Cape Town, First Published Jan 12, 2022, 9:54 PM IST
Cape Town: India in the driving seat in the third Test once morest South Africa (SAvIND). India, who started the second innings in South Africa in Cape Town, were stumped on the second day for 57 for two. The visitors now have a 70-run lead. Cheteshwar Pujara (9) and Virat Kohli (14) were at the crease. Earlier, South Africa’s first innings ended at 210. Jaspreet Bumra took five wickets. The visitors took a 13-run first innings lead. India’s first innings ended at 223.
India got off to a bad start in the second innings
India got off to a bad start in the second innings. With just 24 runs on the scoreboard, India lost both their openers. Mayank Agarwal was the first to return. Mayank, who scored just seven runs, was caught by captain Dean Elgar on a Kagiso Rabada slip. KL Rahul (10) came back in the next over bowled by Marco Johnson. Aidan Markram caught on slip on Johnson’s full delivery. Pujara and Kohli, who later merged at the crease, defended beautifully. An extra 17 runs helped India increase their lead.
Bumrah took five wickets
South Africa were 176 for three at the start of the third session. But Bumrah took four wickets to put Peterson out. His innings consisted of 9 boundaries. Peterson is also South Africa’s top scorer. Cheteshwar Pujara was caught by the player on the slip. Kagiso Rabada (15), who was at the crease with Petersen, was handed over to Shardul Thakur Bumra. Bumrah then took five wickets, dismissing Lungi Ngidi (3).
Shami’s arrival in the second session
At the start of the second session, the hosts lost Razi van der Dawson. Virat Kohli catches Umesh on a slip. Themba Bauma (28), who later teamed up with Keegan, created jobs for the Indian bowlers. A few Indian bowlers sweated a little once morest the two who were firmly on the crease. But Muhammad Shami gave the break through. Booma’s slip was sent into the hands of the Colts. In the same over, wicketkeeper Kyle Verine (0) returned to the pavilion. This time it was wicketkeeper Rishabh who caught the ball. Just before tea, Bumra returned Johnson (7).
The start of the second day was great
South Africa started the second day at 17 for one. Aidan Markram (8) was the first to miss out today. Unable to add a single run to the previous day’s score, the batsman returned the ball to Bumra. Keshav Maharaj, 25, who was in Crisil as a night watchman, returned home following completing his assignment. He was bowled by Umesh Yadav. Captain Dean Elgar (3) was sent back by Bumrah yesterday.
Virat Kohli leads the army
Captain Virat Kohli’s 79 led India to a respectable score. Kagiso Rabada, who took four wickets, was instrumental in the visitors’ collapse. Marco Johnson took three wickets. Cheteshwar Pujara (43) is another leading scorer in the Indian team. KL Rahul (12), Mayank Agarwal (15), Ajinkya Rahane (9), Rishabh Pant (27), R Ashwin (2) and Shardul Thakur (12) were the other notable contributors. Jaspreet Bumra (0) and Mohammad Shami (0) are the other outfielders.
Two changes in the team
Earlier, India came out with two changes. When Kohli returned from injury, the way out for Hanuma Vihari was clear. Mohammad Siraj, who was injured during the second Test, was also ruled out. Umesh Yadav has joined the team. Both have won one Test each in the three-match series. Winners in Cape Town can win the series.
Team India: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Jaspreet Bumra, Umesh Yadav.
South Africa: Dean Elgar, Aidan Markram, Keegan Peterson, Razi van der Dawson, Themba Bauma, Kyle Verrain, Marco Johnson, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duane Oliver, Lungi Ngidi.
Last Updated Jan 12, 2022 9:54 PM IST
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