of the bounce to steer it towards gully. That will be TEA on Day 1!
23.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Ouch, that must have hurt! Jansen bowls it on hard length from over the wicket, over middle, the ball shoots sharply off the deck and catches the batter by surprise. KL Rahul tries to sway away but the ball gets big on him to hit him near the chest.
23.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Bangs it in short but down leg, KL Rahul comfortably ducks underneath to let the ball pass.
23.3
1
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Leg bye! On a back of a length, at the hips, Virat Kohli looks to clip it away but misses out as the ball rolls off his thigh pad and rolls away to backward square leg for a leg bye.
23.2
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Virat Kohli survives a close shout! Marco Jansen comes in from around the wicket and bowls it on middle, on a good length, Virat Kohli is batting out of his crease and he presses forward to clip it away. The ball nips back in to beat him on the inside edge and pings him on the front pad. A confident appeal for LBW but turned down. Dean Elgar and the keeper have a chat with Marco Jansen and South Africa decide to take the review. Nothing on UltraEdge but it is the umpire's call on Ball Tracking as it is clipping the leg stump.
23.1
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Slanting back into the right-hander, on a back of a length, around off, Virat Kohli gets his bat out of the way and covers his off stump to leave the ball.
23
over
23 | 0 Runs | HH: 110/4
22.6
0
Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, At 143 clicks, on a length, on middle, KL Rahul covers the line of the ball and defends it out solidly towards cover. End of a successful over from Nandre Burger!
22.5
0
Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Continues to target the stumps, on a good length, KL Rahul opens the bat face and steers it nicely towards backward point.
22.4
0
Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, Another length delivery, on off, KL Rahul pushes it from the crease towards cover.
22.3
0
Nandre Burger to KL Rahul, On a length, on the pads, KL Rahul reaches out with his bat out in front and stabs it on the leg side.
KL Rahul walks out to bat now.
22.2
W
Nandre Burger to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Nandre Burger strikes yet again and screams in joy! South Africa are fighting back! Burger continues from over the wicket and pulls his length back ever so slightly, landing it around middle and off, Shreyas Iyer stays back in his crease and makes the mistake of fiddling at the delivery. He gets a faint edge on it as the ball nips away slightly and Kyle Verreynne, behind the stumps, makes absolutely no mistake. Shreyas Iyer departs for a duck and India lose their fourth wicket! This place is buzzing and what a Test match it's turning out to be already. The lead for India is 55 runs.
22.1
0
Nandre Burger to Shreyas Iyer, Serves it on a length, on middle, Shreyas Iyer gets behind the line of the delivery and dabs it on the off side.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs | HH: 110/3
21.6
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, In the channel on off, on a length, Virat Kohli shoulders arms to let the ball pass.
21.5
4
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Flayed away! Marco Jansen bangs it in short, outside off, Virat Kohli gets the width he needs and frees his arms to slap it up and over backward point for a boundary.
21.4
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, There's that steep bounce again! Jansen slants this one towards the batter, on a length, on off, Virat Kohli is a bit unsure about the length and looks to leave it alone. The ball climbs up to rap him on the gloves. It takes a glancing blow of the glove and eventually rolls off the bat towards the slip cordon.
21.4
1
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! A bit too wide outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli is happy to leave the ball alone. Marco Jansen has overstepped!
21.3
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Angling into the right-hander, on a length, at the stumps, Virat Kohli manages to keep this one out on the off side.
21.2
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, On a good length, outside off, left alone by Virat Kohli.
21.1
0
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Beaten! Comes in from around the wicket and bowls it on a short of a length, on off, Virat Kohli does well to play inside the line of the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Shreyas Iyer is the next man in.
21
over
21 | 4 Runs | HH: 105/3
20.6
W
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Nandre Burger gets his man! A loose shot by Shubman Gill which leads to his downfall! Burger bowls it on a short of a length and gets the ball to angle away from the right-hander, outside off, Shubman Gill stays in his crease and pushes away from the body tentatively. Gill also fails to counter the steep bounce and gets a thickish outside that is snaffled sharply by Marco Jansen at gully to his left.
20.5
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Targets the stumps this time, on a good length from over the wicket, Shubman Gill gets caught in his crease as he looks to defend this one out. Gill gets rushed to get hit on the front pad. Kyle Verreynne indicates that the ball is going over the stumps and South Africa do not take the review!
20.4
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out comfortably down the wicket.
20.3
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, A bit of extra bounce on this occasion, on a good length, on off, Shubman Gill gets a bit taken aback by the extra bounce but adjusts well to keep it out by taking his bottom hand off the bat.
20.2
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, At the stumps, on a length, Shubman Gill gets on the front foot and defends it out to mid off.
20.1
4
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, FOUR! A bit too short and Shubman Gill jumps all over it! Burger bowls it short without much pace, over middle, Shubman Gill stands tall and nails the pull over mid-wicket for a boundary.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs | HH: 101/2
19.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Delivers it on a back of a length, on off, Shubman Gill pats it in the vacant cover region for a single.
19.5
2
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Misfield! On a length, on middle, Shubman Gill steps out and drives it towards mid on where Kagiso Rabada fumbles and concedes a couple of runs.
19.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Full and honing in at the stumps, Shubman Gill knocks it down to mid on where Kagiso Rabada gets low to make the stop. While doing so, his knee stuck gets in the excess dust in that region.
19.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, This is bowled on a back of a length, on off, Shubman Gill stabs it down off the back foot on the off side.
19.2
2
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Serves it on a fullish length, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill stays balanced in his crease and clips it off his toes through square leg. David Bedingham gives it a chase and keeps it to two. Gill is insistent on the third run but Kohli says no.
19.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Gets the ball to nip back into the right-hander, on a back of a length, on off, Shubman Gill gets right behind the line and taps it to mid on.
19
over
19 | 0 Runs | HH: 96/2
18.6
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, A bit too straight, back of a length, down leg, Virat Kohli gets inside the line to tickle it fine but misses out.
18.5
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Bends his back but bangs it in way too short, at the batter, Virat Kohli is not bothered by it as he ducks underneath the delivery.
18.4
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, And again! Serves it on a back of a length, just outside off, Virat Kohli looks to keep this one out from the crease but the ball rises and angles away to zip past the bat.
18.3
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, On a hard length, a bit of extra bounce, on middle, Virat Kohli hangs back and fends it down comfortably towards gully.
18.2
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Beaten! Lands it on a good length, on off from over the wicket, Virat Kohli gets drawn forward to defend but the ball shoots off the deck and zips past the outside edge. The ball climbs up and carries through to Kyle Verreynne over his head.
18.1
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Slips in a quick bouncer, at the left shoulder of the batter, Virat Kohli swivels initially to hook it away but aborts his shot at the last moment and drops his wrists to let the ball pass.
18
over
18 | 2 Runs | HH: 96/2
17.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, A fraction fuller of a length, around the channel of off, Shubman Gill drives it to mid off on the front foot.
17.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, On a length, outside off, angling in a bit, Shubman Gill lets this one go past to the keeper.
17.4
2
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Fuller this time, on the fourth stump line, Shubman Gill leans forward and drives it past covers for two runs.
17.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, On the good length, outside off, Shubman Gill shoulders arms.
17.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Overpitched a touch, around the off stump line, Shubman Gill prods and drives it to covers.
17.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, On the hard length, outside off, the ball kicks off the surface a touch, Shubman Gill tries to play it across the line as the ball hits the top part of the blade.
17
over
17 | 4 Runs | HH: 94/2
16.6
1
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Serves it on a hard length, top of off, Shubman Gill plays it right under his eyes and dabs it along the ground to deep point to retain the strike with a single.
16.5
1
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Bowls it on a length, on middle, Virat Kohli firms the drive down the wicket where Nandre Burger fails to get any hand on the ball as it goes on to hit the stumps. The ball deflects away to mid-wicket, allowing the batters cross for a single.
16.4
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Serves it on a length now, on off, Virat Kohli gets a good stride in and knocks it firmly to mid off.
16.3
2
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Tries to go short again does Nandre Burger, on middle, Virat Kohli gets this one at a good height and swivels in the crease to pull it towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
16.2
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Bends his back and bangs in a bumper, over middle, Virat Kohli ducks underneath and lets it go through to the keeper.
16.1
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, At 145 clicks, on a hard length, around off, Virat Kohli reads the line of the ball well and shoulders arms.
16
over
16 | 10 Runs | HH: 90/2
15.6
4
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Short and punished! Marco Jansen drops the length, around the middle and leg stump line, Shubman Gill swivels across and pulls it along the ground past square leg for a boundary.
15.5
0
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, On a length, around off, Shubman Gill stays leg side of the ball and stabs it on the off side.
15.4
0
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Fuller of a length, around off, Shubman Gill tries to block it straight but gets a thick outside edge that falls just short of gully.
15.3
1
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, around top of off, Virat Kohli taps it down to deep backward square leg and gets one.
15.2
4
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Glorious shot from Virat Kohli. Marco Jansen dishes it fuller, outside off, Virat Kohli leans forward and drives it with the full face of the bat past covers for a boundary.
15.1
1
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on the off stump line, Shubman Gill digs it out to deep square leg for a single.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs | HH: 80/2
14.6
4
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nothing lucky about this one! Burger continues to pitch the ball right up, on off, Virat Kohli gets all his weight on the front foot and drives it with a straight back to the right of mid off for four more runs.
14.5
4
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, EDGED AND FOUR! Fortuitous for Virat Kohli! Burger hurls it full and outside off, there to be put away, Virat Kohli goes chasing at a delivery which he should not chase. Luckily for him, he gets an outside edge that flies between second slip and gully for a boundary.
14.4
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, On a length, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and defends it out on the off side.
14.3
0
Nandre Burger to Virat Kohli, Targets the stumps, on a good length, Virat Kohli defends it right under his eyeline as he dead-bats it back to the bowler. Nandre Burger picks it up in his follow through and looks to have a shy at the batting end before he lets out a stare directed towards Virat Kohli.
The maestro, Virat Kohli comes out to the middle now.
14.2
W
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, OUT! TAKEN! Nandre Burger roars in delight as he gets rid of the dangerous-looking Rohit Sharma! Indian skipper walks back in disappointment! Burger bowls it on a hard length, on off, the ball rises off the deck and Rohit Sharma fails to counter the steep bounce. Gets this one off the shoulder of the bat and lobs low towards gully. The tall Marco Jansen is equal to the task as he gets down low to his left and completes the catch. A much-needed breakthrough for South Africa!
14.1
1
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, angling across, outside off, Shubman Gill gets on his toes and dabs it with an angled bat wide of point for a single.
14
over
14 | 0 Runs | HH: 71/1
13.6
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on middle, Rohit Sharma hops and rides on top of the bounce to stab it down on the leg side.
13.5
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Fuller again, outside off, Rohit Sharma drives it with soft hands to covers.
13.4
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On the hard length, seaming in from the line of off, Rohit Sharma judges the bounce well and lets it go through to the keeper.
13.3
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and around the off stump line, Rohit Sharma offers a solid front foot defence.
13.2
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, A fraction fuller this time, outside off, Rohit Sharma leans forward and drives it to covers.
13.1
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On the good length, around the off stump line, Rohit Sharma defends it on the front foot.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs | HH: 71/1
12.6
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Much fuller this time, closer to the off-stump, Shubman Gill presses forward and makes a good leave.
12.5
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Gets the ball to angle away from the right-hander, on a good length, outside off, Shubman Gill lifts his bat and lets the ball through.
12.4
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.
12.3
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Overpitched by Burger again, on off, Shubman Gill drives it crisply but straight to mid off.
12.2
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, More like it from Nandre Burger! Serves it on a good length, around off, a bit of away movement, Shubman Gill looks to keep this one out with a straight bat but the ball nips away to whiz past the outside edge. There was a noise but it was the bat hitting the front pad and a wise decision by South Africa not to take the review.
12.1
4
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Easy pickings! Nandre Burger comes in from over the wicket and serves it full and wide outside off, Shubman Gill latches onto the width as lunges and cracks the drive through covers for a boundary.
Drinks break! This has been a strong start with the bat from India as they currently lead by 12 runs. Rohit Sharma has led the way with his intentful strokeplay while Shubman Gill has looked solid as well. These two will look to press on the advantage against this Proteas pace attack which has lacked discipline so far. Kagiso Rabada has kept runs in check from his end but lack of support from the other end has not allowed South Africa to build any pressure. It will be Nandre Burger to bowl after the break.
12
over
12 | 5 Runs | HH: 67/1
11.6
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Good length, just around the channel of off, Rohit Sharma taps it to backward point.
11.5
1
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on the stumps, Shubman Gill drives it to covers and gets to the other end.
11.4
4
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Top shot by Shubman Gill. Marco Jansen overpitches this one, outside off, Shubman Gill gets his front foot forward and leans for the drive past covers for a boundary.
11.3
0
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, On the hard length, outside the leg stump line, Shubman Gill nudges it to mid-wicket.
11.2
0
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, On the good length, with width outside the off stump, Shubman Gill tries to cut this one late but miscues it. The ball trickles down to the third slip.
11.1
0
Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, A touch shorter, outside the off, Shubman Gill waits for it and cuts it perfectly only to find the fielder at point.
11
over
11 | 4 Runs | HH: 62/1
10.6
3
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Kagiso Rabada goes for the yorker, but serves this full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it away nicely through mid-wicket for a three runs.
10.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length and on leg, Rohit Sharma looks to work it away but gloves it down to the leg side as the batters sneak in a quick run.
10.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and and on off, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.
10.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Rohit Sharma tries to fend it away but misses and gets hit high on the body.
10.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, A huge shout for LBW, and up goes the finger! Rohit Sharma takes the review this time. Kagiso Rabada serves this a bit fuller again and on middle, shaping in, Rohit Sharma looks to defend but plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the front pad. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that is going over the leg-stump. A fine review from India and the on-field call is reversed!
10.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and on off, Rohit Sharma prods forward and blocks it out.
10
over
10 | 5 Runs | HH: 58/1
9.6
1
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, down leg, Rohit Sharma gets inside the line and helps it down to fine leg for a single.
9.5
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Just back of a length, drifting down the leg side, Rohit Sharma lets it go past to the keeper.
9.4
4
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, FOUR BYES! That's gone over everybody! Marco Jansen steams in a bouncer, pitching hard into the deck, the ball shoots off the deck and goes over Rohit Sharma and Kyle Verreynne with the gloves for a four.
9.3
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, A touch fuller and around middle and leg, Rohit Sharma tries to play straight but gets a thick outside edge on the bounce to gully.
9.2
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, just around the off stump line, Rohit Sharma defends it on the back foot.
9.1
0
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, A massive shout for LBW, but turned down! South Africa take the review here. Marco Jansen starts with a good-length delivery, on middle and leg, shaping sharply, Rohit Sharma tries to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. Only height can save him here. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that it is going over the stumps. A reprieve for Rohit Sharma and South Africa lose a review!
Time for a change in bowling as Marco Jansen comes on now.
9
over
9 | 1 Runs | HH: 53/1
8.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Touch fuller this time and on the sixth stump line, Shubman Gill offers no shot at it.
8.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and around leg, Rohit Sharma rolls his wrists and pulls it along the ground towards fine leg for a single.
8.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Kagiso Rabada bangs in a fiery bouncer now, on middle, Rohit Sharma ducks under it which you do not see very often.
8.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Kagiso Rabada lands this on good length and on middle, nips away sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets hit on the fingers as the ball rolls towards point.
8.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller but down the leg side this time, Rohit Sharma misses his glance and the keeper collects it moving to his left.
8.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, This is on a hard length and around off, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.
8
over
8 | 9 Runs | HH: 52/1
7.6
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Good length, around the off stump line, Shubman Gill defends it to extra cover on the front foot.
7.5
0
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, Better line this time. Pitched on the hard length, nagging a bit, around middle and off, Shubman Gill prods and blocks it on the front foot.
7.4
2
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill, That's bad bowling by Nandre Burger. Overpitched outside off, Shubman Gill drives it with ease past covers for another couple of runs. Gill gets to 1000 Test runs!
7.3
3
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Great effort by Tristan Stubbs to stop that one. Nandre Burger bowls the same delivery, too full and outside off, asking to be hit, Rohit Sharma drives it comfortably past point. Tristan Stubbs chases the ball and throws in a dive to keep the ball within the ropes for three runs.
7.2
4
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! That's another boundary for Rohit Sharma. Nandre Burger serves this one fuller, outside off, Rohit Sharma gets under the ball, opens the face of the bat and drives it solidly past covers for a boundary.
7.1
0
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, pitched hard into the deck and around the off-stump line, Rohit Sharma defends it back onto the pitch.
7
over
7 | 0 Runs | HH: 43/1
6.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Another full delivery, on off, Shubman Gill negotiates it well.
6.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Pitches this one up and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and drives it towards mid off.
6.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, On a length and around leg, Shubman Gill pats it down to short mid-wicket.
6.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, A bit fuller this time, on middle, shaping away, Shubman Gill adjusts well to the movement and taps it towards short covers.
6.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill lets it go to the keeper.
6.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill gets a bit squared up but manages to block it out to the off side.
6
over
6 | 12 Runs | HH: 43/1
5.6
0
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.
5.5
4
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma is in an attacking mode here! Nandre Burger pitches this one up again, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma lofts it away with the bottom half of the bat but still generates enough power to send it over and wide of mid on for one more boundary.
5.4
0
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Full again and on middle, shaping in, Rohit Sharma stays back and knocks it towards mid on.
5.3
0
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller and around off, Rohit Sharma pushes it away from his body towards short covers.
5.2
4
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Nandre Burger bangs this one short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Rohit Sharma stands tall and pulls it away towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
5.1
4
Nandre Burger to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma greets Nandre Burger with a boundary! Burger starts with a half-volley around off, Rohit Sharma's eyes light up and he caresses it through mid off for a lovely boundary.
Nandre Burger comes into the attack now, replacing Lungi Ngidi.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs | HH: 31/1
4.6
3
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Overpitched this time and around leg, Rohit Sharma clips it away through mid-wicket nicely for three runs.
4.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Jaffa! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a hard length and on middle, hits the crack and straightens with steep bounce, Rohit Sharma get squared up as he looks to play at it and the ball goes off his gloves and onto his shoulders which saves him or else this could have easily popped up to one of the slips.
4.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller this time, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.
4.3
2
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, On a length and down the leg side, Rohit Sharma misses his glance as the ball goes off his pads wide of fine leg where Nandre Burger runs to his right and dives to make an excellent stop. Two leg byes taken.
4.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and on leg, angling in, Rohit Sharma looks to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.
4.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and on off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma taps it off the upper half of the bat towards short covers.
4
over
4 | 6 Runs | HH: 26/1
3.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Fullish and on off, Shubman Gill is solid in his defence again.
3.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and on off, Shubman Gill keeps it out to the off side.
3.4
4
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Good shot! Lungi Ngidi continues with the fuller length, on middle, Shubman Gill clips it away with nice timing between mid on and mid-wicket as Nandre Burger chases after it, he dives to flick it back inside but the ball goes away and on the second attempt when he tries to push the ball inside, his foot is touching the ropes. The replay confirms it and it is a boundary. Burger seems to have suffered a minor cut on the ring finger of his left hand and he walks off the field to receive the treatment.
3.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit, outside off, Shubman Gill offers no shot at it. Oh..no! Another No Ball called for overstepping.
3.3
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot towards mid off this time.
3.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Full again and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it wide of mid on where the fielder quickly moves to his left and slides to stop it well. Ngidi struggling with run-up here as it is called another No Ball!
3.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out as the ball rolls towards short mid-wicket.
3.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and around off, Shubman Gill lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.
3
over
3 | 3 Runs | HH: 20/1
2.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up this time, on middle, Rohit Sharma stays there and blocks it out solidly down the pitch.
2.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length and well outside off, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.
2.4
2
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Full again and around off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma guides it off the outer half of the bat through backward point for a brace.
2.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller and on middle, shaping away, Rohit Sharma knocks it down the pitch.
2.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, On a length and around leg, Shubman Gill misses his flick as the ball loops off his pads past short leg. A leg bye is taken.
Shubman Gill walks in at number 3 for India.
2.1
W
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Kagiso Rabada draws first blood! Just what South Africa needed at this time. This is back of a length and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hops up to try and fend it down with an angled bat but only manages to get a bottom edge back onto the stumps. Rohit Sharma, at the other end, seems very disappointed. India lose an early wicket!
2
over
2 | 13 Runs | HH: 17/0
1.6
4
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Third boundary of the over! Lungi Ngidi goes fuller again and on the pads too, Rohit Sharma flicks it away with excellent timing towards the deep mid-wicket fence for four more runs.
1.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Swing and a miss! Lungi Ngidi lands this short of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma slashes hard at it but fails to connect.
1.4
0
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, On a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma blocks it down the pitch.
1.3
4
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Two in two! Lungi Ngidi serves this full again but around off this time, Rohit Sharma leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through covers for another boundary.
1.2
4
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! First runs of the bat! Lungi Ngidi pitches this one up but on the pads, this is freebie for Rohit Sharma who picks it off and clips it away wide of short leg and towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
1.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a good length and just around off, nips away a shy bit, Rohit Sharma looks to defend with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball dies down to the keeper as well. It is called a No Ball for overstepping.
1.1
0
Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Lungi Ngidi begins with a full delivery as well, outside off, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.
It will be Lungi Ngidi to steam in from the other end.
1
over
1 | 4 Runs | HH: 4/0
0.6
0
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is on a good length and around middle, shaping in, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play at it but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
0.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Much better! Kagiso Rabada lands this back of a length and just around off, shaping in a bit, Yashasvi Jaiswal lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper once again.
0.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues with his fuller length, way outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal makes an easy leave again.
0.3
4
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, India are underway with extras! Kagiso Rabada pitches it up but down the leg side, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to glance it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.2
0
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full again and outside off again, angling away too, Yashasvi Jaiswal offers no shot at it again.
0.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kagiso Rabada starts with full delivery, outside off, angling further away, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets it go to the keeper.
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01
st Innings
South Africa
We are back for the second session on Day 1 of this New Year's Test! The sun is shining in its full glory as the two umpires and players make their way out to the middle. It will be Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma to open the innings for India. Kagiso Rabada will start with the red cherry for South Africa. Off we go...
... SECOND INNINGS ...
As the scoreboard suggests, there is not much to write home about South Africa's batting effort. In the first Test at Centurion, they missed more than they nicked but it was the other way around here. Having won the toss in his farewell Test, Dean Elgar would have hoped for his side to take advantage of the good batting conditions. It turned out to be a forgettable batting performance as none of the Protea batters could show any resistance and surrendered themselves against the relentless Indian pace attack. Their top order fell without much on the board which is when David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne got together to forge a recovery. The latter was soon dismissed before Verreynne threw in the towel as he chased at a wide delivery. The tail could not wag much either which meant that South Africa were bowled out in the first session of this New Year's Test. Will South African pacers have the same impact as their counterparts? We shall find out when we return for the second session in a short while.
Having lacked discipline with their lines and lengths in the first Test, India needed to step up with the ball if they were to level the series. The Indian pacers were relentless and they were backed up by the fielders to skittle South Africa out for a paltry total. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone as he got the ball to talk in his first over and his new ball partner, Mohammed Siraj backed it up from the other end. As he did at Centurion, Siraj nipped Aiden Markram in the bud before going on to get the big wicket of Dean Elgar. Jasprit Bumrah got into the act as well to put South Africa in even more strife. Having gotten rid of Elgar, Siraj grew in confidence and simply ran through the Proteas middle order to end up with six wickets. Prasidh Krishna may not have gotten any wickets but he was much more disciplined than he was in the first Test while Mukesh Kumar made an immediate impact to finish with two wickets.
Mohammed Siraj holds the ball aloft as India complete a dominant effort with the ball to bundle South Africa for 55! Now, that is some way to bounce back from an innings defeat in the previous Test! India have absolutely steamrolled South Africa in the first session of this New Year's Test thanks mainly to Siraj's 6 for 15. As far as South Africa are concerned, it has been a dismal batting performance from them and they find themselves behind the eight ball at LUNCH on DAY 1!
23.2
W
Mukesh Kumar to Kagiso Rabada, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! That is the end of the nightmare for the Proteas! Mukesh Kumar finishes things off for India. He lands this on a good length and around off, shaping away sharply, Kagiso Rabada hangs his bat away to block but only manages to get a thick outside edge towards the fourth slip fielder where Shreyas Iyer tumbles to his right to complete a good catch. South Africa have been bowled out for just 55!
23.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kagiso Rabada, Oh..close! Mukesh Kumar bowls this on a hard length and on off, angles in sharply, Kagiso Rabada leaves it on length and the ball just goes over the off pole.
Lungi Ngidi is the last man in for South Africa. With the Proteas nine wickets down, the first session has been extended by 30 minutes!
23
over
23 | 5 Runs |
HH: 55/9
22.6
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger, OUT! TAKEN AT SLIPS! Jasprit Bumrah strikes now and this is another fine catch. This is fuller in length and outside off, Nandre Burger stays in his crease and throws his bat at it without any footwork and the absolutely flies off the outside edge towards the third slip where Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a very sharp catch. South Africa nine down now!
22.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger, FOUR! A streaky one but the crowd loves it! This is on a good length and around off, shaping away, Nandre Burger strides out to play at it but gets an outside through the vacant backward point region for a boundary.
22.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger, In the blockhole, on off, angling in, Nandre Burger jams it on the bounce to gully.
22.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger, Jasprit Bumrah bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Nandre Burger ducks under it.
22.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger, Full again and on middle, shaping away, Nandre Burger looks to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards gully.
22.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Uppish but safe! This is full and around leg, Kagiso Rabada clips it in the air but wide of mid-wicket for a single.
22
over
22 | 0 Runs |
HH: 50/8
21.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger, BEATEN! Mukesh Kumar bowls this one on a good length and on the sixth stump line, no movement this time, Nandre Burger has a poke at it but the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.
21.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Nandre Burger looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his boots as the ball rolls to the off side.
21.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger, Goes fuller this time, on middle, angling in, Nandre Burger tries to block it out but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.
21.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger, Back of a length and outside off, shaping further away, Nandre Burger leaves it alone.
21.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger, Touch fuller and on off, shaping away, Nandre Burger tries to play at it but misses it.
21.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger, On a length and around off, Nandre Burger lets it go to the keeper.
21
over
21 | 4 Runs |
HH: 50/8
20.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Brave shot! Jasprit Bumrah goes a bit fuller and on off, Kagiso Rabada backs away a bit and lofts it nicely over mid off for a couple of runs, Rabada sets off for the third but is sent back, and the fielder has a wild throw which goes over the pitch. A huge cheer from the crowd as 50 is up for South Africa!
20.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, BEATEN AGAIN! A bit too good from Jasprit Bumrah! He bowls this on a good length again, angles in on middle and nips away after hitting the deck again, Kagiso Rabada has a feel for it but once again gets beaten on the outside edge.
20.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, BEAUTY! Jasprit Bumrah lands this on a good length and on middle, angles in and straightens sharply, Kagiso Rabada tried to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.
20.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Short of a length and well outside off, Kagiso Rabada this time decides to leave it alone.
20.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Back of a length and just around off, Kagiso Rabada looks to cut it away but misses.
20.1
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada, Fuller one and on middle, shaping away, Kagiso Rabada pushes it with a straight bat through mid off for a brace.
Nandre Burger comes out to bat. Also, Jasprit Bumrah (6-1-16-1) is back for a burst to clean up the tail.
20
over
20 | 0 Runs |
HH: 46/8
19.6
W
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Mukesh Kumar gets a wicket now! He sets up the batter nicely here sticking to his fuller lengths on the previous couple of deliveries. This time he bangs in a quick and sharp short delivery, on middle, Keshav Maharaj is not expecting that but still goes for the pull shot. However, the ball gets big on him and he fails to transfer his weight on the back foot and miscues it off the upper half of the bat towards mid-wicket. Jasprit Bumrah takes a comfortable catch and South Africa are eight down now!
19.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj, Fuller length once more and around off, Keshav Maharaj drills it wide of cover-point for no run.
19.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj, Pitched up and on off, shaping in, Keshav Maharaj knocks it towards mid on.
19.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj, On a length and on off, Keshav Maharaj stabs it towards short covers.
19.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Keshav Maharaj gets behind the line of it and blocks it back to the bowler.
19.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj, BEAUTY! Mukesh Kumar begins with a full delivery, shaping away sharply, Keshav Maharaj goes for the big booming drive but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.
A breather for Mohammed Siraj as Mukesh Kumar comes into the attack now.
19
over
19 | 1 Runs |
HH: 46/7
18.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada, BEATEN! Prasidh Krishna lands this on a hard length and just outside off, angling away, Kagiso Rabada has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
18.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada, Touch fuller and around off, Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards short covers.
18.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada, Short of a length and on middle, Kagiso Rabada stays back and pats it down to short covers.
18.3
1
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj, Back of a length and on middle, shaping in, Keshav Maharaj gets cramped and fends it off the arm-guard to the leg side. A leg bye is taken.
18.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj, Prasidh Krishna bangs in a sharp bouncer this time, on middle, Keshav Maharaj goes for the pull but gets hurried and takes his eyes off and misses it.
18.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj, On a length and on middle, angling in, Keshav Maharaj stays back and blocks it down the pitch.
18
over
18 | 6 Runs |
HH: 45/7
17.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kagiso Rabada, An appeal for LBW from Mohammed Siraj alone. Pithed fuller, into the leg stump line, Kagiso Rabada gets hurried up and plays all over it to get hit on the front pad on the full.
Kagiso Rabada walks out to the middle now.
17.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Yes, you are reading the scoreboard correctly! It is 45/7 and Mohammed Siraj has six now in absolutely no time. He serves this full and around off, shaping away, Kyle Verreynne slashes at it away from his body and without any footwork. As a result, he only manages to get a thick outside edge towards second slip where Shubman Gill takes a sharp catch.
17.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Great timing on that one from Kyle Verreynne. Mohammed Siraj misses the line and length once and Kyle Verreynne makes full use of it. Siraj serves this fuller, on the leg stump line, Kyle Verreynne takes off his front foot and times it right from the middle of the bat past mid-wicket for a welcome boundary.
17.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, On the hard length again, angling into the right-hander, around off, Kyle Verreynne manages to block it off the back foot.
17.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, On the hard length, around the line of off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it off the back foot.
17.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, A touch fuller, on top of middle and off, Kyle Verreynne tries to work it to the leg side on the bounce but gets a leading edge past gully for a couple of runs.
17
over
17 | 5 Runs |
HH: 39/6
16.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj, Back of a length and on off, takes off again off the surface, Keshav Maharaj gets surprised by the bounce but manages well to fend it down to the off side.
16.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Short of a length and on middle, Kyle Verreynne pulls it through square leg for a run.
16.4
3
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj, Fuller again and on off, Keshav Maharaj shows the full face of the bat and just knocks it with good timing through the vacant mid off region as Rohit Sharma chases after it to gather it up. Three runs taken.
16.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj, Touch fuller, on off, shaping in, Keshav Maharaj pushes it towards cover-point.
16.2
1
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, On a length and around off, Kyle Verreynne dabs it wide of point for a single.
16.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Back of a length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne steers it wide of backward point where the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop.
16
over
16 | 0 Runs |
HH: 34/6
15.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Great ball to end the over for Mohammed Siraj! Pitches this on the good length, on top of off, Keshav Maharaj does well to defend it on the front foot.
Keshav Maharaj walks in at number 8 for South Africa.
15.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, OUT! CAUGHT-BEHIND! SIRAJ, YOU BEAUTY! A five-wicket haul inside the first session of a Test is the stuff of dreams and Mohammed Siraj is just living it. He once again lands this one on a good length and in the corridor of uncertainty, this one lands and nips away a shy bit which is enough to catch the outside edge of Marco Jansen who tries to block it from his crease, KL Rahul behind the stumps makes no mistake. South Africa six down and in huge trouble!
15.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, On the good length, around off, moving away, Marco Jansen tries to block it straight but gets an outside edge just wide of gully.
15.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Fuller, on the off stump line, Marco Jansen offers a perfect front foot defence.
Marco Jansen makes his way out to the centre now.
15.2
W
Mohammed Siraj to David Bedingham, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Mohammed Siraj is on fire here in Cape Town! No need to appeal for this one and he gets his fourth wicket. He lands this one on a good length and on off, drawing the batter forward, this one angles in and then straightens after hitting the deck with extra bounce, David Bedingham prods forward to defend but the steep bounce means that the ball goes off his thumb and loops towards third slip where Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a dolly. South Africa lose half their side now!
15.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Bedingham, A half-hearted appeal for LBW! Rohit Sharma doesn't go for the review on this one. A great ball pitched on the hard length, nipping back sharply on off, David Bedingham tries to play it across the line but gets squared up as the ball goes past the outside edge to thud his back pad.
15
over
15 | 1 Runs |
HH: 34/4
14.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Goes a bit fuller this time, swinging in sharply, Kyle Verreynne stays back and manages to block it out well.
14.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Prasidh Krishna lands this on a hard length and on the sixth stump line, keeps a bit low, Kyle Verreynne looks to cut it away but misses due to the lack of bounce as the ball goes under his bat to the keeper.
14.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Short of a length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone.
14.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in again, Kyle Verreynne fends it off the inner half of the bat to the leg side.
14.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Prasidh Krishna lands this on a good length and on off, shaping in, Kyle Verreynne throws his bat at it without much footwork and gets beaten on the inside edge.
14.1
1
Prasidh Krishna to David Bedingham, Back of a length and around off, David Bedingham stands tall and punches it through covers for a single. They do not want to take a risk for the second as it is Jadeja who chases after the ball to collect it.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs |
HH: 33/4
13.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to David Bedingham, Good length, angling into the thigh pads of David Bedingham who works it off the back foot towards square leg for a single.
13.5
3
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller this time, on the off stump line, Kyle Verreynne waits on and opens the face of the bat to drive this one past cover for three runs.
13.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, A great delivery by Mohammed Siraj. He hits the hard length, with pace, outside the line of off, nipping away, Kyle Verreynne tries to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
13.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller one, around the channel of off, Kyle Verreynne pokes at it and guides the ball on the bounce to gully.
13.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, On the hard length, swinging away from the line of off, Kyle Verreynne shoulders arms.
13.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Another huge shout for LBW, and the finger goes up this time! However, Kyle Verreynne takes the review straight away. Mohammed Siraj serves this full and around middle and leg, angling in, Kyle Verreynne looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. This looks like going down the leg side, UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking confirms that it is indeed missing the leg pole. A good review from South Africa!
Drinks! Indian pacers have exploited the conditions brilliantly and they have a firm grip on this game. They will now look to build on that and put the hosts under even more pressure by exposing their lower order before Lunch. South Africa desperately need a partnership here or else this could get away from them in a blink of an eye. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs |
HH: 29/4
12.6
3
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Short of a length by Prasidh Krishna, Kyle Verreynne waits back in his crease and pulls it over mid-wicket. Mohammed Siraj gives the chase and cuts it off. Three runs taken!
12.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Back of a length, outside the line of off, Kyle Verreynne punches it to backward point on the back foot.
12.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Back of a length again by Prasidh Krishna, on leg, Kyle Verreynne moves to the off side to pull it away but swings a bit early. Gets a glove on it as the ball rolls towards the keeper. KL Rahul gets down low to collect but the ball bounces in front to hit him on the unprotected part near the right knee.
12.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, At 137 clicks, on a hard length, on middle, Kyle Verreynne walks across his stumps and nudges it without much timing to mid-wicket.
12.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Kyle Verreynne, Short of a length, on off, Kyle Verreynne gets on his toes and dabs it on the off side.
12.1
1
Prasidh Krishna to David Bedingham, Starts from over the wicket, on a back of a length, around leg, David Bedingham gets inside the line and helps it down to fine leg for a single.
First change in bowling as Prasidh Krishna replaces Jasprit Bumrah.
12
over
12 | 2 Runs |
HH: 25/4
11.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller, outside the off and swinging away late, Kyle Verreynne tries to drive it to covers but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
11.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Another loud shout for LBW but turned down again! Shaping into the right-hander, on a good length, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne stays back to a fuller delivery but misses out on the clip to get pinged on the front pad. The umpire is unmoved and Rohit Sharma standing at mid-off, indicates that Verreynne has got bat on it and they decide against the review.
11.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to David Bedingham, Beaten again! Pitched on the hard length, swinging it away from the line of off, David Bedingham tries to straight bat at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
11.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Bedingham, A touch fuller, around the line of off, David Bedingham caught himself in two minds whether to play at it or leave and ends up getting a leading edge to gully.
11.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Bedingham, Beaten! On a good length, seaming off the deck a bit, outside the line of off, David Bedingham tries to poke at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
11.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Pitched on the good length, shaping towards the leg stump line, Kyle Verreynne nudges it wide of mid-wicket and gets a single.
11
over
11 | 8 Runs |
HH: 23/4
10.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, Back of a length, on off, David Bedingham hops to ride on top of the bounce and stabs it on the off side.
10.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, FOUR! Easy pickings! A bit too full by Jasprit Bumrah and the line is slightly down leg, David Bedingham does not miss out as he brings his wrists into play and clips it neatly through square leg for a boundary.
10.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, On a fullish length, on off, David Bedingham gets right behind the line to keep this one out.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, Pulls his length back now and bowls it on middle, David Bedingham looks to work it across the line but misses out to get hit on the thigh pad.
10.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, FOUR! Nicely done and that should help David Bedingham settle the nerves! Bumrah goes full in search of swing, on off, David Bedingham picks up the length early an drives it with a straight bat to the right of mid off for his first boundary.
10.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, Bowls it with an upright seam, on a hard length, on off and middle, David Bedingham looks to get on the front foot but the ball nips back in off the deck and rises to hit Bedingham high on the back leg.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs |
HH: 15/4
9.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller, upright seam, shaping away from off, Kyle Verreynne lets this one go past to the keeper.
9.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, On the hard length, shaping away from the line of off, Kyle Verreynne walks closer to the line and taps it firmly to cover-point.
9.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Jaffa! A great delivery by Mohammed Siraj, it's pitched back of a length, nagging away a bit off the deck, around the off stump line, Kyle Verreynne tries to play it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.
9.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller one, outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne digs it out back onto the pitch on the front foot.
Kyle Verreynne walks in now with South Africa reeling at 15-4.
9.2
W
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, OUT! EDGED AND GONE AGAIN! Mohammed Siraj has three now! India are well and truly on top here in Cape Town. It's a bit unlucky for Tony de Zorzi but the visitors won't mind one bit. Siraj serves this one full and around middle and leg, shaping in a bit, Tony de Zorzi stays in his crease and tries to glance it away but only manages to get a thin edge behind where KL Rahul anticipates it well and moves to his right when the ball is released off the bat and pouches it safely in the end. South Africa four down now!
9.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Short of a length, pitched hard into the deck, onto the bodyline, Tony de Zorzi hops and blocks it well to short leg.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs |
HH: 15/3
8.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, Four Byes! Bonus runs for South Africa! Bumrah tries a bit too hard for the yorker and loses his radar as he slips it on a fullish length, down leg, David Bedingham misses his flick shot. KL Rahul dives away to his left but cannot get on the end of it as the ball races away to the fine leg fence.
8.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, Edged...but short! Serves it around off, on a back of a length, David Bedingham shapes to defend it with a straight bat but the ball holds its line and gets the outside edge which falls well short of Virat Kohli at first slip.
8.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to David Bedingham, It's all happening at Newlands! Looks to execute a yorker but serves a full-toss, angling into the stumps, David Bedingham is a bit late to bring his bat down in time and gets pinged on the front pad. The umpire is unmoved and India do not opt for the review after contemplating. The UltraEdge rolls up and it shows that Bedingham had gotten an inside edge.
David Bedingham comes out to the middle with South Africa in a spot of bother.
8.3
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, OUT! TAKEN! Jasprit Bumrah gets into the act now! Tristan Stubbs departs early on his Test debut! Drags his length back and bowls it on middle, Tristan Stubbs is a bit tentative as he stays back in the crease to defend it out. The ball nips back in off the deck and catches the inside edge before lobbing off the front pad. It balloons towards Rohit Sharma at short leg who makes no mistake. South Africa are in more trouble now!
8.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, A massive shout for LBW but turned down! Gets the ball to tail back in sharply into the right-hander, on a length, Tristan Stubbs presses forward to keep this one out. The ball jags back in to ping him above the knee roll on the front pad. India do not go for the review as the angle would have taken the ball down leg and the height was an issue as well.
8.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Slanting in, on a good length, on off, Tristan Stubbs gets half-forward and pats it back to the bowler.
8
over
8 | 1 Runs |
HH: 11/2
7.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller this time, shaping in a bit, on the line of middle and off, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to Rohit Sharma at short leg.
7.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, On a length again, just around the line of off, Tristan Stubbs prods forward for the push and gets a thick outside edge past point for a single.
Halt! Tristan Stubbs is not happy with his bat and needs a replacement. He gets a new one and we are good to go again.
7.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Great delivery by Mohammed Siraj. On a hard length, bouncing off the deck a bit, into the stumps, Tristan Stubbs offers the full face of the bat and blocks it off the upper half of the bat towards the bowler.
7.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller this time, into the stumps, Tristan Stubbs blocks it off the inner half of the bat to square leg on the front foot.
7.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Back of a length, drifting down the leg side, Tristan Stubbs lets it go past to the keeper.
7.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, On the hard length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs shoulders arms at this one.
7
over
7 | 1 Runs |
HH: 10/2
6.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Bends his back and bangs it in short, over middle, Tony de Zorzi ducks underneath and sees the ball sail past him.
6.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller this time, on off, Tony de Zorzi lets the ball come to him and defends it off the bottom half of the bat as the ball rolls towards the slip cordon.
6.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Serves it on a hard length, outside off, Tony de Zorzi lifts his bat and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Goes full but the line is down leg, left alone by Tony de Zorzi. KL Rahul flies away to his right to pouch it with his right hand.
6.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Back of a length, on off, Tony de Zorzi dabs it from the crease to backward point.
6.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, A bit of hesitation but they do make it! Swinging away, full in length, Tristan Stubbs stabs it in front of Ravindra Jadeja at point. A yes-no situation between the two batters and Stubbs has to put in the dive at the non-striker's end to make his ground.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs |
HH: 9/2
5.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi is happy to leave the ball alone from the crease.
5.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Quick single taken and Tristan Stubbs is off the mark in Test cricket! Much fuller this time, on off, Tristan Stubbs drops it with soft hands in front of cover-point and scampers across for a quick single.
5.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Back of a length, on off, Tristan Stubbs hangs back in his crease and blocks it out solidy.
Tristan Stubbs comes out to the middle on his debut.
5.3
W
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Mohammed Siraj strikes again! India's chief tormentor Dean Elgar departs cheaply! Bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, Dean Elgar is tempted by the width on offer and looks to get himself going with a boundary. Elgar presents an angled bat and he does not move his feet much. Pays the price for it as he drags it back onto the stumps. India's start gets even better!
5.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, Targets the pads again, on a length, Dean Elgar gets his bat out in front and stabs it on the leg side.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, Full and angling into the pads, Dean Elgar fails to clip it away as the ball thuds onto the thigh pad and drops well in front of Rohit Sharma at short leg.
5
over
5 | 3 Runs |
HH: 8/1
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller and on off, Tony de Zorzi covers the line of the ball and defends it out.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Comes from around the wicket does Jasprit Bumrah, angling into the left-hander, on a length, Tony de Zorzi looks to play at it from the crease but the ball nips back in to hit him on the front pad. Jasprit Bumrah looked interested but the umpire turned it down as the ball looked to be heading down leg.
4.4
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Looks to go on a yorker length again but ends up serving a low full-toss, on the pads, Tony de Zorzi clips it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
4.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, On the off-stump line, on a hard length, Tony de Zorzi trusts the bounce on offer and leaves the ball for the keeper to collect.
4.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, A bit too straight, on a good length, around leg, Dean Elgar gets inside the line and helps it away to fine leg for a single.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Nails the yorker to perfection again, tailing in, on middle, Dean Elgar is equal to the task as he digs it out down the wicket.
4
over
4 | 0 Runs |
HH: 5/1
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Half a shout for caught behind but turned down! Full and sliding onto the pads, Tony de Zorzi is a bit late to clip it away as the ball clips off his pads and KL Rahul completes a good diving catch to his right. Not much of an appeal from the keeper and India do not opt for the review.
3.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, In the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a good length, Tony de Zorzi makes another good leave as the ball zips past him.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Oh...sharp bounce! Bowls it on a hard length, over middle, Tony de Zorzi initially looks to play at it but the ball shoots off the deck sharply and he decides to leave the ball on length. The ball sails over the stumps and carries at neck height to KL Rahul.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Continues from over the wicket and gets the ball to angle back into the left-hander, on a good length, on off, Tony de Zorzi resists and lets the ball go through.
Tony de Zorzi walks out to bat number 3.
3.2
W
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Mohammed Siraj gets rid of Aiden Markram again! A fine catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal and this is just the start India were after! Angles it in from over the wicket, on a length, on off, Aiden Markram gets on the front foot and has to play at the delivery due to the line and length served by Siraj. Presents a defensive prod and the ball holds its line to catch the outside edge. It travels quickly and low to the left of third slip. Yashasvi Jaiswal reacts quickly and pouches it diving away to his left.
3.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Hurls it on a good length, a bit of away movement, outside off, Aiden Markram offers no shot at it.
3
over
3 | 2 Runs |
HH: 5/0
2.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Swinging away, on a back of a length, outside off, Dean Elgar lifts his bat and sees the ball nestle into KL Rahul's gloves.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Shortens his length as he delivers it on off, Dean Elgar lifts his front leg as he goes for the pull but mistimes his shot in front of square leg.
2.4
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Length delivery, outside off, Dean Elgar prods forward and times the drive through covers for a couple of runs.
2.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Nearly sneaked through! Bumrah dishes out a searing yorker, tailing back into the batter, on middle, Dean Elgar gets caught by surprise but gets his bat down in the nick of time to jam it down.
2.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Slightly fuller this time but angling away, outside off, Dean Elgar is happy to leave the ball alone again.
2.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Dean Elgar, Angling across the left-hander, on a back of a length, Dean Elgar watches it closely and lets the ball go through.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs |
HH: 3/0
1.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Bangs it in short again, on off, Aiden Markram rides on top of the bounce and defends it out on the off side.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Shaping away, on a good length, outside off, left alone by Aiden Markram.
1.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, In the air...but safe! Dean Elgar is away in his farewell Test albeit in a streaky fashion! Bowls it on a short of a length, on middle, Dean Elgar gets into an awkward position as he looks to work it away on the leg side. Closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge that drops behind mid-wicket and to the left of mid on. A single taken.
1.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, Gets the ball to shoot off the deck, on off, on a hard length, Dean Elgar adjusts well to the extra bounce and keeps it out down the wicket.
1.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, Hits the deck hard, on off, Dean Elgar stays back in his crease and dabs it towards point.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Dean Elgar, A massive appeal for caught behind but turned down! Are they going for the review? No, they aren't. Siraj hurls it on a shortish length, around leg, Dean Elgar hops and gets inside the line to tuck it fine on the leg side. The ball comes off his thigh pad as KL Rahul pouches it to his right.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Mohammed Siraj.
1
over
1 | 2 Runs |
HH: 2/0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Serves it in the channel on off, on a back of a length, Aiden Markram shoulders arms and lets it through. A probing first over from Jasprit Bumrah!
0.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, And again! Zones it in, on a good length, around off, Aiden Markram presses forward to negate the movement and looks to defend with a straight bat. The ball nips away off the deck and whizzes past the outside edge again.
0.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Beaten! Angles it in with an upright seam, on a length, on off, Aiden Markram plays for the ball coming in but the ball holds its line and nips away slightly to beat the bat.
0.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Gets the ball to shape away from the right-hander, on a good length, on the fourth stump line, Aiden Markram reads it well and stabs it on the off side.
0.2
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Aiden Markram and South Africa are underway in this New Year's Test! Taling into the right-hander, on a back of a length, on middle, Aiden Markram accounts for the inward movement and hops to tuck this through square leg for a couple of runs.
0.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Right on the money! Jasprit Bumrah starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a hard length, on off, not much movement, Aiden Markram gets right behind the line and defends it right under his eyeline.
We are all in readiness at the picturesque Newlands in Cape Town! The Indian team is in a huddle where Rohit Sharma is giving them a pep talk and now they spread out to take their respective field positions. Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar who plays his last Test are the two openers for South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah has the new red cherry in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
We are moments away from the start but before that, the players from both sides make their way out in the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. A very emotional moment for Dean Elgar as this will be his farewell Test. It will be India's first followed by the national anthem of South Africa.
Shubman Gill is down for a chat. He says that the team got quite a few days to prepare for this game and with the New Year, the team looks forward to doing well. He further says that batting in the South African conditions is more about grit and determination. He concludes that this is a crucial game and the team is well equipped to take on this game and win this game to level the series. On this picturesque venue, he replies that it is a beautiful ground surrounded by mountains on one side and they are looking forward to this game.
PITCH REPORT - Sanjay Manjrekar informs that there is grass inside the cracks. Reckons that the ball might behave as it does when it pitches on a barren patch. Mentions that South Africa is a very unique place to bowl and feels that seamers will continue to get help on every day of the Test.
India's captain Rohit Sharma says that they would have batted first too. He says it looks like a good pitch to bat on and it might get tricky later on. He further says it's important to forget what has happened in the past and do well in the moment. He explains the grey areas that need improvements and pinpoints on scoring good runs with the bat and claiming 20 wickets with the ball which was missing in the previous game. He concludes with the two changes in the team with Ravindra Jadeja replacing Ravichandran Ashwin and Mukesh Kumar coming in for Shardul Thakur.
The captain of South Africa, Dean Elgar says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks a bit interesting and a few cracks on it should help their bowlers later on. Tells that you do not win a two-match series if you don't win the first and they have crossed that hurdle. Says that the scoreboard starts from a zero and they can't wait to start against this Indian team. Informs that Temba Bavuma and Gerald Coetzee are out due to injuries as Lungi Ngidi and Tristan Stubbs replace them with the latter making his debut and Keshav Maharaj also comes in.
India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (In for Ravichandran Ashwin), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar (In for Shardul Thakur).
South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar (C), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs (On Test debut) (In for Temba Bavuma), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (In for Keegan Petersen), Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi (In for Gerald Coetzee).
TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Dean Elgar and South Africa have elected to BAT first.
On the flip side, India find themselves grappling with the disappointment of never having clinched a Test series victory in South Africa. The first match exposed their vulnerabilities, shattering their dreams of conquering the final frontier. The Indian batting lineup, except for Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, struggled to comprehend the conditions and adapt, emerging as a major concern. The bowling performance, aside from Jasprit Bumrah's commendable efforts, has also fallen short. As they head into this pivotal match, India is determined to turn the tide, seeking redemption and aiming for a series-leveling triumph. Will the New Year bring a change in fortunes for the Indian Team? Or will the Proteas continue their dominance potentially securing a series sweep? Let's find out as the Toss and team news comes to you shortly.
South Africa enter this crucial match riding a wave of confidence, courtesy of their commanding innings victory over India at the close of 2023. A fairytale script unfolds for Dean Elgar, who assumes the captaincy in his final Test match, in the absence of Temba Bavuma who is out due to a hamstring strain. Adding to the challenges, Gerald Coetzee will also be sidelined due to pelvic inflammation. Nevertheless, with ample resources at their disposal, the Proteas are poised to seamlessly fill these gaps. The team is determined to maintain their stellar performance, bringing the same intensity and energy that characterized their previous triumph into this eagerly anticipated game.
Hello and a warm welcome to Day 1 of the final Test match between India and South Africa unfolding at the beautiful Newlands in Cape Town. Brace yourself for a riveting encounter where the stakes are high, and the thrill is palpable. India, fueled by the desire to level the series, faces off against the formidable hosts who are on a quest to seal the deal in this two-match series.
... MATCH DAY ...
South Africa
Aiden Markram
Bat/Bow
Dean Elgar
CAP/Bat/Bow
Tony de Zorzi
Bat/Bow
Tristan Stubbs
Bat/Bow
David Bedingham
Bat/Bow
Kyle Verreynne
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Marco Jansen
Bat/Bow
Keshav Maharaj
Bat/Bow
Kagiso Rabada
Bat/Bow
Nandre Burger
Bat/Bow
Lungi Ngidi
Bat/Bow
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bat/Bow
Rohit Sharma
CAP/Bat/Bow
Shubman Gill
Bat/Bow
Virat Kohli
Bat/Bow
Shreyas Iyer
Bat/Bow
KL Rahul
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ravindra Jadeja
Bat/Bow
Jasprit Bumrah
Bat/Bow
Mohammed Siraj
Bat/Bow
Prasidh Krishna
Bat/Bow
Mukesh Kumar
Bat/Bow