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Match Ended
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
, Oct 10, 2019
601/5d
(f/o) 275&189 (67.2)
India beat South Africa by an innings and 137 runs
% Chance to Win
IND
SA
DRAW
Inn Break
So that is it from this game. Hope you enjoyed our coverage as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. India have won the series and engraved their name in the history books as this becomes their 11th consecutive Test series win at home. This is not the end of the series though. We go to Ranchi for the third and final Test of the series. That game begins on 19th October, i.e., Saturday. Join us for that one. Till then cheers!
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, who is also the Man of the Match comes in for the chat. Talking about his seventh double ton, Kohli says that captaincy pressure has helped him. Adds that he does not plan to go and score a double century but goes in with the mindset of playing five sessions for the team and score runs. On his muted celebrations after reaching the milestone, Kohli says that he has matured over the years which is a natural process. Adds that he is in a phase of his career where things like scoring centuries or double centuries does not matter much to him. Points out that helping the team win is more important. On his stand with Rahane, when Rabada was bowling well, Kohli says that he enjoys batting with Rahane. Points out that both of them love to play against top-class bowlers and score runs for the side. Adds that they both help each other whenever they are out in the middle. Talking about the catching in the slip cordon, Kohli points that they have planned well and everyone is doing well. Mentions Saha for his superb keeping and adds that even Ashwin came back into the side well. On the unassailable lead in the series, Kohli says that the series win is okay but mentions that since all these games are part of the ICC Test Championship, they will not take the foot off the gas.
Faf du Plessis, the South African skipper is the first one to have a word. Talking about the first innings, Faf says that the first innings are always important in the subcontinent. Congratulates Kohli for his superb double tons and points out that the side got tired up because of tough two days. Adds that the team needs to be on the top of the game but they weren't and hence the defeat. Talking further on Kohli's century, Faf says that Kohli was too good in the entire innings. Says that Kohli looked determined and he was hungry for runs. On his three pacer combination, Faf believes the selection was a right call but admits that the bowlers need to do well. Points out that the Indian seamers have done well and they never look out of form. Mentions that he can't blame debutant Nortje for this game. On Ngidi, Faf says that he is fine and working well on his fitness but on these conditions he needs to be completely fit to bowl longer spells.
Stay tuned for the presentation.
Umesh Yadav and Saha are in for a quick chat with Sanjay Manjrekar. Talking about the two catches that Saha took off Umesh's bowling, the pacer thanks his wicket-keeper and says that with Saha, we are sure that even if the ball is down the leg side, Saha can catch them. Talking about his second ball wicket, Umesh points out that there is healthy competition in the team. Adds that he keeps working hard and practices well. Points that he has a mindset that whenever he gets an opportunity, he is ready to do well. Saha talking about his keeping says that keeping against the pacers is tough as they bowl with the wobble seam. On his fitness, Saha says that everyone works well with the trainer and they prepare well ahead of the games. On his return to the side, Umesh says that he knew that he will get a game for sure and adds that he had taken 10 wickets in his last game and was very confident.
India dominated the day from the moment the toss went in their favour. The hosts after opting to bat put up a massive total of 601/5, courtesy of a magnificent unbeaten 254 from skipper Virat Kohli. With the help of a century from Mayank Agarwal and fifties from Jadeja, Pujara and Rahane, the Indians posted a huge first innings total. The hosts continued their dominance with the ball too as they wrapped up South Africa for 275. Ashwin was the star with the ball in the first innings as he finished with a 4-fer.
We were treated by another brilliant display of bowling by the Indian bowlers. All the recognized bowlers got into the wickets column. Jadeja and Umesh shared 6 wickets equally amongst themselves whereas Ashwin got two. While Shami and Ishant Sharma had one wicket each. The duo of Ashwin and Umesh had a very good game with the ball finishing the match with 6-wickets each.
It was a lacklustre show once again from the South African batters, especially the top order. When there is a follow-on, the top order, especially the openers need to put up a fight but it was a no show. Only 4 players got into the double digit score. With two of them, Maharaj and Philander being tail-enders. This in itself shows the sorry state of the South African batting. Elgar and Temba Bavuma were the only two 'recognized' batters who showed some fight. Faf du Plessis showed resilience but that was not good enough.
After keeping the suspense on Day 3, India decided to enforce the follow-on. They got off to a brilliant start, getting rid of Aiden Markram on the very second ball of the day. The Indian bowlers were well on top in the first session and picked 4 wickets. They had a similar start to the second session as well. They got 3 wickets post Lunch but Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander once again troubled the hosts. But the Tea break brought a lapse in concentration between the duo as it took only around 7 overs for India to wrap up the innings.
2-0 it is which means India have taken an unassailable lead in the three-match series. With another 40 points in the World Test Championship, India not just increase their lead at the top they also become the first team to reach 200 points and maintain their unbeaten run in WTC.
67.2
W
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! The on-field umpire is spot on! Three reds and South Africa have been bundled out. Shorter pitching on off, Keshav looks to defend but misses. The ball hits him on his back pad. The Indian players go up in a loud and confident appeal. The umpire nods his head and raises his finger. Maharaj takes it upstairs. Replays roll in, Ultra Edge shows that there was no bat involved and then Ball Tracker shows three reds. The ball was clipping the leg pole. INDIA WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 137 RUNS.
UDRS TIME! Is this game over? Looks close. Here comes the Ultra Edge, no bat. Here comes the Ball Tracker. Three reds it is.
67.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up on off, Maharaj pushes it back to the bowler.
Anrich Nortje is the last man in for the visitors.
End Of The Over 67 : 189/9
4 Runs
- W 66.1
- 066.2
- 066.3
- 066.4
- 466.5
- W 66.6
K. Rabada
4 (5)
K. Maharaj
22 (63)
U. Yadav
8-3-22-3
66.6
W
Umesh Yadav To Kagiso Rabada OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The over ends the way it started. India now just a wicket away from wrapping up this game. Fuller outside off, Rabada looks to defend but then decides to leave. Too late though as the ball finds the edge and goes to the man at second slip. Rohit Sharma bends forward and takes a good catch.
66.5
4
Umesh Yadav To Kagiso Rabada
FOUR! Overpitched around off, Rabada gets on his front foot and drives it off the meat of his bat through covers for a boundary.
66.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Kagiso Rabada
Bouncer! Kagiso ducks under it.
66.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Kagiso Rabada
Good length ball on off and middle, Rabada defends it towards point and shouts a loud no.
66.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Kagiso Rabada
Full and just outside off, Rabada leaves it alone.
Kagiso Rabada is the next man in!
66.1
W
Umesh Yadav To Vernon Philander OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The consistent bad ball has actually produced the breakthrough. Once again Umesh bowls it full and down the leg side. Philander looks to flick but the ball takes a slight edge and goes to the left of the keeper. Saha moves swiftly to that side and takes a fine catch. The 56-run stand is broken. Lucky breakthrough for Umesh but he isn't complaining.
End Of The Over 66 : 185/7
1 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 065.3
- 065.4
- 165.5
- 065.6
K. Maharaj
22 (63)
V. Philander
37 (71)
R. Jadeja
21-4-52-2
65.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
How did that miss the stumps? Just over the stumps. Jadeja gives it a lot of air and bowls it full. Maharaj comes forward to defend but the ball shoots off the surface and goes over the stumps. Saha is hit on the chest as he looks to grab it.
65.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Fuller ball this time, Philander pushes it back to the bowler. Jadeja looks to deflect it onto the stumps but he fails to do so. The ball goes towards mid off. Kohli there dives and stops the ball but a single taken.
65.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
On middle, it is kept out.
65.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
A quicker one around off, pushed towards point.
65.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
A quicker one on off, Philander defends it out.
65.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Flighted ball on middle, Philander blocks it onto the pitch on the off side.
End Of The Over 65 : 184/7
0 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
K. Maharaj
22 (62)
V. Philander
36 (66)
U. Yadav
7-2-18-1
64.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
And now he bowls it down the leg side again. His problems from forever. Maharaj again goes for the flick and misses again.
64.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
He does this time as he lands it around off, Maharaj defends it out.
64.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Another ball down the leg side from Umesh on a good length. Maharaj again goes for the flick but misses. Umesh needs to get his line right.
64.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Sprays down the leg side! Maharaj goes for the flick but misses.
64.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball around off, Maharaj blocks it out.
64.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Almost! What a reverse swinging delivery from Umesh. Maharaj looks to push it straight but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 64 : 184/7
4 Runs
- 063.1
- 163.2
- 163.3
- 063.4
- 263.5
- 063.6
V. Philander
36 (66)
K. Maharaj
22 (56)
R. Jadeja
20-4-51-2
63.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Tossed up on off, Philander defends it off the front foot.
63.5
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Floated around off, Philander drives it wide of silly point towards cover-point for a couple.
63.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Tossed up on the stumps, Vernon keeps it out.
63.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Floated on off, Maharaj pushes it towards cover for a single.
63.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
On the pads, Philander flicks it to the on side for a single.
63.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Flighted on the stumps, Philander keeps it out.
Ravindra Jadeja is back!
End Of The Over 63 : 180/7
4 Runs
- 062.1
- 062.2
- 062.3
- 062.4
- 062.5
- 462.6
K. Maharaj
21 (55)
V. Philander
33 (61)
U. Yadav
6-2-18-1
62.6
4
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Hammered! Yadav goes for the bouncer but looked as if there was hardly any energy. It doesn't bounce much and Maharaj hammers it to the mid-wicket fence. The boundary brings back-to-back 50-run stand between the two.
62.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Play and a miss! Good length ball in the channel outside off. Maharaj goes for the expansive drive but can't get bat on ball.
62.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Bouncer this time. KM ducks under it.
62.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Sprays the ball way down the leg side. Maharaj goes for the pull again but misses.
62.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Around off on middle, Maharaj stands tall and blocks it out.
62.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball angled into the leg stump. Maharaj goes for the flick but misses. Saha and Umesh appeals but nothing from the umpire.
Umesh Yadav to bowl from the other end. 5-2-14-1, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 62 : 176/7
4 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 461.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
V. Philander
33 (61)
K. Maharaj
17 (49)
V. Kohli
1-0-4-0
61.6
0
Virat Kohli To Vernon Philander
Full toss on the pads, pushed through mid on for a single.
61.5
0
Virat Kohli To Vernon Philander
Another yorker on middle. Philander keeps it out.
61.4
0
Virat Kohli To Vernon Philander
On middle, it is kept out.
61.3
4
Virat Kohli To Vernon Philander
FOUR! Full toss outside off, Philander drives it through covers uppishly. Ashwin dives to his right to stop but can't get hands to it.
61.2
0
Virat Kohli To Vernon Philander
On middle, Philander blocks it off the front foot.
61.1
0
Virat Kohli To Vernon Philander
Bowls one wide outside off, Philander leaves it alone.
Welcome back for the final session on Day 4. Can this is be the final session of the match as well? The Indian players walk out to the middle. They would want to close the innings and match today itself. Out come Philander and Maharaj and they would want to extend it as soon as possible. Let's see how things turn up. It's skipper Virat Kohli who will start the proceedings for the hosts. What move it that? Philander to face the first ball.
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
Just 5 overs in the session for pacers. Only Mohammed Shami was the pacer to get the ball in this session. Jadeja and Ashwin were good but the tail troubled him. Jadeja will feel hard done by as Keshav Maharaj was dropped early in his innings of his bowling by Pujara. India would surely don't want to come back on Day 5 and would look to finish it off in the final session of the day itself. Can they do it? Join us after the break to find out.
Another session that was won by India but towards the end it was like a repeat telecast of Day 3. Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander annoyed the Indian bowlers yesterday and they have done the same here. Just like the morning session, the hosts picked up a wicket early on. Temba Bavuma showed some fight but fell before his fifty. Muthusamy irritated the Indian bowlers before throwing in the towel. Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander then once again joined hands just like the first innings and ensured they head into Tea with still 3 wickets to spare.
End Of The Over 61 : 172/7
0 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
K. Maharaj
17 (49)
V. Philander
29 (55)
R. Jadeja
19-3-47-2
60.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Flighted ball on off, Maharaj keeps it out. With that, it is TEA on Day 4.
60.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Down the leg side, Maharaj goes for the flick but misses.
60.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off, Maharaj leaves it alone.
60.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Jadeja fires it quick on middle again, Maharaj looks to work it around the corner but the ball takes the inner half and goes towards the leg side.
60.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
A quicker one on middle, Maharaj does well to block it off the back foot.
60.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Slower through the air around off, Maharaj comes forward to defend it out.
Jadeja is back. This should be the last over before Tea! 18-3-47-2, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 60 : 172/7
4 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 459.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
V. Philander
29 (55)
K. Maharaj
17 (43)
R. Ashwin
21-6-45-2
59.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Full again, Philander pushes it to mid off with ease.
59.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Around off, it is kept out by Philander.
59.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
59.3
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
FOUR! This is full again and in the slot outside off for Philander. He gets to the pitch of the ball and hammers it through the covers to get a boundary. Ashwin doesn't look pleased with his own effort.
59.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Another fuller ball, Philander looks to drive but gets it through the inner half of the bat.
59.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
A full ball around off, driven straight to mid off.
End Of The Over 59 : 168/7
2 Runs
- 158.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 058.5
- 158.6
V. Philander
25 (49)
K. Maharaj
17 (43)
R. Sharma
2-0-4-0
58.6
1
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
He does! Rohit bowls it on middle, Philander though tucks it towards square leg for single.
58.5
0
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Another ball outside off, Philander goes back and keeps it out. Saha is asking Rohit to bowl on middle stump line. Let's see if he obliges.
58.4
0
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Outside off again, Philander keeps it out.
58.3
0
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Outside off, Philander defends it back to the bowler.
58.2
0
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Flighted fuller ball around off, Philander defends it out.
58.1
1
Rohit Sharma To Keshav Maharaj
Shortish length outside off, Philander cuts it through point to get a single.
End Of The Over 58 : 166/7
5 Runs
- 357.1
- 057.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 257.5
- 057.6
V. Philander
24 (44)
K. Maharaj
16 (42)
R. Ashwin
20-6-41-2
57.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
57.5
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
On the pads again, Philander nudges it behind square and picks a couple.
57.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
On the pads, Philander keeps it out.
57.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
On middle, it is kept out.
57.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
57.1
3
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
Shortish length ball, Maharaj rocks back and punches it off the back foot through the cover-point region. The ball was racing towards the fence but Ishant dives to save a run for the side. They check for the clean stop and it shows it is a clean stop.
Change of ends for Ashwin.
End Of The Over 57 : 161/7
2 Runs
- 056.1
- 156.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 156.5
- 056.6
V. Philander
22 (39)
K. Maharaj
13 (41)
R. Sharma
1-0-2-0
56.6
0
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
56.5
1
Rohit Sharma To Keshav Maharaj
On the pads, nudged towards the leg side for a run.
56.4
0
Rohit Sharma To Keshav Maharaj
Almost a wicket for Rohit. One wonders why he doesn't bowl often. Rohit lands it around off and gets it spin sharply. Maharaj looks to defend but is hit on the pads. A stifled appeal follows but nothing from the umpire.
56.3
0
Rohit Sharma To Keshav Maharaj
Beaten! A quicker ball around off, Maharaj goes to cut but is beaten.
56.2
1
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Slower through the air around middle, Philander flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes a run.
56.1
0
Rohit Sharma To Vernon Philander
Around off, blocked out by coming forward.
Rohit to bowl!
End Of The Over 56 : 159/7
1 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 055.5
- 155.6
V. Philander
21 (36)
K. Maharaj
12 (38)
R. Jadeja
18-3-47-2
55.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Jadeja is mixing his pace well here. He this time fires it at 93.3 kmph on the pads. Philander flicks it towards the leg side and takes a run.
55.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Slightly quicker on around off, Vernon pushes it towards cover.
55.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
On the pads this time, nudged onto the pitch on the leg side.
55.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Fuller ball, it is kept out.
55.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Around off, Philander gets behind the line of the ball to block.
55.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Around off, Philander blocks it out.
End Of The Over 55 : 158/7
0 Runs
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
K. Maharaj
12 (38)
V. Philander
20 (30)
R. Ashwin
19-5-36-2
54.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
54.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
54.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
54.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
On the the pads, Maharaj flicks it to mid-wicket.
54.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
Slower through the air on middle, Maharaj comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge. Could've easily lobbed to short leg.
54.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
A quicker one off, Maharaj blocks it out.
End Of The Over 54 : 158/7
2 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 153.3
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 053.6
V. Philander
20 (30)
K. Maharaj
12 (32)
R. Jadeja
17-3-46-2
53.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Tossed up on off, Vernon pushes it to mid off.
53.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Flighted on off, Philander keeps it out.
53.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. They pick up a single.
53.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
In the air but safe! Jadeja is furious. Floated on middle and leg, Philander looks to play the inside out shot. He ends up edging it uppishly towards backward point. It goes to the right of Ishant Sharma. He does not go for the catch and Jadeja lets out a huge grunt. Single taken.
53.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Flighted on off, Philander keeps it out.
53.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Shorter in middle, Philander tucks it to the on side.
End Of The Over 53 : 156/7
9 Runs
- 152.1
- 452.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 452.5
- 052.6
K. Maharaj
11 (31)
V. Philander
19 (25)
R. Ashwin
18-5-36-2
52.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up outside off, Maharaj leaves it alone.
52.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Cut away! Short around off, Maharaj cuts it through point. Umesh Yadav gives it a chase and tries to pull it back before the ropes but he fails in doing so. Full marks for the effort though for Umesh!
52.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
Floated outside off, Keshav leaves it alone.
52.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
Shorter on off, Maharaj keeps it out.
52.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Uppish but safe. Short and wide outside off, Keshav has a slash at it. It goes off the outside edge wide and over first slip for a boundary.
52.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Short ball around off, Philander is cramped for room as he looks to punch. The ball goes to the off side off the inner half of his bat.
End Of The Over 52 : 147/7
0 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- 051.6
K. Maharaj
3 (26)
V. Philander
18 (24)
R. Jadeja
16-2-44-2
51.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
51.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Floated on off, Keshav pushes it to cover.
51.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Floated outside off, Maharaj leaves it alone.
51.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Short again, Maharaj defends it off the back foot.
51.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Short outside off, Maharaj looks to cut but misses.
51.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
On the stumps, Maharaj defends it.
End Of The Over 51 : 147/7
0 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 050.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
V. Philander
18 (24)
K. Maharaj
3 (20)
R. Ashwin
17-4-27-2
50.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Off spinner which is short and around leg, Philander looks to turn it behind square on the leg side but it goes off the thigh pad towards leg gully.
50.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Tossed up around off, Philander looks to defend but it comes off the inside edge. No casualty though as the ball hits him on the pad.
50.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Flighted outside off, Vernon leaves it alone.
50.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Off spinner around off, Philander defends it onto the ground, away from short leg.
50.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Flighted around off, Vernon keeps it out.
50.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Vernon Philander
Short outside off, Philander punches it to cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 50 : 147/7
0 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
K. Maharaj
3 (20)
V. Philander
18 (18)
R. Jadeja
15-1-44-2
49.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Another ball around the off stump line but it wasn't too wide of the off stump. Maharaj leaves it alone.
49.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off, it is left alone.
49.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Beaten this time! Jadeja fires this one at 99.8 kmph around off, the ball turns a hint away to beat the outside edge. Saha behind the wicket can't gather it.
49.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
EDGED AND DROPPED! Pujara is the man who has spilled it. Jadeja bowls this slower through the air and invites Maharaj for a drive. He obliges and goes for the shot. The ball takes the outside edge and flies towards slip. Pujara at second slip throws his left hand to catch but the ball doesn't stick to his palms and lobs behind. He makes a valiant effort to catch it in the second attempt to catch but collides with Rahane who is also trying to get to the ball. Both slip and can't hold on. Had he pouched it, this would've been third catch on multiple attempts. Rahane would've gobbled it without much trouble, one can say.
49.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
A quicker one on middle, Maharaj goes back and cuts it straight to point.
49.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Flights this one on middle, it is kept out.
End Of The Over 49 : 147/7
1 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 148.6
K. Maharaj
3 (14)
V. Philander
18 (18)
M. Shami
9-2-34-1
48.6
1
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball angled into the batter, Maharaj tucks it behind square for a single.
48.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball on off, Maharaj keeps it out.
48.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
48.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Bouncer angled into the batter around off. Maharaj sways away from it.
48.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Around off on a good length, Maharaj this time defends it off the front foot.
48.1
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Shami is aiming the body as he delivers another bumper. Maharaj ducks under it.
End Of The Over 48 : 146/7
1 Runs
- 047.1
- 147.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
V. Philander
18 (18)
K. Maharaj
2 (8)
R. Jadeja
14-1-44-2
47.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
A quicker one on the middle, Philander defends it out onto the wicket.
47.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
On middle, it is kept out.
47.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Flighted ball on middle, Philander defends it out.
47.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
47.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Flighted ball on off, Maharaj defends it towards mid off and takes a quick single. Kohli there couldn't gather the ball cleanly.
47.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Keshav Maharaj
Around off, Maharaj keeps it out.
End Of The Over 47 : 145/7
3 Runs
- 146.1
- 046.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
- 146.7
K. Maharaj
1 (6)
V. Philander
18 (14)
M. Shami
8-2-33-1
46.6
1
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Fuller around off, pushes towards cover for a single.
46.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Beaten! A massive appeal but not out says the umpire. A pacy good length ball pitching on middle and leg, the ball comes back in after pitching. Keshav Maharaj looks to play it on the off side but it takes something and goes to the left of Saha. He takes the ball on the full. A huge appeal follows but the umpire shakes his head. Virat Kohli thinks about the review. Rohit Sharma though comes from slips and indicates it is too high. Indicating they were thinking of LBW. Virat listens to the advice and does not refer it.
46.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Another bouncer! Maharaj does well to evade it.
46.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Bouncer down the leg side. Maharaj ducks.
46.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Goes fullish around off, Maharaj pushes it towards cover. Jadeja hares at the ball and underarms it onto the stumps and non stirker's end. Hits the wicket but Philander never left the crease.
46.2
wd
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
WIDE! Bouncer bounces too high. It goes over Maharaj's head to the keeper.
46.1
1
Mohammed Shami To Vernon Philander
Good length ball closer off pole, Philander goes to his back foot and punches it towards cover for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 142/7
13 Runs
- 045.1
- 645.2
- 645.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 145.6
V. Philander
17 (13)
K. Maharaj
0 (1)
R. Jadeja
13-1-43-2
45.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Quicker one on the pads, nudged towards square leg for a single.
45.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Around off, nicely blocked by Philander.
45.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
45.3
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
SIX! Back-to-back six. This one is even bigger. Jadeja delivers it in the slot, Philander slogs it over the long on fence. Top shot that one.
45.2
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
SIX! Up and over. Flighted ball on off and middle, Philander gets into the position and hammers it over the bowler's head to get six.
45.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Outside off, Philader leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 45 : 129/7
3 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 344.4
- W 44.5
- 044.6
K. Maharaj
0 (1)
V. Philander
4 (7)
M. Shami
7-2-30-1
44.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Keshav Maharaj
Shami welcomes Maharaj with a bouncer o around the body. Maharaj ducks under it.
Half-centurion from the first innings, Keshav Maharaj walks out to bat now.
44.5
W
Mohammed Shami To Senuran Muthusamy OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Shami strikes. Change of angle has done the trick. The second innings' Shami has arrived. He got a short leg fielder for the left-hander. He bowls a back of a length ball around off, Senuran looks to fend it off of his toes but the ball takes the outside edge and goes straight to Rohit Sharma at second slip. Very seldom we get to see an Indian bowler bouncing out a batsman with a short ball on the fourth day Indian surface. Top stuff from Mohammed Shami. India just three wickets away from a win.
44.4
3
Mohammed Shami To Vernon Philander
Goes full around off, Philander drives it sweetly through covers. The ball races towards the fence but Umesh Yadav comes after it and stops a run with a dive. Three runs for Philander.
44.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Vernon Philander
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
44.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Vernon Philander
Superb bouncer from Shami! Shami bends his back and bowls a short ball around middle. Vernon looks to fend it off but is hit on the gloves. It lobs in the air but lands in no man's land.
44.1
0
Mohammed Shami To Vernon Philander
Good length ball closer to the off pole, Philander looks to defend but gets an inside edge.
End Of The Over 44 : 126/6
1 Runs
- 043.1
- W 43.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 143.5
- 043.6
S. Muthusamy
9 (43)
V. Philander
1 (3)
R. Jadeja
12-1-30-2
43.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
On the stumps, Muthusamy blocks it.
43.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Floated on off, Philander strokes it towards cover and gets to the other end.
43.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Tossed up on off, Philander defends it off the front foot.
43.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Vernon Philander
Flighted on off, Philander pushes it to cover.
DRINKS! Two wickets in the first hour of the second session. Bavuma did well to get to 38 but was done with a beauty from Jadeja. Earlier, Quinton de Kock played a poor shot to go back to the pavilion. India are just 4 wickets away and would want to close the game as soon as they can. However, they faced problems in removing the tail in the first innings as well when Philander and Maharaj presented spirited fight. Can the lower order of the visitors present similar resistance? Let's see what happens. Vernon Philander to walk out to bat after the break.
43.2
W
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma OUT!
OUT! Caught! Bavuma's fight comes to an end. Floated delivery around off, Bavuma looks to drive it to the off side. The ball though spins away and kisses the outside edge. It goes to the left of Rahane at first slip. The Indian Test side's vice captain dives on that side and takes an excellent catch.
43.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
SAFE! No glove and the ball is way outside off. Tossed up around off, Bavuma looks to sweep but the ball lobs off towards first slip. Rahane takes it on the up. The Indian players gather and Kohli takes the review. Replay rolls in and first it shows the ball was missing both the bat and glove. Ball Tracker comes up next and it shows that the impact was outside off and the ball was missing off stump by a mile. India lose one of their two reviews.
Review time. Not sure whether it is for a catch or LBW. If it is for the latter then it looks like a waste of a review as the ball as hit his pad on the off pole at best. It is spinning away too as well. Let us see what the replays have to say.
Jadeja is on!
End Of The Over 43 : 125/5
7 Runs
- 442.1
- 242.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 142.5
- 042.6
S. Muthusamy
9 (42)
T. Bavuma
38 (61)
M. Shami
6-2-27-0
42.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller on off, Muthusamy keeps it out.
Bavuma is batting well here.
42.5
1
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
On the pads, Temba glances it towards mid-wicket for a single.
42.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
Fuller on off, Bavuma keeps it out.
42.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
Fuller on off, Bavuma drives it nicely but straight to cover.
42.2
2
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length ball on off and middle, Bavuma looks to fend it off but it goes to the on side off the inner half of his bat and they take a couple.
42.1
4
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Educated edge! Full around off, Bavuma looks to defend but it goes off the edge and wide of gully for a boundary. Rahane puts in a dive but cannot get close to it. Vihari gives it a chase but comes second in the race.
End Of The Over 42 : 118/5
1 Runs
- 041.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 141.5
- 041.6
S. Muthusamy
9 (41)
T. Bavuma
31 (56)
R. Ashwin
16-4-27-2
41.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Darts one around the pad, Senuran looks to defend but the ball lobs behind square on the leg side. There were shouts of catch it but not sure whether it came off the bat or pad.
41.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Flighted on off and middle, Temba nudges it towards mid on for one.
41.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Floated outside off, Bavuma looks to defend but gets beaten.
41.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Shorter on off, Temba blocks it off the front foot.
41.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Floated outside off, Bavuma pads it away.
41.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Flighted on off, Bavuma defends it back towards the bowler.
Rohit Sharma is off the field. He has taken a couple of blows at silly point. Hanuma Vihari substitutes him for the moment.
End Of The Over 41 : 117/5
3 Runs
- 240.1
- 140.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
S. Muthusamy
9 (40)
T. Bavuma
30 (51)
M. Shami
5-2-20-0
40.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Senuran Muthusamy
That was a beauty! Fuller ball on off, the ball zips away off the surface. Senuran looks to defend but gets beaten.
40.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Senuran Muthusamy
Good length ball on top of middle, Muthusamy defends it with authority.
40.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Senuran Muthusamy
Full on middle and off, Senuran does well to block it. That length got the cubical here to go ohh and ahh.
40.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Senuran Muthusamy
Comes around the wicket and hits the deck hard around off, Muthusamy dabs it towards gully.
40.2
1
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
Almost chopped on. Slightly fuller around off, the ball tails back in a bit. Bavuma looks to defend it to the off side with a slant bat but the ball goes off the inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
40.1
2
Mohammed Shami To Temba Bavuma
Shami starts with a loose ball on the pads, Bavuma glances it towards backward square leg and gets a couple.
Shami is back. 4-2-17-0 so far.
End Of The Over 40 : 114/5
2 Runs
- 239.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
S. Muthusamy
9 (36)
T. Bavuma
27 (49)
R. Ashwin
15-4-26-2
39.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Another full ball around off, Muthusamy keeps it out.
39.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fullish length ball, Muthusamy drives it to mid off.
39.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller ball around off, Senuran lunges forward to keep it out.
39.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Outside off, Muthusamy leaves it alone. The ball turns away from Saha. Rahane at first slip does well to field.
39.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Around off, Senuran defends it out.
39.1
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
On the pads, Senuran tucks it towards mid-wicket and takes a couple.
End Of The Over 39 : 112/5
8 Runs
- 238.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 638.6
T. Bavuma
27 (49)
S. Muthusamy
7 (30)
R. Jadeja
11-1-29-1
38.6
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
SIX! A rank hop ball from Jadeja. Bavuma rocks back and hammers it over the fence. Some confusion if the ball has gone over the fence. The umpires check and signal a six.
38.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
38.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Fuller and on middle, Bavuma looks to work it down the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. No short leg there.
38.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
On off and middle, Bavuma defends it out.
38.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
38.1
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Edged but doesn't carry. Jadeja flights it around off, Bavuma goes to defend with soft hands. The ball takes the outside edge and falls just short of Pujara. The batters take two.
End Of The Over 38 : 104/5
4 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 437.5
- 037.6
S. Muthusamy
7 (30)
T. Bavuma
19 (43)
R. Ashwin
14-4-24-2
37.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Beaten because of the away turn. Ashwin floats it around off. Senuran comes forward to drive but can't connect.
37.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
FOUR! Fuller ball around off, Senuran drives it handsomely through covers to earn his first boundary.
37.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Outside off this time, Senuran leaves it alone.
37.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
37.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Flighted fuller ball around off, Muthusamy comes forward to defend but can't get bat on ball. He is hit on the shoulder and the ball goes to Rahane at slip.
37.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller around off, driven straight to the fielder at cover.
End Of The Over 37 : 100/5
5 Runs
- 036.1
- 136.2
- 036.3
- 436.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
T. Bavuma
19 (43)
S. Muthusamy
3 (24)
R. Jadeja
10-1-21-1
36.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
36.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
36.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Bavuma looking solid. Jadeja gives it a lot of air around off on a fullish length, Bavuma leans into the drive and drives it through point and it races to the fence. 100 up for the visitors.
36.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Beaty from Jadeja! Jadeja floats this around off. The ball turns away a hint to beat the outside edge.
36.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller on off this time, Muthusamy guides it towards point to take a single
36.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Shortish length around off, Senuran drives it straight to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 36 : 95/5
6 Runs
- 435.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 2 LB 35.5
- 035.6
T. Bavuma
15 (39)
S. Muthusamy
2 (22)
R. Ashwin
13-4-20-2
35.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
On the stumps, defended by Bavuma.
35.5
lb
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
On the pads, Bavuma looks to turn it away on the leg side but the ball lobs off his pad fine down the leg side for a couple.
35.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
35.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Flighted outside off, Bavuma looks to sweep but misses. The ball hits him on the pads. There is a stiled appeal but nothing from the umpire.
35.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Floated around off, Bavuma defends it towards point.
35.1
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! A rare short ball outside off from Ashwin. Bavuma cuts it through backward point. The fielder at short third man dives but gets nothing on it.
End Of The Over 35 : 89/5
1 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 134.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
S. Muthusamy
2 (22)
T. Bavuma
11 (33)
R. Jadeja
9-1-16-1
34.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Shorter around off, Muthusamy looks to defend but the ball hits him high on the pad.
34.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
34.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Tossed up on off, Muthusamy drives it but it hits Mayank Agarwal on the shin. Thanks to the pads he is wearing that it won't hurt him.
34.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Darted around the pads, Bavuma glances it towards mid-wicket for one.
34.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Flighted on middle, Bavuma defends it this time.
34.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Floated on off, Bavuma looks to defend but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 34 : 88/5
0 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
S. Muthusamy
2 (19)
T. Bavuma
10 (30)
R. Ashwin
12-3-16-2
33.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
33.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller on off, Senuran pushes it towards mid off.
33.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Tossed up around off, Muthusamy looks to defend but the ball spins away and goes past the bat to the keeper.
33.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
On off, Muthusamy blocks it.
33.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Flighted on off, Senuran defends it.
33.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Flighted on off, Muthusamy blocks it.
End Of The Over 33 : 88/5
0 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
T. Bavuma
10 (30)
S. Muthusamy
2 (13)
R. Jadeja
8-0-15-1
32.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Very well fielded. Tossed up on off, Bavuma pushes to the right of cover. Kohli at short cover dives and saves runs for his side.
32.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Beautifully bowled! Jadeja bowls it slower through the air on off, Bavuma looks to defend but is beaten by the away spin.
32.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Flighted closer to the off pole, Temba defends it nicely.
32.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Outside off, Bavuma leaves it alone.
32.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Floated on off, Bavuma defends it onto the ground.
32.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Flatter on off, Bavuma blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 32 : 88/5
3 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 231.6
S. Muthusamy
2 (13)
T. Bavuma
10 (24)
R. Ashwin
11-3-16-2
31.6
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller outside off, a loopy ball. Senuran drives it through covers for a couple.
31.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller ball on off, Muthusamy looks to drive but misses.
31.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Ouch! That would've hurt. Fuller ball on off, Muthusamy goes for the drive and connects well but finds Rohit Sharma in the way at silly point. He is hit just above his heels and looks in pain there, takes some time and is now ready to go.
31.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fires this one around off and middle, Muthusamy pushes it back to Ashwin.
31.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Fuller around off, Bavuma drives it towards cover and takes a run.
31.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Around off, Bavuma lunges forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 31 : 85/5
5 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 430.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
T. Bavuma
9 (22)
S. Muthusamy
0 (9)
R. Jadeja
7-0-15-1
30.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Floated on off, Bavuma looks to flick but the ball goes off the inner half of his bat towards square leg for a single.
30.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
On the stumps, Bavuma defends it.
30.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Up and over! This shot was exceuted well and that is why there will be praise for this shot but had it not come off even Bavuma would have been embarrassed like de Kock and Elgar. Tossed up on off, Temba sees the mid off is up so he confidently lofts it over the man and fetches himself a boundary.
30.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Shorter on middle, Bavuma gets on his back foot and whips it late towards square leg.
30.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Shorter on the stumps, Temba blocks it off his back foot.
30.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Floated on off, Bavuma keeps it out.
End Of The Over 30 : 80/5
1 Runs
- 129.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
S. Muthusamy
0 (9)
T. Bavuma
4 (16)
R. Ashwin
10-3-13-2
29.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Fuller on off, Muthusamy blocks it.
29.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Wow! Ashwin is bowling delicious balls here. Another flighted delivery on off, Senuran tries to defend but has no answer to Ashwin's spin.
29.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Another gem. This one is given more air by Ashwin. It pitches and spins away. Muthusamy tries to defend but gets squared up.
29.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Beauty! Flighted around off, Muthusamy looks to drive it on the up but the ball turns away and beats the outside edge of the bat.
29.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Senuran Muthusamy
Tossed up on middle and off, Ashwin defends it off the front foot.
29.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Flighted on off, Bavuma pushes it towards mid off and gets to the other end.
End Of The Over 29 : 79/5
1 Runs
- 128.1
- W 28.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
S. Muthusamy
0 (4)
T. Bavuma
3 (15)
R. Jadeja
6-0-10-1
28.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Flatter now from Jadeja. Muthusamy defends it.
28.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Loopy ball on the stumps, Senuran calmly defends it.
28.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Tossed up around off, Muthusamy keeps it out.
28.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Senuran Muthusamy
Floated on off, Muthusamy blocks it with a dead-bat to start his innings.
Senuran Muthusamy is the next man in.
28.2
W
Ravindra Jadeja To Quinton de Kock OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! The ball kept low but that is such an unnecessary shot from de Kock. Jadeja bowls it slower through the air outside off. It pitches on the rough and spins in. The ball keeps low as well. De Kock for some absurd reason goes for a big slog sweep but the ball goes between the bat and pad onto the middle stump. Quinton will not be happy looking at his shot selection once he has a look back. Brilliant start for India! Half the side back in the hut for South Africa.
28.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up on off, Bavuma pushes it to mid on and gets his first run of the session straightaway.
Ravindra Jadeja (5-0-9-0) to continue from the other end.
End Of The Over 28 : 78/4
4 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 427.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
de Kock
5 (8)
T. Bavuma
2 (14)
R. Ashwin
9-3-12-2
27.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
A solid front foot defense from de Kock to end the over.
27.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
Gives this air, de Kock calmly keeps it out.
27.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
Floated on off, de Kock blocks it away.
27.3
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! First one of the session. Flighted around off, de Kock looks to drive it on the up but the ball goes off the outside edge through backward point for a boundary.
27.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
Tossed up on off, de Kock defends it off the front foot.
27.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
Ashwin starts with a flighted delivery on off and middle, de Kock calmly defends it.
Welcome back for the second session of the day. The Indian players walk out to the middle. Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock comes out to the middle as well. Ravichandran Ashwin to bowl the first over after Lunch, de Kock to face. Two slips, a short leg and a silly point as the close-in catchers. Here we go...
... Day 4, Session 2 ...
So a South Africa defeat looks inevitable. Only a miracle can see them go past India's trail forget about putting India to bat. They will now look to play hour by hour. Kohli and his troops will now be looking to wrap this up in the next session itself. Can they do it? Join us for the second session to find out.
It was a brilliant bowling display from the Indians. They bowled the right lines and lengths and kept the Protea batters at bay. Ashwin's fine Test continued as he added 2 more wickets to his 4 that he took in the first innings of the game. Ishant and Umesh were the other bowlers to get into the wickets column. But the unsung hero of this session has to be Wriddhimann Saha. He took two blinders which are equally his wicket as the bowlers.
After enforcing the follow-on, India started the day with a bang. On the very second ball of the day, Ishant struck gold sending Markram for a duck, making him grab a pair for the first time in his Test career. Luck too went India's way as Ball Tracker later on showed that the ball was missing the stumps. That wicket though set the pretext of the session. Theunis de Bruyn stayed for a while before a stunning catch from Saha saw his back. Elgar and Faf du Plessis then tried to grind it out in the middle. The duo added a 49-run stand before the skipper was sent back after another fine catch from Saha. Elgar was fighting a lone battle but a rush of blood moment saw him throw his wicket away.
If we say it is India's session then that would mean we are just stating the obvious. India have completely annihilated South Africa in this session.
End Of The Over 27 : 74/4
2 Runs
- 126.1
- 126.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
T. Bavuma
2 (14)
de Kock
1 (2)
R. Jadeja
5-0-9-0
26.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Fuller again, Bavuma pushes it towards mid off to get through the over. LUNCH ON DAY 4.
26.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Around off on a fullish length, driven towards mid off.
26.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Fuller again, Bavuma defends it out.
26.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Around off, Bavuma keeps it out.
26.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Quinton de Kock
Fires it on middle, de Kock flicks it uppishly but wide of the short leg fielder. De Kock gets his first run of the innings.
26.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Fuller ball on middle, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 72/4
1 Runs
- 025.1
- W 25.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
de Kock
0 (1)
T. Bavuma
1 (9)
R. Ashwin
8-3-8-2
25.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Quinton de Kock
Around off, de Kock blocks it out.
25.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Another full ball, Bavuma this time pushes it towards cover-point to get off the mark.
25.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Bavuma this time lunges forward to block this fullish length ball.
25.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Around off this time Bavuma turns it towards point with an angled bat.
Quinton de Kock walks out to bat now.
25.2
W
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar OUT!
OUT! Elgar has thrown it away! With Lunch minutes away, all he had to do was to get through the overs. Ashwin flights this one around off, Elgar looks to play it over the bowler's head but the ball takes the outside edge and lobs high past mid off. Umesh Yadav runs behind to his right, gets under the ball but fumbles twice before catching it cleanly. Elgar heads to the pavilion, two short of his half ton. Wicket number two for Ashwin.
25.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Flights this around off, Elgar drives but can't beat Kohli at short extra cover.
End Of The Over 25 : 71/3
1 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
T. Bavuma
0 (6)
D. Elgar
48 (70)
R. Jadeja
4-0-7-0
24.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Flighted on off, Temba keeps it out.
24.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Flighted on off, Bavuma defends it off his front foot in a textbook fashion.
24.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Temba Bavuma
Gives this air on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
24.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Gives this air around off, Elgar glances it towards mid-wicket for a single.
24.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Tossed up around off, Elgar defends it let towards slip.
24.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Floated on off, Elgar glances it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 24 : 70/3
3 Runs
- 023.1
- 323.2
- W 23.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
T. Bavuma
0 (3)
D. Elgar
47 (67)
R. Ashwin
7-3-7-1
23.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Flighted ball around off, Bavuma pads it away.
23.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Beaten! A quicker one around off, Bavuma looks to defend but is beaten.
23.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Temba Bavuma
Flighted ball around off, Bavuma pushes it towards short third man.
Temba Bavuma, the vice captain of this Test side replaces the skipper out in the middle.
23.3
W
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Saha you beauty. What a blinder that from the wicket keeper. Faf du Plessis has to walk back. Ashwin fires this one closer to the off pole, Faf looks to defend but the ball takes an inside edge, hits the back thigh and goes to Saha behind the wicket very quickly. Saha there fumbles a bit but does well to keep the ball in the air, once, twice, thrice and then in the fourth attempt he gobbles it diving forward. Excellent work from Saha and he continues to prove why Kohli terms him as the best keeper of the country. Just 5 runs off 54 balls for the Protea skipper. His long vigil ends and the situation for South Africa worsen further. 10 minutes to go for Lunch. Can India strike one more time?
23.2
3
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Fuller ball around off, Elgar drives it through covers for a single. Umesh at deep cover fields the ball and throws it to Ashwin who can't gather the ball due to extra bounce and they concede a couple as overthrow.
23.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Flighted ball on middle, Elgar keeps it out.
End Of The Over 23 : 67/2
1 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 122.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
du Plessis
5 (53)
D. Elgar
44 (65)
R. Jadeja
3-0-6-0
22.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Faf du Plessis
Around off, Faf defends it off the front foot.
22.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Faf du Plessis
Beauty! Jadeja gives this one air on off, Faf looks to defend but the ball turns away and squares up the South African skipper.
22.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Faf du Plessis
Flatter on off, Faf defends it off the front foot.
22.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Floated on middle and leg, Elgar sweeps it fine down the leg side for a single.
22.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Shorter on off, Elgar glances it to square leg.
22.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Tossed up around off, Elgar looks to sweep but misses. There is a stifled appeal but the umpire says no.
End Of The Over 22 : 66/2
0 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
du Plessis
5 (50)
D. Elgar
43 (62)
R. Ashwin
6-2-4-0
21.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
21.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Shortish length, Faf blocks it off the back foot.
21.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Fullish length ball, Faf sweeps for a single.
21.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Fullish ball on middle, du Plessis keeps it out.
21.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Around off, Faf keeps it out.
21.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End Of The Over 21 : 66/2
2 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 1 LB 20.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
D. Elgar
43 (62)
du Plessis
5 (44)
R. Jadeja
2-0-5-0
20.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Nicely bowled! Huge appeal from the Indians but umpire is not moved. Floats it around off, Elgar looks to defends but the ball hits his pad and lobs towards Rahane who dives to pouch that catch. Indians appeal but not out says the umpire. Ultra Edge rolls in and looks like there is a spike but Rahane himself was not sure.
20.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
On the pads this time, Elgar tucks it towards mid-wicket and changes end.
20.4
lb
Ravindra Jadeja To Faf du Plessis
Jadeja fires this one on the pads, Faf looks to work it down the leg side but misses. The ball goes towards short fine leg for a single.
20.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Faf du Plessis
Another fuller ball around off, Faf looks to defend but the ball takes an outside edge and goes to the second slip on the bounce.
20.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Faf du Plessis
Fuller ball on off, pushed towards cover.
20.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Fullish ball on middle, Elgar eases it through mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 64/2
0 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
du Plessis
5 (41)
D. Elgar
42 (59)
R. Ashwin
5-1-4-0
19.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
19.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
19.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
On off, Faf tucks it right of the short leg fielder uppishly.
19.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
19.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Beaten! Good ball that. Saha catches it well on the second attempt. Ashwin lands it around off, Faf looks to block but is beaten. Saha appeals but nothing from the others.
19.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
On middle this time, Faf guides it towards square leg.
End Of The Over 19 : 64/2
4 Runs
- 418.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
D. Elgar
42 (59)
du Plessis
5 (35)
R. Jadeja
1-0-4-0
18.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Flighted on the pads, Dean tucks it to square leg.
18.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
On off, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
18.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Floated on off, Elgar plants his front foot forward and blocks it.
18.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Flighted on off, Elgar keeps it out.
18.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
Tossed up fuller outside off, Elgar looks to play it on the off side but the ball hits the inner half of his bat and goes to the on side.
18.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Not the welcome Jadeja would have looked for. Flighted around off, Elgra gets on his front foot and drives it through covers for a boundary.
Ravindra Jadeja is into the attack.
End Of The Over 18 : 60/2
1 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
du Plessis
5 (35)
D. Elgar
38 (53)
R. Ashwin
4-1-4-0
17.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up on off, Faf keeps it out.
17.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Floated on middle and leg, Faf flicks it through mid-wicket. There was an easy single on offer but for some reason du Plessis does not take it.
17.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
NOT OUT! The impact saves the Protea skipper. Ashwin floats this around off, Faf goes for the sweep but can't connect and is hit on the pads. Ashwin and India appeal but the umpire does not agree. Ashwin is not sure but Saha it seems is confident and Kohli goes for the review. Here comes the Ball Tracker, the impact is umpire's call and hence it doesn't matter even if the ball is hitting the timbers. An excellent review from the Indians because that was marginal. Had Faf been adjudged LBW he would have had to walk back but not the case though.
Review time! India have taken a review for LBW! Faf du Plessis is the man in question. Ashwin did not seem too confident once the umpire turned it down but Saha is convinced and Kohli takes it upstairs.
17.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
On the pads on a fullish length, tucked towards mid-wicket for a run.
17.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
On middle again, pushed towards cover this time.
17.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Floats it on middle, Elgar blocks it out.
End Of The Over 17 : 59/2
0 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
du Plessis
5 (32)
D. Elgar
37 (50)
M. Shami
4-1-17-0
16.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Around off, Faf keeps it out by standing tall and defending it towards cover. Another tight over from Shami, back-to-back maidens from him.
16.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Fullish length ball in the channel outside off, the Protea skipper makes another leave.
16.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Good length ball on the fourth stump line, du Plessis covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper.
16.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Length ball around off, Faf blocks it towards mid off.
16.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Gets closer to the off pole, du Plessis keeps it out.
16.1
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Good length ball outside off, Faf leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 16 : 59/2
4 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 4 B 15.6
D. Elgar
37 (50)
du Plessis
5 (26)
R. Ashwin
3-0-3-0
15.6
b
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
FOUR BYES! Ashwin flights this one around off which turns away after landing around off. Elgar goes for the drive through covers but due to the away turn he can't get bat on ball. Rahane dives to his right to field but the ball races to the third man fence.
15.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
On the pads again, Elgar looks to work it down the leg side but misses and is hit on the pads.
15.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Misses his line this time. Lands it on middle which turns down the leg side. Elgar misses his flick.
15.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
A quicker one outside off, Elgar leaves it alone again.
15.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
This time he lands it outside off, it turns away as Elgar leaves it alone.
15.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Ashwin floats this around off, Elgar drives it straight to extra cover.
End Of The Over 15 : 55/2
0 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
du Plessis
5 (26)
D. Elgar
37 (44)
M. Shami
3-0-17-0
14.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Jaffa! Almost gets Shami a wicket. Pitches it on a good length and closer to the off pole. Du Plessis is rooted to his crease as he looks to defend. The ball whizzes past the outside edge. Kohli enjoyed that ball.
14.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Late swing there! Another length ball in the channel of uncertainty. Faf leaves it alone. The ball kept slightly low this time and died down ahead of Saha behind the wicket.
14.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
On the fifth stump line this time. Faf makes another leave.
14.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Goes wide this time. Too wide for Faf to make any attempt to play a shot.
14.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Shami is targeting the stumps as he dishes this fullish length ball on off, Faf defends it out.
14.1
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Length ball angled in to the right-hander. Faf keeps it out of the back foot.
End Of The Over 14 : 55/2
1 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
D. Elgar
37 (44)
du Plessis
5 (20)
R. Ashwin
2-0-3-0
13.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Fuller ball around off, Elgar pushes it to the right of Ashwin.
13.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Landed around off, Faf pushes it towards cover to change ends.
13.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Another flighted ball around middle, the ball goes towards point off the outer half of the bat of Faf.
13.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Flighted ball around off, Faf pushes it back to the bowler.
13.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Loopy ball on middle, tucked towards short leg
13.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
End Of The Over 13 : 54/2
5 Runs
- 412.1
- 012.2
- 1 WD 12.3
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
D. Elgar
37 (43)
du Plessis
4 (15)
M. Shami
2-0-17-0
12.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Fuller on the pads, Elgar pushes it back to the bowler. Shami picks the ball and has a shy at the striker's end. He misses but had he hit it wouldn't have mattered.
12.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Closer to off pole, Elgar keeps it out.
12.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Beauty again but no edge! Good length ball around off which seams away after pitching just a hint. Elgar has a push but misses.
12.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Beaten! Or is it? Saha feels there is an edge. Rohit is not sure through. Kohli is asking Saha if he heard anything. Should they go for the DRS or not? They don't eventually and lucky that they did not opt for it as the Ultra Edge arrived to show no tickle. It was a good length ball outside off, Elgar went for the drive but misses. Lucky not to edge that one.
12.3
wd
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Wide! Another bouncer! Elgar again ducks under it as it is too high. Called wide as well by the umpire so Shami has to re-bowl that ball.
12.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Bumper but too high. Elgar leaves it alone.
12.1
4
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Nicely guided through point and gully. Fullish length on the fourth stump line, Elgar comes forward and guides the ball with an angled bat. The ball races to the third man fence. The boundary brings 50 up for the Proteas.
DRINKS! So, after the Indian skipper enforced the follow-on, they have managed to get the two wickets quickly. Ishant struck in the very first over to remove Markram while Umesh did not take much time either to send Theunis de Bruyn packing. Markram was unlucky as the replays revealed that had he opted for the review, he would've survived but that was not to be. Skipper Faf du Plessis walked in at number 4 and has seen off the first hour along with Elgar who has got a few streaky boundaries but would love to continue bat as long as he can. India's plans would be simple. Keep chipping in with wickets and do not allow the partnership to get bigger. Interesting hour ahead.
End Of The Over 12 : 49/2
2 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
du Plessis
4 (15)
D. Elgar
33 (37)
R. Ashwin
1-0-2-0
11.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Floated on off, the ball turns in a lot. Faf looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved.
11.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Ouch! That must have hurt. Tossed up on middle and off, Faf gets down on one knee and hits the sweep shot hard. Rohit Sharma at short leg, turns away and the ball hits him on his lower calf. Rohit is fine to continue though.
11.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Floated on off, du Plessis keeps it out.
11.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Shorter on off, Faf defends it off the back foot.
11.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Dean Elgar
Tossed up on the pads, Elgar turns it behind square on the leg side for a single.
11.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Faf du Plessis
Floated on middle and leg, Faf looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of his bat to the on side for a single.
Spin time! Kohli brings Ravichandran Ashwin into the attack.
End Of The Over 11 : 47/2
12 Runs
- 010.1
- 410.2
- 410.3
- 010.4
- 410.5
- 010.6
D. Elgar
32 (36)
du Plessis
3 (10)
M. Shami
1-0-12-0
10.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Fuller on off, Elgar blocks it to get through the over. 12 off Shami's first. Expensive start for him.
10.5
4
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Slammed through point. Fuller outside off, Elgar plants his front foot forward and leans the drive through point for a boundary.
10.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
After back-to-back boundaries, Elgar calmly defends this one.
10.3
4
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
FOUR! First boundary off the cover drive in this innings. Fuller around off, Elgar gets on his front foot and creams it through cover. Cover drives are always beautiful but when a southpaw hits it they look even better.
10.2
4
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Good shot! Fuller around off, Elgar strokes it through point for a boundary.
10.1
0
Mohammed Shami To Dean Elgar
Shami comes and straightaway there is excitment. He starts with a bouncer. It is around off, Elgar looks to pull but then decides to pull away from the shot. He ends up lobbing up off the upper half of his bat. Luckily for Elgar it falls in no man's land on the on side.
Mohammed Shami to bowl now.
End Of The Over 10 : 35/2
2 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
du Plessis
3 (10)
D. Elgar
20 (30)
U. Yadav
5-2-14-1
9.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Faf du Plessis
On the fourth stump line, Faf lets it be.
9.5
1
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
On the pads again, Elgar glances it through fine leg to change ends.
9.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Too wide to make the batter play this time. Elgar shoulders arms.
9.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Good length ball angled in to the batter, Dean stands tall to keep it out.
9.2
1
Umesh Yadav To Faf du Plessis
Length on middle, Faf this time tucks it behind square for a single.
9.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Faf du Plessis
Misses his length on the first ball of the new over, does Umesh. Strays the ball on the leg side. Faf goes for a flick but misses.
End Of The Over 9 : 33/2
4 Runs
- 08.1
- 48.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
D. Elgar
19 (27)
du Plessis
2 (7)
I. Sharma
5-2-17-1
8.6
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Fuller around off, Elgar blocks it.
8.5
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Length ball on off, Elgar works it to square leg and shouts a loud no.
8.4
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Another one on the pads, Elgar does not time his flick well this time. Ashwin runs to his right from square leg and keeps it to a dot with a dive.
8.3
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
8.2
4
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Poor ball from Ishant. He strays down on the pads. These are easy pickings for Elgar. He just eases his flick through mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.1
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Around off, Dean defends it towards backward point.
End Of The Over 8 : 29/2
3 Runs
- 27.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
du Plessis
2 (7)
D. Elgar
15 (21)
U. Yadav
4-2-12-1
7.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, Faf leaves it alone.
7.5
1
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Fuller on middle, Elgar pushes it wide of mid on for a single.
7.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Length delivery around off, Elgar defends it off his back foot towards point.
7.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Fuller on off, Elgar pushes it wide of point. Jadeja, who is lightning quick gets to the ball quickly showing his athleticism.
7.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
7.1
2
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Well played. Slightly fuller delivery outside off, Elgar plays it nicely through point. Mayank gives it a chase and saves it with a dive before the ropes. Two taken.
End Of The Over 7 : 26/2
5 Runs
- 26.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 26.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
du Plessis
2 (6)
D. Elgar
12 (16)
I. Sharma
4-2-13-1
6.6
0
Ishant Sharma To Faf du Plessis
Fuller on off, du Plessis keeps it out.
6.5
0
Ishant Sharma To Faf du Plessis
Another gem of a delivery. Fuller around off and middle, du Plessis looks to defend but it jags back in and takes the inside edge of the bat and goes behind square on the leg side.
6.4
2
Ishant Sharma To Faf du Plessis
On the pads, Faf looks to flick but it goes off the inner half of his bat through square leg for a couple. Du Plessis is off the mark but not in the most convincing manner. The trail now is 300.
6.3
0
Ishant Sharma To Faf du Plessis
Good ball and a good leave. Outside off and it comes in off the deck. Faf shows awareness of his off pole and offers a very good leave.
6.2
1
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Length ball around off, Elgar punches it towards point and gets to the other end.
6.1
2
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
In the air but safe again. Elgar continues to ride his luck. Short ball closer to the body, Elgar looks to pull but it goes off the upper half of his bat wide of mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 21/2
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- W 5.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
du Plessis
0 (2)
D. Elgar
9 (14)
U. Yadav
3-1-9-1
5.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Faf du Plessis
Good length ball outside off, du Plessis leaves it alone.
5.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Faf du Plessis
Another one down the leg side, Faf though does not get any bat on it as he misses his flick.
No Bavuma. It's skipper Faf du Plessis who has finally come out at number 4. Interesting!
5.4
W
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn OUT!
OUT! Caught! Brilliant catch from Wridhimann Saha and smart bowling from Umesh. He was bowling in and around off and then he surprises Theunis with a one down the leg side. He tried it in the last over but that was way down, this one is closer to the body. De Bruyn looks to flick but the ball kisses his bat and goes to the left of the keeper. Saha dives to that side and takes a one-handed stunner. If you were wondering why Saha was picked over Pant, then this catch is the reason. He is hailed as one of the best keepers in the world and this is a proof of it. South Africa in all sorts of trouble. 2 down in the 6th over of the day.
5.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Good length ball on off, Theunis pushes it to point.
5.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller and closer to off, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot.
5.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Umesh continues to bowl outside off to Theunis. De Bruyn leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 5 : 21/1
8 Runs
- 04.1
- 44.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- 04.6
D. Elgar
9 (14)
de Bruyn
8 (14)
I. Sharma
3-2-8-1
4.6
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Around off, Elgar this time calmly defends it.
4.5
4
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
EDGED AND FOUR! Another boundary off the edge. Fuller around off, it zips away after pitching. Elgar goes for it in a wild way and the ball takes a fat outside edge of his willow and goes uppishly wide of gully for a boundary.
4.4
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Another edge that does not carry. If you're thinking the slip should come in then that will be difficult as there is good carry. Length ball on off, Elgar looks to defend with soft hands but gets a thick outside edge. The fact that he played it with soft hands worked in his favour as that was the reason the ball did not carry to Kohli at third slip.
4.3
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
On off, Elgar keeps it out.
4.2
4
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
EDGED AND FOUR! Third boundary of the innings and all three have come off the outside edge. Slightly fuller around off, Elgar looks to defend it with soft hands but the ball takes the outside edge. The ball goes right between gully and third slip and the ball goes away to the fence. Rahane dives but cannot get his hand to it as the ball was well wide.
4.1
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Good length ball outside off, Elgar calmly leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 4 : 13/1
4 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 4 B 3.5
- 03.6
de Bruyn
8 (14)
D. Elgar
1 (8)
U. Yadav
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Good length ball on off, de Bruyn defends it to get through a good over of Umesh.
3.5
b
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
FOUR BYES! Poor ball from Umesh. He misses his line and bowls one down the leg side. Theunis looks to flick but misses. The ball keeps on going with the angle as even Saha, who was diving to his left cannot save it. The idea was right to surprise him with a ball on middle and leg after going in and around off but the execution was not.
3.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Goes fuller around off, Theunis defends it towards point.
3.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
On the fourth stump line, de Bruyn does not disturb that.
3.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Good length delivery outside off, Theunis leaves it alone.
3.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Nice swing and carry on this one. Good length ball just around off, it moves away off the surface. Theunis shoulders arms to it. The ball goes to Saha at chest height. Seldom you see such carry for pacers in India.
End Of The Over 3 : 9/1
0 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
D. Elgar
1 (8)
de Bruyn
8 (8)
I. Sharma
2-1-0-1
2.6
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Fuller on off, Elgar defends it to get through the over.
2.5
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Goes wide of the off stump again, does Ishant. Dean Elgar shoulders arms to it.
2.4
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Ishant comes closer to the off pole, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
2.3
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Ishant continues to bowl outside off to Elgar. He once again calmly leaves it.
2.2
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Good length ball outside off, Elgar does not go chasing after it.
2.1
0
Ishant Sharma To Dean Elgar
Comes around the wicket and bowls it on a length outside off, Dean leaves it alone. Late swing for Ishant.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/1
9 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 41.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 41.6
de Bruyn
8 (8)
D. Elgar
1 (2)
U. Yadav
1-0-9-0
1.6
4
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
FOUR! Streaky! Fuller around off, de Bruyn looks to defend but the ball takes the outside edge and goes wide of the diving Rahane at gully for a boundary.
1.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Once again Theunis does not go chasing after the ball away from the stump.
1.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
Length delivery outside off, Theunis leaves it alone.
1.3
4
Umesh Yadav To Theunis de Bruyn
EDGED AND FOUR! Length delivery around off, Theunis looks to defend it with soft hands but it goes off the outside edge. It falls short of Virat Kohli at third slip and goes through him for a boundary.
1.2
1
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Could have been disastrous for South Africa. Back of a length ball on off, Elgar defends it with soft hands towards cover-point and calls for a quick single. Theunis responds but he knows it is a suicidal run. Mayank Agarwal gets to the ball quickly and has a shy at the striker's end but misses. A direct hit and Theunis would've been walking into the pavilion.
1.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Dean Elgar
Umesh starts with a length delivery on off, Elgar starts his innings with a back foot defense.
Umesh Yadav to share the new ball with Ishant Sharma from the other end. He had struck in the first over of the first innings. Can he do the same this innings?
End Of The Over 1 : 0/1
0 Runs
- 00.1
- W 0.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
de Bruyn
0 (4)
D. Elgar
0 (0)
I. Sharma
1-0-0-1
0.6
0
Ishant Sharma To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller on off, Theunis defends it to get through the over. Wicket maiden for Ishant to start the innings.
0.5
0
Ishant Sharma To Theunis de Bruyn
Another one outside off, Theunis shoulders arms to it.
0.4
0
Ishant Sharma To Theunis de Bruyn
On the fourth stump line, Theunis lets it carry to the keeper.
0.3
0
Ishant Sharma To Theunis de Bruyn
Ohh! Full and this one comes back in sharply too. De Bruyn does well to defend it off the front foot.
Theunis de Bruyn walks out at number 3.
0.2
W
Ishant Sharma To Aiden Markram OUT!
OUT! LBW! India start with a bang! The first one was on a length and came back in. Markram was lucky to survive that but on this occasion he is not. Ishant goes slightly fuller and once again gets the ball in to the right-hander. Markram looks to defend but the ball hits him on high on the pads. The Indian players go up in a huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Markram has a word with his partner, Elgar. Dean does not look sure and just when Markram was about to review the timer gets to zero. Markram's first pair in Tests. Ishant gets his first wicket of the game. Well hold on, Ball Tracker later on rolls in and it is a disappointing news for Markram, Elgar and the whole of South Africa. The Ball Tracker shows the ball was going onto miss the stumps.
0.1
0
Ishant Sharma To Aiden Markram
Excellent delivery to start the innings. Ishant starts with a good length ball outside off, it comes back in viciously. Markram offers a dangerous leave but as they say, if you leave and it does not hit you then it is a good leave.
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Match Info
- Venue Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Weather Sunny
- Toss India won the toss and elected to bat
- Result India beat South Africa by an innings and 137 runs
- Player of the Match Virat Kohli
- Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Nigel Llong (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
- Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
- Stumps: India 273/3 in 85.1 overs
- V Kohli 23rd Test fifty : 53 runs in 91 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- India 253/3 in 80.3 overs
- New ball taken: India 249/3 in 80.1 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 114 balls between V Kohli (37) and A Rahane (12)
- Drinks: India 219/3 in 72.0 overs
- India 200/3 in 64.4 overs
- V Kohli dropped on 3 by K Maharaj in 57.3 overs
- M Agarwal 2nd Test Hundred: 103 runs in 183 balls (16x4) (2x6)
- Tea: India 168/2 in 53.0 overs
- C Pujara 22nd Test fifty : 52 runs in 107 balls (8x4) (1x6)
- India 152/1 in 49.3 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 103 off 198 balls between M Agarwal (60) and C Pujara (35)
- Drinks: India 115/1 in 40.0 overs
- M Agarwal Test fifty: 50 runs in 112 balls (10x4) (0x6)
- India 101/1 in 33.4 overs
- Lunch: India 77/1 in 25.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 90 balls between M Agarwal (25) and C Pujara (19)
- India 50/1 in 15.1 overs
- Drinks: India 36/1 in 13.0 overs
- C Pujara dropped on 0 by T Bavuma in 11.3 overs
- Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): SA against M Agarwal (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, SA: 2) (Retained)
- A Nortje makes his Test debut for South Africa
- Stumps: South Africa 36/3 in 15.0 overs
- A Nortje dropped on 0 by M Agarwal in 11.3 overs
- Referral 2 (9.5 ovs): A Nortje against IND (Caught) Successful (IND: 2, SA: 2)
- South Africa 33/3: T Bavuma c Wriddhiman Saha b Mohammed Shami 8(15)
- Referral 1 (9.1 ovs): IND against T Bavuma (Caught) Successful (IND: 2, SA: 2)
- Innings Break: India 601/5 dec in 156.3 overs
- Drinks: India 600/4 in 156.0 overs
- India 600/4 in 156.0 overs
- V Kohli: 252 runs in 334 balls (33x4) (2x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 200 off 215 balls between V Kohli (117) and R Jadeja (82)
- India 551/4 in 150.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 150 off 191 balls between V Kohli (90) and R Jadeja (58)
- R Jadeja 12th Test fifty: 51 runs in 79 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- India 502/4 in 146.0 overs
- V Kohli completes 7000 runs in Test
- V Kohli: 200 runs in 295 balls (28x4) (0x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 147 balls between V Kohli (74) and R Jadeja (26)
- Tea: India 473/4 in 141.0 overs
- India 450/4 in 136.3 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 86 balls between V Kohli (44) and R Jadeja (6)
- Drinks: India 415/4 in 128.0 overs
- V Kohli: 151 runs in 241 balls (23x4) (0x6)
- India 400/4 in 124.3 overs
- Lunch: India 356/3 in 113.0 overs
- India 352/3 in 111.4 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 301 balls between V Kohli (94) and A Rahane (52)
- V Kohli 26th Test Hundred: 101 runs in 173 balls (16x4) (0x6)
- A Rahane 20th Test fifty: 50 runs in 141 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Referral 2 (100.1 ovs): SA against A Rahane (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, SA: 1)
- Drinks: India 314/3 in 99.0 overs
- India 302/3 in 96.1 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 212 balls between V Kohli (71) and A Rahane (26)
- Stumps: South Africa 275/10 in 105.4 overs
- Innings Break: South Africa 275/10 in 105.4 overs
- South Africa 275/10: K Rabada lbw b R Ashwin 2(9)
- Referral 5 (105.4 ovs): K Rabada against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SA: 0)
- Referral 4 (103.0 ovs): IND against K Rabada (Caught) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SA: 1)
- 9th wkt Partnership: 100 off 230 balls between V Philander (25) and K Maharaj (67)
- South Africa 251/8 in 93.1 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 244/8 in 91.0 overs
- K Maharaj maiden Test Fifty: 50 runs in 96 balls (9x4) (0x6)
- K Maharaj dropped on 44 by R Ashwin in 90.1 overs
- New ball taken: South Africa 212/8 in 81.1 overs
- 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 130 balls between V Philander (15) and K Maharaj (31)
- South Africa 202/8 in 78.3 overs
- Tea: South Africa 197/8 in 77.0 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 167/8 in 60.0 overs
- South Africa 152/7 in 53.3 overs
- South Africa 139/7: S Muthusamy lbw b Ravindra Jadeja 7(20)
- Referral 3 (44.2 ovs): S Muthusamy against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, SA: 1)
- Lunch: South Africa 136/6 in 42.0 overs
- S Muthusamy dropped on 6 by V Kohli in 40.2 overs
- du Plessis 21st Test fifty: 50 runs in 64 balls (8x4) (1x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 79 balls between du Plessis (25) and de Kock (25)
- South Africa 103/5 in 34.1 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 71/5 in 27.0 overs
- South Africa 51/4 in 19.2 overs
- South Africa 189/10: lbw b Ravindra Jadeja 22(65)
- Referral 3 (67.2 ovs): K Maharaj against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SA: 1)
- 8th wkt Partnership: 51 off 110 balls between V Philander (30) and K Maharaj (21)
- Tea: South Africa 172/7 in 61.0 overs
- South Africa 152/7 in 52.2 overs
- K Maharaj dropped on 3 by C Pujara in 49.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 125/6 in 43.2 overs
- Referral 2 (43.1 ovs): IND against T Bavuma (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SA: 2)
- South Africa 100/5 in 36.4 overs
- Lunch: South Africa 74/4 in 27.0 overs
- Referral 1 (17.3 ovs): IND against du Plessis (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, SA: 2) (Retained)
- South Africa 53/2 in 12.1 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 49/2 in 12.0 overs
- de Bruyn dropped on 0 by V Kohli in 1.3 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma IND | 529 | 132.25 |
| Mayank Agarwal IND | 340 | 85.00 |
| Virat Kohli IND | 317 | 158.50 |
| Dean Elgar SA | 232 | 46.40 |
| Ajinkya Rahane IND | 216 | 72.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin IND | 15 | 2.74 |
| Mohammed Shami IND | 13 | 2.56 |
| Ravindra Jadeja IND | 13 | 2.67 |
| Umesh Yadav IND | 11 | 3.43 |
| Kagiso Rabada SA | 7 | 3.16 |
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