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India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match - Live Cricket Score, Full Scorecard

( As on - Nov 25 2025, 10:15 PM IST )
Stumps
IND
20127/2 ( 15.5 )Target : 549( 106 )
1st2nd
489260/5d
SA
India need 522 runs to win with 8 wickets remaining ( CRR | 1.71 ) ( Day 4 | Session 3 )
Batting R B 4s 6s
Yashasvi Jaiswalc Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen 13 20 1 1
KL Rahulb Simon Harmer 6 29 0 0
Sai SudharsanBatting 2 25 0 0
Kuldeep YadavBatting 4 22 1 0
Dhruv Jurel
Rishabh Pant
Ravindra Jadeja
Jasprit Bumrah
Total 15.5 Over (RR: 1.71) 27/2
Fall of Wickets

1-17 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 6.1 ov), 2-21 (KL Rahul, 9.2 ov)

Bowling O M R W
Marco Jansen 5 2 14 1
Wiaan Mulder 4 1 6 0
Simon Harmer 3.5 2 1 1
Keshav Maharaj 3 1 5 0
Batting R B 4s 6s
Ryan Rickeltonc Mohammed Siraj b Ravindra Jadeja 35 64 4 0
Aiden Markramb Ravindra Jadeja 29 84 3 0
Tristan Stubbsb Ravindra Jadeja 94 180 9 1
Temba Bavumac Nitish Kumar Reddy b Washington Sundar 3 11 0 0
Tony de Zorzilbw b Ravindra Jadeja 49 68 4 1
Wiaan Muldernot out 35 69 5 0
Senuran Muthusamy
Kyle Verreynne
Marco Jansen
Simon Harmer
Keshav Maharaj
Total 78.3 Over (RR: 3.31) 260/5
Fall of Wickets

1-59 (Ryan Rickelton, 18.3 ov), 2-74 (Aiden Markram, 28.1 ov), 3-77 (Temba Bavuma, 31.3 ov), 4-178 (Tony de Zorzi, 58.1 ov), 5-260 (Tristan Stubbs, 78.3 ov)

Bowling O M R W
Jasprit Bumrah 6 0 22 0
Mohammed Siraj 5 1 19 0
Ravindra Jadeja 28.3 3 62 4
Kuldeep Yadav 12 0 48 0
Washington Sundar 22 2 67 1
Yashasvi Jaiswal 1 0 9 0
Batting R B 4s 6s
Yashasvi Jaiswalc Marco Jansen b Simon Harmer 58 97 7 1
KL Rahulc Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj 22 63 2 0
Sai Sudharsanc Ryan Rickelton b Simon Harmer 15 40 2 0
Dhruv Jurelc Keshav Maharaj b Marco Jansen 0 11 0 0
Rishabh Pantc Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen 7 8 0 1
Ravindra Jadejac Aiden Markram b Marco Jansen 6 18 0 0
Nitish Kumar Reddyc Aiden Markram b Marco Jansen 10 18 1 0
Washington Sundarc Aiden Markram b Simon Harmer 48 92 2 1
Kuldeep Yadavc Aiden Markram b Marco Jansen 19 134 3 0
Jasprit Bumrahc Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen 5 17 1 0
Mohammed Sirajnot out 2 6 0 0
Total 83.5 Over (RR: 2.40) 201/10
Fall of Wickets

1-65 (KL Rahul, 21.3 ov), 2-95 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 32.2 ov), 3-96 (Sai Sudharsan, 34.3 ov), 4-102 (Dhruv Jurel, 35.3 ov), 5-105 (Rishabh Pant, 37.2 ov), 6-119 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 41.4 ov), 7-122 (Ravindra Jadeja, 43.3 ov), 8-194 (Washington Sundar, 78.1 ov), 9-194 (Kuldeep Yadav, 81.5 ov), 10-201 (Jasprit Bumrah, 83.5 ov)

Bowling O M R W
Marco Jansen 19.5 5 48 6
Wiaan Mulder 10 5 14 0
Keshav Maharaj 15 1 39 1
Simon Harmer 27 6 64 3
Aiden Markram 10 1 26 0
Senuran Muthusamy 2 0 2 0
Batting R B 4s 6s
Aiden Markramb Jasprit Bumrah 38 81 5 0
Ryan Rickeltonc Rishabh Pant b Kuldeep Yadav 35 82 5 0
Tristan Stubbsc KL Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav 49 112 4 2
Temba Bavumac Yashasvi Jaiswal b Ravindra Jadeja 41 92 5 0
Tony de Zorzic Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Siraj 28 59 3 1
Wiaan Mulderc Yashasvi Jaiswal b Kuldeep Yadav 13 18 2 0
Senuran Muthusamyc Yashasvi Jaiswal b Mohammed Siraj 109 206 10 2
Kyle Verreynnest Rishabh Pant b Ravindra Jadeja 45 122 5 0
Marco Jansenb Kuldeep Yadav 93 91 6 7
Simon Harmerb Jasprit Bumrah 5 17 0 0
Keshav Maharajnot out 12 31 1 0
Total 151.1 Over (RR: 3.23) 489/10
Fall of Wickets

1-82 (Aiden Markram, 26.5 ov), 2-82 (Ryan Rickelton, 27.2 ov), 3-166 (Temba Bavuma, 57.2 ov), 4-187 (Tristan Stubbs, 63.1 ov), 5-201 (Wiaan Mulder, 67.2 ov), 6-246 (Tony de Zorzi, 81.1 ov), 7-334 (Kyle Verreynne, 120.3 ov), 8-431 (Senuran Muthusamy, 138.1 ov), 9-462 (Simon Harmer, 143.1 ov), 10-489 (Marco Jansen, 151.1 ov)

Bowling O M R W
Jasprit Bumrah 32 10 75 2
Mohammed Siraj 30 5 106 2
Washington Sundar 26 5 58 0
Kuldeep Yadav 29.1 4 115 4
Ravindra Jadeja 28 2 94 2
Commentary
Back for India's reply. With visibility an issue, India have to bat through a tough period. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to open for India. Marco Jansen in action with the ball now. Three slips and a gully in place.
...SECOND INNINGS...
South Africa not only made India toil through 151.1 overs, but also took valuable time out of the game. With the hosts trailing in the series, the onus is firmly on them to force a result here in Guwahati. The Proteas have batted for nearly two full days, and it will take something special for India to swing this Test in their favour. Play can be extended by half an hour to make up overs, but given how quickly the light fades in Guwahati, it is unlikely we will get more than 30 minutes beyond the scheduled close. To add to that, it is overcast today, and it already looks darker than it did at this time yesterday. A tricky phase awaits the Indian openers. Back in a bit for the start of India's reply.
End of a solid batting effort from South Africa. First innings totals are always crucial and this is a job well done from the Proteas. The story of their top six batters was them getting starts but converting and at 246/6, they were in danger of being folded under 300. The lower order came to the rescue with the last 4 wickets adding 243 runs. Senuran Muthusamy led the charge with a superb maiden Test ton, stitching together valuable stands that made India grind hard. Marco Jansen made his intentions clear from the moment he walked in, shifting the tempo straightaway. Jansen kept going after Muthusamy perished and found an able ally in Maharaj, but he could not get to his hundred.
151.1
over
151.1 | 0 Runs | HH: 489/10
151.1
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Marco Jansen is absolutely distraught! Jansen falls 7 runs short of what would have been his maiden Test ton. Googly from Kuldeep, short and turning away from the batter. Marco hangs back and steers it behind square on the off side with an angled bat. Gets an inside edge that crashes back into the stumps. End of a marathon batting effort from South Africa as they finish with 489.
151
over
151 | 1 Runs | HH: 489/9
150.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Pushes it full and around off. Keshav Maharaj bends forward and defends.
150.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Good length delivery on middle, defended solidly.
150.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Fuller-length and on middle, Keshav Maharaj blocks it to mid off.
150.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Keeps it full and fires it on middle, Keshav Maharaj eases it to mid on.
150.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Slants it full and on middle, played back to the bowler.
150.1
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen, A length delivery, outside off, Marco Jansen cuts it to deep point for a single.
150
over
150 | 5 Runs | HH: 488/9
149.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj, On the fuller side and attacking the stumps, defended out.
149.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj, Tosses it up, on middle and leg. Keshav Maharaj gets behind the line and defends on the leg side.
149.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj, Goes a bit too full and around off, Keshav Maharaj rocks back to block.
149.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Maharaj joins the party! First boundary for him! Floats it a bit wide, across and around off, Keshav Maharaj uses his feet and thumps it past mid on for four runs.
149.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj, Bowls in the line of the stumps, straighter line. Maharaj goes back and across to defend.
149.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Tossed up on the pads, Marco Jansen flicks it to square leg for a single.
DRINKS BREAK! South Africa continue to frustrate India and make them toil on the field. Marco Jansen is closing in on a maiden Test ton. Keshav Maharaj has given him good support and has looked assured with his defence. Jansen's ball striking has forced India to spread the field but with a milestone looming, he has not taken as many chances as he did earlier in the innings. It is nearly six sessions that the Proteas have batted, and the conditions have remained good for batting.
149
over
149 | 3 Runs | HH: 483/9
148.6
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen, Too full and around off, driven nicely to cover and the batters take a single.
148.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen, Shapes for the big hoick across the line, does Marco Jansen but misses as the ball stays a bit low.
148.4
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Short of a length, outside off, Keshav Maharaj hits it to cover for a single.
148.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj, Too full and shaping on the pads, clipped to square leg.
148.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen, Moves into the nervous 90s! Fuller delivery, around off, stroked to point for a single.
148.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen, Back of a length, outside off. Marco Jansen looks to cut away from his body but bottom edges it to the keeper.
148
over
148 | 3 Runs | HH: 480/9
147.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Good length delivery, around off, Keshav Maharaj punches it sweetly past cover and collects two runs.
147.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Spears in a fuller delivery, around off, Keshav Maharaj bends and nicely drives it to cover.
147.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Bowls it full and around off, Jansen drives it past Bumrah and to long off for a single. So Keshav Maharaj has two balls to survive.
147.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Jansen is in two minds here. Short of a length and slanting around off, Jansen ducks half-heartedly but the ball stays lower than usual. He gets cramped and wears it on the body.
147.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Bowls it short and on off, Marco Jansen sits under it.
147.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, A slower delivery at 126 clicks! Fuller and on off, pushed to cover.
147
over
147 | 7 Runs | HH: 477/9
146.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Oh, good delivery but well played too! A yorker with a bit of reverse swing on it, around off, Keshav Maharaj digs it out to mid off.
146.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Length delivery, outside off, Marco Jansen drops it to point and runs across.
146.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Finds the gap! Marco Jansen on 87 reaches his highest score in a Test match. The field is spread, almost all the players are near the ring and still he finds the fence. Shorter and around off, Marco Jansen pulls it flat and hard, wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
146.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Serves it full and around off, Keshav Maharaj punches it to the left of Dhruv Jurel at cover for a single.
146.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Pushes it too wide across the batter, Marco Jansen drives it to cover and settles with a run.
146.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, A slower bumper, into the surface and across the batter. Marco Jansen looks to pull but misses and the keeper picks up on a bounce.
146
over
146 | 2 Runs | HH: 470/9
145.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, TWO RUNS! Tails this one on the pads, Keshav Maharaj clips it nicely through mid-wicket and mid on for a brace.
145.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Could have left it alone! Pushes it full and wide of off. Keshav Maharaj looks to drive but misses.
145.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, BEATEN! Lovely delivery! Back of a length, this one holds its line, outside off. Keshav Maharaj defends inside the line and gets beaten.
145.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, At 140.6, on top of off and on a length. Keshav Maharaj hangs his bat across to defend but splices it to gully.
145.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, The in-angler, fuller delivery on middle, Keshav Maharaj defends off the inner half and onto the pads.
145.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Short of a length and on top of middle. Keshav Maharaj gets on his toes to defend.
145
over
145 | 1 Runs | HH: 468/9
144.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Keshav Maharaj takes a single. Back of a length and on middle, Keshav knocks it to the left of cover for a single. Marco Jansen is showing trust in Maharaj.
144.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Brings the stumps into play, this is full. Keshav Maharaj punches it to mid off.
144.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Bowls a bumper, around off, Keshav Maharaj sits under it. Can Maharaj survive the remaining over?
144.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Length delivery, outside off, punched to cover.
144.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, Short of a length and outside off, Keshav Maharaj lets it go.
144.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj, A yorker delivery with some reverse swing on it, around off, Keshav Maharaj miscues his drive on the leg side.
144
over
144 | 5 Runs | HH: 467/9
143.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, FOUR! DROPPED! Should have been taken. Change in pace from Bumrah, bowls it touch fuller and on middle, Marco Jansen is through his shot, hits it back to Jasprit Bumrah, who tries to take it with both hands to his right but just gets fingertips to it. It rolls away to the fence.
143.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Pushes it full and drifting on the pads, flicked to mid-wicket.
143.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, A direct-hit and Keshav Maharaj was a goner! A full toss, around off, Maharaj pushes it to mid off and calls for a single. Jansen is late and so is Maharaj to reach his crease. Nitish Kumar Reddy has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. He was gone for all money.
143.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, Attacks the stumps with a length delivery, Maharaj blocks it back to the bowler.
143.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj, A length delivery, outside off, Keshav Maharaj taps it late and to gully.
Keshav Maharaj is the last man in.
143.1
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, OUT! TIMBER! Jasprit Bumrah strikes. Typical Bumrah delivery. He delivers this kind of wicket almost in every match. Bowls on the good length, seam up position and the ball nips in. Simon Harmer is late to get his bat across, lacks foot movement too. Harmer tries to defend but misses as the ball straightens to uproot the off pole.
143
over
143 | 4 Runs | HH: 462/8
142.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Swing and a miss! Siraj puts in the effort as he digs into the surface, on middle, Marco Jansen looks to pull but gets beaten.
142.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, A bumper on middle, Simon Harmer pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
142.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, This is full and around off, pushed past Siraj and to mid off.
Change of bat for Marco Jansen. This is the 3rd time Jansen has had to ask for a replacement.
142.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Short and into the surface, outside off, Marco Jansen cue ends his slap shot to long off. One.
142.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, A nip-backer, bowled around off. Simon Harmer is late to bring his bat down and manages an inside edge. It rolls off the pads to point for a single.
142.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Nails the yorker at the base of middle. Jansen digs it out to point for a single.
142
over
142 | 2 Runs | HH: 458/8
141.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, Fuller delivery, around off and nips away a touch. Simon Harmer leans across to defend but splices it past short third man. The batters take two.
141.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, Serves a low full toss on middle, Simon Harmer punches well but to mid on.
141.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, Short and wide down leg, left alone.
141.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, Tad fuller and on middle and leg, tailing in. Simon Harmer tucks it to mid-wicket.
141.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, Length delivery, on middle, Simon Harmer taps it to point. A quick call for a single but eventually they deny it.
141.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Simon Harmer, A good length delivery, around off. Simon Harmer solidly blocks.
141
over
141 | 12 Runs | HH: 456/8
140.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Jansen misses out! Mohammed Siraj surprises Marco with a slower delivery in the slot, just around off, Jansen swings and misses.
140.5
6
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, SIX! Marco Jansen is putting on a show! A bumper on middle, his height again helps him to full effect. Marco Jansen pulls it effortlessly over mid-wicket for a six.
140.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Marco Jansen taking his chances! Gets cramped for room, this is short and around off, Marco Jansen uses his height and pulls, it goes off the splice over mid on for a boundary. 450 up for South Africa.
140.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, Fires in full and on middle, Simon Harmer nudges it to mid-wicket, in the gap for one.
140.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, Touch fuller and shaping in on middle, nudged to mid-wicket.
140.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, From around the wicket to the right-hander, bowls short and on off, Marco Jansen tries to cut but plays it fine to third man for a single.
140
over
140 | 13 Runs | HH: 444/8
139.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Sticks to the same side, delivers it outside off, shorter. Marco Jansen cuts it to deep point for one. 13 runs off the over.
139.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Bowls it flat from around the wicket and on middle, Marco Jansen keeps it out on the leg side.
139.4
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, SIX! Six number six for Jansen! Ravindra Jadeja pushes it wider, outside off, Marco Jansen still picks up with his long levers and deposits it over long on.
139.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Touch short and quick, on middle and leg, Marco Jansen defends again.
139.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Flat and comes with the arm on middle, blocked out.
139.1
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, SIX! So easy for Jansen! Floats it on the up, fuller and around off, Marco Jansen slog-sweeps it over long on and it goes high over the fence. Making it look effortless.
139
over
139 | 0 Runs | HH: 431/8
138.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, SO CLOSE! Bowls it on a length and outside off, it lands and nips in sharply. Simon Harmer prods and leaves. The ball shaves past the off pole. End of an eventful over. A wicket-maiden by Siraj.
138.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, RIPPER! Mohammed Siraj touches the 140 mark! Bangs it short and troubles Simon Harmer, who gets in an uncomfortable position as he tries to leave behind his back.
138.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, Short in length and around off, Simon Harmer sits down and lets it go. India have their tails up. They have started the session well.
138.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, Dishes out a yorker-length delivery on middle and leg, Simon Harmer digs it out to mid-wicket.
138.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Simon Harmer, Is there an edge? Rishabh Pant shakes his head. Mohammed Siraj bowls it full and slanting it just outside off, Simon Harmer plants his front foot out to defend but is late and the ball kisses the pads before rolling towards the keeper. Rishabh Pant is right.
Simon Harmer is in next.
138.1
W
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, OUT! GONE! Muthusamy falls! End of a marathon innings from him. Ultimately, the short delivery works for India. Bowls it on middle, well-directed and Muthusamy takes it on but gets a top edge. It goes flat and straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal at fine leg. A simple catch and Muthusamy has to go on 109!
Mohammed Siraj (25-4-82-1) will steam in from the other end.
138
over
138 | 3 Runs | HH: 431/7
137.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Drops it full and around off, Marco Jansen leans and blocks on the off side.
137.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Floated full and on off, played back to the bowler.
137.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Speed in the late 80s! Fuller delivery on middle, Marco Jansen blocks on the leg side.
137.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Flatter and turning on the pads, Muthusamy turns it to square leg for a single.
137.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Fires in full and on middle, Marco Jansen mistimes his drive on the leg side to long on for a single.
137.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Tosses it up, on the pads, Muthusamy tucks it to square leg for a single.
Welcome back for the third and final session of the day. The Indians are in a huddle with Rishabh Pant doing all the talking. Ravindra Jadeja will start the attack in this session. Senuran Muthusamy to face the first ball. A slip in place. Let's play...
... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
It was pretty much a chanceless partnership until an error by Verreynne led to his downfall. Marco Jansen's arrival saw the scoring rate pick up with the lanky speedster using his long levers to find the fence. Muthusamy got in on the act soon after and brought up his maiden Test ton. As the partnership grew, the Indian shoulders began to drop, and they just went through the motions for the remainder of the session. The Proteas have so far made the most of the good batting conditions and will be hungry for more when they return after the break, while India will have to find a way to take the remaining 3 wickets. Join us back at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT) for the post-Lunch session.
SESSION SUMMARY - 26 overs, 112 runs and 1 wicket. A dominant session for South Africa and an equally frustrating one for India. From being 246/6, this has been an extraordinary effort from the Proteas. Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne carried on the good work for the touring side after the break. Just as was the case in the morning, they were happy to not try anything fancy and knuckled down. Not taking anything away from the Proteas pair, but the Indian spinners bowled a bit too fast and did not vary their speeds enough to challenge the batters.
137
over
137 | 4 Runs | HH: 428/7
136.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Almost falls to the trap! Bowls short and makes the batter to play at it, around the head and Jansen tries to ramp it away but misses. That will be LUNCH.
136.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Dishes out another bouncer, just around off, Muthusamy throws his bat and edges it down to third man for a single.
136.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Wide! Bangs it too short and on off, Muthusamy sways away. Rishabh Pant leaps and plucks off the right hand. Excellent take. Wided.
136.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Touch short and slanting around off, Marco Jansen tries to pull, does not time it well and hits it to long off for a single.
136.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen, Field placed for a short delivery! Mohammed Siraj bowls to the field, on middle, Jansen ducks down.
136.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Darts it on the hips, Muthusamy tickles it to fine leg for a single. It's off the hips, given as a leg bye.
136.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Effort delivery! Steams in and bowls a bouncer on middle, Muthusamy tries to pull but misses.
136
over
136 | 2 Runs | HH: 424/7
135.6
0
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Bowls across the eyeline of Jansen, fuller and on middle, solidly blocked.
135.5
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Bowls it full and down the leg side, Muthusamy helps it to the right of short fine leg for a run. Good diving stop from Sai Sudharsan.
135.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Slower in the air, fuller and on middle, Muthusamy bunts it to square leg.
135.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Floats it full and on middle and leg, Muthusamy keeps it out on the leg side.
135.2
1
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, FIFTY for Marco Jansen! Fourth half-century of his Test career! He has certainly changed the tempo of this game since coming on. Flat and turning in on middle, Jansen plays it to long on for a single.
135.1
0
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Tossed up on a length and on off, played back to the bowler.
135
over
135 | 6 Runs | HH: 422/7
134.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Length delivery, slanting around off, blocked to mid on.
134.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Wrist work! Nagging length with a lot of width. Muthusamy hangs back and carves it past backward point for a boundary.
134.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, At 135 clicks, stays a little low off the deck, fuller length. Muthusamy blocks it to cover.
134.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, On a good length and around off, Muthusamy bends a bit and defends.
134.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, This is full and around middle and off, Muthusamy leans and blocks it out.
134.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, MAIDEN TEST HUNDRED! Muthusamy reaches the summit. Shorter and outside off, Muthusamy punches it through point, puts one hand in he air as he reaches his ton. A brilliant innings from him has put South Africa in a very comfortable position. Two runs.
134
over
134 | 13 Runs | HH: 416/7
133.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Too full and on middle, Muthusamy hits inside-out through covers for a single.
133.5
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Muthusamy moves to 98! Kuldeep Yadav drifts this one on the pads, Muthusamy helps it to fine leg, very fine and it races to the fence.
133.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushes it full and around off, defended to cover.
133.3
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, SIX! Boundaries are coming frequently now! Floats it in the slot, on middle, Muthusamy slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket and it goes all the way.
133.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Very full and straighter line on middle, Marco Jansen tucks it to deep square leg for one. Jansen moves to 49.
133.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flat and spinning in on middle, nudged to long on for a single.
133
over
133 | 2 Runs | HH: 403/7
132.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Serves it touch fuller and in the channel again, a bit outside off. Marco Jansen bends across to block but gets beaten.
132.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, BEATEN! Jasprit Bumrah is trying his best here. Pace on, good length delivery and in the channel around the fourth pole. Marco Jansen looks to defend across but misses.
132.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Deceives the batter by a slower fuller length delivery, outside off, Marco Jansen pushes it to cover.
132.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, NO BALL! Keeps bowling short, Marco Jansen sits down once again. Jasprit Bumrah has overstepped on this occasion.
132.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, And again! A bit too short this time, on middle and leg, Marco Jansen ducks again.
132.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, A bumper on middle, Marco Jansen is not tempted to take him on but eventually ducks under it.
132.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and on middle, a more controlled pull shot by Muthusamy. Hits it to deep square leg for one.
132
over
132 | 3 Runs | HH: 401/7
131.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Flatter and attacking the stumps. Marco Jansen turns it to mid-wicket.
131.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushes it full and drifting on the pads, Muthusamy paddles it behind square leg for a single.
131.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Floats it around off, turning away but it was too full. Muthusamy prods and blocks.
131.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Kuldeep Yadav bowls it flat, turning in on the pads. Muthusamy keeps it out on the leg side.
131.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, 400 up for South Africa! Flights it full and on off, eased to long on for a single.
131.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Tossed up, full and on middle, swept to square leg for a single.
131
over
131 | 6 Runs | HH: 398/7
130.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Did that carry or was Mohammed Siraj late to run in? Bangs it short and around off from around the wicket. Muthusamy puts his head down as he pulls it, top edges it to fine leg where Mohammed Siraj runs in and picks up on a bounce. A couple of Indian players feel Siraj didn't pick that, including the bowler.
130.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Pushes it full and wide of off, Marco Jansen knocks it to point and rotates the strike.
Another change of bat for Marco Jansen.
130.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, FOUR! SMASHED! Touch fuller and outside off, was in the slot. Marco Jansen slams it aerially, past Bumrah's stretched right hand and into the fence. He races to 46. South Africa are four shy of 400.
130.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Jasprit Bumrah generates extra pace as he bowls it on middle on a length. Marco Jansen tucks it to mid-wicket.
130.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, On a length and on top of middle. Marco Jansen stays solid in his defensive shot.
130.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, Shapes in a length ball, around off, Marco Jansen plays with an angled bat to gully.
130
over
130 | 8 Runs | HH: 392/7
129.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Touch flatter and on middle and leg, turned to deep mid-wicket for a single.
129.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Tossed up on middle, Marco Jansen keeps it out on the leg side.
129.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Kuldeep Yadav tries his level best to convince Rishabh Pant to take it upstairs but his appeal was denied. Flighted full on middle, lands and turns over the off pole. Marco Jansen shapes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit high on the back pad.
Change of bat for Marco Jansen.
129.3
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, SIX! There he goes again! Fourth six for the tall right-hander. A leggie, pushed across a long way. Marco Jansen bends low and hits with the turn over long on for a six.
129.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, A googly on the fuller side, straighter line from Kuldeep. Marco Jansen blocks.
129.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.
129
over
129 | 5 Runs | HH: 384/7
128.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, A sharp bouncer on middle, Marco Jansen ducks under it.
128.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Punished! Misses his yorker by a long way, bowls a juicy full toss, outside off, Marco Jansen hammers it through covers and it races away. A 50-run partnership between these two.
128.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen, On a good length and outside off, Marco Jansen steps across and defends.
128.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushes it full and on middle and leg, Muthusamy clips it to deep square leg for a single.
128.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Fires in full and on middle, blocked out.
128.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, A good length delivery on middle, Muthusamy turns it to square leg.
128
over
128 | 12 Runs | HH: 379/7
127.6
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, SIX! Five fielders at the boundary ring and Marco Jansen still gets the distance. This is huge. Floats it, slightly on a length and on off, Marco Jansen dances down and launches it down the ground for a six.
127.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Tosses it up, around off, Marco Jansen leans and blocks.
127.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, On the fuller side, on middle, Muthusamy bunts it to square leg for a single.
127.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Floats it, fuller and around off, Muthusamy drives it to cover.
127.2
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Cheeky! Just outside off and spinning away. Muthusamy uses the turn by bringing out the reverse sweep, hits it past backward point for a boundary.
127.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Pushes it across the stumps, outside off, Marco Jansen drives it to long off for a single.
127
over
127 | 7 Runs | HH: 367/7
126.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, In line of the stumps, a bit too full. Muthusamy tucks it to square leg.
126.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Slows up the pace to the left hander, fuller and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy blocks on the leg side.
126.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Too full and on middle and off, eased to long on for a single.
126.3
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, SIX! ALL THE WAY! Tossed up, full and around off, Marco Jansen uses his long levers to full effect as he slogs it over cow corner for a six.
126.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Pushes it full and wide outside off, Marco Jansen presses across to block but manages an inside edge and it rolls to square leg.
126.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Flighted full and on middle, Marco Jansen leans and blocks.
DRINKS BREAK! South Africa are scoring at a much better rate than they did in the first session and there are multiple aggressive signs as well, which were close to zero in the morning. Senuran Muthusamy has held one end brilliantly. Marco Jansen is scoring at a quick rate, too. All in all, South Africa are in front and on course to get the score over 400. India have managed just one wicket in the hour. They'll hope for a couple of wickets before ending this session.
126
over
126 | 2 Runs | HH: 360/7
125.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and outside off, left alone by Senuran.
125.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Turning in, on middle, on a nagging length, Marco plays the reverse to deep point for one.
125.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Googly, on the shorter side, it stays low. Marco Jansen hangs low to keep it out.
125.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen, Hangs it up there, full and turning in with a bit of extra bounce. Marco Jansen shoulders arms.
125.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Floated up, on middle, Senuran flicks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
125.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, This keeps straight, full and outside off, Senuran Muthusamy lets it go through.
Change. Kuldeep Yadav (23-4-72-3) is back on.
125
over
125 | 6 Runs | HH: 358/7
124.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller and on off, Muthusamy guides it wide of point for one more.
124.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on off, Muthusamy defends it well.
124.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Slanting in at the stumps, on the shorter side, Senuran Muthusamy gets right behind it to keep it out.
124.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Tossed up, on middle, Marco whips it to wide long on for a single.
124.2
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Smeared away! Full and sliding onto the pads. Jansen gets the front leg out of the way and slogs it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
124.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Shorter and on middle, Marco hangs back to defend.
124
over
124 | 7 Runs | HH: 352/7
123.6
6
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, SIX! 350 comes up for South Africa! Looped up by Sundar, full and wide on off. Senuran Muthusamy gets the width to free his arms and stays low to get under the ball. Tonks it with a horizontal bat over long on for a six.
123.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and on middle, tucked off the back foot to mid-wicket.
123.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on off, Senuran blocks it off on the off side.
123.3
1
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Short again, on the pads, Jansen helps it down to deep fine leg for one.
123.2
0
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Shorter and on middle, Marco stays back and drops it in front of short leg.
123.1
0
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Full and on middle, Marco Jansen defends it with a straight bat.
123
over
123 | 7 Runs | HH: 345/7
122.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Short and on leg, Marco nurdles it behind square on the leg side for a run.
122.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Shorter and on off, stabbed down on the off side.
122.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Drags the length back slightly, on middle, Marco covers the line and keeps it out.
122.3
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, SIX! Clean as a whistle! A bit too full from Jadeja, right in the slot, on middle. Marco Jansen clears the front leg and uses his long levers. Clubs it way over deep mid-wicket for a six.
122.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Shorter and on off, Marco presses half forward for the block.
122.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Full and on middle and leg, knocked to mid on by Jansen.
122
over
122 | 3 Runs | HH: 338/7
121.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Coming on with the arm, on a nagging length, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy blocks it out solidly.
121.5
1
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Looped up, full and turning into the pads, Jansen flicks it past short leg and crosses over.
121.4
0
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Keeps it at the stumps, full in length, Marco blocks it out with a straight bat.
121.3
0
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Tossed up, on off, Jansen defends it by getting forward.
121.2
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and on middle, Muthusamy jabs it through mid-wicket for a single.
121.1
1
Washington Sundar to Marco Jansen, Full and on leg, Jansen wrists it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
121
over
121 | 2 Runs | HH: 335/7
120.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Pushed through, full and on middle. Marco Jansen pushes out in front and inside edges it past short leg for a single.
120.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Full and on middle, Jansen defends it out.
120.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Marco Jansen, Full and on middle, Jansen nudges it down on the leg side.
Marco Jansen is the new man in.
120.3
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, OUT! STUMPED! Ravindra Jadeja breaks through for India! A rush of blood on the part of Kyle Verreynne. Verreynne charges down the track early and it is spotted by the bowler. Jadeja fires it wide on the off side, full in length. Kyle tries to get his hands closer to the line of the ball but fails to make any contact. Verreynne ends up running past it and Rishabh Pant reaches out to his right. Collects the ball cleanly and breaks the stumps with the batter well short of the crease. The 88-run stand is broken. South Africa are now 334/7.
120.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Full and on middle, Kyle pushes it to mid off.
120.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, On middle and leg, turned away to deep square leg for a single.
120
over
120 | 1 Runs | HH: 333/6
119.6
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and on middle and leg, Muthusamy whips it to the left of mid on for a single.
119.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on the pads, defended watchfully.
119.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and on off, cut off the back foot to backward point.
119.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Quick and straight, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy plays it back to Sundar.
119.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Around the off stump, Muthusamy drives this full ball to cover.
119.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Darted in on middle from around the wicket. Senuran Muthusamy stays back to a full ball but negotiates it well.
119
over
119 | 2 Runs | HH: 332/6
118.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, At 96.9 kph, full and on off, knocked to mid off.
118.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Full and angled in, on middle. Kyle Verreynne leans ahead and keeps it out.
118.4
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Fires it in, full and on off, Verreynne gets his hands through the ball and drives it wide of cover for a couple of runs. Sai Sudharsan gives it a chase and mops it up.
118.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Full and on off, Verreynne pats it to cover.
118.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, The arm ball, fuller and around off, Kyle Verreynne leans across to defend, gets a thick inside edge past short leg.
118.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Pushes it full and around off, Kyle Verreynne drives it to cover.
118
over
118 | 0 Runs | HH: 330/6
117.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Goes wide of the crease and slants it on the off pole, on a nagging length. Senuran pushes it to point.
117.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Flat and quick, short and on off, Senuran Muthusamy hangs back to defend.
117.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on leg, flicked to mid-wicket.
117.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Tossed up, on off, Senuran eases it to cover.
117.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and on middle, jabbed to mid-wicket from the crease.
117.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Looped up, full and on middle. Senuran Muthusamy gets forward for the block.
117
over
117 | 1 Runs | HH: 330/6
116.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller and on off, Verreynne stretches forward and drives it to cover.
116.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, At 96.4 kph, speared in at the stumps, short in length. Kyle Verreynne taps it beside the strip on the off side.
116.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and on off, Senuran punches it through point for a single.
116.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Very full, on off, Senuran keeps it out off the front foot.
116.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Turning in, on middle, full in length. Muthusamy plays it back to Jadeja.
116.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on off, Senuran leans ahead to defend.
116
over
116 | 1 Runs | HH: 329/6
115.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, At 142.3 kph, attempted yorker ends up being a low full toss, on middle. Verreynne whips it to mid-wicket.
115.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length, on middle, Kyle Verreynne stays back and knocks it back to Bumrah.
115.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Loopy slower one, fuller and on off, Kyle Verreynne goes for the drive but the ball drops on him. Ends up bunting it down the deck.
115.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Banged in short, around the left shoulder. Senuran Muthusamy swivels and rides the bounce to pull it to deep square leg for one.
115.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, In the corridor of off, on a length, Muthusamy shoulders arms.
115.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, At 139.1 kph, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy eases it back to Bumrah.
115
over
115 | 5 Runs | HH: 328/6
114.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Sliding onto the pads, Kyle taps it to mid on.
114.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Continues to bowl it full, on off, Kyle drives it back to Jadeja, who dives to his left to make the stop.
114.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Fine shot! Fired in at 90.6 kph, a bit too full, on middle. Verreynne gets down on a knee and rolls his wrists over the ball by getting his hands out in front. Sweeps it through square leg and picks up a boundary.
114.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Slower through the air, on middle. Kyle Verreynne lunges for the block.
114.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Angled in on the off stump, full in length, Verreynne drives it to cover.
114.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and outside off, guided away to deep backward point for a single.
114
over
114 | 0 Runs | HH: 323/6
113.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, On middle and leg, keeps it full, Verreynne pushes it to mid on.
113.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Lands it full, on off, Verreynne does not move his feet at all but covers the line and plays it back to Bumrah.
113.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Well kept out by Verreynne! Bumrah attempts the yorker at the stumps. Kyle Verreynne hurriedly gets his bat down and takes it on the full. Falls over in the process but he does not allow the ball to sneak through his defences. Digs it out to mid on.
113.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, On middle and leg, on a good length, Verreynne brings his bat out in front and bunts it down on the leg side.
113.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Full and on middle, Kyle is solid in defence.
113.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, A stifled appeal for caught behind but turned down! Jasprit Bumrah has not heard anything but Dhruv Jurel from mid-wicket sprints towards Rishabh Pant. He convinces Pant to go for the review. Full and sliding onto the pads, Verreynne gets on his toes for the tickle but misses. The UltraEdge shows that the ball has brushed the strap of the front pad on the way to the keeper. India have now only one review left.
113
over
113 | 1 Runs | HH: 323/6
112.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Wider on off, the length stays full, Senuran reaches out and steers it to point.
112.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and in line of the off stump, kept out.
112.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Full again, on off, Verreynne skips down the track and drives wide of extra cover, where Dhruv Jurel dives to his right and gets a hand to it. The ball is parried behind but the mid off fielder backs it up. Just a single.
112.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Goes full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne gets a good stride in and defends.
112.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Short and on off, tapped to cover off the back foot.
112.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Full and speared in, on middle and leg. Verreynne pushes it to mid on.
It will be Ravindra Jadeja from the other end.
112
over
112 | 6 Runs | HH: 322/6
111.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Gets it through! Bumrah goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss, on off. Senuran Muthusamy just punches it and beats the diving point fielder to his left for a boundary.
111.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Keeps it nice and full, at the stumps, Senuran Muthusamy covers the line and keeps it out with a straight bat.
111.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Bumrah switches to around the wicket and angles it on the off pole, on the fuller side. Senuran Muthusamy defends it close to his body.
111.3
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Pitches it up, outside off, Senuran extends his hands into the drive and hits it through covers for a couple of runs.
111.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, On a short of a length, on top of off, Muthusamy lets the ball come to him and stabs it down on the off side.
111.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Angling across the left-hander, on a good length. Senuran Muthusamy lets it be.
Welcome back. What's in store for us in this session? A prolonged spell for Jasprit Bumrah, maybe. He'll start with the ball. India will rely heavily on him for the breakthroughs. A widish slip and a gully on offer.
...DAY 2, SESSION 2...
There was a moment in the first hour where South Africa scored their first boundary after 48 deliveries. That shows how disciplined India were. They didn't receive any help from the pitch and had to rely on their skills to a greater extent to get the breakthrough. India tried and tested different things, but ended without any reward. Currently, South Africa have the upper hand. Senuran Muthusamy has just scored only the second fifty of the series. This partnership is deadlocked and India need something special to break this stand. Who will stand up for India? Join us back for the Post-Tea session at 11.30 am IST (5.50 am GMT) for all the answers.
SESSION SUMMARY - 69 runs in 29.1 overs. A formal start to the action of Day 2. South Africa will be pleased with how things have rolled as they were under a bit of pressure at the beginning of the play. After losing four wickets in the final session of Day 1 and the second ball still new, the pair of Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne had to steady the ship. Senuran Muthusamy looked rock solid from yesterday and continued on his merry way. Both showed great application against some quality bowling. The duo took their time, showing patience and scored whenever opportunity presented itself.
111
over
111 | 7 Runs | HH: 316/6
110.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Flighted delivery, full and turning in, on off and middle. Kyle Verreynne lunges and smothers the spin confidently. That will be TEA on Day 2!
110.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flat and quick, on the shorter side, on off, Senuran punches it through point for one more.
110.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Short and on off, Verreynne goes deep in the crease and jabs it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
110.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, A lot fuller, tighter as well, around the off stump. Senuran Muthusamy looks to defend it with a straight bat but gets it off the outer half wide of backward point for a run.
110.2
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Easily done! Dragged down by Kuldeep, outside off. It stays a bit low but Muthusamy hangs low and cuts it past backward point for a boundary.
110.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Drops it short, on off, Senuran Muthusamy hangs back and whips it to mid-wicket.
110
over
110 | 0 Runs | HH: 309/6
109.6
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, A floater, full and on leg, Kyle Verreynne turns it to silly mid on.
109.5
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Full and at the sticks, Kyle Verreynne watchfully blocks it out.
109.4
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Hangs it up there, on off, Kyle presents a straight bat to defend.
109.3
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, This is angled in at the pads, Verreynne charges down the track early but adjusts by getting his bat out in front to keep it out.
109.2
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Slows it down, full and on off, Verreynne wrists it to mid-wicket.
109.1
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Floated up, on off, Verreynne gets forward and drives it to mid off.
109
over
109 | 1 Runs | HH: 309/6
108.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Too full, on the pads, Kyle whips it in front of mid on for a single.
108.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, An arm ball on the fuller side, Kyle lunges for the block.
108.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Flat and short at 93.2 kph, on off, Verreynne punches it to point.
108.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Goes full, on middle, Verreynne knocks it to cover.
108.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Pushed through, on off, kept out on the off side.
108.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Speared in, full and on middle, Kyle defends with the bat close to the front pad.
108
over
108 | 1 Runs | HH: 308/6
107.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Strangled down leg? There was a noise but it seemed to have come off the pads. India opt against the review. Short and sliding down leg, Senuran Muthusamy misses out on the tickle and Rishabh Pant collects it by moving to his right. The UltraEdge confirms that the ball missed the bat and brushed the pads on the way to the keeper.
107.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Goes wide of the crease and angles it in, full and on middle. Senuran defends it out.
107.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller and at the sticks, Senuran Muthusamy blocks it away.
107.3
1
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller and on middle, Kyle taps it to the left of the diving short mid-wicket fielder and picks up a single.
107.2
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Drops it short again, flat and quick, on middle. Verreynne works it on the bounce to short leg.
107.1
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Short and on off, Verreynne pushes it back to Sundar.
107
over
107 | 2 Runs | HH: 307/6
106.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Fractionally short, turning in, on off, Senuran Muthusamy presses back and taps it back on the deck.
106.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushed through, fuller and on middle. Senuran Muthusamy goes back to defend.
106.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on off, pushed back to Jadeja.
106.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Full and on off, knocked in front of wide mid off for a quick single. There is a direct hit at the bowling end but Kyle is in. The ball rolls away towards deep fine leg but the batters are happy with one.
106.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, FIFTY FOR MUTHUSAMY! A quality knock from the all-rounder. Third Test fifty for Senuran and this is now his highest score in India. Short and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and tucks it past short leg for a single.
106.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Fired in, full and on middle. Senuran Muthusamy keeps it out with a straight bat.
106
over
106 | 2 Runs | HH: 305/6
105.6
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Bowls it full, on off, Muthusamy drives it wide of cover for a single.
105.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Speared in, fuller and on middle. Senuran Muthusamy gets his bat out in front for the block.
105.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and on middle, Senuran works it to mid-wicket.
105.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Speared in, on a nagging length, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy blocks it out.
105.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Floated up, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy taps it to cover.
105.1
1
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Full and on off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it to long on for a single.
105
over
105 | 0 Runs | HH: 303/6
104.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, At the sticks, full in length, Senuran Muthusamy defends it off the front foot.
104.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy gets behind it to block.
104.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on middle, Muthusamy blocks it out.
104.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, On middle and leg, nudged to mid-wicket by Senuran.
104.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Given LBW but successfully overturned by Senuran Muthusamy! Tossed up from over the wicket, full and on off, Muthusamy walks across the stumps and gets low for the sweep. The ball sneaks under the bat and the glove to catch the batter on the front pad. A loud shout and the finger is raised. Senuran Muthusamy takes the review. Where was the impact? Hang on, there is a scratch on the UltraEdge when the ball is close to the glove. The on-field decision gets overturned. The Indians are stunned. Not sure if Senuran knew that the ball brushed the glove.
104.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and turning in, on off, Senuran pats it to mid-wicket from the crease.
104
over
104 | 3 Runs | HH: 303/6
103.6
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and around leg, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.
103.5
1
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Looped up, slower and fuller, Verreynne drives it to long on and gets to the other end.
103.4
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Short and on off, Kyle nudges it to mid-wicket.
103.3
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, A floater, full and on off, defended with the bat close to the front pad.
103.2
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Attacking the front pad, on a length, Verreynne brings his bat out in front and clips it to mid-wicket.
103.1
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and darted in, on off, Senuran eases it wide of cover for a single.
103
over
103 | 5 Runs | HH: 300/6
102.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Goes full, on middle, Kyle firms the drive back to the bowler.
102.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, This comes in with the arm, short and on middle, Verreynne chops it down on the off side.
102.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! 300 comes up for South Africa! Flat and short, outside off, Verreynne waits for the ball to arrive and bends a bit. Steers it late to deep third for a boundary.
102.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Keeps it full, outside off, Verreynne reaches out for the drive but miscues it off the inner half back to the bowler.
102.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Tossed up, full and on off, Verreynne pushes it to cover.
102.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy works it to deep backward square leg for a single. The 50-run stand comes up between this pair!
102
over
102 | 1 Runs | HH: 295/6
101.6
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Flighted delivery, full and outside off, Verreynne gets a good stride in and dead bats it.
101.5
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and sprayed on the pads, Muthusamy gets inside the line and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single.
101.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Goes wide on the crease and angles it in, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy shows the full face of the bat and blocks it off.
101.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Attacking the front pad, full in length, Muthusamy keeps it out off the front foot.
101.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Lands it full at the sticks, blocked out with a straight bat by Senuran.
101.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on middle, knocked to mid on.
101
over
101 | 5 Runs | HH: 294/6
100.6
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Speared in by Jadeja, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne lunges and steers it to the right of the diving point fielder for a brace.
100.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Down leg, on the fuller side, Senuran flicks it to deep backward square leg for a run.
100.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushed across, on a length, Senuran dabs it down on the off side.
100.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and a bit of turn, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy defends it off the front foot.
100.2
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Muthusamy stays back and turns it through the legs of the short leg fielder. Gets it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
100.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and on middle, Senuran nudges it to mid-wicket.
100
over
100 | 1 Runs | HH: 289/6
99.6
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Short and on off, punched from the crease to cover.
99.5
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller and on middle, Kyle Verreynne flicks it to mid-wicket off the front foot.
99.4
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, At 96.1 kph, on a nagging length, outside off, Kyle Verreynne gets behind it to block.
99.3
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Tossed up, outside off, Senuran presses forward and drives it to deep cover for a run.
99.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and angled in, on middle, Muthusamy waits back and blocks it on the off side.
99.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Bowls it full, on leg, Senuran Muthusamy dead bats it.
99
over
99 | 4 Runs | HH: 288/6
98.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Good effort! This is shorter in length, outside off, Verreynne cuts it late but Kuldeep Yadav at backward point dives to his left to save a certain boundary.
98.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Darted in, full and on middle, blocked out by Kyle.
98.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Fires it in on the shorter side, on off, stabbed down.
98.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller in length, on off, Verreynne guides it to point.
98.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, An arm ball, at the sticks and the length stays short. Verreynne pushes it back to Jadeja.
98.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja is welcomed with a boundary! A bit too wide from Jadeja on the shorter side, Kyle Verreynne waits on the back foot and cuts it late through short third for a boundary.
Change from both ends. Ravindra Jadeja (12-1-30-1) is into the attack.
98
over
98 | 1 Runs | HH: 284/6
97.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Drifting in at the front pad, full in length, Senuran Muthusamy leans ahead to defend.
97.5
1
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Flat and short, on off, Verreynne wrists it to the right of the diving mid-wicket fielder for one.
97.4
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Drops it short, on off, Verreynne taps it back on the deck.
97.3
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Shorter and on off, Kyle hangs back for the block.
97.2
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller and quicker through the air, outside off, Verreynne reaches out in front for the reverse. Gets an inside edge onto the box.
97.1
0
Washington Sundar to Kyle Verreynne, This slides on, on a nagging length, outside off, Kyle walks across and dabs it down on the off side.
97
over
97 | 2 Runs | HH: 283/6
96.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, A bumper from Bumrah, over the left shoulder, Senuran Muthusamy makes a late decision of going for the pull and fails to connect as the ball sails over his blade.
96.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller in length at 137.3 kph, going across, Senuran leaves the ball alone.
96.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, On off and middle, on a good length, Senuran Muthusamy gets right behind it to block.
96.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, In the channel on off, on a length, Verreynne caresses it to deep point and crosses over.
96.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, At the hips, on a back of a length, Senuran tucks it wide of square leg, where Nitish Kumar Reddy slides to his left to keep the batters down to a single.
96.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushes it across the left-hander, on a good length. Senuran Muthusamy shoulders arms.
96
over
96 | 6 Runs | HH: 281/6
95.6
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Drops it short, on off, Verreynne goes deep in the crease and punches it past cover for a couple of runs.
95.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Kuldeep switches to around the wicket and floats it up, around off, Kyle Verreynne walks across the stumps and goes for the reverse but the ball goes over the bat and catches him on the chest.
95.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Looped up, fuller and on off, Kyle eases it to cover.
95.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Googly, on a nagging length, on middle, Verreynne brings his bat out in front to keep it out.
95.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Pushed through, flatter and on top of off, Kyle taps it down on the off side.
95.1
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! A boundary straight away after the break! Dragged down by Kuldeep, turning in, around off, Kyle Verreynne rocks on the back foot and opens up the front hip. Plays it with a straight bat to the left of mid off for a boundary.
DRINKS BREAK! A steady start to the day for South Africa. There have been no alarms as such in the first hour, with not much happening from the surface. It is now about building on this start for Kyle Verreynne and Senuran Muthusamy in the next hour. From India's perspective, they have struggled to create any real chance and have their work cut out. It will be about being patient and disciplined with the ball.
95
over
95 | 3 Runs | HH: 275/6
94.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Drops it full and on middle and leg, played back to Jasprit Bumrah to end the over.
94.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Slants across again, outside off, this time Senuran Muthusamy offers no shot.
94.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, This is full and on middle and leg, Senuran Muthusamy nudges it to mid-wicket.
94.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Did it carry? Nope! Jasprit Bumrah bowls from wide of the crease and angles a fuller length ball across the batter, outside off. Senuran Muthusamy throws his bat in an attempt to block, gets a thick outside edge to second slip where KL Rahul picks up on a bounce.
94.2
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, TWO RUNS! Straighter line on the pads. Senuran Muthusamy clips it to deep square leg. The batters call for two, a risky second run. The throw comes in towards Pant, who picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Excellent backing up done by Jadeja.
94.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Jasprit Bumrah serves it full and drifting on the pads. Kyle Verreynne helps it down to fine leg for a single.
94
over
94 | 3 Runs | HH: 272/6
93.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Flatter and turning in on middle, Kyle Verreynne rocks back and tucks it to square leg for a single.
93.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Tossed up on middle, Kyle Verreynne plays it back to Kuldeep Yadav.
93.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Floats it up, fuller and around off, Kyle Verreynne plants his front foot across to defend.
93.3
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, A bit quicker and around off, Kyle Verreynne presses forward to sweep, hits it to the right of deep square leg for a couple.
93.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Kyle Verreynne uses his feet as he comes down to push this to cover.
93.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Nicely floated on the fuller side, around off, Kyle Verreynne bends forward and dead bats it.
93
over
93 | 3 Runs | HH: 269/6
92.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Short in length and around off, Senuran Muthusamy gets on his toes as he defends this one.
Looks like the ball has gone out of shape. It is not going through the ball gauge. We will be having a ball change. The replacement has been picked and we are ready to resume.
92.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Slants in on a length and on off, Senuran Muthusamy punches it to point.
92.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Short in length and on middle and leg, nudged to deep square leg for a single.
92.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Very full and just outside off, Kyle Verreynne defends as he leans across.
92.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Pushes it full, attacking the stumps. Kyle Verreynne solidly blocks.
92.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Gets it to tail back in a fraction, this is around off, Kyle Verreynne hops and punches it to cover.
92.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, NO BALL! Drifting onto the pads, Senuran Muthusamy clips it to fine leg for a single. Mohammed Siraj has overstepped.
92
over
92 | 5 Runs | HH: 266/6
91.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Pushes it full and across the batter, around off, knocked to mid off.
91.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Too full and around off, Senuran Muthusamy leans and pushes it to point for a single.
91.4
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Well played! A boundary after 48 deliveries. Flighted full and outside off. Senuran Muthusamy steps down and inside the line, sweeps it behind square leg and past Jasprit Bumrah for four runs.
91.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Sharp turn as Kuldeep Yadav bowls it outside off, turning away. Senuran Muthusamy offers no shot.
91.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Similar delivery but slants it on the pads, Senuran Muthusamy tucks it to short leg.
91.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, A googly, on a length and around off, cramps Senuran Muthusamy for room as he goes back to block.
91
over
91 | 2 Runs | HH: 261/6
90.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Length ball, outside off, Kyle Verreynne punches it to cover.
90.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Short of a good length and on middle, blocked out.
90.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller delivery, around off, Kyle Verreynne taps it back to Siraj.
90.3
2
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Nicely played! Touch fuller, wobble delivery and drifting on the pads. Kyle Verreynne flicks it past short mid-wicket and mid on for a couple of runs.
90.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Dishes out a length delivery, outside off, Kyle Verreynne punches it to cover.
90.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Good length delivery on top of off, defended out.
90
over
90 | 0 Runs | HH: 259/6
89.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Goes full and invites Senuran Muthusamy on the front foot, the batter defends well.
89.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Drags it back on a length and on leg, turning away. Senuran Muthusamy goes back and nudges it to mid on.
89.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flights it full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy lunges forward to block.
89.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Tossed up, full and around off, comes with the angle. Senuran Muthusamy prods to block but inside edges it to short leg.
89.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Kuldeep Yadav keeps it full, flights it a bit on leg. Senuran Muthusamy leans and defends.
89.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Loops in a fuller delivery on middle, Senuran Muthusamy defends besides his pads.
89
over
89 | 3 Runs | HH: 259/6
88.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Shorter and on middle. Kyle Verreynne hops and sees it out well.
88.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Reddy in action again! Good length delivery, outside off, Kyle Verreynne punches it off the back foot to the left of cover, where Nitish Kumar Reddy dives and stops.
88.4
3
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Excellent work by Reddy! Short in length and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy pulls it watchfully past square leg. Nitish Kumar Reddy runs behind it, flicks it back near the fence, but in the process bumps into the advertising board. Seems to be all right. Saves a run for his team.
88.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Getting a bit predictable! Angles it across, outside off, fuller length. Senuran Muthusamy offers no shot.
88.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, A nagging length delivery, attacking the off pole. Senuran Muthusamy blocks it well.
88.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Change of ends for Siraj! Pushes it full and just outside off, Senuran Muthusamy hits it to point.
88
over
88 | 3 Runs | HH: 256/6
87.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, Stump-to-stump line, flighted on middle, Kyle Verreynne leans and blocks.
87.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, The one that skids on, bowls it on the pads. Kyle Verreynne goes back and keeps it out on the deck.
87.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Touch short and wide of off. Senuran Muthusamy strokes it past cover for a single.
87.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flatter delivery, around off, Senuran Muthusamy pushes back to defend.
87.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Verreynne, A leggie, floated on the up, on middle, Kyle Verreynne looks to push but plays off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket for a single.
87.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flighted fuller delivery on middle, Senuran Muthusamy whips it to mid-wicket for a single.
Time for spin as Kuldeep Yadav comes on. 17-3-48-3 so far for Kuldeep. Rishabh Pant is not happy with Kuldeep Yadav taking too long to start the over. Pant receives the second warning of the game, but the warnings are reset after 80 overs. The first warning came in the 45th over, so the warning count is at 1 for now.
87
over
87 | 0 Runs | HH: 253/6
86.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Short again, angles it down. Kyle Verreynne lets it go. Three maidens in a row. Hat trick of maidens for Jasprit Bumrah! Good start by India.
86.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Touch shorter and around off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it to cover.
86.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, That one flew off the deck! Digs in a shorter delivery on middle, Kyle Verreynne sits down. Rishabh Pant leaps high to grab with both hands.
86.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Keeps hitting the length area, this is on middle and off. Kyle Verreynne solidly defends.
86.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Brings the stumps into play as Jasprit Bumrah slants it on middle, blocked back to JB.
86.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length, around off and slightly stays low. Kyle Verreynne plays it to cover.
86
over
86 | 0 Runs | HH: 253/6
85.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Mohammed Siraj keeps in and around the off pole. This is on a length. Senuran Muthusamy blocks.
85.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Tad fuller and around off, Senuran Muthusamy bends forward and knocks it to point.
85.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Bowls in the line of the stumps, this is on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy plays it back to Siraj.
85.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Charges in and bowls it outside off, angling away, it is left alone.
85.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Mohammed Siraj fires in a fuller delivery, around off, Senuran Muthusamy dead bats it.
85.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Back of a length, around off, Senuran Muthusamy defends with the angle to point.
85
over
85 | 0 Runs | HH: 253/6
84.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Consecutive maidens by Jasprit Bumrah! Spears it full and around off, Kyle watchfully blocks.
84.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, A good length delivery, just outside off, Kyle Verreynne defends on the deck.
84.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Touch too full and around the off pole. Kyle Verreynne blocks well.
84.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, Squared up! This is what Jasprit Bumrah is trying to do! Angles it on the off pole, touch fuller. Kyle Verreynne tries to defend but splices it to the man at gully.
84.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, A surprising yorker-length delivery, in the blockhole. Jasprit Bumrah almost goes through but Kyle Verreynne digs it out in time.
84.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Verreynne, 136.9 kph! Jasprit Bumrah angles in a length delivery on middle, Kyle Verreynne hangs back and punches it to mid on.
84
over
84 | 5 Runs | HH: 253/6
83.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Outside off, angling away from the batter. Senuran Muthusamy lets it go.
83.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller length delivery, outside off, Senuran Muthusamy leans into his defensive prod and hits it to cover.
83.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, A half-volley from Siraj, outside off. Kyle Verreynne prods and pushes it past cover for a single.
83.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Pulled away! Mohammed Siraj bangs it short and lands it on middle, Kyle Verreynne stands up and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a boundary. First boundary of the day. 250 up for South Africa as well.
83.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Pushes his length up and targets the off pole. Kyle Verreynne punches it to cover.
83.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Hard length delivery, digs into the surface and bowls on leg. Kyle Verreynne steps across to clip, plays it down and to the left of Pant, who dives and stops.
83
over
83 | 0 Runs | HH: 248/6
82.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Maiden over to start for Jasprit Bumrah! Bowls in the channel outside off, Senuran Muthusamy shoulders arms.
82.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Short of a length, outside off, Senuran Muthusamy leaves.
82.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Consistency from Bumrah! Bowls it full and around off, Senuran Muthusamy half-presses as he blocks it on the off side.
82.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller-length delivery, around off, Senuran Muthusamy solidly defends it to Bumrah.
82.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Into the surface, touch short and on top of off. Senuran Muthusamy nudges it to mid-wicket.
82.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Begins from around the wicket to the left-hander. Bowls on the fuller side and just around off. Senuran Muthusamy leans and blocks it on the off side.
Jasprit Bumrah (17-6-38-1) will operate from the other end.
82
over
82 | 2 Runs | HH: 248/6
81.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Starts with a fuller delivery, on the pads, Senuran Muthusamy flicks it to deep square leg and gets us underway on Day 2.
We are all set for the action to commence on Day 2. A sparse crowd as of now, but with it being a Sunday, expect more to come in as the day progresses. Rishabh Pant leads his men out on the park. Mohammed Siraj has one ball left in his over. Senuran Muthusamy to face. Two slips and a gully in place. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Shaun Pollock is pitchside and notes that the surface looks noticeably drier today. He mentions that there was some moisture around yesterday, which helped produce movement for the pacers, and it also resulted in more bounce for the spinners in the morning session. He feels this might be a new-ball wicket, so it will be interesting to see what the second new ball does. Deep Dasgupta agrees that the surface has dried out and is starting to get a touch dusty. He points out developing footmarks that could offer a little more for the spinners as the day goes on. That said, he believes it remains a good batting wicket heading into Day 2.
As for India, they will be pleased with their collective effort. Their spinners did the bulk of the work on a surface that settled down as the day progressed, and their discipline shone through with tight lines and fields that forced the visitors to take risks. Looking ahead, with the second new ball less than two overs old, India will turn to Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who, after a good night’s rest, will be raring to limit the South African total and set the tone early on Day 2. Stay tuned for all the action.
After the toss fell South Africa’s way, Temba Bavuma had no hesitation in batting first. All four of their top-order batters looked to have settled in, with each facing at least 80 balls, but none converted, giving their wickets away after doing the hard work. The story was similar for Tony de Zorzi, who fell late in the day to the second new ball. Their hopes now rest on Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne, and even the three to come are no mugs with the bat as they look to stretch the total closer to 300.
Hello and a warm welcome, everyone! Barsapara Cricket Stadium’s first day as a Test venue brought serenity after all the chaos and fast-forward pace of Kolkata. It was back to the old-fashioned rhythm of Test cricket, where patience, discipline, and attrition took centre stage. India would have been the slightly happier of the two sides at stumps, whereas for South Africa, although they managed to put up 247, it is the wickets column that will sting.
... DAY 2 ...
So, as Tristan Stubbs has said, they are a bit disappointed that everyone in the top six got starts, but none could anchor the innings. South Africa still have four wickets in hand but with the second new ball just 1.3 overs old, India will look to make early inroads tomorrow. Join us for the action of Day 2 at 9 am IST (3.30 am GMT). Till then, cheers!
Tristan Stubbs is in for a chat. He says he is a bit disappointed because everyone in the top six got starts, but none could kick on and make it big. Adds that he enjoys batting at number three. Mentions that the wicket played quite nicely but credits India for bowling well, saying it was not really free-flowing, you felt comfortable, but the scoreboard just was not going anywhere. He acknowledges that Kuldeep beat him in the drift and even jokes that he still can’t believe Kuldeep got him out, and on top of that, KL Rahul (both his teammates in the IPL), took the catch. Tristan stresses that first-innings runs are going to be crucial and hopes they can bat for as long as possible and extend the innings deep into Day 2.
On the other side of the break, Ryan Rickelton fell to Kuldeep Yadav after getting a solid start. South Africa rebuilt the innings through Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs, who joined hands and did a pretty good job by adding 84 runs to the third wicket. Temba Bavuma fell while trying to clear the mid off region, while Tristan Stubbs departed one shy of his fifty. India rested their hopes on the spinners to do the job and Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja didn't disappoint as they claimed four wickets together.
So, the Test match started at a new destination as Guwahati kicked off its Test career. In the absence of Gill, Rishabh Pant became only the second wicket-keeper to lead India after the great MS Dhoni. Indian seamers, after being asked to bowl first, set the tone by bowling well with the new ball but around the 10th over or so, the pitch flattened out, allowing South Africa to grow into the game and start scoring. It was not until the final over before the end of the first session that Jasprit Bumrah crashed Aiden Markram's stumps.
So, it was a good day of cricket, but to highlight it on a big scale, the third session has put India on top as they picked 4 wickets. It was a good wicket to bat on, but a couple of the Proteas batters threw away their wickets. Tony de Zorzi and Senuran Muthusamy joined hands to get things back on track with a 45-run partnership, but Tony fell off the second new ball, at the stroke of Stumps.
The umpires want the light-meter as the visibility is not good enough. Okay, they have called it! STUMPS on Day 1! The light is not good enough. India would be reluctant to walk off as they had their tails up, while South Africa wouldn't mind as they were under pressure with the second new ball worrying them.
81.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, around the left shoulder. Kyle Verreynne gets into a tangle and takes his eyes off the ball. Lifts his front leg and manages to keep the pull down to deep fine leg for a single.
81.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Honing in on the stumps, on a good length, Kyle Verreynne gets behind it and is solid in defence.
81.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, This is angled in on the off stump, on a good length, Kyle Verreynne stays on the back foot and taps it to cover.
81.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kyle Verreynne, Moving away in the air, on a good length, Kyle Verreynne lets it be.
Kyle Verreynne walks in.
81.1
W
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj strikes late in the day! Pushed across the left-hander from over the wicket, on a length. Tony de Zorzi has a feel for the delivery away from his body. Pays the price for it as the ball leaves him to catch the outside edge. It goes low towards the keeper, Rishabh Pant, who dives to his left and takes a safe catch. Tony admonishes himself as he trudges off. He falls for 28 (59). South Africa are now 246/6.
Mohammed Siraj to bowl from the other end.
81
over
81 | 4 Runs | HH: 246/5
80.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and attacking the front pad at 133.4 kph, Senuran Muthusamy plants his front foot across but his head falls over as he tries to clip it away on the leg side. He somehow manages to make contact and squeezes it off the inner half to square leg.
80.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, In the channel on off, on a good length, moving away off the deck. Senuran Muthusamy shoulders arms.
80.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Lands it around the off pole, on the fuller side, Senuran covers the line and keeps it out.
80.3
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! The second new ball travels straight away! Bumrah slips in a full ball with an upright seam but slides on the pads. Senuran Muthusamy brings his wrists into play and plays it to the left of square leg for a boundary.
Halt! The reserve umpire walks with the new ball and also brings the light-meter as it has gotten very dark. The second new ball has been taken now.
80.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller and zeroing in on the front pad, Senuran Muthusamy brings his bat out in front and knocks it with a straight bat to mid on.
80.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Senuran Muthusamy, Bumrah sprays it down leg, on a good length. Muthusamy is beaten on the glance.
The second new ball is available now. For now, India are using the same old ball. Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack.
80
over
80 | 0 Runs | HH: 242/5
79.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Drags the length back, on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi drops it beside the strip on the leg side.
79.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Keeps it full, on off, Tony taps it down in front of silly point.
79.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Full and attacking the front pad, Tony de Zorzi searches for the ball with his hands. Plays down the wrong line on the block and gets an inside edge that goes to square leg.
79.3
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Speared in by Sundar, around off, Tony de Zorzi presses forward to defend.
79.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Hangs it up there, fuller and on middle, Tony blocks it out.
79.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, At 90.2 kph, darted in, on a nagging length, outside off, Tony de Zorzi lets it be.
79
over
79 | 9 Runs | HH: 242/5
78.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Going down leg, on a short of a length, Senuran Muthusamy misses out on the tickle.
78.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Easily done! On a hard length but slightly too straight, Senuran Muthusamy hops and lifts the front leg. Uses the pace and shovels it to the right of deep fine leg for a boundary. Siraj is not happy with the fielder in the deep. Not sure he could have done much about it as the ball raced away.
78.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, A well-directed short ball under the right armpit. The ball gets big on him but Tony de Zorzi rises with the bounce and fends it down behind square on the leg side for a single.
78.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Banged in short, going over the right shoulder, Tony de Zorzi ducks under it.
78.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Tighter line, on middle, on a back of a length. Tony hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.
78.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Sumptuous! Pitched up by Siraj, a bit too full, on off, Tony de Zorzi does not try to overhit this one and just eases the drive through covers for a boundary.
78
over
78 | 4 Runs | HH: 233/5
77.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and around leg, Senuran Muthusamy is beaten on the flick and is rapped high on the thigh pad.
77.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller and on off, Senuran leans ahead to defend.
77.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on off, tapped back on the deck.
77.3
4
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Nicely done! Dropped short with a flatter trajectory by Sundar, outside off, Senuran Muthusamy waits on it and cuts it late. Manages to get it away from Jasprit Bumrah at deep point to his right for a boundary.
77.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and on middle, Senuran tucks it on the bounce to short leg.
77.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Sliding on with the arm, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy blocks it off.
77
over
77 | 3 Runs | HH: 229/5
76.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, On a back of a length, on off, Senuran Muthusamy lets the ball come to him and steers it with an open bat face to deep backward point for a run.
76.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Attacking the front pad, full in length, Senuran Muthusamy stays back but brings his bat out in front of the pads to nudge it to mid-wicket.
76.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Full and tailing in, on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi knocks it in front of mid on. Washington Sundar is caught on his heels there and the batters pinch in a quick single.
76.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Slanting into the left-hander, on a good length, Tony clips it off the pads to mid-wicket.
76.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, On a hard length, over off, Tony de Zorzi stands tall and blocks it out.
76.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Serves it on a length, on off, Senuran Muthusamy gets half forward and guides it to deep backward point for a single.
76
over
76 | 1 Runs | HH: 226/5
75.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Slower, fuller, on middle, Tony pushes it to mid-wicket.
75.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Flatter and shorter, on off, Tony de Zorzi dabs it down on the off side.
75.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, On middle, Tony plays this full ball back to the bowler.
75.3
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, A confident shout for LBW, but not given! Washington Sundar is pretty convinced but Rishabh Pant opts against the review. Speared in by Sundar, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi presses forward for the block and going by the replays, the ball has sneaked past the inside edge. It has clipped the front pad before going on to hit the back pad. Oh, the UltraEdge detects an inside edge.
75.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Tossed up, on off, Tony pushes it back to the bowler.
75.1
1
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Floated up, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy gets the front pad out of the way and drives it to deep cover for a single.
75
over
75 | 0 Runs | HH: 225/5
74.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, A maiden from Siraj! Around the off stump, on a short of a length, punched to point.
74.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Tony tucks it to mid-wicket.
74.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Dug in short over the right shoulder. Tony de Zorzi gets his hands high to help the pull down but the ball keeps rising and he fails to connect. Rishabh Pant moves to his right, leaps and sticks out his right hand to collect.
74.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Beaten! Angling in from around the wicket, on a back of a length, Tony de Zorzi pushes a bit away from his body, but he is lucky not to nick this one behind. He could have left it alone on length.
74.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller and bowled from wide of the crease, in the channel on off. Tony de Zorzi stays back to a full and ends up defending inside the line. Gets it off the outer half to gully.
74.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, In and around the off stump, on a back of a length, Tony stays leg side of the ball and dabs it to point.
74
over
74 | 0 Runs | HH: 225/5
73.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Angled in at the sticks, Senuran Muthusamy brings his bat out in front to defend.
73.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushed through by Sundar, shorter and on the off pole. Senuran chops it down in front of backward point.
73.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Fuller and at 91.1 kph, on off, pushed to cover off the front foot.
73.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Shorter and around the off pole, Muthusamy taps it beside the strip on the off side.
73.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Sliding on with the arm, on a length, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy reaches out in front and pushes at the ball. Gets an inside edge that goes to square leg.
73.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Change of ends for Washington Sundar! Begins with a full ball, on the pads, Senuran tucks it to mid-wicket.
73
over
73 | 1 Runs | HH: 225/5
72.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Angling across, on a good length. Tony drops his bat down on the ball from the crease. The ball rolls off the outer half to gully.
72.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, A bumper at the bodyline of the batter, Tony de Zorzi ducks under it. Rishabh Pant gathers it with a leap.
72.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Switches to over the wicket and bashes the hard length, on middle. Tony de Zorzi stays back and drops it down on the leg side.
72.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Dug in short at 135.4 kph, around the left bicep. Senuran Muthusamy hops and plays a controlled pull to deep square leg for a run.
72.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Goes wide on the crease, does Siraj. On a back of a length, on middle, Muthusamy stands tall and stabs it down on the off side.
72.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Senuran Muthusamy, Starts from around the wicket and bowls it on the off stump, on a good length. The ball stays a bit low but Muthusamy hangs low to keep it out.
72
over
72 | 12 Runs | HH: 224/5
71.6
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Thumped! Looped up by Kuldeep, full and wide on off, Tony de Zorzi needs no second invitation as he frees his arms and cracks the drive past cover for a boundary. Kuldeep is looking a bit tired, and that might be it for him in this spell.
71.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Flighted delivery, fuller and on off, Tony de Zorzi gets forward to smother the spin.
71.4
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, SIX! Put away with disdain! A rare loose ball by Kuldeep today. A half-tracker, on off, Tony de Zorzi goes on the back foot in a flash and nails the pull over deep mid-wicket for a six.
71.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Very full, at the toes, Tony de Zorzi wrists it to mid-wicket.
71.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Loopy delivery, on the pads, Senuran flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
71.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Short and outside off, Tony rocks back and cuts it to deep point for a single.
71
over
71 | 0 Runs | HH: 212/5
70.6
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on middle, eased back to the bowler by Sundar.
70.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Turn and bounce! Slower through the air, shorter and outside off, Senuran Muthusamy waits back for the cut but the ball kicks up to go over the blade.
70.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, This is shorter and keeps coming in with the arm, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy goes back and chops it down beside the strip on the off side.
70.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Full and on leg, turned to mid-wicket off the pads.
70.2
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Speared in at the pads, Muthusamy brings his bat out in front for the block.
70.1
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Drifting in, on the fuller side, on the off stump, Senuran pushes it to cover.
70
over
70 | 6 Runs | HH: 212/5
69.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushed through, attacking the front pad, Senuran Muthusamy looks to cover the line but gets an inside edge that goes down to deep fine leg for one.
69.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Loopy and drop, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy lunges to smother the spin.
69.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Flighted delivery, full and on off, driven in front of the man at mid off for a single.
69.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Tossed up, on middle, defended by Tony.
69.2
3
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Short and a bit of extra bounce, on off, Senuran Muthusamy glides it late and gets it fine enough of backward point. Nitish Kumar Reddy gives it a chase and pushes the ball away from the fence before turning around and getting rid of the ball. A tight third run but Muthusamy makes it.
69.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Drops it short, on off, Tony taps it off the back foot in front of mid on and scampers to the other end.
DRINKS BREAK! 50 runs and 3 wickets in 14 overs so far in the session. Without a doubt, India will be the happier of the two sides with regard to how the session has gone. South Africa have kind of given it away after being 166/2 at one stage. It has been a tale of batters getting in but not going on to convert into big scores. It is up to the lower order now to ensure there is no further damage in the remainder of the day. India have their tails up and will look to continue chipping away at the wickets.
69
over
69 | 5 Runs | HH: 206/5
68.6
4
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, FOUR! Off the mark with a fine shot! Very full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy paddle-sweeps it to fine leg for a boundary.
68.5
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Pushes it full and on middle and off, Senuran Muthusamy keeps it out on the leg side.
68.4
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Hint of shape as Washington Sundar bowls it flat and outside off, Senuran Muthusamy pads it away.
68.3
0
Washington Sundar to Senuran Muthusamy, Floats it full and turning in, around off, defended out.
68.2
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, A risky single. Fuller delivery outside off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to mid off. Mohammed Siraj runs in and tries to pick up with one hand but fails to do so. A single.
68.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Too full and around off, Tony de Zorzi leans and blocks.
68
over
68 | 0 Runs | HH: 201/5
67.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Wicket-maiden! Tossed up, outside off, Senuran Muthusamy lets it go.
67.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Spears in a fuller delivery on middle, Senuran Muthusamy looks to flick but gets a soft leading edge to point.
67.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flatter delivery, outside off, turning away. Senuran Muthusamy goes back to defend.
67.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Senuran Muthusamy, Flights it full and around off, Senuran Muthusamy leans and defends it out.
Senuran Muthusamy is in next.
67.2
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, OUT! TAKEN! Kuldeep Yadav strikes again! He pushes this leg-breaker up front, fuller and around off, entices Wiaan Mulder to take on mid off who is standing a bit behind than usual. Wiaan Mulder hits on the up and finds Yashasvi Jaiswal there. Mulder shakes his head as he takes the long walk back. South Africa lose half of their side.
67.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Floats it on the fuller side, around off and it stays low. Wiaan Mulder steps across to keep it out.
67
over
67 | 3 Runs | HH: 201/4
66.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Shorter delivery again, around off, Tony de Zorzi offers no shot.
66.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tony de Zorzi, Bangs it short and on leg, Tony de Zorzi sways away from the line of the delivery.
66.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, On a length and on top of off, Wiaan Mulder plays it to cover for a single.
66.3
2
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, 200 up for the Proteas! Tad fuller, outside off, Wiaan Mulder punches it to the right of deep cover for a couple.
66.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, This is full and around off, Wiaan Mulder leans and defends it out.
66.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Effort delivery! Starts with a bouncer, on middle, Wiaan Mulder lets it go. Rishabh Pant jumps high to collect it.
66
over
66 | 2 Runs | HH: 198/4
65.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Too full and on middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
65.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Pushes it full and on middle, blocked it out.
65.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, BEATEN! Slower and flighted around off, holds its line. Wiaan Mulder steps down to defend across the line but gets beaten.
65.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter and quicker, around off, Wiaan Mulder goes back inside the line to block.
65.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Floats it a bit on middle, Wiaan Mulder leans and blocks off the higher part of the blade to Yadav.
65.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Serves a low full toss, around off, Tony de Zorzi attempts to heave but mishits it to mid-wicket for one.
65
over
65 | 8 Runs | HH: 196/4
64.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls it full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder defends it out.
64.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls a bumper on middle, too high and Wiaan Mulder leaves. Good take by Pant behind the sticks.
64.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Lovely stroke. Again, a half-volley, around off, Wiaan Mulder drives it through extra cover for a boundary.
64.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Stays a little low, outside off on a length. Wiaan Mulder leaves it alone.
64.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, Better! Tad fuller and close to the off pole. Wiaan Mulder hangs back and dead bats it.
64.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Mohammed Siraj starts with a loosener, a juicy half-volley, outside off, Wiaan Mulder drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.
64
over
64 | 1 Runs | HH: 188/4
63.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Bowls it outside off, with not much turn. Tony de Zorzi covers his stumps and lets it go.
63.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Pushes it full and attacking the stumps, Tony de Zorzi leans and defends.
63.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Tony de Zorzi shapes for the cut shot as he sees a short ball but ends up leaving it alone.
63.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Flights it full and around off. Tony de Zorzi dead bats it.
63.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Loops it up, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder clips it to mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.
Wiaan Mulder is the new man in.
63.1
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Kuldeep Yadav picks up a wicket on the very first ball of his new spell. A tempting delivery from the chinaman. Pushes across a fuller delivery, just outside off, Tristan Stubbs stretches forward to defend across, but the ball turns slightly away, takes the edge and goes straight to KL Rahul at first slip. He doesn't drop it this time. India have two wickets in this session. The wait continues for the second fifty of the series as Tristan Stubbs goes on 49.
Kuldeep Yadav (12-2-27-1) returns to the attack, replacing Ravindra Jadeja.
63
over
63 | 4 Runs | HH: 187/3
62.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Tries the slower delivery but errs and spills it down leg. Tony de Zorzi looks to clip but misses.
62.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, JUST SHORT! Surprises with a yorker-length delivery on middle, Tony de Zorzi bends and flicks it flat to silly mid on. Ravindra Jadeja gets low and picks up in front of him.
62.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Cramps the batter for room with a length delivery on middle and leg. Tony de Zorzi tries to flick but mistimes it on the leg side.
62.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Shorter and outside off, left alone.
62.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! That was asking to be hit! Bread and butter stuff for a left-hander. Pitches it up, outside off. Tony de Zorzi leans and creams it through covers, fast outfield helps the ball to race away quickly.
62.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, A good length delivery, around off, Tony de Zorzi stays back to defend, plays off the inner half on the pads.
62
over
62 | 7 Runs | HH: 183/3
61.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, The arm ball, full and around off, Tristan Stubbs bends forward and plays it back to the bowler.
61.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Flatter delivery, around the off pole. Tristan Stubbs knocks it on the off side.
61.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs hangs back this time as he blocks it on the surface.
61.3
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Goes the distance! Floated, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs comes down the track and launches it over long off with a high back lift for a six.
61.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Varies the pace, bowls it on the slower side and on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks.
61.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Bowls it too full and across the lefty, around off, Tony de Zorzi prods to defend but splices it to third man for a single.
61
over
61 | 6 Runs | HH: 176/3
60.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and on middle and off, Tristan Stubbs leans and plays it back to the bowler.
60.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Leg bye! Spears in a yorker-length delivery, onto the pads. Tony de Zorzi fails to flick and it rolls off the pads to fine leg for a leg bye.
60.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Jasprit Bumrah comes around the wicket to the left-hander. Tony de Zorzi is hurried as he tries to flick this length delivery but instead wears it on the pads.
60.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Touches 140 kph! Jasprit Bumrah fires in a length ball on the pads, Tristan Stubbs bunts it to square leg for one.
60.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Corrects the line and targets the stumps. Tristan Stubbs is pushed back as he blocks it out.
60.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Just how Temba Bavuma played just a few minutes ago! Tristan Stubbs leans into his drive. Jasprit Bumrah bowls it full and wide, Stubbs times it well past cover for a boundary.
60
over
60 | 1 Runs | HH: 170/3
59.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Touch flat and bowls it outside off, Tristan Stubbs punches it to point and retains the strike.
59.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full, quicker in pace and on middle, Tristan Stubbs dead bats it.
59.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs leans and defends.
59.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Flat and coming in with the arm, on middle, kept out on the leg side.
59.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs is in! Ravindra Jadeja bowls a straighter line, on middle, it lands and spins away sharply, past Stubbs' outside edge and to the keeper. Tristan Stubbs stretched a bit and the third umpire took a quick look for stumping. Stubbs had his back foot grounded.
59.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Very full and into the blockhole, on middle. Tristan Stubbs drives it to mid off and thinks of a single but is sent back.
59
over
59 | 2 Runs | HH: 169/3
58.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Stubbs wrists it to the right of mid on for a single.
58.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Fired in on the off stump, on a length, Tristan taps it back on the deck.
58.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, On a good length, sliding onto the pads, Tony presents a straight bat for the block. Gets an inside edge that goes down to deep fine leg for one.
58.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, This tails back into the left-hander, on middle and leg, on a nagging length. Tony drops his bat down on the ball to work it to mid-wicket.
58.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, Keeps it around the off pole, on a good length, Tony de Zorzi makes a late decision to leave the ball but leaves his bat hanging. The ball dribbles off the face of the bat towards the slip cordon.
58.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tony de Zorzi, From around the wicket, in and around the off stump, on a short of a length. Tony steers it to point.
58
over
58 | 1 Runs | HH: 167/3
57.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Speared in by Jadeja, short and on middle, Stubbs hangs on the back foot to defend.
57.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Stump-to-stump line from Jadeja, bowls it on middle, Tristan Stubbs defends.
57.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Slows up the pace, full and around off, Tristan Stubbs gently blocks it on the surface.
57.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Too full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. He is off the mark.
Tony de Zorzi is in next.
57.2
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, OUT! TAKEN! India have a wicket against the run of play! Ravindra Jadeja tosses it up, a bit too full and just outside off. Temba Bavuma bends, tries to get underneath the ball as he tries to launch it over mid off but fails to get the elevation. He cue ends his shot to mid off where Yashasvi Jaiswal dives forward and takes it. Excellent catch from him. India have an opening and a chance to open the floodgates. The 84-run partnership has been broken.
Gone? The Indians are celebrating and Yashasvi Jaiswal is claiming the catch. The on-field umpires are happy with it. Temba Bavuma has been given the marching orders.
57.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up full and around off, Bavuma leans and blocks it out.
57
over
57 | 6 Runs | HH: 166/2
56.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs keeps it out on the leg side.
56.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Cracker from Bumrah! Bowls into the surface and this one shoots up with some reverse swing on offer, just around off. Tristan Stubbs gets tall to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge.
56.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and on middle and off, Tristan Stubbs leans and blocks it out.
56.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Half chance not taken! Good length delivery on middle, Bavuma tucks it to square leg and calls for a single, which was clearly not there. The substitute fielder, Devdutt Padikkal bends to his right but fails to pick up with one hand. That was a real opportunity.
56.3
5
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! NO BALL! Such a good looking shot! Short of a good length, outside off. Bavuma punches it nonchalantly through covers and the ball rolls to the fence. Just places it in the gap.
56.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Touch fuller, outside off, hint of away shape. Bavuma with soft hands taps it to point.
56.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Jasprit Bumrah begins with a good length delivery, around off, Bavuma half-presses to defend it out.
It will be pace from the other end in the form of Jasprit Bumrah. 12-6-17-1 so far for Bumrah.
56
over
56 | 4 Runs | HH: 160/2
55.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller delivery, around off, Tristan Stubbs leans and blocks it out.
55.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! South Africa showing how they'll approach this session. Floats it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs comes down to heave, his bat turns and he mishits it over mid on, clears the man and it rolls to the fence.
55.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Flat and around off, Tristan Stubbs stays back to defend it out.
55.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Touch fuller and straightens up off the deck, on middle, Tristan Stubbs inside edges his defensive prod to the leg side.
55.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs leans and blocks it out.
55.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Starts with a fuller length delivery, outside off. Tristan Stubbs pushes it to mid off.
Welcome back for the third and final session of the day. The two umpires and players have made their way out to the middle. India are starting with spin in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Tristan Stubbs to face. A slip and a short leg in place. Let's go...
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
With the ball softening as the day has progressed, batting has looked easier, and from South Africa’s perspective, it is now about building on the platform they have laid. As for India, they were a bit too defensive with their fields for the spinners in the morning, but were more attacking in the afternoon. That approach of limiting easy singles and forcing the batters to take risks appears to be the way forward. With the sun setting early in Guwahati, the light is expected to fade quickly, and it remains to be seen how much play will be possible in the final session. Join us back at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT) for the post-Lunch session. In the meantime, you can switch tabs and follow the Ashes action in Perth or the Bangladesh vs Ireland Test unfolding in Mirpur. Cheers!
What followed was a period of attritional batting from Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs. Bavuma picked up where he left off in Kolkata, decisive with his footwork and assured in defence, while Stubbs, promoted to number three, showed commendable application against the spinners. Unlike Kolkata, where every ball felt like an event with sharp turn and variable bounce, the surface here has offered slower turn and far more predictability. Even so, take nothing away from the Proteas pair, who have applied themselves superbly so far. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj returned and operated in tandem as Rishabh Pant searched for a breakthrough. The duo got the ball to reverse and tested the South African pair with a stump-to-stump line, but the batters handled that phase with minimal discomfort.
SESSION SUMMARY - 28.1 overs, 74 runs and 1 wicket. A good session for South Africa. It was a session of rebuilding after the two openers perished on either side of the break, and it was a job well done by Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma. The surface has settled down nicely, making it hard work for India’s bowlers, though they will take some encouragement from having kept the scoring rate in check. The hosts struck on the stroke of Tea and went into the break with a bit of momentum. Their spirits were lifted further when Kuldeep Yadav removed the other opener, Ryan Rickelton, immediately after the resumption.
55
over
55 | 2 Runs | HH: 156/2
54.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, A single to end the over. Pitches it up and bowls it on middle, flicked to deep square leg for a single. That will be LUNCH!
54.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, On a nagging length and outside off, Tristan Stubbs solidly defends back to Siraj.
54.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Hard length delivery, comes with the angle on top of off. Tristan Stubbs on the up, punches it to cover.
54.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and attacking the stumps, blocked back to the bowler.
54.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Pitched up, outside off. Bavuma nicely pushes it to mid off. Washington Sundar runs to his left and keeps it down to one.
54.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Serves it a touch fuller and on middle, Bavuma turns it to square leg.
Last over before Lunch coming up. It will be Mohammed Siraj to bowl.
54
over
54 | 3 Runs | HH: 154/2
53.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks.
53.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Flat and slightly turning away, outside off. Tristan Stubbs tucks it to short leg. Sai Sudharsan puts his body across to stop.
53.4
1
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Slows up the flatter delivery and bowls it outside off, Bavuma dabs it to third man for a single.
53.3
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Very full and on middle, Tristan eases it to long on for a single.
53.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, outside off, fuller length. Tristan Stubbs leans across and pushes it to cover.
53.1
1
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it full and on middle, does Washington Sundar! Bavuma drills it to long on for a single.
53
over
53 | 3 Runs | HH: 151/2
52.6
2
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and straying on the pads. Tristan Stubbs flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs.
52.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Drags his length back and bowls it outside off, punched to cover.
52.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Almost falls to the trap! Serves it very full and on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs whips it straight to Sai Sudharsan at short mid-wicket. Sai picks up on a bounce.
52.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls it very full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs defends with a straight bat to the left of mid on.
52.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Gets it to drift one in on middle and leg. Temba Bavuma clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.
52.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Drops it full with the angle hitting the off pole. Temba Bavuma bends forward and blocks.
52
over
52 | 0 Runs | HH: 148/2
51.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Good length delivery, around off, Tristan Stubbs watchfully defends it out. Sixth maiden by Jasprit Bumrah.
51.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, A late inward movement as Jasprit Bumrah misses out on his yorker and bowls a full toss, on the pads. Tristan Stubbs fails to flick and it rolls off the pads to the slip cordon. Tristan Stubbs was just hovering near his crease. Yashasvi Jaiswal picks up and shoots at the batter's end but misses.
51.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Keeps it full and around the fifth stump line. Tristan Stubbs presses forward and across to defend it out.
51.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and on the middle pole. Tristan Stubbs solidly blocks.
51.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, 138.5 clicks! Tad fuller and attacking the stumps. Tristan Stubbs turns it to mid-wicket.
51.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Dishes a fuller length delivery, just outside off, Tristan Stubbs punches it to cover.
51
over
51 | 1 Runs | HH: 148/2
50.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Fires in a fuller delivery, around off, Bavuma drives it to cover. A diving stop there denies any run.
50.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, A length delivery at 136.5 kph, on middle, Bavuma uses the angle and hits it to mid-wicket.
50.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, On a length and outside off, Bavuma punches it to cover.
50.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Appeal for LBW but drifting down leg maybe. Rishabh Pant suggests there was an inside edge! Tad fuller and shipping on middle and leg. Bavuma is locked on the back foot, trying to flick but gets a faint edge onto the pads.
50.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Attacks the stumps with a length delivery. Bavuma blocks.
Halt! Mohammed Siraj has taken a knock on the back of his left knee. The physio is out to check on him. Siraj is fine to continue.
50.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Mohammed Siraj begins with a fuller delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to mid on and calls for a quick single. He is ball watching and while running across, he bumps into Siraj. Stubbs' bat hits Siraj on the back of his left knee.
50
over
50 | 5 Runs | HH: 147/2
49.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Once again, the final delivery and Jasprit Bumrah aims at the stumps with a fuller delivery. Temba Bavuma solidly blocks.
49.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, On a nagging length and outside off, defended to cover.
49.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Almost dragged on! Probably the slower delivery, stays a little low and with the angle targets the off pole. Bavuma looks to punch it but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
49.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, At 139.3 clicks! A full toss, targeting the middle pole. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket. Mistimed his shot, did the Proteas skipper.
49.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Touch fuller and on middle, flicked to to the right of mid on for one more.
49.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Nicely played! Touch short from Bumrah, outside off, Tristan Stubbs quickly gets into the position, stands tall and pulls it past Kuldeep Yadav at mid on for a boundary.
49
over
49 | 6 Runs | HH: 142/2
48.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fractionally short and outside off, Tristan Stubbs slaps it to deep point and retains the strike.
48.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller length delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks.
48.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Now takes a single as Temba Bavuma sweeps it to deep square leg.
48.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Punished! A bit too full and drifting on middle and leg. Temba Bavuma whips it with bottom hand coming into play, hits it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
48.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Touch fuller and around off, Bavuma knocks it to cover.
48.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Slows up the pace as RJ bowls a shorter delivery, outside off. Temba Bavuma bends to cut but misses.
48
over
48 | 0 Runs | HH: 136/2
47.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes the final delivery a bit too full, outside off. Tristan Stubbs leans across and defends.
47.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, On a good length and on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks it to mid on.
47.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls in the line of the stumps, comes with the angle. Tristan Stubbs bunts it to mid-wicket.
47.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, A skiddy fuller delivery, outside off, Tristan Stubbs pushes with soft hands to cover.
47.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Angles in a length ball on middle, Tristan Stubbs nudges it to mid-wicket.
47.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Short of a good length and on top of off. Tristan Stubbs punches it to cover.
47
over
47 | 1 Runs | HH: 136/2
46.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Floats it full and on middle, Bavuma leans and turns it past short leg.
46.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Slanting on the pads, Tristan Stubbs clips it to deep square leg for a single. Given as a leg bye as it came off the pads.
46.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs uses his feet to negotiate this fuller delivery, he comes down to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. India appeal, Jadeja feels height might be the issue.
46.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls it flat and slower in the air, around off, defended out.
46.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Slightly short and around the fourth stump. Tristan Stubbs punches it to cover.
46.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, outside off, Tristan Stubbs punches it to cover.
46
over
46 | 1 Runs | HH: 135/2
45.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Bowls a straighter line, outside off. Temba Bavuma taps with soft hands on the off side.
45.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Keeps bowling the same area, just outside off. Temba Bavuma plants his front foot across to block.
45.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Flights it across the batter, spinning in. Temba Bavuma gets in line of the delivery to defend.
45.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Tosses it up, full and on middle, blocked out.
45.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Turns in a floated delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs hits it to long on for a single.
45.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Length delivery on middle, Stubbs rocks on the back foot and punches it to Yadav.
45
over
45 | 2 Runs | HH: 134/2
44.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Flatter delivery, around off, Temba Bavuma blocks on the deck.
44.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, A huge shout for LBW but turned down. Seems straight but just came in with the angle, so Bavuma might be just safe. Tossed up full and on middle, Bavuma gets forward to sweep but misses and gets hit on the back pad. India take the review. UltraEdge shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows it goes on to miss the stumps. Wow! Even the Indian players are surprised that it's not even the umpire's call. India burn the review.
44.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Slightly full and around off, Bavuma leans ahead and dead bats it.
44.3
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Loops in a fuller delivery on middle, Temba Bavuma sweeps it to deep square leg. Kuldeep Yadav runs to his left and throws at the bowler's end. Hits the target but Bavuma was well in. Two runs.
44.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Serves it full and on middle and off, Temba Bavuma defends again.
44.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Drifts in a fuller delivery on middle, Temba Bavuma prods and blocks it out.
44
over
44 | 0 Runs | HH: 132/2
43.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Gives some flight and angles it across, fuller length. Tristan Stubbs presses forward to defend.
43.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Skids off the surface, flatter delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs turns it to square leg.
43.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Slows up the pace and flights it a bit, around off, Tristan Stubbs knocks it to cover.
43.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Flighted full and around off, Stubbs drives it well but straight to cover.
43.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs stretches forward and blocks it out.
43.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Quicker and fuller on leg, Stubbs nudges it to mid-wicket.
43
over
43 | 3 Runs | HH: 132/2
42.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Touch short and outside off, Bavuma hangs back and punches it to cover.
42.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Drops it full and around off, Bavuma taps it in front of cover. Thinks of a single but is sent back dearly by TS. A NO BALL is called as Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped.
42.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Angling in full and around off, Bavuma leans across to block it out.
42.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it short and wide of off. Bavuma shoulders arms to it.
42.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Floats it full and on middle, Temba Bavuma leans to defend but gets an inside edge, onto the pads and it falls short of short leg.
42.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, QUICK SINGLE! Pushes it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to mid off. Bavuma stutters but Nitish Kumar Reddy throws at the wrong end, at the bowler's end and misses his shy.
42.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Flatter delivery, outside off, Temba Bavuma punches it through covers for a single.
DRINKS! Since losing Ryan Rickelton at the start of the session, Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma have batted really well, scoring runs at a pretty decent rate. South Africa have done well but need to end the session well. India, on the other hand, might bring back Jasprit Bumrah for another short burst as he looks the most generous answer to India's hope for wickets.
42
over
42 | 7 Runs | HH: 129/2
41.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Full and on middle, Stubbs blocks it off.
41.5
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! High and long enough! Googly from Kuldeep, full and on middle. Tristan Stubbs skips down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Takes on the long on fielder and clears the fence for a six.
41.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Nice loop and drop, on middle, Tristan stretches out in front to smother the spin.
41.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Shorter and on middle, Stubbs tucks it to mid-wicket.
41.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Going across the right-hander, on a nagging length, Stubbs advances down the track and just about manages to keep it out.
41.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Direct hit! Kuldeep bowls the googly, full and on off, Bavuma knocks it to the left of mid off and sets off for a run. Ravindra Jadeja swoops in and scores a direct hit at the bowling end but Temba is well in.
41
over
41 | 1 Runs | HH: 122/2
40.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Attacking the front pad, Stubbs gets his hands out in front for the block.
40.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, A bit too full, on middle, firmly driven to mid off.
40.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on the pads, Bavuma works it to deep backward square leg and crosses over.
40.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, An arm ball, on middle, Temba is solid in defence.
40.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on middle, Temba pushes it back to Jadeja.
40.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it full, outside off, Temba Bavuma gets the drive away but Sai Sudharsan at silly point gets in the way. The ball catches Sai on the shin and rolls away towards slip.
40
over
40 | 1 Runs | HH: 121/2
39.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Out comes the googly, on the shorter side, Stubbs picks it from the hand and stays back to defend.
39.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, At the sticks, full in length, Stubbs smothers the spin by getting forward.
39.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Looped up, on middle and leg, Stubbs gets a good stride in to play it to mid-wicket.
39.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Gives the ball a bit of air, full and on middle, Temba flicks it to the right of long on for a single.
39.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Drags the length back, on off, Temba waits back and tucks it on the bounce to short leg.
39.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Offers flight, full and on off, Bavuma drives it back to the bowler.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs | HH: 120/2
38.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Full and around off, Bavuma angles the bat face to work it wide of point for a single.
38.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Fractionally short, outside off, cut away to backward point.
38.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Attacking the front pad, on the fuller side, Bavuma brings his bat out in front and pats it to cover.
38.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on off, Bavuma taps it to cover.
38.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Full and fired in, outside off, Stubbs works it to deep point and picks up a single.
38.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, A bit of turn, on a nagging length, around off, Bavuma drops it with soft hands to the left of cover and steals a quick single.
38
over
38 | 4 Runs | HH: 117/2
37.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Drops it short, on middle, Temba flicks it to deep square leg for one more.
37.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Looped up, wide on off, Tristan skips down the track and squeezes it to the left of mid off. Ravindra Jadeja gets to the ball and fires in a throw at the bowling end but misses. It would not have mattered as Stubbs was in.
37.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Full and across the batter, Temba reaches out in with front and with soft hands, he places it wide of cover for a single.
37.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Short and on middle, Stubbs nudges it to deep square leg for a run.
37.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Full again, on off, Stubbs plays it to the bowler's left and Kuldeep gets around to cut it off.
37.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Tosses it up, on middle, Stubbs skips down the track and pushes it back to Kuldeep.
37
over
37 | 9 Runs | HH: 113/2
36.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! In complete control this time! On a back of a length, outside off, Temba gets on his toes to ride the bounce and punches it through point for four more.
36.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Not in complete control, but Temba Bavuma will take it! Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, around the left shoulder. Bavuma swivels for the pull but the ball gets big on him. It goes aerially off a top edge but the man in the deep is standing square at deep backward square leg. It goes well wide of him to his right for a boundary.
36.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, On middle, on a length, Bavuma eases it with a straight bat to mid off.
36.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Fuller in length, on off, Bavuma lets the ball come to him and defends it right under his eyes.
36.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Around off, on a short of a length, Temba stabs it down on the off side.
36.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, On middle and leg, on a good length, Stubbs glances it down to deep fine leg for a single.
Halt! The physio is out in the middle, taping Temba Bavuma's right fore-arm. The skipper swallows a pill as well and is ready to continue.
36
over
36 | 1 Runs | HH: 104/2
35.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Sliding on with the arm, full and at the sticks, Temba Bavuma lunges for the block but the ball catches the inside edge and rolls to short leg.
35.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Full and on off, knocked to long off for a single.
35.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Shorter and on middle, defended off the back foot.
35.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Full and pushed through, on middle, Stubbs dead bats it.
35.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Oh, almost ran past it there, did Stubbs! Tristan charges down the track before the release and Jadeja responds by firing it full and wide off. Stubbs uses his reach to make contact with the ball and pushes it to cover.
35.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, on middle, Stubbs defends it out.
35
over
35 | 0 Runs | HH: 103/2
34.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, On a back of a length, on off, Bavuma plays it back to the bowler. Siraj threatens to throw it back at Bavuma but in the end, just smiles at the Proteas skipper. That gets the crowd going.
34.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Targets the stumps, on a good length, Bavuma nudges it to mid-wicket.
34.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, A sharp and quick bumper, over the right shoulder, Temba is quick to sway away and drop his wrists.
34.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Nearly sneaked through! Tailing back in, on a length, on the off stump. Temba Bavuma hangs low for the block but the ball jags back in to go past the inside edge and catches Temba on the right elbow. It dribbles behind towards the keeper.
34.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on the off pole, Bavuma is solid in defence.
34.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Temba Bavuma, Oh, that was close! Angled in from over the wicket, on a good length, around the off stump, Temba Bavuma covers the off stump and shoulders arms. Trusts the bounce to take the ball over the off stump.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs | HH: 103/2
33.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Serves it full, on the off pole, Bavuma guides it wide of point for a run.
33.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Darted in at the pads again, Bavuma wrists it to mid-wicket.
33.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Full and on the pads, clipped to mid-wicket.
33.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Slows it down a bit, on a nagging length, on middle, kept out with a straight bat.
33.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Speared in, full and on the off pole, Temba pushes it to cover.
33.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on middle, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
Ravindra Jadeja is into the attack.
33
over
33 | 8 Runs | HH: 102/2
32.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Slanting back in on the off stump, fuller in length, Tristan watchfully blocks it off.
32.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Delivers it at 128.4 kph, on a good length, Stubbs works it to mid-wicket off the inner half.
32.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Off the edge! On top of off by Siraj, Stubbs waits back to deal with it but is squared up as the ball nips away slightly. The outside edge goes down and beats the diving Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully to his left for a boundary.
32.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Lands it full, on off, Stubbs pats it down on the off side.
32.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, Pitched up, on middle, Tristan taps it back on the deck with a straight bat.
32.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR LEG BYES! Mohammed Siraj is a bit too straight first up. Sprays it on the pads, on a length, Siraj looks to help it away but misses. The ball brushes the pads and races down to the deep fine leg fence.
First change of the session and it's Mohammed Siraj (5-1-15-0) replacing Jasprit Bumrah.
32
over
32 | 1 Runs | HH: 94/2
31.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Quicker through the air, full and going across, Temba Bavuma is squared up in defence and the ball rolls off the outer half to point.
31.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on off, Bavuma reaches out in front and defends.
31.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Serves the googly, shorter and on off, Bavuma pushes it to cover from the crease.
31.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Sliding across the right-hander, Temba lets it be.
31.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Googly, full and on off, driven to cover by Temba.
31.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Floated up, on off, Stubbs get a good stride in and drives it wide of mid off for a single.
31
over
31 | 1 Runs | HH: 93/2
30.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller this time, on off, Stubbs gets forward and eases it to mid off.
30.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Serves it on a good length, on off, Stubbs pushes it to cover.
30.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, On a back of a length, on off, Stubbs stabs it down on the off side.
30.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, A muted appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Dug in short by Bumrah, around the left shoulder. Stubbs pivots on the back foot for the pull but the ball keeps rising and sails over his blade. Taken by Rishabh Pant by moving to his left.
30.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, On off, on a back of a length, Stubbs knocks it to cover from the crease.
30.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Honing in on the off pole, on a good length, Stubbs pats it down the deck off the back foot.
30
over
30 | 5 Runs | HH: 92/2
29.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, On a nagging length, on middle, watchfully defended.
29.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Did that carry? No, says KL Rahul. Sliding across the right-hander, on a length, Bavuma pushes out in front and the ball catches the outside edge. Rahul dives to his right at first slip and sticks out his right hand. Takes the catch but on the bounce.
29.4
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Up and over! Googly, a bit too full, on off, Bavuma collapses his back knee and goes over mid off for his first boundary.
29.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Hangs it up now, fuller and on off, Temba gets his bat out in front for the block.
29.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Shorter and around the pads, Stubbs turns it away in front of square on the leg side for one.
29.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Looped up, on middle, turning in, Tristan Stubbs tucks it to mid-wicket.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs | HH: 87/2
28.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller in length, outside off, Tristan leans forward and drops it in front of point for a single.
28.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Bashes the hard length, on off, Stubbs dabs it down off the back foot.
28.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Bavuma hurls it on a hard length, outside off, Temba gets on his toes and taps it with a straight bat in front of cover. Sets off for a quick single and reaches home. Nitish Kumar Reddy collects, turns around and has a shy at the bowling end. The throw hits Bavuma on the back of his shin. A hand of apology straight away from Reddy.
28.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Brings the stumps into play and the length stays full, Temba covers the line and stabs it down watchfully.
28.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Slightly fuller, in the channel on off, Bavuma shoulders arms.
28.1
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, On a back of a length, angled in around the off pole, Temba waits on the back foot and steers it with an open bat face to the left of backward point for a brace.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs | HH: 83/2
27.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Even shorter this time, on middle, Bavuma presses back and nudges it past short leg for a single to open his account.
27.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and turning back in, on middle, Bavuma gets behind it to block.
27.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Full again, on middle, Temba keeps it out off the front foot.
27.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Temba Bavuma, Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Temba Bavuma blocks it off.
Temba Bavuma is the new man in.
27.2
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! India strike on either side of the break! Both Proteas openers back in the hut in the space of 4 balls. Tossed up by Kuldeep from over the wicket, full and outside off, Ryan Rickelton goes for the drive but the ball turns away to graze the outside edge. The ball keeps a bit low and it is a healthy deflection but Rishabh Pant does well to stay low, gets his gloves around his left knee and snaffles it. Rickelton departs for 35 (82). South Africa are now 82/2.
27.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Starts with a googly, fractionally short, on off, Rickelton cuts it off the back foot to point.
Kuldeep Yadav to bowl now.
27
over
27 | 0 Runs | HH: 82/1
26.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Tristan Stubbs, Attacks the stumps with a length ball, Tristan Stubbs presents a straight bat as he presses forward and solidly keeps it out.
We are quickly back for the second session. The Indian team is in the huddle. T. Dilip, India's fielding coach, is leading the pep-talk. Tristan Stubbs joins Ryan Rickelton in the middle. Jasprit Bumrah to finish his over. Three slips and a gully waiting.
...Day 1, Session 2...
Aiden Markram looked a bit rusty on his back foot as he edged three times onto the pads, and that determined Rishabh Pant to throw the ball towards Jasprit Bumrah for one final time before the break. As always, the master came up with a trick as he went past Aiden's inside edge, but this time onto the stumps. So, India wouldn't mind this start. They have contained South Africa from scoring free-flowing runs but they'll hope to be a bit more consistent with the ball. Join us back for the Post-Tea session at 11.30 am IST (5.50 am GMT).
The Indian seamers started well, beating the edge numerous times but Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram remained calm and took their time to score runs. Aiden Markram got off the mark on the 17th ball but got a big reprieve when KL Rahul dropped him on 4 at second slip. With the pitch flattening out a bit, Rishabh Pant turned to his spinners after the first hour. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav bowled in tandem, generating a lot of turn but no significant chances.
That's what he always does! Whenever India need a wicket, he comes up as if he has all the tricks in the world. He does have actually! So, South Africa go into the Tea losing Aiden Markram in the last over of the session. Apart from that, the visitors nailed every answer India threw at them. Win the toss, choose to bat first, and score runs in the first session. That's pretty good from the visitors, apart from that last over drama.
26.5
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Jasprit Bumrah has answered the skipper's call! Brought back for a 1 over burst before the Tea break, he has managed to break the opening stand. Aiden Markram throws his head back in disappointment. Pitched up with an upright seam, on off. Markram gets on the front foot and looks to firm the drive down the ground with a straight bat. The ball nips back in to catch the inside edge, and it crashes back onto the stumps. Aiden falls for 38 (81). The 82-run opening stand has been broken and that will be TEA on Day 1!
26.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Goes full, does Bumrah, around the off pole. Aiden presses forward and knocks it to cover.
26.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, This is on a short of a length, Markram waits on the back foot and taps it to cover.
26.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Hurls it on a good length, in and around the off pole. Markram lets the ball come to him and stabs it down beside the strip on the off side.
26.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On a back of a length, outside off, Aiden Markram stands tall and cuts it straight to point.
Jasprit Bumrah is back for what could be the final over before Tea.
26
over
26 | 3 Runs | HH: 82/0
25.6
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Short and around middle and leg, Ryan tucks it to mid-wicket.
25.5
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Even fuller, on middle, Ryan Rickelton digs it out.
25.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Drifting in and then straightening a bit, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton looks to work it away on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge that rolls back to the bowler.
25.3
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Flighted delivery, full and on leg, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
25.2
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, On middle and leg, Markram covers the line and defends.
25.1
2
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Lands it full, on middle and leg, Aiden Markram turns it down with soft hands between leg slip and short leg. Threads the gap and it goes down to deep fine leg for a couple of runs.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs | HH: 79/0
24.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Keeps it full, on off, Rickelton pushes it down the deck.
24.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, On middle and leg, knocked down to long on for a single.
24.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, A bit more revs on the ball, at the sticks, Aiden presents a straight bat for the block.
24.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, At 84 kph, on middle, Aiden Markram stays back to a ball he should have been forward but manages to negotiate it well.
24.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Googly, full and on middle, Markram is watchful in defence.
24.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Flighted, full and turning in, on middle, Aiden Markram smothers the spin by pressing forward.
24
over
24 | 3 Runs | HH: 78/0
23.6
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Fuller and slower, on the pads, Markram clips it to the right of mid-wicket for a single.
23.5
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Drops it short again, on off, Rickelton guides it wide of short third, where Siraj makes a tumbling stop to his right. Just a single.
23.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, This goes on with the arm, fuller and outside off, Ryan Rickelton covers the off stump and makes the leave.
23.3
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Shorter and on off, Ryan Rickelton keeps it out off the back foot.
23.2
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Tosses it up, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to Sundar.
23.1
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Short and on off, steered wide of point for a single.
23
over
23 | 6 Runs | HH: 75/0
22.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Full and on off, driven wide of point for a single.
22.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, A confident shout for LBW but turned down! Kuldeep Yadav is pretty convinced but the height is an issue. Rishabh Pant opts against the review. Googly from Kuldeep, around the off stump, Ryan Rickelton goes back to a full ball and is beaten on the inside edge. The ball catches Ryan high on the back pad and rolls away on the off side for a leg bye. Not just the height but the impact could have been umpire's call. Well, the impact is in line but the ball is bouncing over the stumps on Ball Tracking.
22.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up, on middle, Ryan Rickelton gets on the front foot to stab it down.
22.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Full and at the sticks, Ryan Rickelton defends it with a straight bat.
22.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Beaten! Quicker and flatter, on the shorter side, Ryan Rickelton hangs back to deal with it but the ball lands and rips past the outside edge. A nod of appreciation from Rickelton.
22.1
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Gets it away! Floated up by Kuldeep, on middle, Ryan Rickelton steps out and ends up getting too close to the ball. Smears it to the left of mid on, where Jasprit Bumrah opts against the dive and the ball wins the race.
22
over
22 | 8 Runs | HH: 69/0
21.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Offers flight, full and on off, Markram is solid in defence.
21.5
2
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Short and on off, there is a bit of extra bounce as Markram backs away for the cut. Plays it wide of deep backward point and Markram collects a couple of runs.
21.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on leg, Markram fends it down off the back foot.
21.3
4
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Put away with ease! Sundar serves it a bit too full, around off, Aiden Markram does not miss out as he creams the drive through covers for a boundary.
21.2
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Shorter and on leg, Ryan whips it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for one.
21.1
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, This is full and on off, Markram lunges to block it out. The away drift results in the ball going off the outer half wide of point for a single.
21
over
21 | 0 Runs | HH: 61/0
20.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Loopy, very full, on middle, Rickelton sets up to work it across the line with a closed bat face. Gets a soft leading edge that goes to cover.
20.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Drags the length back, on off, Ryan Rickelton stays back to defend, but the ball stays a bit low. Rickelton drops his bat down on the ball to keep it out.
20.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Googly now, full and around off, Ryan Rickelton smothers the spin by getting forward.
20.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, And again! On the off stump, Ryan firms the drive back to the bowler.
20.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Keeps it nice and full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to Kuldeep.
20.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Serves it full, on middle, Rickelton blocks it out with a straight bat.
20
over
20 | 1 Runs | HH: 61/0
19.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Slower through the air, fuller and on middle, Aiden Markram defends it off.
19.5
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Beaten! This does not turn and keeps straight, full and on off, Aiden Markram brings his bat out in front and plays for the turn. Gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball rears up and catches Rishabh Pant on the right shoulder.
19.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Full and on off, Aiden Markram leans ahead to defend.
19.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Shorter and this kicks up a bit with sharp turn, on middle, Aiden Markram is taken aback by the turn and bounce and is rapped on the thigh pad.
19.2
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Fuller and on middle, Ryan Rickelton looks to work it away towards mid on but gets it off the outer half wide of cover for a single.
19.1
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Speared in from around the wicket, short and over off, Rickelton taps it back on the track.
19
over
19 | 1 Runs | HH: 60/0
18.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Drops it short and finds a bit of turn, on off and middle. Aiden Markram hangs on the back foot and stabs it down.
18.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, This is a bit too short and on the pads, Rickelton turns it to deep backward square leg for a single.
18.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, On a length, on off, Rickelton presses ahead to defend.
18.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, A floater, on off, Rickelton stretches out in front for the block.
18.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter and shorter, on off, Ryan Rickelton looks to get behind the line but ekes out an inside edge that dribbles towards backward short leg.
18.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Starts with a flighted ball, on middle, Ryan Rickelton firms the drive back to Kuldeep.
Spin from both ends. Kuldeep Yadav is brought into the attack.
18
over
18 | 1 Runs | HH: 59/0
17.6
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Bowled from a bit wide on the crease, full and on off, Ryan pushes it down the ground and even though Sai Sudharsan gets across from cover and slides, he cannot prevent the single.
17.5
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Sliding on with the arm, full and on middle, Rickelton defends with the bat close to the front pad.
17.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Drifting in at the off stump, Ryan works this full ball to cover.
17.3
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Pushed through this time, full and at the stumps, kept out with a straight bat.
17.2
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Shorter and on the off stump, Rickelton dabs it to point from the crease.
17.1
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up, on middle, Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to Sundar.
17
over
17 | 9 Runs | HH: 58/0
16.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Wayward from Reddy. This slips down leg, Markram fails to help it away.
16.5
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Class written all over it! A juicy half-volley from Reddy, around off, Markram presses on the front foot and with a high elbow, drives it between cover and mid off for four more.
16.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Better from Reddy! In the corridor of uncertainty, on the fuller side, Aiden covers the off stump and shoulders arms.
16.3
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Easy pickings! Nitish Kumar Reddy errs in line as this is at the hips, on a back of a length, Markram gets on his toes and helps it down to deep fine leg for a boundary.
16.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Attacking the stumps with a good-length delivery, Aiden Markram presents a straight bat to tap it back on the deck.
16.1
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, Fractionally short, outside off, cut away to deep backward point for a single. 50 comes up for South Africa!
16
over
16 | 2 Runs | HH: 49/0
15.6
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, On middle, Rickelton drives this full ball to long off for one.
15.5
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Slows it down and gets the ball to drop on the batter, on a length, Ryan Rickelton leans ahead tentatively to smother the spin.
15.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Speared in at the front pad, Ryan Rickelton brings his bat out in front to block.
15.3
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Offers flight, full and on off, Ryan gets forward to defend.
15.2
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Fuller and quicker at 89.3 kph, on off, Markram pushes out in front with hard hands. Gets an inside edge that goes wide of the outstretched right hand of Dhruv Jurel at short leg. The ball dribbles behind for a single.
15.1
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Short and on middle, Aiden nudges it on the bounce to short leg.
15
over
15 | 3 Runs | HH: 47/0
14.6
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, On a good length, on middle, Markram hangs back and pushes it in front of mid on. A late decision to set off for the single but a misfield by Mohammed Siraj there allows the single to be completed with ease.
14.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Goes full again, on middle, Aiden wrists it to mid-wicket.
14.4
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, Full and around off from around the wicket, Ryan Rickelton taps it in front of cover and sets off for a single before hesitating. Seeing that, Aiden Markram stutters but eventually crosses over. Ravindra Jadeja gets around to his right but misses the shy at the batting end. Markram was in any way.
14.3
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Lands it on a length, on middle and leg, Markram knocks it to the right of mid on and crosses over.
14.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Full and in the channel on off, Markram shoulders arms.
14.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Edged, but it does not carry! Pitched up by Nitish, in and around the off stump, Aiden Markram defends across the line with an angled bat. Gets an outside edge that drops well in front of Sai Sudharsan at first slip.
14
over
14 | 5 Runs | HH: 44/0
13.6
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Turn and bounce! Around off, on a nagging length, Ryan Rickelton lets it be as the ball kicks up and turns away.
13.5
4
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Off the edge! This is slowed down by Sundar and offers flight, on a length, outside off, Ryan Rickelton reaches out to force the drive but the ball turns away to catch the outside edge. It goes fine enough of short third for a boundary.
13.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Pushed through and the length is pulled back a bit, at the sticks, Ryan solidly blocks it off.
13.3
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Floats it up, on middle, Rickleton defends it under his eyes.
13.2
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, A bit too full, on middle and leg, clipped past the dive of Yashasvi Jaiswal at mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Begins with a flighted delivery, full and on leg, Markram wrists it to mid-wicket.
First signs of spin. It's Washington Sundar with the ball.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs | HH: 39/0
12.6
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Nitish Kumar Reddy eventually pays the price for being too straight! This slides down leg, on the fuller side, Ryan Rickelton glances it down to deep fine leg and picks up a boundary.
12.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, A bit too straight again, on the pads, Rickelton clips this full ball to mid-wicket.
12.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, Reddy comes from around the wicket for the left-hander but sprays it down leg, full in length, Ryan Rickelton misses out on the tickle.
12.3
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, On a back of a length, on off, Markram stands tall and punches it to deep point for a single.
12.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Keeps it full, on the off pole, Markram presses forward and stabs it down.
12.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Starts with a yorker, at the base of the off stump, Aiden Markram digs it out on the leg side. Nitish Kumar Reddy falls over on his follow-through but gets back up quickly.
DRINKS BREAK! A watchful start from South Africa but more importantly, they have gone through the first hour unscathed. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have knuckled down and not tried anything rash, which is the right approach with conditions expected to ease out as the moisture evaporates with time. India have not bowled too badly, but if anything, could have been a bit fuller. Only one real chance was created in the first hour, but KL Rahul gave Markram a reprieve on 4. It won't be long before the spinners come on, and it will be interesting to see what purchase they get on the first morning. Nitish Kumar Reddy to bowl after the break.
12
over
12 | 8 Runs | HH: 34/0
11.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Solid shot to end the over. Pitches it up, too full and around off, Ryan Rickelton with a high backlift hits it down the ground and it races to the fence.
11.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! A boundary after quite a while! A run after a long time, actually! Mohammed Siraj creates the angle and bowls it wide of off. Ryan Rickelton plays with soft hands and cushions it in the gap, between the slip cordon and gully for four runs.
11.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, LOVELY! Even Ryan Rickelton appreciates that. Lands it on middle and off, the ball moves away just, whizzing past Ryan Rickelton's defensive prod.
11.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Bowls it in line of the stumps. Ryan Rickelton blocks it back to Siraj.
11.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Too full and on the pads. Ryan Rickelton clips it well but finds the man at mid-wicket.
11.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Mohammed Siraj serves it full and around off, tight on the stumps. Ryan Rickelton blocks.
11
over
11 | 0 Runs | HH: 26/0
10.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Bowls it full and wide outside off, left alone.
10.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, And again! Tails it full and with some pace, bit of extra bounce as well. Aiden Markram fails to flick it out and gets hit high on the pads.
10.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, At 137 clicks! Shapes in a length ball on the hips. Aiden Markram looks to flick but misses and wears it high on the pads.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Jasprit Bumrah looks for some help from the pitch and ends up pitching it up on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it to mid-wicket.
10.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Pushes it full and on middle and off. Aiden Markram defends with a full face of the bat.
10.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, At 141.2 kph! Comes back in by a long way with some extra pace behind it. Bowls it just outside off and Aiden Markram shoulders arms. Good take by Rishabh Pant to his left.
Aiden Markram pulls out just as Jasprit Bumrah is about to deliver. A security personnel walked right across the sight screen.
10
over
10 | 4 Runs | HH: 26/0
9.6
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Length delivery, wide of off. Aiden Markram cuts it to deep point for a single.
9.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Drags his length back by a bit, outside off and shapes away. Aiden Markram lets it go. Rishabh Pant seems happy with how NKR has bowled so far.
9.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, Pitches it up and gets it to move in a bit, around off, Aiden Markram presses forward and pushes it to cover.
9.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Aiden Markram, No movement seen in this over so far! Fuller-length delivery, outside off. Aiden Markram shoulders arms to it.
9.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, Seems like the pitch has flattened out now! On a good length and outside off, Ryan Rickelton goes back and taps it to point for a single.
9.1
2
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Ryan Rickelton, On the pads, straighter line. Ryan Rickelton clips it behind square on the leg side for an easy couple of runs.
Change of gloves for Aiden Markram. Time for the first bowling change as Nitish Kumar Reddy replaces Mohammed Siraj.
9
over
9 | 0 Runs | HH: 22/0
8.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Ends with a delivery way outside off. Aiden Markram is happy to leave it. Second maiden by Jasprit Bumrah.
8.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Dishes out a fuller delivery, angling around off. Aiden Markram leans and punches it to cover.
8.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, This one comes back in late from outside off, Aiden Markram offers no shot to it once again.
8.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Just straightens a bit, lands it outside off on a length. Aiden Markram steps across and leaves.
8.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Pushes his length further up and bowls it on middle and off. Aiden Markram dead bats it.
8.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Tries and targets the top of off as Jasprit Bumrah bowls on the good length. Aiden Markram is equally good as he blocks it out.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs | HH: 22/0
7.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Overpitches it and bowls in the blockhole. Ryan Rickelton digs it out straight to point.
7.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Solid from RR! On the fuller side and on middle, Ryan Rickelton defends.
7.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Away-angler, fuller and outside off. Ryan Rickelton shoulders arms to it.
7.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Serves it full and around off, angling away. Ryan Rickelton nicely pushes it to mid off.
7.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, A direct hit but Aiden was in. This is full and on middle, Aiden Markram knocks it in front of mid on. A confident call for a single and Aiden Markram runs across. Kuldeep Yadav picks up and hits at the bowler's end but but AM was in.
7.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, FOUR! No, no, this is not an ideal start by the Indian seamers! Mohammed Siraj errs in line and tails it down the leg side. Aiden Markram helps it down to fine leg and it races away.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs | HH: 17/0
6.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Brings the stumps into play, bowls it full. Ryan Rickelton solidly blocks on the off side.
6.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Shapes across a fuller delivery, wide of the off pole. Ryan Rickelton covers his stumps and lets it go.
6.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Slants in a length ball on middle and leg. Aiden Markram clips it to square leg for a single.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On a length and on middle, Aiden Markram blocks it out.
6.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, DROPPED! A standard catch at second slip goes down. Jasprit Bumrah creates an angle, bowling from wide of the crease and pushes it full, just outside off, invites Aiden Markram on the front foot to defend but gets a thick outside edge to second slip. KL Rahul tries to take it to his left but spills it out. First real chance created by India.
6.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, FOUR! First boundary off the bat and it also opens Markram's account. Hard length delivery but a bit too wide outside off. Aiden Markram punches it through covers for a boundary.
6
over
6 | 0 Runs | HH: 12/0
5.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, First maiden by Mohammed Siraj! Pushes it across the batter, it lands and moves away. Ryan Rickelton goes fishing, throws his bat at it and gets beaten.
5.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Back of a length and around off, Ryan Rickelton defends it on the off side.
5.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Mohammed Siraj goes very full and targets the off pole. Ryan Rickelton plays with an angled bat, splices his shot to Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully.
5.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Tad fuller and a bit close to the off pole. Ryan Rickelton pushes it to silly mid off.
5.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, At 135.8 kph! Keeps it short and bowls it outside off. Ryan Rickelton cuts but finds the man at point.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Short in length and outside off, good width on offer. Ryan Rickelton punches it to point.
5
over
5 | 1 Runs | HH: 12/0
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Bowls it fuller and around off, Aiden Markram defends to end the over.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Jasprit Bumrah with a stifled appeal but Aiden Markram gets an inside edge for the third time. A thick one this time! Touch fuller and with some extra pace behind it, on middle, Aiden Markram looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
4.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, An inswinger on the fuller side and on middle, Aiden Markram watchfully defends it out.
4.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Bowls in the outside off channel, Aiden Markram has nothing to do with it.
4.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Pushes it full and around off, Ryan Rickelton drops it past cover for a single.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, BEATEN! Shapes away late after landing around off, Ryan Rickelton is drawn to push it across but is well beaten.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs | HH: 11/0
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Solid over from Mohammed Siraj and ends with a staring contest with Aiden Markram! Nice build up to the game. Tad fuller and on the stumps. Aiden Markram defends in front of his pads.
3.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Goes a bit too full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton miscues his flick on the off side, wide of the man at cover for a single.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, The juicy fuller delivery that Mohammed Siraj occasionally bowls! Serves it on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton keeps it out on the leg side.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Pitches it up, straighter line and lands it on middle, Ryan Rickelton solidly blocks.
3.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Mohammed Siraj gets the pads into play, gets it to swing back in. Ryan Rickelton tucks it to mid-wicket.
3.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, BEATEN! On a driving length, shaping across, outside off. Ryan Rickelton leans to push with hard hands but gets beaten.
3
over
3 | 1 Runs | HH: 10/0
2.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Four dots to end the over! Jasprit Bumrah brings back his line close to the stumps, this is around off, Aiden Markram defends it out.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Oh, this one shoots up! Bowls an in-angler, outside off, the ball lands and shoots. Aiden Markram leaves and Rishabh Pant collects across his head, to his left.
2.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Solid from Aiden Markram once again! Jasprit Bumrah dishes out a fuller delivery, slanting on middle, Aiden Markram dead bats it on the surface.
2.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Back of a good length and attacking the stumps, on middle, Aiden Markram blocks.
2.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Slight hesitation but the batters cross. On a good length and on top of off. Ryan Rickelton taps it in front of cover. He calls for a single but stutters a bit. Aiden Markram was all in and made his end. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses.
2.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Ryan Rickelton is squared up! A hard length delivery, seam up position from Jasprit Bumrah, landing it on middle, Ryan Rickelton looks to flick but closes the bat face too early. It goes off the leading edge and drops just short of Dhruv Jurel at third slip.
A slight hold-up as something around the sight screen is bothering Ryan Rickelton. The issue has been sorted and we are all good to go.
2
over
2 | 5 Runs | HH: 9/0
1.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, FOUR BYES! Just as we saw in the previous over. Mohammed Siraj bowls a booming inswinger but struggles to hold the line, pushes it down the leg side, past Aiden and Rishabh Pant for a boundary at fine leg.
1.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Was that a chance? Mohammed Siraj has his hands behind his head. The replay shows the ball lobbed well past Nitish Kumar Reddy at square leg. Bowls it full and on the pads, shaping in. Ryan Rickelton flicks on the up and to the left of square leg. Reddy dives and collects on a bounce. A single and Ryan Rickelton is off the mark.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Consistency from Mohammed Siraj so far! Targets the off pole again, on a nagging length. Ryan Rickelton hangs back as he blocks off the higher part of the bat to the off side.
1.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Serves it on the fuller side and on middle, Ryan Rickelton pushes it nicely but finds the man at mid on.
1.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Brave leave! Short of a good length, angled across just wide of the off pole. Ryan Rickelton shoulders arms to it. The ball was really close to the off pole.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Siraj starts with a length delivery, around off and gets it to tail back in slightly. Ryan Rickelton solidly blocks it out.
Mohammed Siraj will operate from the other end.
1
over
1 | 4 Runs | HH: 4/0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Goes full and bowls it around off, Aiden Markram stays solid in his crease as he blocks it to mid off.
0.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, A huge appeal for LBW but once again the bat saves Aiden Markram here. Pushes it touch fuller and on middle and off, Aiden Markram plants his front foot out to defend but gets a faint inside edge onto the pads.
0.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, FOUR BYES! South Africa are underway courtesy of byes! Jasprit Bumrah finds the inswinger but angles it way too down the leg side, Aiden Markram fails to get any bat on it. Rishabh Pant dives in an attempt to stop but fails to do so. It rolls to fine leg for four.
0.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Two noises or was it just the pads? Anyway, it was angled down. A good length delivery, around off and it comes with the angle. Aiden Markram looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
0.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Not so big movement seen in this one. Into the surface and slightly dragged length, outside off once again. Aiden Markram leaves it alone to the keeper.
0.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Jasprit Bumrah begins with a length delivery, outside off and it moves away off the surface. Aiden Markram shoulders arms to it. Rishabh Pant dives to his right and collects in front of the man at first slip.
Time for the action to begin in Guwahati's Test debut. Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, and BCCI president Mithun Manhas ring the bell to signal the start of play. India's 38th Test captain, Rishabh Pant, leads his men out onto the park. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton will be the two openers for South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah will kickstart proceedings with the new ball. Bumrah to Markram. Three slips and a gully await. Here we go!
A giant circular banner featuring the badges of the BCCI and the Assam Cricket Association has been laid out in the centre. Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, leads the way as the match officials and the two teams walk out for the national anthems. It will be South Africa’s national anthem first, followed by India’s.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy (In for Corbin Bosch), Kyle Verreynne (WK), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj.
India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan (In for Shubman Gill), Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy (In for Axar Patel), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
India's skipper, Rishabh Pant says it is a proud moment to lead the country and he is thankful to the BCCI for giving him the opportunity, adding that he wants to grab it with both hands. Mentions the message to the group has been to focus on yourselves, look at the areas where you can improve, and fight for every moment out in the middle. Pant feels it is a good wicket, and bowling first is not a bad option. He adds that Shubman Gill is recovering and was eager to play, but his body did not allow it. Informs that Nitish Kumar Reddy comes in for Gill and Axar Patel misses out, with Sai Sudharsan replacing him.
The captain of South Africa, Temba Bavuma says they will bat first. Tells that they have to start fresh, feels the wicket looks a lot better, the boys are raring to go and put on a show for the next 4-5 days. Feels the wicket looks a lot better than it was in Kolkata, but reckons the fundamentals remain the same for them, they'll try and get a big score. Reckons the pitch is more consistent with not many cracks in it, and expects to play well in the first two days before the spin comes into play. Shares that it's a historic game and is happy to be a part of it. Informs that Senuran Muthusamy comes in for Corbin Bosch.
TOSS - Temba Bavuma calls it correctly and South Africa have elected to BAT first.
PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta informs that it is a red soil wicket. Shaun Pollock adds that the track has a substantial grass covering, and he likes what he sees. Shaun says that he much prefers this pitch to the one in Kolkata. Believes that the fast bowlers should get something out of the new ball, especially with the early start and a bit of cloud cover around. Pollock expects some moisture to aid movement in the first hour, which could be challenging for the batters. He feels the captain winning the toss should bat first. Deep agrees, calling it a really good Test-match wicket, and with it being a red soil surface, he expects spin to come into play as the game progresses.
India’s recent struggles against spin have been well documented, with New Zealand exposing those frailties in 2024, and South Africa did the same in Kolkata. With Guwahati being an unknown quantity at the Test level, it only adds to the intrigue and drama surrounding what the 22 yards might have in store. Also remember, with daylight fading earlier in this part of the country, play will begin 30 minutes earlier than usual to maximise good light, with the Tea break taken first, followed by the Lunch interval. Stay tuned for the toss and team news.
India, once dominant at home, have now lost four of their last six Tests, and with their next home assignment only in 2027, they will be desperate to draw level in the series and collect crucial WTC points. The hosts will be without captain Shubman Gill, who has not recovered from the neck strain he suffered in Kolkata, meaning Rishabh Pant takes over the reins at a venue where he made his ODI debut. In Gill’s absence, added responsibility falls on Jaiswal, Rahul, and Pant. As always, India’s combination will be under the spotlight, especially the question of who replaces Gill.
South Africa created history in Kolkata with their first Test win in India in 15 years. Temba Bavuma’s gritty second-innings knock and Simon Harmer’s eight-wicket match haul led the way, even as lead spinner Keshav Maharaj was off colour. The tourists will again be without Kagiso Rabada, sidelined with a rib-bone stress injury, with Lungi Ngidi called in as cover. Chasing a first series win in India since 2000, the Proteas will hope for a stronger all-round batting effort to complement their in-form bowling unit.
Hello, one and all! We are here in Guwahati as the city gets ready to make its Test debut. The Barsapara Cricket Stadium will become India’s 30th Test venue, marking a historic moment for cricket in the region. The two-match series stands at 1-0 in favour of South Africa, who have carried their momentum from Pakistan into India and have played like the reigning Test champions. The pressure is firmly on India to respond and end the series on level terms.
... MATCH DAY ...
Welcome back for South Africa's batting. The Indian players take their respective spots on the field. Aiden Markram is accompanied by Ryan Rickelton to open for the Proteas. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball and is raring to go. Two slips and a gully await. Rickelton to face. Off we go again...
... THIRD INNINGS ...
Was the pitch too difficult to bat on? Or did the Indian batters just threw their wickets away in the process? The answer is somewhat between those. But the way Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav batted for their 72-run stand for the eighth wicket, it showed that the pitch was still good enough to bat on. It was just about spending more time on the pitch with application, which the Indian middle order failed to do. Their resistance of Kuldeep and Washington lasted for 208 balls before Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen wrapped up the tail. Marco Jansen achieved his fourth Test five-wicket haul and made good use of the bounce he got. Right then, South Africa have the upper hand in this Test and they will aim to take the game far away from India's reach, which has already slipped away. Back in a bit with South Africa's reply with the bat. Stay tuned.
What's happened to India while batting at home, one wonders. They have looked uncomfortable in their own backyard. It was a steady start for India with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul first seeing off the tricky phase late on Day 2 and then seeing off the early part of Day 3. The home side looked in a decent position at 95/1, but once Jaiswal perished, it all fell apart. First, it was Simon Harmer who dented India, and then, after the Tea break, Marco Jansen piled on the misery for the hosts. It was a procession on either side of the break as India were reduced to 122/7.
Decision-making time, then. Temba Bavuma is rushing off the field to have a chat with Shukri Conrad, their head coach, regarding the follow-on. He asks for a couple of minutes. And here's the decision. SOUTH AFRICA WILL BAT, he gestures. He has also asked for a light roller before they come out to bat again. A job well done by the Proteas. Though it took a bit longer than they would have expected, due to the resistance offered by the Indian lower order, but they still have a lead of 288 runs at their disposal and they can feel that they have both hands on the series trophy now.
83.5
W
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Jasprit Bumrah eventually falls to the short ball! Jansen bends his back and digs it in short, under the left armpit. Bumrah swivels for the pull but the ball gets big on him. The ball raps him on the gloves and balloons behind, where the keeper, Kyle Verreynne, does the rest by settling underneath it. Jansen finishes with 6 wickets. India have been bowled out for 201, falling 288 runs short of South Africa's 489.
83.4
0
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, This is angling away, another bumper. Bumrah backs away and swings across the line but fails to connect.
83.3
4
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! Not convincing, but Jasprit Bumrah will take it! Another short ball by Jansen, but the line is a bit down leg. Bumrah swings it away, and even though the ball gets big on him, the ball flies off the gloves over the keeper for a boundary.
83.2
1
Marco Jansen to Mohammed Siraj, Into the surface again, on middle. Mohammed Siraj stays leg side of the ball and drops it beside the strip on the off side for a run.
83.1
0
Marco Jansen to Mohammed Siraj, Bashes the hard length and pushes it across the right-hander, Siraj looks to punch it away but the ball climbs onto him and zips past the outside edge.
83
over
83 | 2 Runs | HH: 196/9
82.6
1
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, Dug in short, around the left shoulder. Siraj pivots on the back foot and gets his hands high to control the pull. He gets into a bit of a tangle but manages to get it away towards deep backward square leg for a single.
82.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, Shaping away, fuller, Mohammed Siraj lets it be.
82.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj, Outside off, on a good length, Siraj is a bit squared up in defence but manages to dab it to point.
82.3
1
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Angled in, on a length, on middle. Jasprit wrists it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
82.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and on off, Bumrah clears the front leg and swings but the bat turns in his hand and miscues it along the ground to mid on.
82.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and down leg, Jasprit Bumrah walks inside the line but misses out on the tickle.
82
over
82 | 0 Runs | HH: 194/9
81.6
0
Marco Jansen to Mohammed Siraj, A steep bumper on the leg stump line. Siraj ducks underneath it.
DRINKS BREAK! A good phase in the game for South Africa. The early part of the session drifted along with the Proteas choosing to rest their quicks with the second new ball approaching. They managed to break the stubborn stand between Sundar and Kuldeep before the new ball became available, and just now, Marco Jansen has struck again to complete his five-wicket haul. South Africa will look to wrap up the innings quickly and then make a decision regarding the follow-on.
81.5
W
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! 5-fer for Marco Jansen and how good Aiden Markram has been in that slip cordon? Fifth catch for him in this innings. Marco slams the deck hard, and keeps the line of attack just outside off. It leaves the batter with extra bounce. Kuldeep gets on the back foot to work it away, but plays away from his body and the ball shoots flat and low to second slip. Aiden Markram like a magnet, attracts the ball towards him once again. Kuldeep Yadav's resistance comes to an end after 134 balls. He departs on 19 runs. India are 194/9.
81.4
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Nearly dragged on! Skids through the surface, on a nagging length, around off. Kuldeep Yadav hops in the crease, anticipating the ball to bounce, but it doesn't rise much. However, he does well enough to stab it off the back foot.
81.3
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Short in length, outside off, Kuldeep Yadav rocks back and punches it to the left of deep backward point. He refuses to take the single.
81.2
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Down leg, full in length, Kuldeep Yadav misses the flick.
81.1
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Loose from Kuldeep! Probably the first loose shot so far from him. On a back of a length, moving away from off. Kuldeep Yadav pokes away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
81
over
81 | 0 Runs | HH: 194/8
80.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, On a good length, on middle, Jasprit Bumrah gets right behind the line and blocks it solidly.
80.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Curves away, outside off, Bumrah leaves it.
80.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, At 127.8 kph, this is full and just outside off, leaving the batter. Jasprit Bumrah plays with soft hands and the ball goes off the outside edge, down to gully.
80.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Swings away, but miles outside off, full in length, Bumrah lets it be.
80.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Much closer to the off pole, on a nagging length. Jasprit Bumrah covers the stumps and dabs it to backward point.
80.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah, Just a bit of microscopic away shape from a good length, outside off, Jasprit Bumrah leaves it alone.
The second new ball is now available. South Africa are taking it straight away. Wiaan Mulder (8-4-12-0) to make the first use of it.
80
over
80 | 0 Runs | HH: 194/8
79.6
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Bangs one into the pitch, but it doesn't kick up enough. It is bowled outside off and no shot is offered by Kuldeep. MAIDEN from Marco Jansen.
79.5
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Straighter and fuller, outside off, driven off the front foot to cover-point.
79.4
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Too straight down leg, on a short length. Kuldeep sways inside the line to make the leave.
79.3
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Angled on middle and leg, on a length. Kuldeep Yadav gets a bit across the line and nudges it to the mid-wicket region.
79.2
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Excellent commitment in the field! Fuller one, outside off, Kuldeep Yadav drives off the front foot to pierce the gap at cover, but Keshav Maharaj dives to his right and stops it.
79.1
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Slams the deck hard, outside off, Kuldeep leaves it alone.
Marco Jansen (17-3-43-4) is back into the attack.
79
over
79 | 0 Runs | HH: 194/8
78.6
0
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah, Sharp turn from a fuller length, with some bounce as well. Bumrah takes a good stride forward to defend, but the ball deflects off the inside edge and rolls off the front pad to the off side. A wicket maiden from Simon Harmer.
78.5
0
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah, On a length, spinning back in. Jasprit Bumrah goes deep inside the crease and defends it.
78.4
0
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and on off, blocked watchfully off the front foot.
78.3
0
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah, On a length, outside off, dabbed off the back foot.
78.2
0
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and around off, pushed back at the bowler.
Jasprit Bumrah is in at number 10.
78.1
W
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Simon Harmer breaks the 72-run partnership for the eighth wicket and his joy knows no bounds. It is that in-dipper that drops on an in-between length and spins away from the batter. Washington Sundar is caught in two minds, whether to play on the front foot or commit on the back foot. Ends up just poking tamely at it. The ball bounces and takes the outside edge. It goes at thigh height to the right of the first slip and Aiden Markram is not dropping those. Washington Sundar perishes on 48 off 92 balls. India are 194/8, trailing by 295 runs. The hosts need 96 runs more to avoid the follow-on.
78
over
78 | 1 Runs | HH: 194/7
77.6
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Spins in from off, full in length. Kuldeep Yadav gets on top of it and blocks.
77.5
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, He leans forward to defend this full delivery.
77.4
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Very full, outside off, Kuldeep carves it out to short cover.
77.3
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Nicely tossed up, full and around off, eased back to the bowler off the front foot.
77.2
1
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar, Pitched full and on off, Sundar drills it towards long on for an easy single.
77.1
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar, Skids through, full and on off, Sundar is rushed into the shot as he clips it to mid-wicket.
77
over
77 | 1 Runs | HH: 193/7
76.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Tossed up on middle, this is blocked from the front foot to the cover region.
76.5
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Some grip and turn from a good length, just outside off. Washington Sundar negotiates it well by punching it to the right of extra cover for a quick single. India trail by 296 runs.
76.4
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, The length is pulled back, around off, Sundar punches it off the back foot to extra cover.
76.3
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, On off, at 86.2 kph, Sundar smothers the spin off the front foot.
76.2
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Similar length, on off, Sundar drives it to the bowler's right.
76.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Targets the stumps, does Simon. Washington takes a massive stride forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
76
over
76 | 1 Runs | HH: 192/7
75.6
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Quick and flat, full and around off, Kuldeep is staunch in his front foot defence.
75.5
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Low full toss, on the stumps, Kuldeep works it towards mid on.
75.4
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Into the blockhole, on middle, Kuldeep does well to dig it out.
75.3
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, On a fuller length, at just 82 kph, Kuldeep Yadav pushes it back to the bowler.
75.2
0
Senuran Muthusamy to Kuldeep Yadav, Looped up, full and outside off, carved out and across towards short mid-wicket.
75.1
1
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar, Starts with a length ball, on off, Washington Sundar bunts it off the back foot to long on for a single.
Senuran Muthusamy comes into the attack, replacing Simon Harmer.
75
over
75 | 5 Runs | HH: 191/7
74.6
4
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, FOUR! Plays it very fine and finds the fence! Drifting onto the leg stump, full in length. Kuldeep Yadav strides forward to clip it in front of square, but gets a thick inside edge and the ball races away to the left of short fine leg for a boundary.
74.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller and on off, Kuldeep taps it to the off side.
74.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, At 83.9 kph, this is on a good length, and turns sharply across the batter from the leg stump line. Kuldeep does well to dab it down the pitch.
74.3
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Quicker delivery, at 91.8 kph, full and outside off, Washington Sundar reads the length well and cuts it to deep point for a single.
74.2
0
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Nice and full, on off, Sundar blocks it right under his eyes.
74.1
0
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Length ball, on off, Sundar stands tall and punches it to cover, where Temba Bavuma runs across to his left and cuts it off.
74
over
74 | 1 Runs | HH: 186/7
73.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, The length is pulled back, on middle and leg. Kuldeep Yadav gets across a bit and nudges it to backward square leg.
73.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Around off and full, kept out to point.
73.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Dropped full and around off, Kuldeep Yadav strides across and taps it to the off side.
73.3
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Tossed up, full and on the leg stump line. Washington Sundar works it across to long on for a single.
73.2
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Fuller one, outside off, driven off the front foot but straight to extra cover.
73.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Flat and low, full on middle, at 88.5 kph. Sundar presents the full face of bat and eases it back to Simon.
Kuldeep Yadav has taken a blow on the left ring finger and needs medical assistance. The physio is out with the magic spray. Kuldeep is fine to resume.
73
over
73 | 7 Runs | HH: 185/7
72.6
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Oh, some bounce there! Not that full of a delivery, outside the leg stump line. Kuldeep Yadav leans on to defend it out, but plays over the line and the ball jars his left glove before rolling to the square leg region.
72.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller and slower through the air, on the leg stump line. Kuldeep Yadav waits for it and clips it to short fine leg with soft hands.
72.4
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Flatter and fuller, outside off, Washington Sundar collapses his back knee into the pitch and slaps it to sweeper cover for a single.
72.3
2
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Outside off again, and on the shorter side. Washington Sundar cuts it off the back foot to the right of Tristan Stubbs at deep point, and both batters show good urgency to hustle back for the second run.
72.2
4
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Through the gap! Short in length, outside off. Washington Sundar goes on the back foot and punches it nicely through the cover and point gap for a boundary. A four after 87 deliveries for India.
72.1
0
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, A real drag-down from Markram, short and outside off. Washington Sundar miscues the pull shot off the inner half of the bat to mid on.
Aiden Markram will continue.
72
over
72 | 1 Runs | HH: 178/7
71.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, A bit slower than the previous delivery, full and on the off pole. Kuldeep Yadav smothers the spin off the front foot.
71.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller and on the stumps, Kuldeep brings the bat in front of the pad and steers it out to point.
71.4
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Attacks the stumps and flattens it up, at 91.4 kph. Sundar hangs back and punches this length ball to long on for a single.
71.3
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Touch full and on a lower trajectory, on off, Washington Sundar defends it back to the bowler.
71.2
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, On the leg stump line, full in length. Clipped to forward short leg with soft hands.
71.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Dipping and drifting in from middle, on a fuller length. Washington Sundar blocks it under the bat.
71
over
71 | 1 Runs | HH: 177/7
70.6
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Straighter and fuller, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav with a solid front foot block.
70.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Around off, full, Kuldeep keeps it out to the off side.
70.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Fullish on leg, defended off the front foot to silly point.
70.3
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, An appeal for LBW, but not given. Possibly pitching outside leg. On a fuller length, around the leg stump line. Kuldeep Yadav leans on to defend, but gets a faint inside edge onto the front pad.
70.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Flatter delivery, on off, full in length. Kuldeep Yadav gets on the front foot and blocks.
70.1
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Fuller and on the fourth stump, Washington Sundar drives it to the mid off region for a single.
Marco Jansen is back on the park. Senuran Muthusamy was walking towards the umpire to give his hat, but Temba Bavuma decided to give one more over to Aiden Markram.
70
over
70 | 0 Runs | HH: 176/7
69.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On the stumps, on a length, blocked with a straight bat.
69.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On a length on off, punched to cover.
69.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Spins away from the southpaw, full in length, Kuldeep Yadav offers no shot on the front foot. The ball deflects off the front pad and beats both the keeper to his left and the first slip fielder to his right. It then rolls behind into the deep. Kuldeep looks for a run, but it is called a dead ball as soon as it is padded away.
69.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On off, full, Kuldeep is solid in defence.
69.2
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Slows it up, does Harmer. Full and on middle, Kuldeep Yadav leans forward and defends.
69.1
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Floats it fuller and on off, blocked off the front foot.
Change of gloves for Kuldeep Yadav.
69
over
69 | 2 Runs | HH: 176/7
68.6
0
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Fuller ball, around off, Sundar pushes it to the right of the bowler. Markram dives to that direction and cuts it off.
68.5
1
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, A loopy full toss, on the stumps, Kuldeep Yadav whips it to the left of mid on for a single. Markram would feel that he got away with this one.
68.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Dishes out a full ball that grips away from the fourth stump. Kuldeep lets it be.
68.3
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Pitches it full, on middle, Kuldeep commits on the front foot and eases it back to Markram.
68.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller and on off, Kuldeep Yadav lunges forward and taps it to extra cover.
68.1
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Dropped short and outside off, Washington Sundar cuts it off the back foot to backward point for a single.
Aiden Markram (6-1-11-0) will operate from the other end. Senuran Muthusamy is seen limbering up. He might come on soon.
68
over
68 | 0 Runs | HH: 174/7
67.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Drags the length, on off, Kuldeep Yadav stands tall and pads it away as the ball lobs to point. MAIDEN from Harmer.
67.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Another one that slides into the batter, on a fuller length. Kuldeep Yadav blocks on the front foot.
67.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Drifting in and around the leg stump line, Kuldeep knocks it back to the bowler.
67.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Nice and full, floated on middle, Kuldeep Yadav responds with a watchful front foot defence.
67.2
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On middle and full, defended to short leg.
67.1
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Starts from around the stumps, full and on middle, Kuldeep blocks it on the front foot.
Welcome back for the post-Lunch session. Some last-minute instructions from Temba Bavuma in the South African huddle. Zubayr Hamza is on the field for Marco Jansen, who has not taken the field just yet. Simon Harmer will kickstart proceedings for the tourists. Kuldeep Yadav to face the first ball. A slip and a short leg await. Here we go!
... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
As the ball has gotten older, the bite it offered in the morning and early in the afternoon session has faded. The surface, too, has remained good for batting, with Kuldeep and Sundar showing that if you are willing to occupy the crease, the runs are there for the taking. This pair remains India’s best hope of avoiding the follow-on, with them needing another 116 runs. After a good lunch break, the South African bowlers will be raring to go again. We are yet to see Senuran Muthusamy in this innings, and his introduction may not be far away. The second new ball is still 13 overs away, and if India get that far, South Africa will, in all likelihood, take it straightaway and look to finish the job. Join us back at 2.02 pm IST (8.32 am GMT) for the post-Lunch session.
After the wobble before Tea, India would have hoped for some stability at the start of the afternoon session, but it turned out to be anything but that. Rishabh Pant left much to be desired with the shot selection and the timing of it, and what followed was further capitulation as Marco Jansen used the short ball to good effect. From being 95/1 at one stage, the hosts collapsed spectacularly to be reduced to 122/7. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav arrested the slide and as the session wore on, the pair grew in confidence.
SESSION SUMMARY - 31 overs, 72 runs and 3 wickets. South Africa claim yet another session in this Test. While they would have hoped to run through the Indian lower order, they will still be very happy with where the Test stands. India did regain some calm in the second hour, but they continue to stare at a massive deficit and find themselves firmly up against it.
67
over
67 | 4 Runs | HH: 174/7
66.6
1
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, On a good length, on the stumps. More of a top spin from Markram that dips on the batter. Kuldeep Yadav gets half forward and guides it wide of short third for a single. And that will be LUNCH on Day 3!
66.5
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Shortish delivery, outside off, worked through extra cover for a single.
66.4
0
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Darted in at 92 kph, on middle and full. Washington Sundar gets forward to defend, but inside edges and the ball lobs off the front pad, but falls out of reach of Tony de Zorzi at forward short leg.
66.3
1
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Short in length, outside off, Kuldeep Yadav gets on the back foot and punches it to the left of backward point for a single. The 50-run partnership comes up between Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar!
66.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Kuldeep opens the bat face on this full ball and guides it to backward point.
66.1
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Too full at 90 kph, on off, Washington Sundar works it down to long on for a single.
Last over before the Lunch break coming up. Aiden Markram to end the session.
66
over
66 | 3 Runs | HH: 170/7
65.6
1
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, An attempted yorker, on middle, Washington Sundar does well to flick it off the pads to the right of deep square leg for a single. The partnership is now worth 48 runs.
65.5
1
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Angling on the leg stump, Kuldeep flicks this full ball to deep fine leg and collects a single.
65.4
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, The stumps are attacked, full in length, Kuldeep gets behind the line and knocks it out to cover.
65.3
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, On top of off, from over the stumps, Kuldeep Yadav rises with the bounce and drops it down the pitch.
65.2
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Touch full and aimed at the stumps from around-the-wicket angle. Watchfully blocked off the back foot by Kuldeep.
65.1
1
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Hits the deck hard, on the leg stump. Washington Sundar jabs it across to the mid-wicket region for a single.
65
over
65 | 1 Runs | HH: 167/7
64.6
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Dropped full and on middle, Kuldeep defends off the inside half of the bat as the ball rolls past short leg.
64.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Quicker through the air, full and around off, Kuldeep leans ahead and works it to cover-point.
64.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Straighter and fuller, Yadav eases it back to Aiden.
64.3
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Spins away from off, on a good length. Kuldeep plays it late off the back foot to backward point.
64.2
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Overpitched on middle, Sundar drills it towards long on and milks another single.
64.1
0
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, On a length, outside off, Sundar makes the leave.
64
over
64 | 1 Runs | HH: 166/7
63.6
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Misses his radar, does Jansen. This is a full toss thrown down leg, Kuldeep misses to flick it away. A good take by Kyle Verreynne behind the stumps, who dives low to his right to gather it.
63.5
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, At 135.7 kph, Marco angles it across the batter on a shorter length. It zips through the deck and Kuldeep lets it be.
63.4
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Into the pitch, short and on the leg stump again. Kuldeep ducks under it.
63.3
1
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Around the stumps, short and outside the leg stump line. Washington Sundar is rushed onto the back foot and tries to pull, but is a bit late to do so. The ball goes off his gloves and rolls fine on the leg side, to the left of deep fine leg for a single.
63.2
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Jansen bashes the hard length, over middle. Washington Sundar hops and rides the bounce to tap it back to the bowler.
63.1
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, On a back of a length, outside off, Sundar arches back and lets it be.
Marco Jansen (15-3-39-4) is back for a burst with about 12 minutes left for the Lunch break.
63
over
63 | 1 Runs | HH: 165/7
62.6
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Nice bit of loop at 84 kph, full and on off, Kuldeep Yadav watchfully digs it out to the off side.
62.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Touch short and outside off, left alone by Kuldeep.
62.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller one, on off, pushed back to the bowler on the front foot.
62.3
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Drifts in and around the leg stump line, Kuldeep Yadav is drawn forward to push it straight, but plays over the line and is rapped on the front pad. A slight appeal for LBW, but not given. Clearly going down leg.
62.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Around off at 92.4 kph, Kuldeep cuts it to backward point.
62.1
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Fractionally full, outside off, Washington Sundar steers it off the back foot through point for a single.
62
over
62 | 1 Runs | HH: 164/7
61.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Sharp turn into the batter from off, on a fuller length. Kuldeep Yadav strides across and offers no shot. Pads it away and the ball lobs to Tony de Zorzi at short leg.
61.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, On a fuller length, outisde off, Kuldeep shows good resistance to defend off the front foot.
61.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Spins in from the fourth stump, on a fuller length. Kuldeep Yadav does not get to the pitch of the ball, and tries to defend by dragging his bat in front of the pads. Gets an inside edge that rolls to short leg.
61.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Overpitched, on off, Kuldeep gets on the front foot and defends it to cover.
61.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Full and around off, driven down to long on for an easy single.
61.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Pushed fuller, on off, Washington Sundar drives it back to the bowler.
61
over
61 | 4 Runs | HH: 163/7
60.6
4
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, FOUR LEG BYES! Markram slides one down leg, on a fuller length. Kuldeep Yadav leans to clip it into the leg side, but misses. The ball grazes the front pad and deflects off the keeper's pads before running into the fence behind.
60.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Just outside off, on a length, left alone by Kuldeep.
60.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, On middle, blocked well.
60.3
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Turn and bounce! Touch full, gripping and bouncing outside off, Kuldeep Yadav lines up to cut it off the back foot, but the ball bounce above his angled bat.
60.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Short and outside off, Kuldeep slices it off the back foot to point.
60.1
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, A bit of yes and no between the batters, but no harm done. Kuldeep cuts the length ball off the back foot to the left of backward point. But the fielder is quick to cut it off, denying any run to the batters.
60
over
60 | 0 Runs | HH: 159/7
59.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, A bit quicker now, short and sliding onto the pads. Washington Sundar transfers the weight on the back foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.
59.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Slower at 78 kph, Sundar drives this full ball to the left of the bowler.
59.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, On off, full in length, Sundar pushes it back to Maharaj.
59.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Full, straight, on off, defended back to the bowler off the front foot.
59.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Turns in from a length, Sundar nudges it to mid-wicket.
59.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Floated full and wide on off. Washington Sundar takes a giant stride forward to smother the spin.
59
over
59 | 1 Runs | HH: 159/7
58.6
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Outside off and on a fullish length, Kuldeep is happy to let that go.
58.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Flat and quick, short and outside off. Kuldeep Yadav gets on the back foot and chop-cuts it to short third.
58.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, At 91.3 kph, this is on a length, around off. Kuldeep hangs back and bunts it to silly point.
58.3
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Darted in fuller, on off, Kuldeep blocks it back to Aiden.
58.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Tossed up, full in length, around off. Kuldeep gets forward and taps it to point.
58.1
1
Aiden Markram to Washington Sundar, Shortish delivery, on off, Washington hangs back and punches it along the grass to long on for a single. The partnership is worth 37 runs now.
58
over
58 | 5 Runs | HH: 158/7
57.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller now, on off, Yadav taps it back to the bowler.
57.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Length ball and Kuldeep punches it off the back foot.
57.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, EDGED AND FOUR! Maharaj pushes it through, full and outside off, getting to slide in a bit quicker. Kuldeep Yadav lunges forward to push it away, but outside edges it through the vacant second slip for a boundary.
57.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Full and flat, around off, Washington Sundar checks his drive down to long on for a single.
57.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Outside off and short, Sundar covers the stumps and bunts it back to the bowler.
57.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Drops it short, on the leg stump, tucked into the leg side by Sundar off the back foot.
57
over
57 | 4 Runs | HH: 153/7
56.6
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Slower through the air, full and on middle and leg. Kuldeep Yadav lunges in front and blocks it alertly.
56.5
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Full, sliding down leg, clipped to short mid-wicket.
56.4
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Skids low, outside off on a length. Kuldeep negotiates well and steers it off the back foot to point.
56.3
4
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, FOUR! Cheeky! Aiden drops it full and it turns away upon pitching, outside off. Kuldeep Yadav gets on the front foot, plays it very late and cuts it to the right of short third for a boundary. 150 UP FOR INDIA!
56.2
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, This is flat and full, on off, well-watched by Kuldeep as he defends off the front foot.
56.1
0
Aiden Markram to Kuldeep Yadav, Aiden Markram is into the attack. Loops it full and on off, clipped to short mid-wicket by Kuldeep.
56
over
56 | 2 Runs | HH: 149/7
55.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Slowish through the air, outside off, Kuldeep plays with soft hands and steers it past point for a single.
55.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, On off, at 86.7 kph, full, Washington Sundar opens the bat face at the point of contact on the front foot. Gets a single as the ball rolls through backward point.
55.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Drifts away from the batter, outside off, full in length. Washington Sundar pushes it to the left of the bowler.
55.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, A bit too full, on off, Washington Sundar defends it back to Maharaj.
55.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, On the fourth stump, full in length, Sundar stretches out and blocks under the bat.
55.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Pushed through, full and on off, at 84.5 kph, eased back to the bowler off the front foot.
55
over
55 | 1 Runs | HH: 147/7
54.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Short of a length, on off, Kuldeep Yadav hangs deep in the crease and nudges it with soft hands. Goes on the bounce to forward short leg.
54.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Flighted up on middle, Kuldeep Yadav smothers the spin.
54.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Overpitched on off, driven back to Harmer.
54.3
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Full, outside off, Washington Sundar drives it through extra cover for a single.
54.2
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Similar line and length, Sundar does the same.
54.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Nice and full, on middle, Sundar defends it straight.
54
over
54 | 1 Runs | HH: 146/7
53.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and straight, around off, Kuldeep blocks it back to the bowler.
53.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, A celebrappeal for a catch, but dies down instantly. Spins in from the fourth stump with some bounce on a fuller length. Kuldeep Yadav leans across to defend, but the ball beats the inside edge and lobs off the front pad. Tony de Zorzi dives in front from short leg and grabs it.
53.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, On off and full, watchfully blocked out.
53.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, BEATEN! This one goes straighter with the arm, on a fuller length, just outside off. Kuldeep Yadav expects it to turn into him, and plays inside the line to defend. The ball bounces and beats the outisde edge by a thin margin.
53.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Too full, around off and middle. Washington Sundar drills it along the ground to long on for a single.
53.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, On off, full, at 84.6 kph, Sundar pushes it gently back to the bowler off the front foot.
53
over
53 | 3 Runs | HH: 145/7
52.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Nicely tossed up on a fuller length, on off, Kuldeep leans on and eases it to silly point.
52.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, The line of attack is outside off, but the length is dragged back. Kuldeep hangs back and dabs it into the off side.
52.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Outside off, full, defended well off the front foot.
52.3
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, On middle, and full, drifting in. Sundar clips it to deep square leg for a single.
52.2
1
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, That could have ended badly for Kuldeep, had the throw hit! On off, on a length, punched to extra cover. The call is for a single as Temba Bavuma moves to his left and gets rid of the ball quickly. But, he misses his shy at the non-striker's end, which allows Kuldeep to get in.
52.1
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Too full, at 87 kph, outside off, driven inside out to deep extra cover for a single.
52
over
52 | 1 Runs | HH: 142/7
51.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Just outside off and full, Kuldeep Yadav lunges across and defends with soft hands. The ball rolls behind to the keeper, where Kyle Verreynne kicks the ball into the stumps.
51.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and spinning into the batter. Kuldeep defends off the inner half of the bat.
51.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Pitched full and on middle, Washington Sundar sweeps it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a single.
51.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Turns in from off, on a fuller length, pushed to the left of the bowler.
51.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Solid in defence, again. Sundar takes a giant stride across to defend this full ball.
51.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Washington Sundar, Full, at 82.8 kph, on off, Sundar leans forward and blocks.
51
over
51 | 0 Runs | HH: 141/7
50.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Nice and full, on off, Kuldeep strides ahead and knocks it to silly mid off.
50.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On a dragged length, outside off, Kuldeep stands tall and taps it wide of the first slip fielder.
50.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Overpitched, on off, hit straight to silly point.
50.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Around off again, Kuldeep defends off the front foot.
50.2
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and around off, Yadav leans on and blocks under the bat.
50.1
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Short and on off, punched off the back foot to cover.
DRINKS BREAK. South Africa have completely snuffed India out of the contest. And it is all about how long they will take to clean up the rest. Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer have been the engineers of this spectacular collapse, which saw India slipping down massively from 95/1 to 122/7. Washington Sundar has offered decent resistance in the middle, but there is no stability whatsoever from the other end. Quite a spectacular performance from the Proteas in this game so far. They are all over India like a rash.
50
over
50 | 4 Runs | HH: 141/7
49.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, On a shortish length, outside off, Sundar lets it be.
49.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, On a back of a length, on off, Sundar punches it to cover from the crease.
49.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, Bangs it in short, around leg, Washington Sundar sways away.
49.3
4
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, FOUR LEG BYES! Mulder errs in line as he sprays it down the leg side, on the fuller side. Washington Sundar looks to help it away but fails to lay any bat on it. The ball goes off the pads down to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.
49.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, Full and on middle, Sundar wrists it to mid-wicket.
49.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, On a good length, on off, kept out on the off side.
49
over
49 | 1 Runs | HH: 137/7
48.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Pushed through from around the wicket by Harmer, full and around the off pole. With a silly point in place, Kuldeep is made to think and he goes for the reverse sweep. The ball seems to have come off the forearm and lobbed behind on the leg side. South Africa think about the review and Temba Bavuma indicates that it has come off the forearm. He wants to take a chance. The UltraEdge shows that the ball has brushed the strap of the glove around the wrist before going behind. The impact looked outside the line anyway. A review lost by South Africa.
A review for LBW. South Africa have gone upstairs, challenging the on-field decision. The UltraEdge shows that the ball just grazed Kuldeep's glove and popped up toward the leg side.
48.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Temba Bavuma comes in at silly point. Drifting in, attacking the front pad with a full ball. Kuldeep is solid in defence.
48.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Around off, full in length, steered to point by Kuldeep.
48.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Looped up at 81 kph, on off, Kuldeep Yadav defends with the bat close to the front pad.
48.2
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Full and on off, Washington whips it to long on and crosses over.
48.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Full and around off, Sundar gets forward and knocks it to point.
48
over
48 | 1 Runs | HH: 136/7
47.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Kuldeep Yadav, At 131.8 kph, on a good length, on the off pole, Kuldeep punches it to cover.
47.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Kuldeep Yadav, Bends his back and bangs it in short, over middle. Kuldeep Yadav ducks under it.
47.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller in length, outside off, Kuldeep leans into the drive but mistimes it to cover.
47.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Kuldeep Yadav, On top of off, on a short of a length, Kuldeep taps it beside the strip on the off side.
47.2
1
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, On a good length, on middle and leg, Sundar walks inside the line and clips it to deep square leg for a single.
47.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Washington Sundar, Slanting into the left-hander, on a good length, on middle. Washington whips it to mid-wicket.
A breather for Jansen after an excellent spell. Here's Wiaan Mulder (6-3-11-0) back on.
47
over
47 | 7 Runs | HH: 135/7
46.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Kuldeep lunges for the block.
46.5
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, This is darted in, shorter and on middle. Sundar tucks it on the bounce to short leg. Tony de Zorzi gets a hand to it but the ball gets past him and that allows a single.
46.4
6
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, SIX! Clean strike! Harmer tosses it up but serves it right in the slot, on off. Sundar does not miss out as he swings through the line and pumps it over long on for a six.
46.3
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Slower through the air and drags the length back, on middle and leg. Sundar gets his bat out in front to defend.
46.2
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Full and on off, Washington presses forward to tap it to cover.
46.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, A bit too full, drifting in at the toes. Washington Sundar jams it out to mid on.
46
over
46 | 5 Runs | HH: 128/7
45.6
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, On a hard length, on off, Kuldeep rides the bounce and runs it down to gully.
45.5
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Over middle, on a shortish length, Kuldeep sits under it.
45.4
1
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Goes full now, on off, Washington guides it through point for a single.
45.3
4
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Put away! A rare loose ball from Jansen. Short and wide on off. Washington stands tall and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
45.2
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, A bumper from Jansen, over middle. Washington Sundar ducks under it.
45.1
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Another good short ball by Jansen, over off. Washington Sundar tries to sway away but the ball does not rise as much as the batter expected. Sundar wears it on the left bicep.
45
over
45 | 0 Runs | HH: 123/7
44.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Fired in, flat and short, outside off, Kuldeep lets it be.
44.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Shorter and on off, Kuldeep stays back to tap it back on the deck.
44.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Sliding on with the arm, full and on middle. Kuldeep Yadav blocks it off.
44.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and on middle, Kuldeep defends it out.
44.2
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On off, on the fuller side, Kuldeep eases it to point.
44.1
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Short and on off, Kuldeep hangs back and dabs it to point.
44
over
44 | 2 Runs | HH: 123/7
43.6
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Full and on off, Washington stabs it down on the off side.
43.5
1
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and on the pads, Kuldeep helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.
43.4
0
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller in length, on off, Kuldeep defends it out.
This is folding rather quicker than expected for India now. Kuldeep Yadav is in at 9.
43.3
W
Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT! Another Indian batter falls to the short ball! Jansen bangs it into the surface, over off. Ravindra Jadeja gets into a tangle and hurriedly takes his eyes off the ball. It flies off the right shoulder, where Aiden Markram takes the catch at second slip. Not given by the umpire and South Africa have reviewed it. Well, well, the front-on replay shows that the ball has deflected off the right shoulder onto the back of the bat and then went towards the slip cordon. The UltraEdge confirms the involvement of the bat. Another Indian batter that departs in single digits. Ravindra Jadeja goes for 6 (18) and India are 122/7, still 168 runs adrift to avoid the follow-on.
43.2
1
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, On off, on a good length, Sundar angles the bat face and works it through point for a single.
43.1
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, At 136.2 kph, on a hard length, outside off, Washington Sundar shoulders arms. The ball keeps rising after going past the batter and Kyle Verreynne gathers it over his head.
43
over
43 | 1 Runs | HH: 121/6
42.6
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Slows it down, full and on leg, Jadeja dabs it down on the leg side.
42.5
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and on off, Jadeja rocks back and cuts it to point.
42.4
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Sliding on with the arm, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja is tentative with his footwork and the ball squirts off an outside edge to short third.
42.3
1
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Fires it in, full and around off. Sundar eases it through covers for a single.
42.2
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Full and drifting in, on middle. Washington Sundar keeps it out with a straight bat.
42.1
0
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar, Floated up, on the off stump. Sundar blocks it out on the off side.
42
over
42 | 4 Runs | HH: 120/6
41.6
1
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Full and angled in on the pads, Sundar flicks it to deep backward square leg and opens his account with a single.
41.5
0
Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Pushed across the left-hander, on a length, Sundar is happy to let it go.
What an excellent passage of play this is for the Proteas. It is all falling apart for India now, as 95/1 becomes 119/6. Washington Sundar walks in at number 8. And this is the last recognised batting pair for the hosts.
41.4
W
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, OUT! CAUGHT! A spectacular grab from Aiden Markram! The short ball does the trick for Marco Jansen. Jansen bends his back and digs it in short at the bodyline of the batter. Nitish Kumar Reddy hops and gets his hands high but the ball keeps rising and he fails to get on top of it. The ball lobs off his gloves but there is no gully in place. No problem, says Aiden Markram as from second slip, he flings himself to his right and pulls off a one-handed stunner, while being airborne and parallel to the ground. Third wicket for Jansen and India are on the mat.
41.3
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Closer to the off stump and fuller as well, Nitish Kumar Reddy shoulders arms.
41.2
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On the shorter side, outside off, Nitish lets it be.
41.1
3
Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Misfield! Full and angled in, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja whips it off the pads towards mid on, where Keshav Maharaj moves to his left and slides to make the stop. The ball bounces low off the practice surfaces and Maharaj does not get low enough quickly. The ball gets past him but Maharaj recovers and goes after it. Saves for a run for his side.
41
over
41 | 3 Runs | HH: 116/5
40.6
2
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy, This keeps straight, shorter and on off. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs back to deal with it. Gets an outside edge that goes down and bounces past Aiden Markram at slip. Markram gives chase and cuts it off with a slide. Two runs taken.
40.5
0
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full and around off, Reddy smothers the spin by getting forward.
40.4
1
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Offers flight and bowls it slower through the air, full and on middle. Jadeja gets his hands out in front and gets low to sweep it to deep square leg for a single.
40.3
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and pushed through, on the off pole, Jadeja pushes it to cover.
40.2
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and attacking the front pad, RJ gets his bat out in front to defend.
40.1
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, on middle. Jadeja leans ahead to block.
40
over
40 | 4 Runs | HH: 113/5
39.6
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Into the surface, over off. Nitish Kumar Reddy rises with the bounce and drops it beside the strip on the off side.
39.5
4
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! Off the edge! Jansen serves it full, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy defends a bit away from his body, but does so with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that goes down and beats the diving Aiden Markram at third slip to his left for a boundary.
39.4
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tony de Zorzi comes in at short leg. A lot fuller, pushed across the right-hander. Reddy offers no shot.
39.3
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Oh, Reddy was in all sorts of trouble! A well-directed bumper from Jansen around the throat of the batter. Nitish gets on his toes to ride the bounce and drop it down, but the ball climbs onto him. Reddy takes his eyes off the ball and awkwardly fends it down in the vacant short leg region.
39.2
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a hard length, a bit of lift off the deck, outside off, Reddy lets it be.
39.1
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Lands it full, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy is happy to let it go.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs | HH: 109/5
38.6
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, At 84 kph, on a nagging length, on off, Jadeja stabs it down on the off side.
38.5
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Drifting in and then it straightens a bit, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja gets forward to smother the spin.
38.4
1
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on off, Reddy presents a straight bat to defend, but the ball goes off the outer half to backward point for one.
38.3
0
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shorter and spinning back in, on off, Nitish stays back for the block.
38.2
2
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, on off, Reddy gets a good stride in and knocks it to the left of cover for a couple of runs.
38.1
0
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short and at 80.5 kph, turning in, on off. Nitish Kumar Reddy stays back and drops his bat down on the ball a bit late. The ball dribbles off the face of the bat past the leg pole towards the keeper.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs | HH: 106/5
37.6
0
Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Sprayed down leg, on a back of a length. Ravindra Jadeja initially thinks about glancing it fine but then decides to withdraw his bat and makes the leave.
37.5
1
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angling away, on a length, Reddy taps it down in front of point and calls Jadeja through for a quick single.
37.4
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Leaving the right-hander, on a good length, Reddy shoulders arms.
37.3
0
Marco Jansen to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a back of a length, going across, Nitish Kumar Reddy leaves the ball alone.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is in next.
37.2
W
Marco Jansen to Rishabh Pant, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Now, one might ask for sure. Was that really needed right now? We always talk about how Pant loves to go aggressive against any bowler, but it's so important to control your aggression as well when your side is under the pump already. A needless throw of a precious wicket by the Indian captain. On a good length, in line of the off stump. Rishabh Pant shimmies down the track and stays leg side of the ball. Swings for the hills as he looks to launch it back over the bowler's head. The ball appears to have grazed the outside edge, and it goes behind where the keeper, Kyle Verreynne, does the rest. UltraEdge comes up with a spike and Pant takes a review with him. From 95/1, India have slipped to 105/5.
Given caught behind! Rishabh Pant has taken the review, though. There is a clear spike on UltraEdge, and South Africa's happiness knows no bounds. OUT!
37.1
0
Marco Jansen to Rishabh Pant, Starts from over the wicket and bangs it into the deck, over the left shoulder, Rishabh Pant sways away and driops his wrists.
It will be pace from the other end. Here's Marco Jansen. 10-3-23-1 so far for Jansen.
37
over
37 | 3 Runs | HH: 105/4
36.6
2
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Angled in, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja gets his hands out in front and rolls his wrists over the ball. Sweeps it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
36.5
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, Keeps it full and on the off pole, Jadeja defends with the bat close to the front pad.
36.4
0
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja, At 78.4 kph, full and on off, Jadeja plays it back to Harmer.
36.3
1
Simon Harmer to Rishabh Pant, Back to bowling it slow, full and on off, Rishabh lunges to push it down the ground but is deceived in the flight. The ball drops on him and spins away to catch the outer half. It rolls wide of backward point for a single.
36.2
0
Simon Harmer to Rishabh Pant, This is a bit quicker and the length stays full, on off, Rishabh steps out and knocks it to cover.
36.1
0
Simon Harmer to Rishabh Pant, Starts on the slower side, tossed up, on middle. Pant gets his bat out in front to block it out.
Welcome back for the post-Tea session. The two umpires and players make their way out to the centre. South Africa are starting with spin in the form of Simon Harmer. Rishabh Pant to face. A slip and a backward short leg in place. Let's go...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
Jaiswal cruised to a well-crafted fifty, looking in complete control. Sai Sudharsan came in looking scratchy at first, but gradually found his feet. The two lefties were starting to put together a partnership that was nicely blossoming. But then Harmer struck a hammer-blow twice in no time and fished out both Jaiswal and Sudharsan. And with Jurel getting out on a rash shot, failing to read the slowness of the pitch, India slipped down from 95/1 to 102/4. With two new batters at the crease and a couple more proper batters left to come, India have their back against the wall at the moment. Though they are still 188 runs adrift to avoid a follow-on, the Proteas will aim to dent this middle order as quickly as they come back for the afternoon session. As of now, the South Africans hold all the aces, and India are walking a tight rope. Play resumes at 11.20 am IST (5.50 am GMT). Join us then.
Then the spinners entered the chat and everything changed. On a pitch that was already gripping and turning, Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer immediately dialed into the perfect frequency. They tossed it up beautifully, giving the ball proper air time between 75 and 85 clicks. Nothing flat or rushed about it. The ball was landing, biting, and asking serious questions every single delivery. Jaiswal, however, kept milking runs with his sweeps, but just before the drinks break, KL Rahul's resistance crumbled and South Africa had their opening.
The morning session crawled along and was a slow-burn when the quicks had the ball. Sure, there was a bit of movement here and there, but nothing that made the Indian openers lose sleep. They settled in nicely, content to nudge and rotate without taking silly risks through that opening spell. Jaiswal found his groove first and started putting away the bad balls with authority, while KL Rahul kept his head down and played the anchor role. The partnership was ticking along smoothly as the two added 56 runs to their overnight score in the first hour.
South Africa's session hands down. They have run through the top order of India in the last half an hour or so and are well and truly bossing this game now. India were looking good with KL Rahul and Jaiswal settling in nicely in the first hour, but the second hour belonged to the visitors. The spinners disrupted the momentum and found good purchase off the deck as well. With this, South Africa have now won six sessions out of seven played in this second Test. India, on the other hand, have a lot of catching up to do.
36
over
36 | 0 Runs | HH: 102/4
35.6
0
Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up, around the off pole, Ravindra Jadeja watchfully defends. That will be TEA on Day 3!
35.5
0
Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Dug in short, over the right shoulder, Jadeja ducks under it.
35.4
0
Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Sliding down leg, on a length, Jadeja misses out on the tickle.
Ravindra Jadeja walks in at number 6.
35.3
W
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! An uninspiring shot, and Dhruv Jurel pays the price. The session gets even better for South Africa. Jansen bangs it in short at shoulder height and pushes it across the right-hander from over the wicket. Jurel gets his hands high and looks to drag the pull away with a horizontal bat, but he fails to get on top of the bounce. Ends up spooning it over mid on, where Keshav Maharaj, despite the sun in his sight, runs over his right shoulder and slides to take a safe catch. Jurel departs without troubling the scorers. India are now four down with a deficit of 387.
35.2
0
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller in length, outside off, inviting the drive. Dhruv resists and offers no shot.
35.1
0
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, Serves it on a length at 134.3 kph, going across, Jurel lets the ball come to him and taps it to point.
35
over
35 | 6 Runs | HH: 102/3
34.6
0
Simon Harmer to Rishabh Pant, Shorter and quicker, on off, Rishabh hangs back and stabs it down on the off side.
34.5
6
Simon Harmer to Rishabh Pant, SIX! Not taken long for Pant to get down the track! Loopy ball, on off, Rishabh steps out, takes it on the full and tonks it back over the bowler's head for a six.
34.4
0
Simon Harmer to Rishabh Pant, Full and on off, Pant keeps it out off the front foot.
This was a huge opportunity for someone like Sai Sudharsan, who plays in his own bubble without getting much bothered. A lapse of concentration, maybe? But this is now turning out to be South Africa's session as they have picked up 3 wickets this morning. The pressure is rightly on the Indians now. The Indian captain, Rishabh Pant, walks in to bat at number 5.
34.3
W
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, OUT! CAUGHT! Not the best of balls by Simon Harmer, but he will take it! A real drag down by Harmer from around the wicket, outside off, Sudharsan goes deep in the crease and hammers the pull but fails to keep it along the ground. It goes at chest height to mid-wicket, where Ryan Rickelton gets both hands to his left to take the catch. The ball pops out of his grasp as he falls on the ground, but he manages to cling onto it close to his chest, not allowing the ball to drop on the turf. Sai is distraught as he trudges off. He falls for 15 (40). Harmer has his 2nd wicket. India are 96/3, trailing by 393 runs.
Is that a fair catch? Nervy moments for Sai Sudharsan as this is sent upstairs by the on-field umpires for a review. Ryan Rickelton flung himself to his left and the ball evidently popped just out for a bit, but he managed to cling on to it. It is deemed a clean catch.
34.2
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and on middle, Sai stays back to defend.
34.1
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, on middle, Sai is solid in defence.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs | HH: 96/2
33.6
0
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, Was there an edge? Jansen bends his back and digs it in short, over middle and leg. Dhruv Jurel attempts the pull but the ball appears to have sailed over his blade. Taken behind by Kyle Verreynne and he went up quickly. Marco Jansen did not look interested and therefore, Temba Bavuma opted against the review. A big gap between the bat and the ball and the UltraEdge confirms the same.
33.5
0
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, A bit too wide on off, on a length. Jurel lets it be.
33.4
0
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller in length, pushed across the batter again. Jurel shoulders arms.
33.3
0
Marco Jansen to Dhruv Jurel, Leaving the right-hander, on a back of a length. Dhruv is squared up slightly but manages to guide it down to gully.
33.2
1
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Sai whips it to the right of deep square leg and takes the first run hard. He is keen for the single but Jurel sends him back. It was the right call as Ryan Rickelton was quick to get in off the ropes and release the ball.
33.1
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, This is fizzed through, on a shortish length, over the left shoulder. Sai Sudharsan sways away to make the leave.
33
over
33 | 0 Runs | HH: 95/2
32.6
0
Simon Harmer to Dhruv Jurel, Fired in, full and on off, Dhruv leans ahead to defend but the ball rolls off the outer half to point.
32.5
0
Simon Harmer to Dhruv Jurel, Pushed through, on off, Dhruv keeps it out on the off side.
32.4
0
Simon Harmer to Dhruv Jurel, Shorter and on middle. Jurel hangs back to block.
32.3
0
Simon Harmer to Dhruv Jurel, Looped up, on off, Dhruv plays it with the spin to mid-wicket.
Interesting. Promotion for Dhruv Jurel as he walks in at number 4.
32.2
W
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! CAUGHT! Simon Harmer gets the massive wicket of Jaiswal! Harmer drops it short and it is slower through the air, on off. Jaiswal presses on the back foot to punch it away with an angled bat. The ball stops on him and turns away to catch the leading edge. It balloons towards backward point, where Marco Jansen dives in front and scoops it inches off the turf. Jaiswal has a long look at the pitch as he looks stunned and departs for 58 (97). India are 95/2, trailing by 394 runs.
32.1
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, on middle. Jaiswal gets forward to defend.
32
over
32 | 1 Runs | HH: 95/1
31.6
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, A sharp and quick bumper at the bodyline of the batter. Sai Sudharsan is quick to drop his wrists and sways away.
31.5
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Angled in at the hips, on a back of a length. Sai wrists it off the back foot to square leg.
31.4
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller in length, around the off pole. Sudharsan gets on the front foot to block it off.
31.3
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, In the channel on off, on a short of a good length, Sai gets on top of it and punches it to cover.
31.2
1
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and wide on off, cut away to deep backward point for a single.
31.1
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bashes the hard length first up, over off, Jaiswal stands tall and drops it beside the strip on the off side.
Marco Jansen (7-2-21-0) is brought back for another spell, replacing Keshav Maharaj. He hasn't bowled from this end so far. Two slips and a gully await. Jaiswal to face.
31
over
31 | 2 Runs | HH: 94/1
30.6
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Turning away, on a length, on off, Sai smothers the spin by leaning forward.
30.5
1
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dragged down, on off, Jaiswal rocks back and slaps it to deep cover for one more.
30.4
1
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Quicker through the air, but the length stays short, on middle. Sai shovels it to deep mid-wicket and crosses over.
30.3
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and around leg, Sai waits back and works it to mid-wicket.
30.2
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Drifts down leg, Sudharsan nudges it in front of mid-wicket.
30.1
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Pushed through, full and on off, Sai taps it to cover off the front foot.
30
over
30 | 6 Runs | HH: 92/1
29.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit quicker and even fuller, on off, Yashasvi blocks it off by getting forward.
29.5
4
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Floated up at 78 kph, full and in line of the off stump. Jaiswal charges down the track and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
29.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on off, Jaiswal defends with the bat close to the front pad.
29.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated up, on off, Jaiswal reaches out in front and whips it to mid-wicket.
29.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Short and on off, Sudharsan presses back in the crease and nurdles it wide of mid-wicket for a run.
29.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Jaiswal hangs back and tucks it through square leg for a single.
29
over
29 | 3 Runs | HH: 86/1
28.6
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Slides in across the batter, on a length. Sai Sudharsan tucks off the back foot to square leg.
28.5
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Identical line and length, Sudharsan does the same. Eases it off the front foot to the bowler.
28.4
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and on middle, Sai leans on and blocks in front.
28.3
1
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short, outside off, Jaiswal cuts off the back foot to the left of deep point for a single.
28.2
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on off, Jaiswal smothers the spin off the front foot.
28.1
2
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY FOR YASHASVI JAISWAL! His 13th in Test match cricket and the first against South Africa. This is also his highest score against this opposition now. His previous best was 28, which came in the Cape Town Test in 2024. Short and outside off, Jaiswal rocks back and cuts it to backward point's right. Jansen there, dives to his right and makes a half stop as the ball is parried towards the short third region. They cross for the first run hard, but seeing the fumble, they rush back for the second. Just a simple raise of bat after getting to his milestone. And interestingly, this is the first fifty by any Indian batter in this series. A very well-compiled one from Jaiswal. He has tried to stay busy at the crease and will aim to convert this into a huge score.
28
over
28 | 6 Runs | HH: 83/1
27.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and on off, Sai gets squared up on the back foot but manages to keep it out.
27.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Keeps it full, on off, Sudharsan lunges for the block.
27.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Nicely done! Tossed up, full and wide on off, aiming for the footmarks. Sai reaches out in front and cracks the drive past extra cover for a boundary.
27.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter, at 84.2 kph, around off. Sai Sudharsan plays off the back foot and bunts it down the pitch.
27.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Jaiswal works it square on the leg side for a single.
27.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Short and turning in at the pads, Sudharsan gets on top of the bounce and nurdles it in front of backward square leg for a single.
Murali Kartik just dropped a sharp observation on air in the previous over. The Indian batters, Sai Sudharsan in particular, keep getting caught on the back foot to deliveries that are screaming to be played forward. Ring any bells? That Delhi Test against the Windies saw him fall almost into the exact same trap. Got himself dismissed playing back to a rather full delivery that turned sharply and trapped him in front completely. As they say, old habits die hard. And with Maharaj and Harmer bowling slower through the air, there is always a fear of the ball sharply spinning in. It is so crucial to adapt to such conditions and pick the lengths properly. Nice examination for him though.
27
over
27 | 2 Runs | HH: 77/1
26.6
2
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and sliding onto the pads, Yashasvi turns it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
26.5
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Offers flight and slows it down at 79.1 kph, on off, Jaiswal is watchful in defence.
26.4
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and full, outside off, Jaiswal premeditates as he charges down the track. Adjusts by playing it back to Harmer.
26.3
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
26.2
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Speared in at the sticks on the fuller side, Jaiswal defends it with a straight bat.
26.1
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on top of off, Jaiswal backs away and cuts it hard, but Marco Jansen at point dives to his left to make the stop.
26
over
26 | 2 Runs | HH: 75/1
25.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and quicker, on middle. Sudharsan goes deep in the crease and keeps it out.
25.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Jaiswal drives it down to long on for a single.
25.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around the off pole, Jaiswal stabs it down the deck.
25.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Floated up, on off, Sai gets forward and drops it in the vacant point region for a single.
25.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Pushed through, shorter and on off, Sudharsan chops it down on the off side.
25.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, This is bowled at 81.3 kph, short and turning in, on off. The ball stays low, but Sai manages to whip it away to mid-wicket.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs | HH: 73/1
24.6
1
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Flat and short, on middle, Sai jabs it through mid-wicket for a single.
24.5
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and on off, Sai goes back to dead bat it.
24.4
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, In and around the off stump, Sudharsan covers the line and blocks it off.
24.3
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Temba Bavuma has a chat with the keeper but does not take the review. Sliding on with the arm, full and leg, Sai presses forward but defends down the wrong line. Gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball hits his front pad. Looked to be going down leg.
24.2
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Full and on the pads, Sudharsan is beaten on the flick and the ball lobs off the front pad and drops beside the strip on the leg side.
24.1
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Drifting in at the stumps from wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle, full in length, Sai blocks it out with a straight bat.
24
over
24 | 2 Runs | HH: 72/1
23.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushes the length up and finds a bit of turn, on off and middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal leans forward to smother the spin.
23.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it short again, on off, YJ pushes it back to Maharaj.
23.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shorter and on middle, Jaiswal taps it to mid-wicket.
23.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, At 80.4 kph, full and turning into the pads, Sai lunges for the flick but gets an inside edge that goes through the vacant backward short leg region for a single.
23.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Jaiswal punches it to long on for a single.
23.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Outside off, on a nagging length, Yashasvi pads it away.
23
over
23 | 5 Runs | HH: 70/1
22.6
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, This is darted in, attacking the front pad, Sai Sudharsan brings his bat out in front for the block.
22.5
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Full and outside off, Sudharsan gets forward and guides it to point.
22.4
4
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Sai Sudharsan is up and running! Flighted delivery, a bit too full, around off, Sudharsan presses on the front foot and unleashes the drive past extra cover and to the right of long off for a boundary.
22.3
1
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Looped up, on off, drilled down to long off for a single.
22.2
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and drifting onto the pads, Jaiswal looks clip it away but misses and wears it on the front pad.
22.1
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nice drop and loop, full and turning away, on off, Jaiswal drives it to cover.
22
over
22 | 2 Runs | HH: 65/1
21.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, On off, at 78.9 kph, Sai lunges forward and blocks this full ball back to the bowler.
21.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Flat and full, on off, Sai Sudharsan gets on the front foot and defends it under his bat.
21.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, A lengthy appeal for LBW, but not given. Impact could just be outside off here. South Africa do not go upstairs. Oh, the replay shows a massive inside edge. On a length, sharply spinning into the batter from off. Sai Sudharsan commits on the back foot to block, but gets a big inside edge onto the back pad.
DRINKS BREAK! With the wicket of KL Rahul, South Africa end the first hour on a high. It was turning out to be a good start to the day for India until then. Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj have been quick to assess the correct pace to bowl on this surface and varied their speeds, something Indian spinners did not do. From India's perspective, Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the key here in not letting the spinners settle. Temba Bavuma has been smart with setting in out fields, knowing that it is the home side that has to make the move and they have to take their chances. Sai Sudharsan is in at number 3.
21.3
W
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Finally, the resistance is broken by Maharaj. Keshav drops it full and gets a bit of drift into the batter, well under 80 kph. It lands and then sharply spins away from the right-hander with some bounce. KL Rahul is drawn forward and pushes at the delivery, goes with hard hands and gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes to the right of the first slip fielder, where Aiden Markram gets low and gathers a fine catch in his safe hands. KL Rahul is disappointed as he walks back for 22 (63). India are 65/1, trailing by 424 runs.
21.2
2
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Short and outside off, KL backs away and cuts it to the right of deep point for a couple of runs.
21.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Slows it up, full and on middle, blocked off the front foot.
21
over
21 | 11 Runs | HH: 63/0
20.6
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Feeds it full and on middle. Jaiswal is solid in defence.
20.5
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Stretches the length up, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal leans and blocks.
20.4
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Outside off and full, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for an expansive drive, but finds the man at cover-point.
20.3
6
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! He has been productive through those sweep shots! Serves it full and on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal brings his bottom hand into play and sweeps it uppishly and clears deep square leg for a six. Jaiswal moves into the 40s now!
20.2
1
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Good length, on the stumps. This is tucked across to deep square leg for a single.
20.1
4
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, FOUR! Gets it through! Too full by Simon, in and around off. KL Rahul smashes it to the right of Temba Bavuma at mid-wicket. The Proteas captain does not get low enough and the ball evades him to race away to the fence behind.
20
over
20 | 1 Runs | HH: 52/0
19.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spins in from the seam, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this full ball watchfully.
19.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nice and full, pushed to mid on.
19.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Outside off and pitched fuller, KL Rahul drives inside out and beats the diving Temba Bavuma to his left from extra cover. KL Rahul waits for the ball to cross Temba and then calls Jaiswal through for a single.
19.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full now, on off, at 83.8 kph, KL Rahul eases it to the cover region.
19.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Arm ball, on a length, punched off the back foot to Temba Bavuma at extra cover.
19.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Floated up, full and on middle, KL Rahul pushes it to extra cover.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs | HH: 51/0
18.6
1
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Grips and turns in from middle, on a length, nudged off the back foot by Rahul. He gets a single as the ball rolls behind square leg.
18.5
1
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal strides forward and works it to long off for one more. 50 UP FOR INDIA!
18.4
4
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! That's disappeared to the fence! Slightly quicker through the air, full and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal picks the length in a trice and sweeps it over mid-wicket and picks up a boundary.
18.3
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up at 77.7 kph, on off, blocked off the front foot.
18.2
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On middle, at 77.6 kph, Jaiswal pushes this full ball back to Harmer.
18.1
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In-drifter, full on the pads, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it to Tony de Zorzi at forward short leg. Tony makes a half stop to his right.
18
over
18 | 1 Runs | HH: 45/0
17.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Slides into the batter, full in length. KL Rahul drives inside out, and Temba Bavuma dives to his right from extra cover to make the stop.
17.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Full and tossed on off, Rahul pushes it gently to the left of the bowler.
17.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, On middle and leg, clipped with soft hands to forward short leg.
17.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Intent from Rahul, as he charges down the track and bumps this full ball back to the bowler. Maharaj extends his right hand to stop it.
17.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, BEATEN! Good grip and turn! Nicely tossed up, full and spinning away from off. KL Rahul is beaten all ends up on the front foot defence.
17.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Not that short, and not too full either. Around off and Yashasvi Jaiswal transfers his weight on the back foot and punches it to the long on region for a single.
17
over
17 | 1 Runs | HH: 44/0
16.6
0
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Drags the length by a few yards, on off. KL Rahul punches it off the back foot to the bowler's left.
16.5
0
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Turns back in from off, on a fuller length. KL Rahul pushes at it on the front foot and the ball rolls off the blade to the leg side.
16.4
0
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Overpitched and quicker at 86.2 kph, carved towards mid on.
16.3
0
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Outside off and full, at only 76.8 kph. KL Rahul defends it off the inside half of the bat.
16.2
1
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on middle, Jaiswal nudges it wide of square leg for a single.
16.1
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! Absolute peach from Harmer! In-dipper at just 79.5 kph. This drifts in and then turns away from middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal is drawn forward to defend, but the ball spins past the outside edge.
16
over
16 | 6 Runs | HH: 43/0
15.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, At 82.4 kph, this full and around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays with the spin and drives it to long on for a single. So far, it's been steady from the Indian openers. The hosts trail by 446 runs.
15.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Skids through on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets behind the line on the back foot and stabs it on the pitch.
15.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller one, outside off, driven off the front foot to the left of extra cover.
15.3
4
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Swept, and swept neatly! Serves it way too full, does Keshav. On off, spinning in, Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a big stride ahead and rolls his wrists to sweep it through square leg for a boundary.
15.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Around off, on a length. Yashasvi blocks off the back foot.
15.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Shortish delivery, outside off. KL Rahul rocks back and punches it to sweeper cover for a single. Mulder cuts it off to his right from deep point.
15
over
15 | 2 Runs | HH: 37/0
14.6
1
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Just outside off and full, KL drills it down to long on for a single.
14.5
0
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Off break, full and on off, spinning in. KL Rahul is unsure whether to play off the front foot, or commit on the back foot. By the time he covers the stumps and brings his bat down to block, it goes off the inner half of the bat to square leg. Just a little puff of dust as the ball pitched.
14.4
1
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up at 85.5 kph, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal leans on and drives it through the vacant mid off region and rotates the strike.
14.3
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller on middle, Jaiswal clips it to mid on.
14.2
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slides in from middle, full in length, flicked off the pads but Tony de Zorzi at short leg cuts it off.
14.1
0
Simon Harmer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nicely flighted on a fuller length, on middle and leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a huge stride forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
It will be spin from both ends as Simon Harmer replaces Marco Jansen.
14
over
14 | 3 Runs | HH: 35/0
13.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spins in from off, on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the front foot and flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Overpitched on off, KL Rahul carves it all along the ground to long off for a single.
13.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to KL Rahul, Tossed up at 82 kph, full and on off. KL Rahul is solid in his front foot defence.
13.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a dragged length, turning in, Yashasvi Jaiswal stands tall and knocks it down to long on for a single.
13.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full, spinning into the batter from a bare patch. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the front foot to block, but the ball spins across the face of the bat and raps on the front pad. The impact seemed to be outside off.
13.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keshav Maharaj is into the attack now. Starts with a full delivery, on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal leans on and taps it across to mid-wicket.
13
over
13 | 0 Runs | HH: 32/0
12.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Well bowled and very well left too! A surprise bumper on top of middle. KL Rahul sways away from the line by arching back and makes the leave.
12.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Full and on off, KL Rahul draws his front foot forward and pushes it gently to extra cover.
12.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, That odd short delivery, outside off. KL Rahul drops his wrists and leaves.
12.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, angling away from off. KL Rahul takes a big stride forward and blocks it confidently to cover.
12.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Aims the off pole, does Marco. This is at 134 kph on a length, KL Rahul rides the bounce and taps it to the cover region off the back foot.
12.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short and rising over the middle stump. KL Rahul hops and plays from the crease as he nudges it with soft hands to square leg.
12
over
12 | 8 Runs | HH: 32/0
11.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A stifled LBW appeal, but clearly pitching outside leg. Not given as well by the umpire. Fuller ball, on the leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal misses the flick and wears it onto the front pad.
11.5
4
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Timed to perfection! Mulder errs in line this time. On a length, on the pads, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his wrists to flick it through square leg and it is timed so well that deep fine leg doesn't stand a chance to cut it off to his right. Two boundaries in the over and Jaiswal is gradually growing in confidence now.
11.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full at 130.4 kph, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it off the front foot to backward point.
11.3
4
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Top shot! A little too full from Mulder, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets the ball in the slot and drives it off the middle of the blade, and to the left of mid off for a boundary.
11.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller one, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal commits on the front foot, opens the bat face at the point of contact and eases it to backward point.
11.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, The keeper, Kyle Verreynne, is up to the stumps now. Around off on a hard length. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks off the front foot.
11
over
11 | 4 Runs | HH: 24/0
10.6
1
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, angled at the pads, Jaiswal whips it to deep backward square leg for a single.
10.5
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, And again! Fullish delivery, just outside off. Not that short, but Yashasvi Jaiswal commits on the back foot and gets squared up. Tries to defend, but the ball zips past the outside edge.
10.4
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEAUTY! In the channel of off, not too full though. It just straightens up a bit. Yashasvi Jaiswal is drawn forward to block, but plays the initial line and gets beaten by a whisker.
10.3
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nice and full, on the stumps, clipped off the pads to mid-wicket.
10.2
3
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short and on the leg stump line. KL Rahul rides the bounce and tucks it wide of mid-wicket. They run the first couple of runs hard and as Temba Bavuma sprints after it from the inner ring, they hustle back for the third.
10.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fuller one, outside off, Rahul shows no interest in playing at that one.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs | HH: 20/0
9.6
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, A bit too straight on the pads, on a good length. KL Rahul gets across and steers it to deep fine leg for a single. India trail by 469 runs.
9.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, In-between length, at 131.5 kph, on off. KL Rahul gets on the back foot and blocks it onto the pitch.
9.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Fuller one, on the off stump line. KL Rahul lunges ahead and pushes it to extra cover.
9.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, on off, KL Rahul knocks it off the back foot to mid off.
9.3
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good length, at 129.2 kph, just outside off. KL Rahul punches it on the up to cover. The hooter echoes, which means Wiaan Mulder has overstepped. No Ball called.
9.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Around off, and a fractionally fuller length. KL Rahul leans across and pushes it to extra cover.
9.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Edged, but didn't carry! On a back of a length, angling into the batter and skidding off the deck. KL Rahul closes the bat face a tad early to nudge that into the leg side, and gets a thick leading edge. But since it is played with soft hands, usually as he does, the ball goes on the bounce to Aiden Markram at second slip.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs | HH: 18/0
8.6
4
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Good response from Jaiswal! Outside off, on a short of a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal rides the bounce this time and cuts it square on the off side for a boundary.
8.5
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Now this took off like an aeroplane! Steep bumper, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets into an awkward position and brings the bat in front of his face to block. The ball lobs off the gloves and drops in thereabouts of the gully region.
8.4
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Didn't bounce as much as Jaiswal expected it to. Short and on top of the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal alertly ducks under it.
8.3
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, At 134.3 kph, on a length, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal lets the ball come at him and bunts it to the off side.
8.2
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fullish and on the leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal misses the flick and the ball rams on the front pad before rolling into the leg side.
8.1
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on off, nipping away off the pitch. Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward to defend, but it goes off the outside edge and rolls to gully.
8
over
8 | 1 Runs | HH: 14/0
7.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Much fuller and angling on the leg stump. KL Rahul presses forward and works it to mid-wicket.
7.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Outside off, no movement whatsoever, on a good length. KL Rahul sees that off.
7.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On the stumps, on a back of a length, at 129.3 kph. KL Rahul plays with soft hands and defends off the back foot.
7.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Around off on a length, cutting in a touch. KL Rahul gets on the back foot and defends it off the inner half of the blade to square leg.
7.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On the fourth stump, nipping in from a length. KL Rahul stretches forward and blocks it solidly into the off side.
7.1
1
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a back of a length, on the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it to the square leg region and they pinch a single.
Wiaan Mulder will operate from the other end. Mulder is yet to concede a run. 3 overs for him yesterday.
7
over
7 | 4 Runs | HH: 13/0
6.6
4
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, FOUR! Glorious stroke! A bit too full from Jansen on this occasion, around off. Maybe tried to find some movement, but got none. KL Rahul took full advantage of it by leaning forward and crisply driving it through the cover region for a boundary.
6.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Bowls from a wider angle, at 131.1 kph, this on a good length, around off. Rahul is solid in defence.
6.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Fairly outside off, on a length, KL is happy to let that pass.
6.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Much closer to the off pole, on a hard length, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and knocks it to extra cover.
6.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Good leave, but Jansen is on the money! Starts from around the stumps, on a good length, just outside off. KL Rahul watchfully leaves.
We are all set to get going. Overcast skies greet the two umpires as they make their way out to the middle. Temba Bavuma has his men in a huddle before they take their respective positions on the field. Marco Jansen has 5 balls left in his over. KL Rahul to face. Three slips, a gully and a short leg in place. Here we go!
PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Shaun Pollock are inspecting the third day's pitch of Guwahati. Deep first informs that it is a nippy, overcast morning. Pollock joins him and says it still looks like a decent batting pitch. Also adds that the pace of the pitch has slowed down as well, and expects it to continue to do so as the game progresses. Observes very minimal wear and tear, but nothing serious. Deep further adds that the wear and tear will increase, but also thinks that there are not many demons as yet. Pollock then details by saying that the footmarks have started to get more and more prominent. Stresses that the batters must apply themselves to get big runs, as he reckons that different bowlers are going to create different chances from this track.
What South Africa’s batting effort has also done is take significant time out of the game, with the visitors nearly batting across six sessions. With India trailing in the series, they will need to make the running from here. All eyes will be on their intent with the bat and on whether the pitch, which has so far been good for batting, begins to show any signs of deterioration as the day progresses. It is all set up for an intriguing day. Stick around.
Before we look ahead, a quick recap of Day 2. South Africa resumed on 246/6 and marched their way to 489, thanks largely to Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden Test hundred and Marco Jansen’s superb 93. It was a frustrating Sunday for India, who were made to toil long and hard. In reply, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had a tricky period to negotiate in fading light but managed to get through unscathed.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! While the opening day in Guwahati ended on a fairly even footing, Day 2 belonged entirely to South Africa. What does Day 3 have in store for us? You get the feeling that if India are to harbour any realistic chance of winning this Test, today becomes their make-or-break day. A strong performance will keep them in the hunt, but if things drift the other way, this contest might slip out of their reach by the end of this all-important ‘Moving Day’.
... DAY 3 ...
So, India are trailing in the series and their tired minds need to freshen up as they have to force an issue to level it up. Still three days remaining, but the Proteas have put themselves in a very comfortable position and can dictate the terms from here on. It's a good batting wicket, but as we head to the 'Moving Day', expect the Proteas spinners to come into play as well. Join us for the action of Day 3 at 9 am IST (3.30 am GMT). Till then, cheers!
Senuran Muthusamy is in for a chat. He says it is a special moment for him to score his maiden Test ton and he is glad to have contributed in the first innings, knowing how important those runs always are. Shares that the focus was on building partnerships, extending the innings, and scoring wherever possible. He praises Kyle Verreynne for batting well and calls Marco Jansen's knock special. Adds that he had the best seat in the house to watch Marco’s ball-striking. On the DRS incident where he managed to overturn after being given LBW, he admits he felt there might have been a brush of the glove, but the emotions of getting out meant it did not fully register in the moment. He concludes by saying they will wait and see how the pitch plays.
The Guwahati crowd got their voice back when Kyle Verreynne fell to a reckless drive but they were silenced quickly by the incoming Marco Jansen, who came in with wings in his levers. Jansen not only kept the crowd quiet but sucked out energy from the Indian players by scoring at the rate of knots. His innings proved to be the turning point for South Africa as his lone effort helped them get close to 500. On the other hand, India toiled hard with the ball. Bowling 151.1 overs, Rishabh Pant had no option but to throw the ball to the seamers as Marco Jansen was taking on the spinners pretty easily. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the lot as he ended with a four-fer.
Reeling at 246/6, Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne showed character and application in the morning session to build a base to play on. Once the Indian bowlers got a bit inconsistent, South Africa jumped onto the scene by scoring runs. Both batters took their time to dwell in, but once they applied themselves, it was a long grind for the hosts.
So, a bumpy period for India to bat after fielding throughout the day. Just the 6.1 overs they had to negotiate and the openers did the job. What a day for South Africa. It thoroughly belongs to them. What a fightback they have shown. From Markram to Maharaj, everyone chipped in with runs. They were coming today under some pressure. They were 246/6 with India's tail up in the morning but South Africa's lower order managed to add 243 runs, with Senuran Muthusamy highlighting the batting package.
Well, the light-meter is out again. The readings have been checked and it's not good enough to continue. The players are walking off. That will be STUMPS ON DAY 2.
6.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Angled in on a good length, on off and middle. KL is tentative with his footwork and hangs his bat out to play the line of the ball. Squeezes out an inside edge onto the pads and the ball drops in front of him.
The umpires check the light-meter reading. Seems okay for now and we will continue.
6
over
6 | 0 Runs | HH: 9/0
5.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it on a length, on the off pole. Yashasvi defends it right under his eyes.
5.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes fuller this time, does Mulder, on off, Jaiswal walks across to get behind the line and pushes it back towards the bowler.
5.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is on a hard length, in line of the off stump. Jaiswal trusts the bounce of the surface and leaves the ball on length. It sails well over the off pole.
5.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit of lift off the deck, going away, on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal makes a watchful leave.
5.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mulder slips it down leg, on a length, Jaiswal looks to help it away but misses.
5.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mulder bowls it full, on off, Jaiswal takes a couple of steps down the track and knocks it to mid off.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs | HH: 9/0
4.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Jansen serves a bumper, around the right shoulder. KL stands tall and fends it down beside the strip on the off side.
4.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short and wide on off, KL is happy to let it go through to the keeper.
4.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On top of off, on a back of a length, KL Rahul waits back and glides it down to gully.
4.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Bashes the hard length, over middle and leg. KL gets on his toes and drops it in front of short leg.
4.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Brings the line closer to the off stump and pushes the length further up. Rahul walks across to cover the off stump and makes the leave.
4.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Into the surface but not close enough to trouble the batter, KL Rahul lets it through.
4
over
4 | 0 Runs | HH: 9/0
3.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a back of a length, on off, Yashasvi hangs back to defend.
3.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller in length, outside off, Jaiswal presses ahead and drives it wide of mid off, where Keshav Maharaj dives to his right to make the stop.
3.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten! Pushed across the batter, on a good length. Yashasvi hangs back and has a feel for the delivery. He is lucky not to nick this one behind.
3.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller in length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi clips it to mid-wicket.
3.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hurls it on a length, on middle, Jaiswal gets down the track again and keeps it out.
3.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On middle and leg, on a length, Yashasvi walks down the track and blocks it on the off side.
3
over
3 | 2 Runs | HH: 9/0
2.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Oh, that was close! Jansen switches to around the wicket and targets the off pole, on a length. Rahul shoulders arms and the bounce takes the ball over the off stump. Oh, the UltraEdge shows the ball brushed the front pad on its way to the keeper and on Ball Tracking, the ball is clipping the top of the stumps.
2.5
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, In and around the off stump, on a nagging length, KL leaves the ball alone.
2.4
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Dug in short, angling away, KL Rahul sways away from the line of the ball.
2.3
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, This is on a shortish length, on off, KL hops and rides the bounce to fend it down with soft hands on the off side.
2.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Pitches it up, around off, inviting the drive, KL Rahul resists and lets it be.
2.1
2
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Jansen sprays it on the pads, on a length, Rahul stays back and clips it to the left of deep fine leg. Opens his account with a brace.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs | HH: 7/0
1.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angling away from the left-hander, on a length, Jaiswal blocks it out off the front foot.
1.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it on a good length, on middle, Jaiswal plays it right under his eyes as he drops it on the off side.
1.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps the stumps in play, on a length, Yashasvi is solid in defence.
1.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller in length, on middle. Jaiswal walks down the track to play it with a straight bat but gets squared up. The ball dribbles off the outer half to point.
1.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a hard length, over off, Jaiswal stands tall and pats it down on the off side.
1.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beats the bat straight away! Pushed across the left-hander, on a length. Jaiswal hangs his bat out to cover the line but is beaten past the outside edge.
Who'll operate from the other end? It is Wiaan Mulder.
1
over
1 | 7 Runs | HH: 7/0
0.6
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Oh, that could have gone anywhere! Jansen bends his back and digs it in short at the bodyline of the batter. KL rises with the bounce but fails to get on top of it. Gets his hands high to fend it down but the ball pops up off the gloves and drops down the deck, well in front of Jansen.
0.5
1
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drifts on the pads, on a good length, Jaiswal walks inside the line and helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.
0.4
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hurls it on a good length, in the channel on off, left alone by Yashasvi.
0.3
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Serves it on a length, on middle and leg, Jaiswal gets right behind it and stabs it down the deck.
0.2
4
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Easy pickings! On the fuller side at 136 kph, too straight by Jansen as he slides onto the pads. Yashasvi brings his wrists into play and works it through square leg for a boundary.
0.1
2
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jaiswal and India are underway! Slanting in at the hips from over the wicket, on a back of a length. Yashasvi hops and nudges it to the right of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.
Welcome for India's response with the bat. The Proteas form a huddle where Kyle Verreynne is seen offering words of motivation to his teammates. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two openers for India. Marco Jansen has the new ball and is raring to go. India need 549 runs to win, which realistically looks unrealistic to achieve. South Africa are just 10 good balls away from executing a whitewash. Jaiswal to face. Here we go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The Indians looked flat and deflated with the ball. They didn't get wickets in clusters on a surface that is still decent enough to bat. But coming into this penultimate day, where spinners bowled for the maximum part, the wear and tear began to get more and more evident with the ball spitting and turning off the track wildly. Yet the South African batters produced a batting masterclass worthy of high praise. They just didn't give India any chance and produced a masterclass in batting. Jadeja finally broke through to dismiss de Zorzi after a prolonged struggle, but the door to a potential collapse was slammed shut immediately. From that point onward, it became simply a matter of waiting for the inevitable declaration. Jadeja was the most successful bowler for India with a 4-fer, while Sundar too, got a good bit of purchase, but that was it.
Dominance would be an understatement to describe South Africa's performance in this Test match, and in the series overall. They have completely snuffed India out of the contest and only two possibilities remain. A South African win, which earns them 12 crucial points in this WTC cycle. Or a draw, where 4 points will be shared between both teams. Except for Temba Bavuma, each South African batter got the start and went past double figures. They got into their 30s and 40s, but Tristan Stubbs was the only one who got beyond that half-century mark.
And there comes the signal from Temba Bavuma in the Proteas dressing room. SOUTH AFRICA HAVE DECLARED ON 260/5. The wait was for Tristan Stubbs to get to his third Test century, which he missed by a hit. Also, this is the biggest lead South Africa have ever got against India, in Test cricket, in the third innings. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal rush into the dressing room to pad up as they have very little time for the turnaround.
78.3
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Tristan Stubbs is gutted. He ends on 94. Ravindra Jadeja tosses it up and attacks the stumps with a straighter line. Tristan Stubbs looks to slog-sweep again but misses and it crashes into the stumps behind. With the wicket comes the declaration. India need 549 runs to win.
78.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, BEATEN! Ravindra Jadeja slows up the pace, fuller and just outside off, turning away. Tristan Stubbs looks to slog-sweep but misses.
78.1
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Tristan Stubbs is one hit away from his century! Flights it, touch fuller and just outside off, Tristan Stubbs slog-sweeps it over cow corner for a six.
78
over
78 | 3 Runs | HH: 254/4
77.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, No run taken! Tristan Stubbs keeps the strike! Shorter and outside off, Wiaan Mulder cuts it to third man.
77.5
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, 'Catch it is the call, Siraj puts it down'. Shorter and angling on middle, Tristan Stubbs pulls but gets a top edge behind square on the leg side. Mohammed Siraj runs in from the ropes, and puts in a dive forward and yorks his fingers while trying to attempt for a catch. Probably didn't judge the trajectory of the ball well enough, did Siraj. Will go down as a chance.
77.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Kumar Reddy bowls well outside off, on the slower side and deceives Tristan Stubbs, who throws his bat at it.
77.3
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Serves it on the fuller side, outside off, Wiaan Mulder drives it to deep point for a single.
77.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls it too full and outside off, Tristan Stubbs digs it out to long on for a single.
77.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Kumar Reddy targets the pads as he angles it on leg, Tristan Stubbs fails to hit it cleanly and it rolls off the pads to cover.
77
over
77 | 8 Runs | HH: 251/4
76.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Tossed up on off, defended out by Wiaan Mulder.
76.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs drives to the left of Jadeja for a single.
76.4
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, 250 up for South Africa! The lead is 538! Flat and on middle, nudged with soft hands to mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
76.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Into the 80s, is Stubbs! Fires it quicker and on middle, Tristan Stubbs brings out his natural reverse paddle, hits it past short third man for a boundary.
76.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Short of a length and around off, Wiaan Mulder chops it past diving point for a single.
76.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Floats it full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder defends on the front foot.
Another halt in play as Stubbs is being helped with some fluids. This time, it is Lungi Ngidi who has walked out, along with Brevis. Meanwhile, the Indian physio is also out to the middle, to have a check on Rishabh Pant, who is down on the ground. He has an issue with his right foot as he removes his boot and gets it checked. It is being taped now. The umpires are having a closer look. And eventually, we are good to resume. 23 overs left in the day's play. Jadeja to continue with his spell. His figures so far read 27-3-48-3.
76
over
76 | 12 Runs | HH: 243/4
75.6
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! The plan is clear! Get Tristan Stubbs to his century. He moves to 79! Shorter and outside off, Tristan Stubbs bends back and chops it to the left of deep backward point for a boundary.
75.5
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Tristan Stubbs opens up the leg side as he walks across. Reddy bowls a slower delivery and Stubbs heaves it to deep mid-wicket. Jasprit Bumrah runs across and slides but fails to stop it. A boundary.
Goodness me! Mohammed Siraj has jarred his right shoulder, while tumbling over and landing awkwardly on his elbow. He is in tremendous pain. The physio rushes to the spot, and now Siraj is walking off the field to get some medical treatment. Devdutt Padikkal is in as Siraj's substitute.
75.4
2
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Mohammed Siraj is in pain! Fuller delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs whips it to deep square leg, Mohammed Siraj runs across, doesn't pick up initially and puts in a last-second dive to his left. He lands on his elbow and hurts his bowling arm in the process.
75.3
2
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs brings out the reverse paddle but with no pace behind it, he hits it as far as third man for a couple.
75.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs trying to be aggressive here. Bowls it full and on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs makes room to go downtown but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads and it almost carried back to the bowler.
An interesting stat flashed on air a short while ago. The longest India has batted in a fourth innings at home during the 21st century stands at 98.3 overs. That marathon effort came against England in 2008 when they pulled off a successful chase of 387 runs, in Chennai.
75.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Gets lucky! Nitish Kumar Reddy bowls it too full and across the batter, around off, Tristan Stubbs swings across the line but gets an inside edge, past the stumps and Pant does well to dive across and stop.
75
over
75 | 0 Runs | HH: 231/4
74.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, At 72.5 kph! A slower delivery nicely floated around off, it lands and spins away past Wiaan Mulder's attempted defensive prod.
74.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Pushes it full and on middle, blocked out.
74.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, An arm ball, sliding on middle and leg, Mulder leans and blocks it out.
74.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Copy paste of the previous delivery! Tossed up on off, defended on the off side.
74.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Fuller delivery, around off, Wiaan Mulder leans and taps it to point.
74.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, In-drifter, flat and around off, Wiaan Mulder goes back to punch but mishits it to mid on.
A fresh pair of gloves for Tristan Stubbs. Dewald Brevis is the one who hands it over to him. Was that a message from the dressing room? Doesn't seem like it.
74
over
74 | 7 Runs | HH: 231/4
73.6
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, On top of off, on a length. Wiaan Mulder taps it to point for a single.
73.5
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, Nagging length delivery, around off, turned to mid-wicket for a single.
73.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, A seam up, length delivery, nipping in, outside off, Tristan Stubbs looks to heave it across but misses.
73.3
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! HIT HARD! Shorter delivery, outside off, sits nicely for Stubbs, who pulls it flat back past Reddy and to long on for a boundary.
73.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Length delivery, outside off, Wiaan Mulder plays it square on the off side for a single.
73.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Short of a good length and around off, Wiaan Mulder drops it in front of cover.
73
over
73 | 1 Runs | HH: 224/4
72.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Attacks the stumps, fuller length. Tristan Stubbs solidly blocks.
72.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs plays it back to the bowler.
72.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full with a bit of width, outside off, driven to mid off.
72.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, An arm ball, fuller and around off, Tristan Stubbs leans on to defend.
72.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Tossed up, outside off, Wiaan Mulder prods and taps it to point for a single.
72.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Drops it full and outside off, Wiaan Mulder drives it straight to cover.
72
over
72 | 2 Runs | HH: 223/4
71.6
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls it too full and shaping on middle, Wiaan Mulder bends forward and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
71.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Good length delivery, around off, Wiaan Mulder hangs back to defend.
71.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Overpitches and gets it to reverse swing a bit, just outside off, Wiaan Mulder tries to dig it out as he drives but gets a thick outside edge to first slip where it falls just short of KL Rahul. Sharp stop.
71.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Pushes it full and outside off, Wiaan Mulder shoulders arms to it.
71.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder, Overpitches it, outside off, Wiaan Mulder drives it firmly but to the left of cover.
71.1
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs, A good length delivery on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs clips it to fine leg for a single.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to operate from the other end. He bowled just 6 overs in the first innings.
71
over
71 | 1 Runs | HH: 221/4
70.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Ends the over by bowling it outside off. Left alone.
70.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, An arm ball, fuller and around off, Wiaan Mulder lunges forward and blocks.
70.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Flat and outside off, Wiaan Mulder offers no shot to it.
70.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Tossed up, full and around off, Wiaan Mulder defends under his eyes.
70.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Floats it full and just outside off, Wiaan Mulder leans and defends it to point.
70.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs drills it to long on for a single.
Welcome back for the third and final session of the day. And the assumptions of South Africa declaring have been put to bed, as the tourists have decided to continue piling misery on the hosts. 'Chin up' is what the message would be for the Indian players, who form a huddle before scattering out to take the field. 29 overs remaining in the day, and if South Africa finally decide to pull the plug on their innings in between, there will be a ten-minute break between the change of innings, which means, a couple of overs or so will be lost if that happens. Well then, Tristan Stubbs and Wiaan Mulder walk out to the crease to resume batting. Ravindra Jadeja will get us underway in the last session. Mulder to face. Here we go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
Not that the Indian bowlers didn't create opportunities. They did on the tiring surface. But you have to give it to the South African batters for applying themselves extremely well. Will the declaration come during this Lunch interval from the visitors? Or will South Africa decide to bat on? We will get to know as the final session of Day 4 begins at 2.03 pm IST (8.33 am GMT). Stay tuned.
Tony de Zorzi injected momentum with his adventurous sweeps and reverse sweeps, while Stubbs adopted a more patient approach and built his innings steadily. The pitch grew increasingly unpredictable as the day wore on. More deliveries spat and turned sharply, with several fizzing past the outside edge by the narrowest of margins. Still, they bridged a 101-run partnership before Tony de Zorzi was finally dismissed by Jadeja. But Stubbs kept mounting on the runs. and multiplied the frustrations in that Indian camp with his gritty half century. Wiaan Mulder joined in alliance with him and the two looked unfazed for their 42-run stand and went unbeaten into the break.
After losing three wickets in backend of the morning session, Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi found their rhythm against the Indian spinners. They emerged for the afternoon with renewed determination and a sharper game plan against the turning ball. Their footwork became alert in defense while they kept the scoreboard ticking along nicely. The Indian spinners toiled relentlessly in tandem but couldn't break through as the batters seized control.
Another session has flown by in this second Test, and another one bossed up by South Africa. Out of 10 sessions, they have dominated nine of those. 30 overs bowled, the Proteas managed to add 113 runs, and lost just a solitary wicket this afternoon and just kept piling the misery on the Indians. Very tired legs in that Indian camp and understandably so. They have been on the field for all four days, and for more than 220 overs, but have got very few rewards. Whether South Africa declare or decide to continue after the Lunch break, we will come to know in a short while. They have already got their lead past that 500-run figure and the question is, how many more do they need to bowl India out?
70
over
70 | 3 Runs | HH: 220/4
69.6
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes hard for the run! Flat and turning in on off, Tristan Stubbs nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. That will be LUNCH!
69.5
1
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, This is outside off, fuller length. Wiaan Mulder leans and drives it to long off for a single.
69.4
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs paddles it to deep square leg for a single.
69.3
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, This is full and well outside off, Tristan Stubbs prods in the line of the ball and defends.
69.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Turning in slightly, around off, Tristan Stubbs plants his front foot across the line and tucks it to short leg.
69.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and wide of off, Tristan Stubbs leans across and defends it out.
Okay then, the final over before Lunch coming up. Washington Sundar (21-2-64-1) to deliver it.
69
over
69 | 9 Runs | HH: 217/4
68.6
1
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Tristan Stubbs, A googly, flat and around off, Tristan Stubbs knocks it to cover for one more run. 9 runs off the over.
68.5
1
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter delivery, around off, turning away, Wiaan Mulder plays it to cover for one more.
68.4
4
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! South Africa LEAD BY 500 RUNS. Shorter and outside off, Wiaan Mulder smokes it through covers. Mohammed Siraj, in the deep, gives up the chase very easily. They are tired after all. No doubt.
68.3
1
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Tristan Stubbs, Slightly short, outside off, Tristan Stubbs knocks it past cover for a single.
68.2
1
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Wiaan Mulder, A mix-up, but they do take a run! Tossed up on middle, Wiaan Mulder eases it to the left of mid-wicket. The batters hesitate for the single, Tristan Stubbs pushes for it and eventually they make their ends.
68.1
1
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Tristan Stubbs, Yashasvi Jaiswal bowls it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs drives it to long off for a single.
He was seen loosening up in the previous over. And has been called on into the attack. Here's Yashasvi Jaiswal, replacing Ravindra Jadeja.
68
over
68 | 5 Runs | HH: 208/4
67.6
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls it full and no middle, it is nudged to mid-wicket.
67.5
4
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Helped away! Tosses it up on a length and on middle, turning down leg and Wiaan Mulder just helps it away past leg slip and into the fence.
Live visuals show that Temba Bavuma is relaxing in his whites in the South African dressing room. But Senuran Muthusamy, beside him, is seen padded up.
67.4
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Tossed up on middle and off, Wiaan Mulder gets behind the line to defend.
67.3
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Into the surface, skids a bit on the shorter side. Wiaan Mulder rocks back and blocks on the leg side.
67.2
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and just outside off, Tristan Stubbs reverse paddles it to third man for a single.
67.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs lunges forward to block.
It looks like South Africa will bat through this session, which has 8 minutes or so remaining. And then call India to bat for the last session. Maybe, seeing the vulnerabilities in the Indian batting order, they are confident enough to bowl India out in four sessions. But again, too many assumptions. But it is highly likely that India will be invited to bat at some point of time today.
67
over
67 | 3 Runs | HH: 203/4
66.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Pushes it full and near the off pole. Wiaan Mulder presses forward and solidly defends.
66.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls it flat and outside off, Wiaan Mulder offers no shot.
66.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, The arm ball, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder leans and keeps it out on the deck.
66.3
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Fractionally short and outside off, Wiaan Mulder cuts it to deep point, wide of the fielder for a couple of runs.
66.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Ravindra Jadeja bowls in line of the stumps, around off, Wiaan Mulder defends on the deck.
66.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Flat and angling in on off, Wiaan Mulder stays back and defends it well.
66.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, NO BALL! Flights it full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder dead bats it. Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped a no ball is called.
66
over
66 | 6 Runs | HH: 200/4
65.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, This is full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs leans and tucks it to mid-wicket.
65.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up on middle, Tristan Stubbs clips it on the leg side for no run.
65.4
1
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Oh, that was a big chance! Tossed up on middle, Wiaan Mulder eases it to mid-wicket. The batters take a quick single. Nitish Kumar Reddy runs to his left but fails to pick up cleanly as the ball bounces in front of him. A run out chance goes begging. 200 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA!
65.3
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls it full and outside off, Wiaan Mulder hangs back and taps it on the off side.
65.2
4
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries by Mulder! Slightly short and around the sixth stump line. Wiaan Mulder punches it off the meat of the bat, through covers for a boundary.
65.1
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Slants it full and across the batter, outside off, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and punches it to short third man for a single.
65
over
65 | 5 Runs | HH: 194/4
64.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! A bit of aggression from Wiaan! Pitches it full and outside off, Wiaan Mulder crunches it through covers and it races to the fence.
64.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, On a length and around off, slower in the air, Wiaan Mulder half-presses and defends beside his pads.
64.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Flights it fuller and around off, Wiaan Mulder blocks.
64.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Serves it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs eases it to long on for a single.
64.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fires it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs defends with a straight bat in front of his pads.
64.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Attacks the stumps with a fuller delivery, Tristan Stubbs punches it to cover.
64
over
64 | 2 Runs | HH: 189/4
63.6
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, A solid defensive prod from Wiaan Mulder to end the over.
63.5
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Floats it on the up at 88.5 clicks, on middle, Wiaan Mulder defends under his eyes.
63.4
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Pushes it full and just around off, Wiaan Mulder leans across and blocks.
63.3
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Drops it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs uses his feet and eases it past the stretched mid-wicket fielder and to long on for one.
63.2
1
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Quick run! Flatter and a lower trajectory, around off, Wiaan Mulder drops it to point for a single.
63.1
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Washington Sundar serves it on a length and on middle, Wiaan Mulder defends with soft hands to the right of short leg.
The numbers back up what we're seeing from Stubbs. He has three fifties and two hundreds under his belt now, including a stubborn 76 against Pakistan last month that dragged South Africa back into that series and level it. Add the ton he made in Bangladesh a year before, and you've got a clear pattern. He's built a solid reputation in the subcontinent in his brief career as someone who reads spin well and scores well against it. Washington Sundar (18-2-51-1) to continue.
63
over
63 | 0 Runs | HH: 187/4
62.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Shorter and outside off, Tristan Stubbs leaves.
62.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Well outside off, Tristan Stubbs goes back in his crease and taps it to point.
62.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs prods and defends.
62.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Flatter and turning away after landing around off, Tristan Stubbs stands tall and punches i to cover.
62.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Dragged length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs cuts well but Yashasvi Jaiswal puts his body across to his right to stop it.
62.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Ravindra Jadeja bowls it full and on middle and off, Tristan Stubbs leans and defends.
62
over
62 | 3 Runs | HH: 187/4
61.6
0
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Flat and spinning in a bit, around off. Wiaan Mulder gets behind the line and sees off the over.
61.5
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Very full and outside off, Tristan Stubbs brings out the reverse sweep and hits it to third man for one.
61.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Slightly short and turning in on middle, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and blocks on the leg side.
61.3
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls it tad fuller and attacks the stumps. Tristan Stubbs blocks it.
61.2
1
Washington Sundar to Wiaan Mulder, Tad fuller and around the off pole again. Wiaan Mulder works it to long on for a single.
61.1
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, FIFTY FOR TRISTAN STUBBS! Off 129 balls. Half-century number three for the right-hander in Test cricket. Fuller delivery, around off, Tristan Stubbs eases it to long on for a single. He has applied himself extremely well and adapted to the conditions so nicely. Gets a warm applause from his teammates in the dugout and also the crowd. The biggest feature in his knock has been the solidity in his front foot defence and also his ability to keep milking those singles and doubles.
61
over
61 | 1 Runs | HH: 184/4
60.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Comes with the arm a long way, on middle and leg. Wiaan Mulder keeps it out on the deck.
60.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Wiaan Mulder goes back and punches this length ball to point.
60.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Touch fuller and on middle, Wiaan Mulder plays it back to the bowler.
60.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, At 88.3 kph! Pushes it full and comes with the arm on off, Wiaan Mulder dead bats it.
60.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Drops it touch short and outside off, Tristan Stubbs strokes it to cover where a silly misfield by Mohammed Siraj allows a single. He moves to 49.
60.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Flat and outside off, punched to cover.
Are South Africa delaying a bit too much to declare now? Or probably waiting for the lead to get past 500? Maybe holding on for Stubbs to get to his fifty? Remember, there are 12 points up for grabs for a win in the WTC. And you wouldn't want to give a chance to the opposition to drag it into a draw.
60
over
60 | 4 Runs | HH: 183/4
59.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Slightly short and outside off, turning in on the pads, Wiaan Mulder rocks back and turns it to mid-wicket.
59.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Nice turn on that one! Pushes it wide of off, into the rough and it spins back in sharply. Wiaan Mulder puts his body in front and across to defend.
59.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Flights it full, around off, Wiaan Mulder leans on to defend it out.
59.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, Floats it across the batter, around off, Wiaan Mulder gets behind the line and dead bats it.
Slight halt in play as Jurel needs some medical attention on the middle finger of his left hand. The previous ball, where he tried to stop the ball by extending his left hand out, the ball clipped his finger and rolled behind to the deep. That finger is now being taped up by the physio. And now, the magic spray is being applied as well. As always, it does the magic and Jurel is fine to continue.
59.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, On middle, turning onto the pads, Wiaan Mulder tucks it to mid-wicket. Dhruv Jurel gets hit on the fingertips as the ball shaves past his left-hand at short leg.
59.1
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Supreme shot! Slightly dragged length with some width on offer. Wiaan Mulder punches it with finesse through covers and it races to the fence.
59
over
59 | 1 Runs | HH: 179/4
58.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter delivery, outside off, Wiaan Mulder punches it to sweeper cover and gets off the mark.
58.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Straighter line, targeting the stumps. Wiaan Mulder solidly defends.
58.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Pitches it up with some flight behind it, on middle and it is blocked.
58.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Flights it a bit too full and angling on leg, Wiaan Mulder defends on the deck.
58.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder, Fuller delivery, around off, Wiaan Mulder leans across and blocks.
Righto, Wiaan Mulder walks in at number 6.
58.1
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, OUT! LBW! Yes, that is right in front. Oh, Tony de Zorzi has reviewed it straightaway. Was there some bat? Tossed up, on a length and just around off, the ball straightens off the deck. Tony de Zorzi plants his front foot just across the line, trying to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Onto the review - UltraEdge shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. Tony de Zorzi goes on 49. The 101-run stand is broken as Ravindra Jadeja picks up his third wicket. Tony de Zorzi departs on 49 off 68 balls. South Africa are 178/4, leading by 466 runs.
58
over
58 | 5 Runs | HH: 178/3
57.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Straighter line with a hint of turn, around off, tucked to square leg.
57.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Slower in the air at 76 clicks, around off, Tristan Stubbs defends with the turn to short leg.
57.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Flights it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs prods and defends.
57.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Flatter delivery, outside off, turning in. Tristan Stubbs goes back and across the line to block.
57.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Tap and run! Fuller delivery, outside off, knocked to point for a single.
57.1
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR BYES! MORE RUNS! Kuldeep Yadav bowls in the rough, down leg and it turns in sharply. Tony de Zorzi lets it go and it rolls past Pant's left. Pant does stretch his left leg to stop the ball, but it evades him completely and races into the fence behind. This brings up the 100-run partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi.
57
over
57 | 5 Runs | HH: 173/3
56.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! CHANCE! Flies past Dhruv Jurel! Drops it into the surface, shorter and shoots off the surface, outside off, Tristan Stubbs goes back to cut but outside edges it past Dhruv Jurel at second slip, who flashes his left-hand out but the ball rockets past his helmet in the blink of an eye. A boundary.
56.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pushes it full and just outside off, Tristan Stubbs blocks it out.
56.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Comes with the arm, full and straightens on middle, Tristan Stubbs prods to defend but inside edges it on the leg side.
56.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Keeps it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs leans and blocks it to cover.
56.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it on the fuller side and around off, Tristan Stubbs defends on the front foot.
56.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Pitches it up, outside off, Tony de Zorzi eases it to long on for a single.
56
over
56 | 8 Runs | HH: 168/3
55.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs goes back and across to defend this length delivery.
55.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, full and around off, defended out.
55.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Flights it full and on leg, Tony de Zorzi reverse sweeps it to deep point for a single. Top edges his shot but no one is near the 30-yard meter.
55.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Flatter delivery, around off, Tristan Stubbs punches it inside out to point and rushes across. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Tristan Stubbs has kept himself busy between the wickets.
55.2
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! So, so clever! Kuldeep Yadav keeps it wide once again, turning in. Tristan Stubbs uses his long levers quite effectively as he sweeps it past mid-wicket for four runs.
55.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Serves it full and pushes it outside off, Tristan Stubbs steps across and sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple. South Africa lead by 450.
DRINKS! A wicketless session for India while South Africa lead by 448. An excellent start to this session. After losing three wickets in the morning, Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi negotiated the Indian spinners really well. They turned up to this session with much more character, showing good footwork while defending and also scoring at a good rate. The Indian spinners are grinding for wickets but so far, they have been outplayed by the batters. Can they pick a couple of wickets before this session ends?
55
over
55 | 6 Runs | HH: 160/3
54.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR BYES! That has gone past everyone! Pitched fractionally fuller and it bounces and turns down leg prodigiously. Tony de Zorzi goes for a premeditated reverse sweep, but the ball kicks up and beats the bat. It keeps rising up and beats Rishabh Pant's outstretched right hand before racing towards the fence behind.
54.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, On a fuller length, on middle, Tony de Zorzi clips it to short mid-wicket.
54.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Stubbs now punches this length delivery through cover-point for a single.
54.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller and outside off, Tristan Stubbs leans across and steers it to the point region.
54.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Short and outside off, Stubbs knocks it to cover off the back foot.
54.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Outside off, on a length, slashed away to deep cover for a single.
54
over
54 | 6 Runs | HH: 154/3
53.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, BEATEN! Length ball outside off, finds the rough and spins back viciously at 84 clicks. Stubbs presses forward defensively but can't get bat on it. He is beaten on the inside edge and is struck high on the back pad.
53.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, A leg break, outside off, on a length. Tristan Stubbs moves across the stumps and bunts it down the pitch.
53.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Short and around off, Tony de Zorzi punches it down to long on for a single.
53.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Excellent shot! Much fuller and in front of the sticks. Tony de Zorzi reaches out in front and drags it with a sweep shot to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
53.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller and on middle, Tristan Stubbs sweeps it in front of square for a single as the ball travels to deep mid-wicket.
53.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep comes from around the stumps, and gets this leg break to sharply turn into the batter. The ball pitches around the off pole on a length. Tristan Stubbs gets back and across to nudge to the leg side, but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball raps on the front pad. A lengthy appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved. Kuldeep Yadav is looking very certain and he convinces Rishabh Pant to opt for a review. Height? Or impact? Or missing down leg? The third possibility. Ball Tracking shows the ball spinning viciously down leg and missing the stump on the projection. The on-field decision stays. India lose a review.
53
over
53 | 2 Runs | HH: 148/3
52.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, At the pads, de Zorzi flicks the full ball to mid-wicket.
52.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Oh, that could have ended really bad for Stubbs, had the throw hit! In-drifter, full and on the leg stump line. Tristan Stubbs clips it to the left of short mid-wicket and rushes through for a single. Sai Sudharsan picks and throws at the non-striker's end, but misses his shy by a fair margin. This allows Stubbs to get his bat inside the crease.
52.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, UNPLAYABLE! This one spins across the face of the blade, full and on middle. Stubbs is drawn forward to block, but gets beaten all ends up.
52.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Slides it on the leg stump and the length is fuller. Tristan Stubbs defends it watchfully.
52.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Short and on off, Stubbs goes back and punches it to the left of Jadeja.
52.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Jadeja darts it on a length, around off, Stubbs knocks it off the back foot to cover. Uh, oh! Jadeja has overstepped yet again. No Ball called.
52.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Short and on off, punched off the back foot to extra cover.
52
over
52 | 6 Runs | HH: 146/3
51.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller and floated on middle, Tristan Stubbs pushes it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
51.5
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! This has been such a productive stroke for both these batters. Full from Kuldeep, on the leg stump line. Tristan Stubbs reverse sweeps it through backward point for a boundary. Stubbs moves into his 30s and the partnership is worth 68 runs.
51.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Slides across the batter, at 81.1 kph, on a length. Tristan Stubbs shuffles across and covers the angle to block off the back foot.
51.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Pushed fuller, on off, very well defended under the bat.
51.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Touch full, in front of middle, Tony de Zorzi gets his hands in front of the pads, and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
51.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Geez, that is a very tight leave. At 88.5 kph, this is flat and on the fourth-fifth stump line. It lands and turns a shy bit. Tony de Zorzi goes back and across and makes the leave.
51
over
51 | 2 Runs | HH: 140/3
50.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, A round-arm delivery, full and on off. Tristan Stubbs is solid in defending that off the front foot.
50.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller delivery, and this is blocked off the front foot.
50.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Too straight and full, on the leg stump, clipped to deep square leg for a single.
50.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, JAFFA! Fired that in, full and across the batter at 95.8 kph. Tony de Zorzi draws the front foot out to block, but plays inside the line, and the ball fizzes through to the keeper, beating the outside edge.
50.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Around off and full, Stubbs drives it along the ground to long off for a single.
50.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Length ball, on middle, blocked from the crease by Stubbs.
50
over
50 | 6 Runs | HH: 138/3
49.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, A hasty single! Dropped short by Kuldeep, it spins across from the line of the stumps. Tristan Stubbs rocks back and tucks it to the right of mid-wicket and rushes through for a single. Mohammed Siraj cuts it off in the inner ring and gets rid of the ball quickly as he throws to the keeper.
49.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, At 82.5 kph, full and on middle, Stubbs drags the bat in front of his pad to block.
49.4
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Nicely done! Stubbs uses the drift to his benefit as he reverse sweeps this full ball from outside off. He beats Ravindra Jadeja to his left at short third and the ball races away to the fence.
49.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Pitched fuller and just around off, Tristan Stubbs gets an inside edge to the front pad on the front foot defence.
49.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, PEACH! A sharp drift across the batter, on a fractionally fuller length, and then spinning in sharply. Tristan Stubbs is beaten all ends up on the inside edge as he gets on the back foot and looks to dab it down.
49.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Grips viciously on the deck, with some extra bounce, on a length, outside off. Tony de Zorzi is rushed on the back foot and chop-cuts it into the cover-point region for a single.
49
over
49 | 0 Runs | HH: 132/3
48.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Floated up, full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs is staunch on his front foot defence.
48.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Lands it full and outside off, Stubbs drives it along the ground, but finds the man at extra cover.
48.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On a length, around off, Tristan Stubbs gets behind the line and tucks it to the right of the bowler.
48.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller on middle, Stubbs defends it straight back.
48.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Similar line and length, with extra bounce now. Stubbs cuts it towards backward point.
48.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Quicker and flatter, on a shorter length. Tristan Stubbs steers it off the back foot to backward point.
48
over
48 | 3 Runs | HH: 132/3
47.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, A bit too full, on off, Tristan Stubbs drives it off the front foot to long on for a single.
47.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Around off, full in length, spinning in. Stubbs takes a huge stride out and blocks it in front of his pads.
47.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Slower through the air, at just 77 kph, on middle. Tristan Stubbs pushes it gently off the front foot to the right of the bowler.
47.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Flatter and drifting across on a length. Tristan Stubbs nudges it with soft hands to Sai Sudharsan at backward short leg.
47.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, A short leg break, outside off. Tony de Zorzi slashes it off the back foot to deep cover for a single.
47.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller, at 84.3 kph, on middle, Tristan Stubbs flicks it down to long on for a single.
47
over
47 | 3 Runs | HH: 129/3
46.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Keeps the stumps in play, does Jadeja. Full in length, spinning into the batter. Tony de Zorzi taps it across to the leg side off the front foot.
46.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Drags the length back, on the leg stump. Tristan Stubbs plays with the drift and goes on the back foot before punching it through mid on for a single.
46.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller and outside off, Tony de Zorzi reverse sweeps it to the short third region for a single.
46.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, A quicker one, on a length, Tony de Zorzi tucks it across to the right of forward short leg.
46.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pitched outside off, on a length, Tristan Stubbs cuts it off the back foot to sweeper cover for a single. And this brings up the 50-run partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi, in 90 balls.
46.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fractionally full and around off, dabbed away to extra cover.
46
over
46 | 4 Runs | HH: 126/3
45.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Oh, this one skids through. A leg break, on a shortish length, outside off. It doesn't bounce at all and Tony de Zorzi offers no shot.
45.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, On middle, on a length, spinning in with some bounce. Tristan Stubbs turns it through square leg for a single.
45.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Pushed outside off, on a fuller length, at 84.4 kph, Tristan Stubbs drives it to the right of the bowler.
45.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, A googly by the looks of it, on a length, around off. Tristan Stubbs gets across on the back foot and punches it back to the bowler.
45.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Overpitched on middle, Tony de Zorzi drills down to long off for a single.
45.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Sharp turn from a length, outside off. Tony de Zorzi reaches at it and smashes it to the right of cover for a couple of runs.
45
over
45 | 2 Runs | HH: 122/3
44.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Very full, on the leg stump, swept behind, fine on the leg side for a single.
44.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Nice and full, on the fourth stump line. Tristan Stubbs drives it to widish extra cover for a single.
44.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, The length is dragged back, on off, bunted off the back foot by Tristan.
44.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Dropped full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs leans on and blocks.
44.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Around off and full, Tristan Stubbs carves it in front of square on the off side.
44.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Flat on a lower trajectory, on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks it off the front foot.
Change. Ravindra Jadeja (12-0-20-2) is back on.
44
over
44 | 6 Runs | HH: 120/3
43.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, A yard behind fuller length, on the leg stump. Tony de Zorzi gets inside the line and tucks it on the bounce to short mid-wicket.
43.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Landed full and on leg, pushed straight back at the bowler.
43.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Overpitched on the leg stump, clipped off the toes to short mid-wicket.
43.3
2
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Good running! Tony now reverse sweeps this full ball in front of square on the off side, all along the ground. Jasprit Bumrah from deep third, runs across to his left and cuts it off. A couple of runs taken.
43.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Pushed through, on middle and full in length. Tony de Zorzi draws the front foot out to smother the spin.
43.1
4
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Nicely controlled! Sundar drops it on the leg stump line, on a fullish length. Tony de Zorzi employs the reverse sweep and finds the fence at deep backward point.
43
over
43 | 1 Runs | HH: 114/3
42.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, A slider on a length, around off. It skids through and turns in. Stubbs covers the stumps to bunt it down the pitch.
42.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller and on off, Tristan Stubbs blocks off the front foot.
42.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Much quicker and fuller on this occasion, Tony de Zorzi clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
42.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Floated fuller and at just 73.8 kph. It lands and spins from middle, Tony de Zorzi is watchful in the front foot defence.
42.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Wide on off, on a length, Tony lets it pass.
42.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, At 81.5 kph, full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it inside out to extra cover.
42
over
42 | 4 Runs | HH: 113/3
41.6
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Another forward push into the off side on the fuller ball, and Tony de Zorzi gets a single as the ball rolls to long off.
41.5
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Touch short, outside off, Tristan Stubbs plays off the back foot and punches it through mid off for a single. SOUTH AFRICA'S LEAD IS NOW 400 RUNS!
41.4
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, From around the stumps, this is on a length, touch wide on off. Tony de Zorzi steers it off the back foot to deep point for a single.
41.3
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, The length is pulled back, on the leg stump line with extra bounce. Tristan Stubbs hangs back and nudges it with soft hands to deep square leg for a single.
41.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, On off, spinning in from a fuller length. Tristan Stubbs alertly blocks it off the front foot.
41.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Loopy ball, full and outside off, Tristan Stubbs gets a huge stride forward to smother the spin.
Washington Sundar (15-2-38-1) to operate from the other end.
41
over
41 | 2 Runs | HH: 109/3
40.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Serves it full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi drives inside out to cover.
40.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, On a fuller length, around off, Stubbs gets on the front foot and drives it to widish mid off for a single.
40.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, Pushed fuller and on the middle stump, at 77.4 kph, blocked watchfully by Stubbs.
40.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Dropped full and on the leg stump, Tony de Zorzi clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
40.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Lets out a huge grunt, does Kuldeep, after serving it full, and outside off. It lands on the rough and turns away. Tony lets it be.
40.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, At just 81.8 kph, Kuldeep floats it fuller and on off. Tony de Zorzi leans forward and blocks it right under his eyes.
Welcome back. It's time for the second session to unfold. Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi have added 30 runs in just 51 balls. South Africa lead by 395 runs. This session is key for both teams. The players are out in the middle. Kuldeep Yadav to bowl first after the break.
...DAY 4, SESSION 2...
South Africa won't mind much as they have added 81 runs to the bigger picture and sit in a pretty comfortable position. Tristan Stubbs has been through the thick of the action, busy in the middle, taking some risky singles but have made sure the scoreboards keep ticking. The question is how much South Africa will be willing to accept. Maybe 450, maybe 500, maybe one more session. Who knows! Time will tell the answer. Join us for the Post-Tea session at 11.20 am IST (5.50 am GMT). Cheers!
Mohammed Siraj was given just one over in his opening spell before Washington Sundar replaced him. Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja bowled in tandem with a lot more control in their line and lengths, mainly attacking the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja removed Ryan Rickelton and, with a magic delivery, got the big fish in Aiden Markram as well. Washington Sundar was rewarded for his fine bowling as well, picking Temba Bavuma with a rank turner.
After 9 sessions, India have finally arrived on the Assamese shores as they have dominated a session in this match. Oh hang on, meanwhile South Africa have stretched their lead to 395 runs, which is a daunting task knowing the hosts are trailing in the series. However, talking about the morning of Day 4, India deserve some praise. A lot was talked about the speed comparison between the spinners from both teams. India, bowling at higher speeds got a lesser degree of turn. Today, they stuck to their speed but bowled with more energy and with conviction to claim prized wickets.
40
over
40 | 3 Runs | HH: 107/3
39.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Floated fuller and on middle, Tristan Stubbs takes a massive stride forward and smothers the spin. And that will be TEA on Day 4!
39.5
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Much fuller now, around off, Tony de Zorzi gets on the front foot and drives it inside out to widish mid off for a single.
39.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Releases it slower through the air, on a length, just outside off. Left alone watchfully by de Zorzi.
39.3
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Short delivery, on middle and leg. Comfortably nudged across by Stubbs to deep square leg for a single.
39.2
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Pushed across the batter, on the leg stump, Tony de Zorzi drives the full ball through wide mid on for a single.
39.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Tosses it up, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi opens the bat's face at the point of contact and eases it to backward point.
39
over
39 | 5 Runs | HH: 104/3
38.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Dropped short and on the stumps, Tony de Zorzi transfers the weight on the back foot and knocks it across through the vacant mid-wicket region for a single. 5 runs off Kuldeep's first. 15 runs from the last two overs for the Proteas.
38.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Just outside off, slowing it up a bit through the air, on a length. Tony de Zorzi sees that off.
38.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, On the fourth stump, on a length, de Zorzi blocks off the back foot.
38.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Gets it through once again! Overpitched from Kuldeep, on middle. Tony de Zorzi gets down on a knee and sweeps it crisply and picks up another boundary at deep square leg. Much more proactivity from these two to prevent pressure from creeping in. Good approach, actually. 100 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA!
38.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Flighted on a length, at 82.8 kph, around off. Tony de Zorzi rocks back and taps the ball on its head to the off side.
38.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony de Zorzi, Starts with a length ball, does Kuldeep. Tony de Zorzi backs away and cuts it to backward point.
Kuldeep Yadav is brought into the attack with the Tea break within 10 minutes.
38
over
38 | 10 Runs | HH: 99/3
37.6
4
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Adventurous! Good little counterattack from these two in this over. A very full delivery, dropped around off, Tristan Stubbs reverse sweeps it through cover-point and collects a boundary. South Africa's lead is now 387 runs.
37.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up nicely, full and on off, spinning in. Tristan Stubbs gets a giant stride forward and defends it more of the shoulder of the bat.
37.4
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Fractionally shorter than the previous ball, sliding onto the leg stump. Tony de Zorzi hangs back and nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
37.3
4
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Sweeps, and sweeps it well enough! Loopy delivery, on off, Tony de Zorzi stretches forward and fetches the ball from outside off, and sweeps it through the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
37.2
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Just outside off, on a fuller length, Stubbs reverse sweeps it to the left of deep backward point for a single.
37.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Around off and middle, full in length, Stubbs leans on and defends it to the left of forward short leg.
37
over
37 | 1 Runs | HH: 89/3
36.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Rushing through their overs really quickly, are Sundar and Jadeja! Shortish delivery, on middle. Tony de Zorzi is rushed on the back foot and nudges it on the bounce to the left of short leg.
36.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, On a length, on the leg stump. Tucked across off the back foot.
36.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Another hasty run! Just a tad short and around off, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and punches it to mid off. Dhruv Jurel is quick to get rid of the ball, but the batters complete the single. In fact, the throw from Jurel hits Stubbs' right thigh.
36.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Not that short of a delivery, on off, Stubbs hangs deep in the crease and bunts it to the off side.
36.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Pitched fuller, on middle, Stubbs advances down the track and blocks it to the off side.
36.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Darted on a length, on middle, Stubbs plays off the back foot and punches it to extra cover.
36
over
36 | 6 Runs | HH: 88/3
35.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Pushed fuller, in front of the stumps, Tony de Zorzi pushes it back to Sundar off the front foot.
35.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Just outside off, full in length, de Zorzi shows no interest to play at it.
35.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Sharp away turn, on a fractionally fuller length, around off. Tony de Zorzi is almost drawn into a false stroke, but he somehow prevents himself from poking at it.
35.3
6
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, SIX! Now that is a good, confident stroke! Dropped full and on the leg stump line, Tony de Zorzi shimmies down the track and launches it up and over long on for a cracking six.
35.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Full, outside off, at 86.1 kph, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to short extra cover.
35.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, In-drifter, full and on middle, de Zorzi plays with soft hands and clips it into the leg side.
35
over
35 | 2 Runs | HH: 82/3
34.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Much fuller and on the stumps, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to the right of the bowler.
34.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On a length, around off, blocked off the back foot.
34.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Dragged length, on the stumps, steered off the back foot to mid-wicket.
34.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On middle, full, defended back to Jadeja.
34.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Full, much spin from off, Stubbs blocks it alertly.
34.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, 'Catch it' is the shout, but it lands short in the deep. Fuller ball, spinning in from middle. Tony de Zorzi employs the sweep shot, but gets a thick top edge and the ball flies towards deep backward square leg. Lands just yards in front of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the deep who collects it on the bounce. A single taken.
34.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, On a fuller length, just around middle and leg, worked to mid-wicket. No Ball called as Jadeja has overstepped.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs | HH: 80/3
33.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Slows it down on a fuller length, pushed straight back at the bowler.
33.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Outside off on a length, Stubbs defends it off the back foot.
33.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller ball, blocked off the front foot.
33.3
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Fullish ball, drifting into the batter, tapped into the leg side with soft hands.
33.2
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, A stumping opportunity missed! A sharp off break, pitching outside off with extra bounce. Tristan Stubbs tries to drive it through covers by charging down the track, but the ball beats the inside edge due to that excessive turn into the batter. The ball passes over the stumps and Pant is seemingly blinded by the batter and unaware of the vicious bounce. The ball hits his left shoulder, with his gloves at waist height. It lobs off his shoulder and drops behind leg gully.
33.1
1
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Slightly fuller and on middle, Tony de Zorzi clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.
33
over
33 | 2 Runs | HH: 79/3
32.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Hmm... wasn't so sure on that one, was Stubbs! Plays the full ball off the back foot and gets an inside edge to the right of short leg.
32.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Identical line and length, Stubbs blocks off the back foot.
32.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Slides in on a length, on middle, Tristan Stubbs stands tall and bunts it to the bowler's left.
32.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi reverse sweeps it to deep backward point where Siraj is exactly placed for that shot. Just a single.
32.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller and on off, Tony de Zorzi defends with a forward push to the bowler.
32.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Lands on a good length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs hangs deep in the crease and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.
32
over
32 | 0 Runs | HH: 77/3
31.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Drifting into the batter, full in length, Tony de Zorzi clips it to square leg with soft hands.
31.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Full and around off, eased into the off side.
31.4
0
Washington Sundar to Tony de Zorzi, Length ball, on off, defended off the back foot.
Tony de Zorzi comes in next.
31.3
W
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, OUT! CAUGHT! Sundar finally gets the reward for his controlled bowling. Good length off break, angled at the pads with turn and bounce. Bavuma comes forward to flick it away, but it is not an ideal length to play that shot.  The ball catches his glove and deflects behind. It beats Pant's dive to the left but Reddy, alert at leg slip with hands perfectly placed, snaps up the simple opportunity. Temba Bavuma departs for 3 (11) and from 59/0, South Africa are 77/3.
31.2
0
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, CHANCE! Dropped! This one bounces a bit and turns into the batter from the middle stump line. Temba Bavuma draws his front foot out to work it on the leg side, but the ball lobs off the glove to the right of Sai Sudharsan at short leg. Sai dives and stretches out his right hand to grab it, but the ball is popped to his right. Nitish Kumar Reddy, from leg slip, moves a bit too wide to his left and the ball drops safely between the two fielders.
31.1
0
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, More of a top spin from Sundar, full and on middle, Bavuma clips it with soft hands to short mid-wicket.
31
over
31 | 1 Runs | HH: 77/2
30.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On off and full, Stubbs is watchful in his forward defence.
30.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Nagging length, on middle and leg, Stubbs nudges it to widish mid-wicket.
30.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On a length, on off, bunted off the back foot by Stubbs to Jadeja.
30.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Full and on off, pushed to mid off.
30.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Good length, spinning a bit from middle. Tristan Stubbs plays from the crease and defends it.
30.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Tell you what, Stubbs is living on a knife's edge at the moment! Shortish delivery, outside off, spinning away with bounce. Temba Bavuma rocks back and cuts it to the right of backward point and calls Stubbs through for a single. The fielder is quick to fire in a flat throw to the keeper and Stubbs puts on his afterburners and stretches his arms to drag his bat inside the crease before Pant disturbs the timber.
30
over
30 | 1 Runs | HH: 76/2
29.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Spins in a touch from middle, Stubbs lunges ahead to block the full ball. It is played with soft hands and he gets a thick inside edge as the ball rolls to short leg.
29.5
1
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Touch short and a bit too straight on the leg stump. Temba Bavuma gets across on the back foot and nudges it through backward square leg for a single.
29.4
0
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller on middle, Temba Bavuma plays with the spin and eases it to short leg.
29.3
0
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Around off, and full, Temba leans on and blocks.
29.2
0
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Nice and full, on the leg stump, tapped off the front foot to forward short leg.
29.1
0
Washington Sundar to Temba Bavuma, Slower through the air, at 87 kph, full and outside off. Temba Bavuma strides across to defend, but gets a thin inside edge onto the front pad as the ball rolls to the first slip fielder.
29
over
29 | 1 Runs | HH: 75/2
28.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On a good length, around off, Stubbs knocks in thereabouts of extra cover off the back foot.
28.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Fullish delivery, on middle, worked back to the bowler.
28.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On off, and this is driven to mid off.
28.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Had to really hurry, but the throw could have been much better from Jaiswal! Fuller and spinning away from off, Temba Bavuma pushes at the delivery off the front foot and gets a thick outside edge that rolls to short third's left. Yashasvi Jaiswal is quick to get on the ball, but throws it wayward towards the keeper. The batters hustle for a single, and Stubbs is compelled to put in a full-length dive, but slides his bat in before Pant flicks the ball onto the stumps.
28.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Temba Bavuma, Nice and full, around off, Bavuma strides forward and eases it into the off side.
Temba Bavuma is the new man in. A fifty in the second innings of the previous match. What's in store this time around?
28.1
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, OUT! OUTFOXED! Jadeja has fished out both the South African openers in this spell. He bowls an in-dipper on a fuller length, and gets a good bit of in-drift and purchase off the deck by bowling in front of the stumps. Aiden Markram is drawn forward and tries to defend it forward, but the ball lands and spins across his bat's face to beat the outside edge and then makes an absolute mess of the stumps behind. Aiden Markram departs on 29 (84) and from 59/0, South Africa are 74/2, with a lead of 362 runs.
28
over
28 | 2 Runs | HH: 74/1
27.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Touch full and on off, Stubbs is solid in defence.
27.5
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, On a length, in front of the sticks, nudged to short mid-wicket off the back foot.
27.4
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Another full ball and this is flicked through square leg for a single.
27.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Fuller and on middle, flicked to mid-wicket.
27.2
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, On the stumps, the length is full, Markram works it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
27.1
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Spins in from the fourth stump, full in length. Aiden Markram leans forward and plays with soft hands to block. Gets a thick outside edge but it lands just short and to the right of KL Rahul at first slip. A single taken.
27
over
27 | 3 Runs | HH: 72/1
26.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Outside off, full, Stubbs carves it through extra cover for a single.
26.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Excellent commitment in the field. Full and around off, Aiden Markram drives it to the left of Nitish Kumar Reddy at extra cover. Reddy flings himself and cuts it off and immediately gets rid of the ball. The throw is a bit wide to the keeper and that allows the batters to cross over for a single. The replay shows that there was indecision between the batters to run initially, but they pushed hard eventually and made it through to their respective ends.
26.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Drifting into the batter, full and on middle, Stubbs charges down the track and carves it to mid off. They hustle hard for a single.
26.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, At 93.7 kph, on a length, around off, Tristan Stubbs hangs back and punches it to short extra cover.
26.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, On a fuller length, on middle, solidly blocked by Stubbs.
26.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Darted full, on leg, clipped off the front foot to mid-wicket.
26
over
26 | 2 Runs | HH: 69/1
25.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Fuller and on the leg stump, Markram eases it off the front foot to the left of short leg.
25.5
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Length, spinning in, Markram pulls it off the back foot, but finds Siraj at leg gully.
25.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Drags the length back, on the leg stump. Aiden Markram tucks it off the back foot, but cannot get it past short leg.
25.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, At 83.8 kph, this is full and on middle, Aiden Markram clips it to mid-wicket.
25.2
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, On middle, full, pushed straight back at the bowler.
25.1
2
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Misfield! Fuller in length, on middle, Markram shimmies down a bit and works it to the right of long on. Yashasvi Jaiswal makes a fumble to pick it up cleanly and allows two runs.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs | HH: 67/1
24.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Touch full, around off, pushed off the front foot to mid off.
24.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Again, he punches this short ball to silly point where Sai Sudharsan prevents it from rolling away by making a half stop.
24.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Nagging length, around off, Stubbs dabs it off the back foot to silly point.
24.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, A bit too full, on the stumps, drilled down to long on for a single.
24.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Quicker through the air, full and on middle, blocked to the leg side.
24.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, In-drifter, full and on middle and leg. Markram commits on the back foot to a full delivery and bunts it down the pitch.
DRINKS BREAK. 40/1 for South Africa in the opening hour of the fourth day. After brief spells of pace from Bumrah and Siraj, spin was brought in tandem. Both the turners, Jadeja and Sundar haven't given much away. They have bowled with control and the main template has been the way they have constantly targeted the stumps, denying easy runs. But overall, the Saffas will be happy with where they stand in this game. The pitch is still looking really good for batting, with minimal wear and tear. For India, it is all about keep chipping away at the wickets regularly and to turn the session blue, they will need at least a couple of wickets, or even more, in the next hour before the Tea break.
24
over
24 | 2 Runs | HH: 66/1
23.6
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Pushes it too full and on middle, Aiden Markram eases it to long on for a single.
23.5
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Aiden Markram goes back as he clips this length delivery to Sai at short leg.
23.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Pitches it up, turning in on middle, Aiden Markram plays with soft hands to short leg.
23.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, On a good length and on top of off, Aiden Markram punches off the back foot, back to Sundar.
23.2
1
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Tristan Stubbs comes down to the straighter line and hits it to long on for a single.
23.1
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, At 86.9 kph! Drifts in a fuller delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs bunts it to square leg for a single.
23
over
23 | 1 Runs | HH: 64/1
22.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Flatter trajectory and comes with the arm on middle, Aiden Markram rocks back to flick but inside edges it onto the pads.
22.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump-to-stump line, Aiden Markram watchfully defends it out.
22.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Pushes it full on this occasion, around middle and off, Aiden Markram blocks with soft hands.
22.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Dragged back, just outside off. Aiden Markram slaps it to point.
22.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, The arm ball, just outside off, Tristan Stubbs cuts it past the man at point for a single.
22.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Angles it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs lunges forward and pushes it back to RJ.
22
over
22 | 0 Runs | HH: 63/1
21.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Maiden! Loopy delivery, attacking the stumps. Aiden Markram defends.
21.5
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Floated, around off on the fuller side, Aiden Markram prods across and taps it to cover. Tristan Stubbs tries to sneak in a single, but Sundar runs across and stops it quickly.
21.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Washington Sundar shifts his length back by a fraction, on middle, Aiden Markram clips on the up and to the man at mid-wicket.
21.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Drops it full, slower in the air and on middle, Aiden Markram keeps it out on the leg side.
21.2
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Flights it again with the same speed from Sundar. In the late 80s! Aiden Markram tucks it to short leg.
21.1
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Flights it too full and on middle, Aiden Markram leans and blocks.
21
over
21 | 3 Runs | HH: 63/1
20.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, An arm ball, fuller and just outside off, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to mid off.
20.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Flatter and outside off, Aiden Markram taps on the head of the ball, hits it past silly point for a single.
20.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Slight width and helps the batter with the turn as well, outside off and Tristan Stubbs plays it to point for a single. He is off the mark. South Africa lead by 350 runs.
20.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Ravindra Jadeja loops it up a bit, fuller and around off, Tristan Stubbs defends on the surface.
20.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Darts it full and on middle and leg, drilled back to the bowler.
20.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Bowls it full and outside off, turning away. Aiden Markram strokes it through point for a single.
20
over
20 | 1 Runs | HH: 60/1
19.6
0
Washington Sundar to Tristan Stubbs, Slows up the pace, bowls it fuller and on middle, Tristan Stubbs nudges it to short leg, who picks up on a bounce.
And right away, there is a lot of chirping from the men surrounding the batter after that first wicket.
19.5
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Flatter delivery at 85.7 clicks, around off, Aiden Markram wrists it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Pushes it full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram keeps it out on the leg side.
19.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Gives more flight and gets it to turn in but the length is too full, Aiden Markram plays it back to Sundar.
19.2
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, An action replay of the previous delivery! Tossed up on middle, Aiden Markram wrists it to short leg.
19.1
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, In line of the stumps, on middle, Aiden Markram leans and bunts it to short leg.
19
over
19 | 1 Runs | HH: 59/1
18.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, A dot to end! Fires in a fuller delivery on middle, Tristan Stubbs hits it back to Jadeja.
18.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Drifts in a fuller delivery on the pads. Tristan Stubbs prods and clips it to mid-wicket.
18.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, Floats it full and on middle. Tristan Stubbs defends on the front foot.
Tristan Stubbs arrives at the crease at number 3.
18.3
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, OUT! TAKEN! Ryan Rickelton miscues it completely. Poor shot from Ryan and he has to go. Ravindra Jadeja bowls it on a length and around off, Ryan Rickelton dances down the track and plays all over it, trying to go inside out over cover. He hurries into his shot and slices it to cover, where Mohammed Siraj leaps and holds onto the catch with both hands stretched over his head. India have an opening against the run of play. Ryan Rickelton departs on 35 off 64 balls and South Africa are 59/1, leading by 347 runs.
18.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter and turning in slightly on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it out.
18.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, The speed increases as Ravindra Jadeja puts in the effort. A no ball! Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped. This is full and on middle, played back to the bowler.
18.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, At 91.3 clicks! Tossed up on middle, Ryan Rickelton clips it to mid-wicket.
18
over
18 | 2 Runs | HH: 58/0
17.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Drifts in a flighted delivery on middle, defended out.
17.5
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Almost induces a false shot! Pushes it across, full and on leg, Ryan Rickelton tries to whip it across but gets a leading edge to long off for a single.
17.4
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Drops it short, outside off, bit of turn. Aiden Markram cuts it late to third man for a single.
17.3
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Flatter and with close to no turn for Sundar, on middle, Aiden Markram rocks back to defend.
17.2
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Aiden Markram prods across and defends the ball inside the line.
17.1
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Flights it full and around off, turning in. Aiden Markram plays with soft hands to short leg.
17
over
17 | 2 Runs | HH: 56/0
16.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja goes through his over in a flash! Pushes it full and outside off, Aiden Markram knocks it to deep point for a single.
16.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Touch fuller and comes with the arm on middle, Aiden Markram backs away and plays it back to the bowler.
16.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, This is full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton drills it to long on for a single.
16.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Touch fuller and in line of the stumps, Ryan Rickelton keeps it out on the deck.
16.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter delivery, attacking the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs back to defend.
16.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up, length and on middle, Ryan Rickelton leans to clip but inside edges it onto the pads and it lobs over Sai Sudharsan at short leg.
Spin is in tandem now. Ravindra Jadeja replaces Mohammed Siraj. Will be interesting to see at what pace Jadeja bowls. Sundar, in his couple of overs, bowled in the late 80s and early 90s.
16
over
16 | 5 Runs | HH: 54/0
15.6
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, JUST IN! Talk about inches! Pushes it full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton eases it to mid on and rushes across. Mohammed Siraj picks up and hits at the bowler's end. Ryan Rickelton took the run slightly with ease and pushed hard in the last seconds. The replay shows he stretched his bat over the line by just.
Is Rickelton run out? Direct hit at the non-striker's end, and this looks really close. Um... not so close when the replays roll in. The side-on replay shows that Rickelton just managed to slide some part of his bat inside the crease before the stumps were shattered. NOT OUT loads on the big screen. But that was a bit too casual from Ryan.
15.5
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Bowls it short and wide of off, Ryan Rickelton leaves it alone to the keeper.
15.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter delivery, around off, Ryan Rickelton punches it to cover.
15.3
4
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! 50 up for South Africa! Third fifty-plus partnership between these two as well in the series. Yet another good start by the duo. Darted on the pads, Ryan Rickelton helps it down to fine leg, past Jasprit Bumrah there for a boundary.
15.2
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Touch fuller, around the sixth stump line. Ryan Rickelton defends on the deck.
15.1
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Almost an arm ball from Sundar, flat and outside off, Ryan Rickelton steps across to block.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs | HH: 49/0
14.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Bowls another bouncer, on middle. Aiden Markram happily leaves it.
14.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, A bumper on leg, Aiden Markram ducks under it.
14.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Just gives the direction! Short of a good length, slight width on offer, outside off. Aiden Markram punches on the rise, stands tall and hits it through cover. The fielder chases but in vain. A boundary.
14.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Mohammed Siraj bowls the top of off stump line to Aiden Markram, this is defended out.
14.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, A half-volley, attacking the stumps. Ryan Rickelton is a bit squared up as he tries to defend, splices it to point for a single.
14.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Mohammed Siraj serves it full and around off, Ryan Rickelton blocks with an angled bat to point.
14
over
14 | 2 Runs | HH: 44/0
13.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Loopy delivery, fuller and around off, Aiden Markram defends under his eyes.
13.5
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Pushes across a fuller ball, on the pads, Ryan Rickelton works it behind square on the leg side for one.
13.4
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, At 91.8 kph! Too full and on middle, Ryan blocks it well.
13.3
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, This one straightens off the deck, around off. Ryan Rickelton leans to defend with the turn but splices his shot to short third man.
13.2
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Floats it full and turning on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton tucks it to square leg.
13.1
1
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Darted on the pads, flatter. Aiden Markram nudges it to square leg for a single.
13
over
13 | 6 Runs | HH: 42/0
12.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Streaky! On another day, it would have hit the stumps. On a skiddy length, around the off pole. Ryan Rickelton half-presses to defend but gets a thick inside edge, past the stumps and into the fine leg fence. Jasprit Bumrah walks away with a grimace on his face.
12.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, In the channel once again, drags his length back. Just outside off and Ryan Rickelton lets it go.
12.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Jasprit Bumrah drifts across a fuller delivery with not much help off the pitch. It lands nicely around off, Ryan Rickelton solidly defends.
12.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Short of a good length and around the fourth stump line. Aiden Markram hangs back and plays it past point for a single.
12.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Serves it touch short and close to the off pole. Aiden Markram drops it to cover.
12.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Drops it full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton taps it on the surface and the ball lobs over the bowler, between mid on and mid off for a single.
12
over
12 | 1 Runs | HH: 36/0
11.6
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Gives the ball some air, flights it on middle, Aiden Markram keeps it out on the leg side.
11.5
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, The speed gun reads 89.4 clicks! A bit too quick on a pitch like this! Tosses it up, full and on middle, defended out.
11.4
0
Washington Sundar to Aiden Markram, Straighter line from Sundar, this is on middle, Aiden Markram bunts it to mid-wicket.
11.3
1
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Flights it full from around the wicket on middle, Ryan Rickelton eases it to mid on and rushes across for a single.
11.2
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Keeps it full and on middle and off, Ryan Rickelton prods and blocks it out.
11.1
0
Washington Sundar to Ryan Rickelton, Washington Sundar tosses it up, around off, Ryan Rickelton tries to wrists it away but finds the man at short leg.
Quite interesting. Just one over for Siraj in his opening spell. Spin is introduced with Washington Sundar.
11
over
11 | 2 Runs | HH: 35/0
10.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Typical Bumrah's line and length. Good length, shaping in, on top of off. Aiden Markram hangs back to block.
10.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Goes too full this time, around off, Aiden Markram is solid in his defensive action.
10.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, The odd bouncer from Bumrah in the over, this is too shot and Aiden Markram lets it go. WIDED. Good take by Pant behind the sticks.
10.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, At 138.4 kph! Jasprit Bumrah steams in and dishes out on a fuller side and on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it to mid-wicket.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, An in-angler and gets it to nip back in a touch. This is around off, Aiden Markram taps it to point.
10.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Pushes it full and tailing on middle and off, Aiden Markram defends with a straight bat to cover.
10.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Creates a slight angle as Bumrah serves it on middle and leg, Aiden Markram watchfully tucks it to mid-wicket.
10.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, NO BALL! Back of a length and on middle, Aiden Markram solidly defends it. A No Ball is called as Jasprit Bumrah has overstepped.
10
over
10 | 6 Runs | HH: 33/0
9.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Good end to the over! Bangs it short and directs it over Ryan's head. The batter thinks to pull but eventually leaves it.
9.5
2
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, A bit too full and into the blockhole, around off, Ryan Rickelton tries to defend but splices his shot past Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully for a couple.
9.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Slants across a length ball, outside off, Ryan Rickelton shoulders arms to it.
9.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Excellent shot! Pitches it up at 133 clicks, bowls it outside off. Ryan Rickelton leans into his drive and hits it through covers for a boundary. Easy pickings.
9.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Too full and too straight on the pads, Ryan clips it to mid-wicket.
9.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, BEATEN! Ryan Rickelton is beaten on the first ball of both overs so far! Lovely start by Siraj. Serves it on the fuller side, around off with slight movement off the deck. Ryan Rickelton prods a bit to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Assuming Siraj to share the attack from the far end. Bingo. He will. 3-1-8-0 so far are his bowling figures.
9
over
9 | 1 Runs | HH: 27/0
8.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Pushes it full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram leans and blocks it to mid on.
8.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Ryan Rickelton gets us underway on Day 4. On a nagging length, drifting away, outside off. Ryan Rickelton punches it through point for a single.
8.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Jasprit Bumrah keeps bowling in the same channel, this is full and touch outside off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to cover.
8.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, A bit fuller than the previous delivery, on middle and off. Ryan Rickelton half-presses and defends it out.
8.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, A good length delivery, across the eyeline of Ryan! Around off and Ryan Rickelton solidly blocks it out.
8.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, A tame push to start with! Angles across a fuller ball, outside off, Ryan Rickelton lacks foot movement as he tries to push it across, misses it.
In all readiness for Day 4 to commence. The umpires and players punctually make their way out to the middle. The Indian players form a huddle before they spread out to take their respective fielding positions. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram are the openers as well as the overnight batters for South Africa. And Jasprit Bumrah (3-0-13-0) is all set to get us underway with the first over. A massively crucial half an hour on the cards. The question is, with the Saffas add quick runs straightaway or will they take their own time? But for India, they are not only running against time, but also need to get regular breakthroughs to restrict the tourists to as little as they can. Rickelton to face, with three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Shaun Pollock are having a look at the Day 4 surface in Guwahati. Deep starts by pointing out that it is a pleasant morning. Shaun Pollock observes a few little foot holes, but nothing extravagant. He then shares about the average pace and turn that spinners from both sides generated. Detailing further into it, he highlights that the Indian spinners were a bit quicker through the air, with an average pace of about 90 kph, and got less turn. Whereas the South African spinners extracted more turn and grip by offering much air to the ball, with an average pace of 83.5 kph, and were clever with their variations as well. He walks to the centre of the pitch and reckons that this is the most even bounce he has seen in India for a while. Adds that Marco Jansen used his height and bounce to great effect. Stresses that he will need to do more of that, but also feels that India will deal with it better in the second innings.
A few minutes back, in the team huddle, the Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir, engaged in a lengthy and animated conversation. He pumped up the motivation in his players. And now, he walks up to the pitch to have a closer look. What does it look like? Pitch report coming up...
It’s been a long Test for the Indian bowlers. They have bowled on each of the three days so far in the match, and will have to bowl on this fourth day as well. So, the workload has been immense. They've got a massive job ahead and will be desperate to make early inroads in the morning session. The Proteas, meanwhile, will resume effectively on 314 without loss. That scoreline alone tells you how deep a hole India have dug themselves into. The big question now is how long South Africa will bat before pulling the trigger on a declaration and putting India back in to face the music. Or do the Indians have it in them to bundle this Proteas batting unit? Another absorbing day of cricket is about to begin. So stay tuned as the morning session of the day will give us a clear picture of where this is heading. The first ball is just a few minutes away.
Now onto the execution side of things. The Proteas bowlers have nailed the pace and variations this pitch demands. Marco Jansen peppered the batters with hostile short stuff that constantly had them hopping, while Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj gave the ball plenty of air to dip, grip and bounce off the surface to get the rewards. Most crucially, all of them hammering away at the stumps, forcing the Indian batters to make decisions and play shots they didn't always want to. India's bowlers, to be fair, haven't been as consistent with that approach. And crucially, it all underpinned in those 68 balls that caused the procession. Sure, the choice of shots will be put under scrutiny as well.
The pitch isn't a minefield by any means, and Kuldeep and Sundar’s late resistance on Monday, in an alliance of 208 balls, proved exactly that. Sure, it's on the slower side, and after being used for three days, it is naturally bound to show some wear and tear. But overall, there's still something in it for both bat and ball. Yet somehow it felt like South Africa and India have been playing on completely different surfaces. Where the Proteas batted rather comfortably for over 150 overs, India crumbled in almost half that time. So one can opine that the application has been the key difference maker that separates the two sides.
And… we are back again. This second Test has moved at its own pace in Guwahati, with South Africa holding all the aces and are smelling blood. Nine sessions down, the tourists have bossed up eight of those. Just shows how dominant they have been, not only in this game, but throughout the series. India, on the other hand, have looked dull and are on the mat yet again. By any stretch of imagination, a win looks almost impossible for them, with a draw as the best possible result. They surely will have to dig deep when they come out to bat again. On that note, we welcome you all to our coverage of the fourth day of this second and final Test.
... DAY 4 ...
Right then, another day that belonged to South Africa. Disappointment for the Indians as they are staring at another potential whitewash at home. Still early to say, but the writing seems to be on the wall. The best result they can squeeze out from this one is to drag it into a draw. But for that, if and when the Proteas declare, or the Indians bowl the tourists out, they will still have to come out to bat and dig deep. South Africa will effectively begin Day 4 with 314 on the board, and they will aim to stretch the game far away from India's reach. Action will resume on 25th November, Tuesday, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 9 am IST (3.30 am GMT). But do join us for the buildup a bit earlier. Till then, take care, cheers!
South Africa's Marco Jansen is in for a chat. He says there was nice pace and bounce in the wicket, although not a lot of swing on offer. Shares that once they saw the pace and bounce in the surface, he tried to make full use of it. He reflects that it was a good day for the team and for him personally, and credits the spinners for doing an excellent job when the ball wasn’t doing much for the quicks. He admits he was a bit lucky to be the one who cashed in. Mentions that they thought they would have to field for two days, so today was all about turning up and doing the job. He adds that it is still a good wicket for batting, though the ball is starting to turn a touch, and every now and then one holds in the surface.
Both Kuldeep and Sundar batted together for about half an hour in the final session, but their resistance was cut short sooner by Simon Harmer, and with South Africa opting for the second new ball, the wheels just came off for India. Marco Jansen completed with 6 wickets to his name, while Harmer got a three-fer. The Proteas didn't enforce the follow-on and came out to bat, using a light roller toward the backend of the day. They technically started with 288 runs and Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton ensured that they remained unblemished till the end.
The afternoon session started as a nightmare for India. Rishabh Pant departed to a questionable shot when his team desperately needed him to dig in, and Marco Jansen piled on the misery with a sharp short ball barrage. The hosts further collapsed in a heap, all the way down to 122/7. But Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav stemmed the bleeding with some gritty resistance. As the ball got older and softer, it lost that vicious bite from the morning spell. The pitch flattened out sufficiently for batting, and the pair grew more confident, showing that runs were available if you were willing to apply yourself and spend time at the crease.
The opening hour of the morning belonged to India as the openers negotiated the pacers comfortably before Jaiswal started cashing in on the loose deliveries. But the spinners flipped the script completely. Maharaj and Harmer found their rhythm immediately, looping it up perfectly between 75 and 85 clicks, making the ball grip and turn viciously. KL Rahul fell just before drinks, but Jaiswal pushed on to a composed fifty with Sai Sudharsan settling in alongside him. Then disaster struck. Harmer ripped through the middle order with two quick strikes, dismissing both left-handers, and Jurel threw his wicket away with an uninspiring shot, completely misjudging the pace of the surface. Which, in fact, was the case with most of the Indian batters getting out. India tumbled from 95/1 to 102/4 in a flash.
And... that's it for the day. The light has deteriorated and the umps take the players off the field. Another highly absorbing day of cricket comes to a close. It's STUMPS on Day 3 with South Africa well and truly in the driver's seat, dictating all the terms. India have struggled throughout this Test. First, they were made to toil hard with the ball for over 150 overs, and then they couldn't even bat for one full day, and were forced to bowl once again in the twilight. They would have expected to get a couple of wickets, but the Proteas openers just closed that door with sensible batting.
8
over
8 | 2 Runs | HH: 26/0
7.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Short and at the hips, Markram tucks it down and it goes on the bounce to short leg.
7.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Full and at the sticks, Aiden Markram stays back and keeps it out on the leg side.
7.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Tossed up now, on the off pole, on the fuller side. Aiden Markram blocks it off.
7.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Slower through the air but the length stays short, on off, Rickelton taps it to long off and crosses over.
7.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Rickelton, Drops it short, on off, Ryan Rickelton hangs back and punches it in front of mid on. A wild throw from Siraj at the batting end evades Rishabh Pant, but KL Rahul backs it up. Rahul asks Siraj to calm down but the latter sees the funny side of it.
7.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Aiden Markram, Pushed through, short and around leg, Markram turns it through square leg and crosses over.
The light-meter is out. The on-field umpire, Richard Kettleborough, takes a reading and feels it is good to continue for now. Still around 8 minutes or so remaining in the day. Also, a bowling change. Kuldeep Yadav is called into the attack now. He replaces Mohammed Siraj.
7
over
7 | 2 Runs | HH: 24/0
6.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Fuller and quicker, outside off, Ryan Rickelton strides across and drives it away, but finds the man at extra cover.
6.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Aiden Markram, Around off, short in length. Markram cuts it off the back foot to deep extra cover for a single.
6.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, On a length, this is clipped through mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Slows it down and lands it full, on the pads, Rickelton turns it to backward short leg.
6.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, Sliding across, on the shorter side, Rickelton stays back to defend.
6.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Ryan Rickelton, A bit too straight, short and on the pads, Ryan Rickelton presses back for the glance but misses and wears it on the pads.
6
over
6 | 0 Runs | HH: 22/0
5.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Dug in short, over middle. Aiden ducks under it.
5.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Tailing back into the pads, on a good length, flicked to mid-wicket by Aiden.
Another halt. Siraj is forced to abort his run-up as Markram backs away. He was put off by someone moving right in front of the sightscreen. Markram instantly apologises to the bowler. Siraj walks back to reload.
5.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, A hint of away shape, fuller and outside off, Aiden Markram shoulders arms.
5.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, This cuts back in sharply off the deck, on a hard length, over middle. Aiden Markram hops to deal with it but the ball sneaks past the inside edge and catches Markram around the waist. It rolls behind towards the slip cordon.
5.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, On top of off, on a back of a length. Markram lets the ball come to him and keeps it out.
Halt in play. Siraj looks a bit unhappy with the ball's shape and tosses the ball to Rod Tucker. The ring is out and it comfortably passes the test.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Lands it on a length, around off, Aiden stretches forward and pushes it to cover.
5
over
5 | 4 Runs | HH: 22/0
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Hurls it on a good length, honing in on the off pole. Rickelton punches it to cover off the back foot.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, In line of the off stump, on a good length, Ryan Rickelton eases it with a straight bat down the deck.
4.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Angled in at the hips, Markram hangs back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
4.3
3
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Goes full, on middle and leg, Ryan brings his wrists into play and works it between mid-wicket and mid on. Washington Sundar gives it a chase and cuts it off. Three runs taken.
4.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Full and outside off, inviting the drive, Ryan Rickelton resists and lets it be.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Bumrah pushes it across the left-hander, on a good length. Ryan Rickelton defends inside the line and gets beaten.
4
over
4 | 7 Runs | HH: 18/0
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, On top of off, on a hard length, Markram stands tall and dabs it down on the off side.
3.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, At 135.9 kph, on a length, on the pads, Rickelton nudges it wide of mid on to his left for a single.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, On off and middle, on a length. Ryan Rickelton defends it right under his eyes.
3.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, Direct hit! Attacking the stumps, on a length, Aiden brings his bat out in front and taps it in front of mid on. Markram makes a late decision to set off for the run. Washington Sundar gets to the ball and scores a direct hit at the bowling end. It is referred upstairs but Aiden is home.
3.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Glorious! Siraj serves it full, on off, Markram presses on the front foot and just times the drive with a high elbow. Plays it between cover and mid off for a boundary.
3.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, On a hard length, outside off, Rickelton gets on his toes, extends his hands and punches it to deep point for a single. South Africa's lead is now 300.
3
over
3 | 1 Runs | HH: 11/0
2.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Nearly sneaked through! This jags back in, on a good length, on off and middle. Aiden Markram stays back and squeezes out an inside edge onto the pads. The ball dribbles past the stumps and rolls behind.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Going down leg! Pitched up, on middle and leg, Markram is beaten on the flick and wears it on the front pad.
2.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Bumrah goes wide on the crease and angles it in at the stumps, fuller in length. Aiden Markram gets right behind the line and blocks it down the deck.
2.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, In and around the off pole at 139.8 kph, on a length, Aiden covers the line and watchfully defends.
2.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On a back of a length, angled in on the off stump. Markram hangs back and pushes it to cover.
2.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, On the fuller side, on middle and leg, Rickelton nudges it between mid-wicket and mid on for a single.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs | HH: 10/0
1.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, In the corridor of off, on a good length, Ryan guides it away to deep point for a single.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Another play and a miss! At 132.4 kph, on a good length, Ryan Rickelton hangs his bat out in front but the ball cuts away off the deck to go past the outside edge.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, On a good length, on middle and leg, Rickelton taps it to mid on.
1.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Closer to the off stump and fuller too, Ryan Rickelton brings his bat out in front for the block but is beaten past the outside edge.
1.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, A loose shot but Ryan Rickelton gets away with it! Delivers it on a short of a length, angling across the batter. Ryan pushes away from his body and is lucky not to nick this one behind.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Ryan Rickelton, Going across the left-hander, on a length, Ryan Rickelton presents a straight bat but the ball leaves him on the angle. It does not carry to Rishabh Pant and drops in front.
Mohammed Siraj to operate from the far end.
1
over
1 | 9 Runs | HH: 9/0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On a back of a length, on off, Aiden stabs it down on the off side.
0.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, FOUR! CHANCE! This is similar to the first innings drop by KL Rahul of Aiden Markram off the bowling of Bumrah. This is full and around the off pole. Markram is drawn forward and ends up pushing at the ball with hard hands. Gets an outside edge that goes low towards second slip. KL Rahul dives to his right but only gets fingertips to it. The ball races behind for a boundary.
0.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, On top of off, on a back of a length, Markram gets on the back foot and looks to punch it away. Gets an inside edge onto the pads.
0.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Bye! Another one that leaves the left-hander, on a back of a length. Ryan Rickelton lets it be. The ball goes further away and Rishabh Pant dives in front of first slip. Pant gets a hand to it and it is parried away for a bye.
0.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, Goes past the bat! This is pushed across again at 134 kph, on a short of a length. Ryan pushes away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball curves away after going past the batter and Rishabh Pant collects it with a dive to his left.
0.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Ryan Rickelton and South Africa are up and running! Angling away from over the wicket, on a back of a length. Rickelton gets the width to free his arms and he stands tall to punch it through covers for a boundary.
Right then! Do we even need to say what is ahead of us? Day 5 will be historic, whatever the results. Mind you, India still have a chance. You don't write them off, however, that writing is in pencil, which South Africa would be eager to erase it. Do join us for the final day at 9 am IST (3.30 am GMT). Till then, cheers!
Tristan Stubbs is up for a quick chat with Deep Dasgupta. On missing out on his third Test century, he admits that he feels a bit disappointed. But tells that India are two down already, so he will take it. On being asked about the declaration plan, he shares that they wanted to bat for 40 minutes after Lunch. Highlights that when Jadeja came on to bowl, he knew two hits were his best shot as that was the last over. On the shot on which he got dismissed, he details that it was a defensive shot to get off strike as he was forced to play at it. About the surface, he notes that there are some foot holes out there, and Harmer showed it by dismissing KL Rahul. Ends by saying that if they keep landing the ball in the right areas, there's enough in this wicket to clean them up.
There were rumours of a declaration happening in the second session but Bavuma made India fall on their knees, making them tired and chase the ball for another hour or so in the final session. Tristan Stubbs had a chance to register a century and South Africa were waiting for their young talent to reach the landmark but Stubbs fell 6 runs short, eventually putting up a humongous score for India to chase it down.
India began the morning with great determination. They had no option but to dominate the day. The hosts started well, bowling with a lot of intent and energy, eventually picking three wickets. With a victory out of equation, it felt like India have given themselves a good chance to draw the series in the morning session, but then came the body blow when Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi joined hands to add 101 runs to the total. Tony fell one short of his fifty but there were no signs of declaration despite the Proteas crossing the 450-mark.
How well was that declaration timed? We all felt that South Africa are postponing it a bit too much, but 15.5 overs in just more than an hour and paying dividends as the openers' wickets! Sounds brilliant. Bavuma and Co. plotted every move with perfection today. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had a bumpy road to play with, but the visitors blasted with pace from both ends against some tired minds. Marco Jansen removed Jaiswal for the third time in four innings while Simon Harmer bowled an absolute jaffa to dismiss KL. Kuldeep Yadav came in as a nightwatchman and did a pretty good job along with Sai Sudharsan, who survived a couple of scars in his time on the crease.
There are many beautiful mountains in Guwahati, Assam, but none bigger than what the Indian team are looking forward to. These metaphors sound nice and cool, but not when your team needs to win and level the series. The story is unfolding just as South Africa wanted it to. They have not put a foot wrong in this whole Test match and the series so far. The Proteas are chasing their first Test series win in India in 25 years and the World Test Champions are just a day away from writing it with golden letters.
The light-meter is out. We usually ended during this period in the past three days, with the light fading out a lot. It's the same today as well. The umpires call it a day. STUMPS ON DAY 4.
15.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, A yard behind fuller length, drifting into the stumps. Kuldeep Yadav goes back and across and defends it back to the bowler.
15.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Drags the length back, just outside off. Kuldeep Yadav gets in two minds whether to leave or play. Does not get his bat out of the line and the ball goes off the toe end and lands between silly point and the first slip fielders.
15.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Around off, spinning in from off, Kuldeep defends it well into the leg side past short leg.
15.2
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller and on off, Kuldeep strides forward and defends it under his eyes.
15.1
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On a fuller length, on off, Kuldeep Yadav blocks it off the front foot.
15
over
15 | 0 Runs | HH: 27/2
14.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Full and outside off, Sai Sudharsan strides across but offers no shot.
14.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Around off, on a length, tapped away to point.
14.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Good presence of mind from Sai as he averts a big tragedy. He tries to sweep a full delivery, but it bounces and turns into him. It deflects off his body and is on course to hit the stumps, but Sai flicks it away with his bat just in the nick of time.
14.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Spins in from the rough, on a length, Sai Sudharsan goes deep in the crease and blocks it off.
14.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller, spinning in from outside off. Sai Sudharsan lunges on to defend, but inside edges onto the front pad.
14.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, On a length, around off, punched off the back foot to the bowler.
14
over
14 | 1 Runs | HH: 27/2
13.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Not that short, and it skids through, outside off. Kuldeep Yadav hangs deep in the crease and steers it to backward point.
13.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Flighted up, full and around off. Kuldeep Yadav strides across and defends it to silly point.
13.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and tossed on middle and leg, Kuldeep pushes it to the left of the bowler.
13.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Touch full and around off, Kuldeep Yadav plays with soft hands and taps it to backward point.
13.2
1
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Drifting down leg, on a fuller length, clipped fine on the leg side for a single.
13.1
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, BEATEN! Off break, full and just outside off. Sai leans forward to defend, but the ball spins past the face of the blade to beat the outside edge by a whisker.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs | HH: 26/2
12.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Nice and full, around off, Kuldeep is watchful on his front foot defence.
12.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Spins sharply from a length outside off and kicks up awkwardly. Kuldeep rocks back to defend but only manages a thick outside edge that flies past silly point.
12.4
4
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, EDGED, FOUR! Streaky! Beautifully tossed up, outside the off stump. It lands and turns back sharply into the batter. Kuldeep Yadav leans across to drive but gets an inside edge. The ball then shoots behind to the left of the diving Wiaan Mulder at leg slip but stays out of his reach and races away to the deep fine leg fence.
12.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller and on off, defended off the front foot.
12.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Touch short and outside off, tapped to silly point.
12.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Length ball, on off, Kuldeep tucks it across off the back foot.
12
over
12 | 0 Runs | HH: 22/2
11.6
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Sai survives by a very thin margin! Full and floated into the batter. Sai Sudharsan draws the front foot forward to defend, but the ball thuds the front pad. A massive appeal for LBW as the Proteas go up in one. The umpire shakes his head in denial. Temba Bavuma goes upstairs for a review. Bat or pad first? The UltraEdge shows it has brushed the front pad first as the bat is a bit late to arrive. Ball Tracking comes up and shows that the ball is projected to hit the off stump, but the impact is on the umpire's call.
11.5
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Much fuller now, on off, Sai Sudharsan leans forward and blocks it straight back at the bowler.
11.4
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Short and outside off, Sai punches off the back foot to extra cover.
11.3
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Around off, on a length, Sai goes back and blocks it off.
11.2
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, Skids low from a length, just outside off. Sai Sudharsan plays with the turn and nudges it to mid-wicket.
11.1
0
Simon Harmer to Sai Sudharsan, In-dipper, full and outside off, spinning away. Kuldeep plays with soft hands and dabs it on the bounce to the first slip.
11
over
11 | 1 Runs | HH: 22/2
10.6
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Attacks the stumps, on a length, Kuldeep Yadav covers the line and stabs it down the pitch.
10.5
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, On a length, outside off, defended off the back foot to the off side.
10.4
0
Keshav Maharaj to Kuldeep Yadav, Goodness me! That turned a mile! Pitches it outside off, and this one turns across the three stumps. Kuldeep Yadav gets way across to glance it away, but gets beaten.
10.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, On a length, on leg, Sai Sudharsan works it down to long on for a single.
10.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Length ball, on middle, whipped off the back foot to mid-wicket.
10.1
0
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, Starts off with a short one, on off, Sai Sudharsan heaves it off the back foot to mid-wicket.
Spin from both ends. Here is Keshav Maharaj.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs | HH: 21/2
9.6
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, On a tad fuller length, around off, Kuldeep punches it to silly point. Harmer starts off with a WICKET MAIDEN!
9.5
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Full, outside off, eased into the point region.
9.4
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Straight and full, on middle, blocked off the front foot.
9.3
0
Simon Harmer to Kuldeep Yadav, Full, drifting on the pads, clipped to short leg.
Will India send a night watchman? Yes, Kuldeep Yadav walks to the middle. Remember, he faced most deliveries in the previous innings so he can do a pretty good job.
9.2
W
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Harmer with an immediate impact off a peach of a delivery. Floats up a fuller-length delivery, pitching it well outside the off stump line. The ball dips and lands right on the rough and prodigiously spins into the batter. KL Rahul gets sucked into it on the front foot and tries to play it through the off side, but plays all over it and gets beaten all ends up on the inside edge. The ball goes on to disturb the furniture behind. KL Rahul perishes on 6 (29) and India are 21/2.
9.1
0
Simon Harmer to KL Rahul, Dishes out a length ball, on off, KL Rahul covers the stumps and bunts it back to the bowler.
First change of the innings. Simon Harmer to bowl now.
9
over
9 | 1 Runs | HH: 21/1
8.6
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, On a length, at the pads, tucked across to the leg side, in front of square.
8.5
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, A muted appeal for caught behind, but only Jansen is interested. Not given by the umpire. A lethal short delivery, outside off. It just keeps rising off the pitch as Sai prepares himself to cut it over point. Gets beaten on the outside edge as he flays away from his body.
8.4
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Slams the deck hard, at 136.5 kph, on off. Sai Sudharsan rises with the bounce and blocks it to the off side.
8.3
1
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Short and on the leg stump. KL Rahul gets on the back foot and jabs it to deep square leg for a single.
8.2
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Hard length, on middle, KL Rahul forces it away to the cover region off the front foot.
8.1
0
Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a hard length, jagging in a touch from off. KL Rahul rides the bounce and dabs it down the pitch with soft hands.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs | HH: 20/1
7.6
3
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Fullish delivery angled at the pads, KL Rahul flicks it wide of mid-wicket. The ball slows down on its way to the ropes and teases Ryan Rickelton throughout his chase. He does manage to stop it before the ropes and the batters cross each other thrice in the meantime.
7.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good length, outside off, left alone.
7.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, On a back of a length, outside off, KL Rahul hangs back and pats it down to cover.
7.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Nice and straight, full, on the stumps, KL Rahul drives it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Short and outside off, KL Rahul leaves this harmless delivery.
7.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, The line is outside off, on a length, KL shows no interest.
7
over
7 | 0 Runs | HH: 17/1
6.6
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, A huge miscommunication from the batter, and they get nothing in the end. Marco pushes it down leg, on a good length. Sai Sudharsan misses to glance off the pads, and it is wide enough for Kyle Verreynne to gather it. But, he shows fine elasticity by diving to his right and manages to get a mitt on it. The ball is parried behind to the deep. Simon Harmer from the slip cordon, chases the ball just yards inside the ropes. A bit of yes and no between the batters who could have crossed easily, but they settle in without a run. KL Rahul actually didn't run, but Sai was more than halfway, and had to retreat back.
6.5
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Almost an action replay of the previous delivery. But this time, the line is a bit too straight down leg. Sai ducks.
6.4
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Banged in short, on middle, Sai ducks underneath it.
6.3
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Outside off, on a good length. Sai Sudharsan withdraws his bat inside the line of the ball and makes the leave.
6.2
0
Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Short and on top of off. Sai Sudharsan arches back and drops his wrists to leave.
Sai Sudharsan comes in next.
6.1
W
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! And once again in the series, Jansen fishes out Jaiswal. For the third time, in four innings. Jansen keeps it on a good length, with a gentle away shape, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the back foot and tries to cut it square on the off side. But he only manages to nick it behind to Kyle Verreynne, who gets low to his left and gathers it safely. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks at the heavens in disappointment and walks back after scoring 13 (20). India are 17/1.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs | HH: 17/0
5.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Bashes the length hard, does Mulder. KL Rahul weighs back and wrists it to mid-wicket.
5.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Tight leave! Good length, in that channel of the fourth and fifth stump. KL Rahul shoulders arms.
5.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Nips away from off, on a good length. KL Rahul lets it pass.
5.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Ah, that one skidded through and kept low. On a length, on off. KL Rahul hops on the toes, expecting it to rise, but adjusts nicely. He does well to stab it onto the surface off the back foot.
5.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, In the channel of off, on a good length. KL Rahul gets on the back foot and bunts it back to the bowler.
5.1
2
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Angled into the batter, on a good length. KL Rahul whips off his pads towards deep square leg's left for a couple of runs.
5
over
5 | 6 Runs | HH: 15/0
4.6
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hops off and tucks it to the right of short leg.
4.5
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, The stumps are attacked, full and on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it to short mid-wicket.
4.4
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a good length, on top of off. Yashasvi Jaiswal rises with the bounce and dabs it down on the bounce to extra cover.
4.3
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a back of a length, angling into the bodyline. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays off the crease and tucks it across.
4.2
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Some serious gas on it. Fired fuller on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal is solid in front foot defence.
4.1
6
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Clever! Short from Jansen. It gets an extra lift outside off, and Jaiswal uses that to his benefit. He leans back and effortlessly ramps it over the keeper's head. The ball sails behind and all the way beyond the ropes for a six.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 9/0
3.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Around off, on a fuller length. KL Rahul strides across and taps it to point. A longish over from Mulder.
3.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Just a tinge of an away shape, full and outside off, KL Rahul is happy to see that off.
3.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Tailing into the leg stump line, on a fractionally fuller length. KL Rahul gets across and tucks it using his wrists to mid-wicket.
3.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Goes full and on off, KL Rahul blocks it straight back to the bowler.
3.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Fuller and on middle and leg, flicked off the pads to short mid-wicket.
3.2
1
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, No Ball for overstepping. On a good length, around off, KL Rahul punches off the back foot to the cover region.
3.1
1
Wiaan Mulder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, That one stood up steeply off the deck, on the leg stump, short in length. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to steer it off the pads, but misses and the ball deflects off the thigh pad towards backward square leg. They cross for a leg by as Kyle Verreynne runs to his right to collect it.
3
over
3 | 7 Runs | HH: 7/0
2.6
3
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, THREE RUNS! Short in length and on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal firmly flicks it through square leg for three runs.
2.5
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, There's the troubling delivery! Into the surface, on leg and shorter. Yashasvi Jaiswal half-heartedly fends it away on the leg side.
2.4
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes back to the shorter delivery, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal ducks under it.
2.3
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushes it touch fuller and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it back to the left of mid off.
2.2
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dishes out on a length and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back to defend it.
2.1
4
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Clipped away! Shorter and on the hips. Yashasvi Jaiswal bunts it firmly past backward short leg, it rolls away past the fielder to the fence.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/0
1.6
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Wiaan Mulder serves it outside off on a length. KL Rahul shoulders arms to it. Mulder starts with a maiden too.
1.5
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, BEATEN! A slower delivery at 127.2 clicks, holds its line in the channel, outside off. KL Rahul half-presses across to defend but is beaten.
1.4
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Pushes it touch fuller and around off, KL Rahul defends it on the deck.
1.3
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Good length, around off, nipping in late. KL Rahul blocks it solidly.
1.2
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Wiaan Mulder bowls it short, into the surface, outside off, KL Rahul shoulders arms to it.
1.1
0
Wiaan Mulder to KL Rahul, Short in length, outside off, holds its line. KL Rahul leaves it to the keeper.
Wiaan Mulder to share the new ball from the other end.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/0
0.6
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A maiden to start with! Shorter and down leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets it go.
0.5
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WOW! Drops it short and on middle, directs onto the body. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets into an awkward position as he tries to fend it away. He gloves it to the slip cordon where it falls short.
0.4
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short in length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal shoulders arms to it.
0.3
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A good length delivery, swinging in late, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal defends on the deck.
0.2
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yashasvi Jaiswal throws his bat at it! Short again, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal bends low, tries to ramp it over but misses.
0.1
0
Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is what he did with the ball in the last innings. Steep bounce from the tall left-armer, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal hops to defend and does well to keep it on the ground.
India
Bat/Bow
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bat/Bow
Sai Sudharsan
Bat/Bow
Dhruv Jurel
Bat/Bow
Rishabh Pant
CAP/KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ravindra Jadeja
Bat/Bow
Kuldeep Yadav
Bat/Bow
Jasprit Bumrah
Bat/Bow
Bat/Bow
South Africa
Aiden Markram
Bat/Bow
Ryan Rickelton
Bat/Bow
Tristan Stubbs
Bat/Bow
Temba Bavuma
CAP/Bat/Bow
Tony de Zorzi
Bat/Bow
Wiaan Mulder
Bat/Bow
Senuran Muthusamy
Bat/Bow
Kyle Verreynne
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Marco Jansen
Bat/Bow
Simon Harmer
Bat/Bow
Keshav Maharaj
Bat/Bow
Match Details
SeriesFreedom Trophy, 2025VenueBarsapara Cricket Stadium, GuwahatiDate 22 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025Toss SA, elected to bat firstUmpiresRichard Kettleborough (ENG), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

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