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SA vs IND, 2024 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Newlands, Cape Town , Jan 03, 2024
55&176
153&80/3 (12.0)
India beat South Africa by 7 wickets
Right then, that is it from the shortest Test in the history of cricket. India finally managed to defeat South Africa in Cape Town and Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to do so. The trophy has been handed over to him and the South African skipper Dean Elgar and both of them pose for pictures as this series is shared and the final frontier still stays unbreachable for India. The Indian team along with all the staff also pose for a team picture. The Men in Blue now shift their focus to the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The first game will be played on 11th January, Thursday at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) while the South African players will join their respective teams for the SA20 which starts on 10th January, Wednesday. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!
Rohit Sharma, the victorious skipper of India gives an Indian jersey signed by all the players to Dean Elgar as a farewell gift. He says that he feels the bowlers bowled brilliantly and their plans worked. He also credits the batters to bat deep and get a lead in the first innings but is disappointed with the last 6 wickets that they lost for no runs. He appreciates Siraj for bowling a fiery spell and says that it was all about bowling the balls in the right areas. He mentions that South Africa has always been challenging but they are working on their performance while travelling to different countries. He credits South Africa for being such a good cricket team and is also proud of how his team performed. On Dean Elgar, he says that he is a tough batter to have in the opposition and they all appreciate how important he has been for his country and wish him the best for his future. He moves on to collect the trophy along with Dean Elgar as the series ends at 1-1.
Dean Elgar, the captain of South Africa says this was a tough defeat to take as they came into this game with higher expectations and momentum. He adds that a 2-0 result would've been nice. He further talks about the pitch and says it was a ripper but looked like a good wicket to the naked eye. He further concludes that he doesn't regret the decision to bat first considering the track record but unfortunately, they ended up on the receiving end.
The captain of South Africa, Dean Elgar, and Jasprit Bumrah are the JOINT PLAYERS OF THE SERIES. Elgar says he would have liked to do a bit more in this game but is happy with his performance overall. He further says that as a player one wants to test himself against the best and it was great to face off this Indian bowling lineup although he is happy to not have to face them again. He concludes that the baggy green he wore in this game was from 2012 and has lots of memories and it stays special. Bumrah says that this ground is special for him and it is good to win a match here. Adds that 2018 was a crucial year for the bowling unit and they started working on their bowling performance in overseas conditions. It has been a difficult road till here and mentions that bowling in South Africa has always proven to be tough. Mentions that he didn't expect the game to end in two days, and it is amazing how Test cricket always gives you surprises.
Mohammed Siraj is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible bowling effort. Siraj says that it is good to get his best figures in Test cricket and he wanted to bowl in consistent areas. He mentions that he worked hard on improving his line and lengths since the last game and executed it well in this game. He mentions that Bumrah sets the tone for the pacers and it is fun to bowl alongside him. He further thanks his fans and asks them to keep supporting him.
Presentation Time...
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Dean Elgarr's decision backfired as the Indian pacers, led by Mohammed Siraj's career-best 6 for 15, bundled out South Africa for a mere 55 which was the lowest total by any team against India in Tests. Only Kyle Verreynne and David Bedingham managed double figures. Post Lunch on Day 1, India seemed poised with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill steadying the ship. However, a shocking collapse saw them lose six wickets for no runs setting an unwanted record for them of losing the most number of wickets on the same score as they were bowled out for 153. Despite Virat Kohli and KL Rahul's partnership, South Africa's Lungi Ngidi's triple-wicket maiden post-Tea swung the momentum their way, restricting India's lead to 98 runs.
There was anticipation that Day 2 of this Test would turn out to be the Final Day and that is exactly what happened but there was no shortage of entertainment. It all started with Jasprit Bumrah getting an early wicket in the very first over. A couple of poor shot selections mixed with some excellent catching saw the Proteas reeling at 111 for 7. However, just when the visitors were looking in control, KL Rahul dropped Aiden Markram on 73 which made the batter take an ultra-aggressive approach. He smashed Prasidh Krishna all over the park in the next over and then registered a scintillating hundred on a  pitch where no other batter could even cross the 50-run mark. He dedicated this century to his skipper, Dean Elgar who bids adieu to international cricket. His solo fight came to an end when he was dismissed on 106 and the tail couldn't wag much as they only managed to set up a target of 79 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a quick-fire start along with Rohit Sharma to India and almost cut the deficit in half. They did lose, Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, but the captain stayed unbeaten on 17 while Shreyas Iyer hit the winning runs to seal the victory.
INDIA CREATE HISTORY! It was January 2021 when India breached the 'Fortress Gabba' after 32 years and now in January 2024, they have managed to breach Newlands in Cape Town. In doing so, they become the first-ever Asian team to defeat South Africa on this ground. The Men in Blue also level the two-match series and have achieved this feat for the first time since 2011. This Test also becomes the quickest one to end in the history of cricket in terms of balls, as it took only 642 legitimate balls to get us a result.
End Of The Over 12 : 80/3
5 Runs
  • W 11.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 1 NB 11.6
  • 411.6
S. Iyer
4 (6)
R. Sharma
17 (22)
M. Jansen
2-0-15-1
11.6
4
Marco Jansen To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Shreyas Iyer seals the deal and India have levelled the series. Marco Jansen delivers it full and on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer lofts it straight down the ground and all the fielders are stationed within the 30-yard circle. The ball meets the fence and India win the final Test match by 7 wickets. We bid Dean Elgar farewell and so do all the players from both teams. Quite an emotional moment on the ground for Elgar as he fights back his tears. India still failed to win a Test series on South African soil but they do well to level this one. A historic win for India, their first in Cape Town.
11.6
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Marco Jansen To Shreyas Iyer
Full and outside off. Shreyas Iyer reaches for it and drives it to mid off. Oh No! Marco Jansen has overstepped and the umpire signals a No-Ball. Jansen will have to re-bowl it.
11.5
0
Marco Jansen To Shreyas Iyer
A spicy bouncer that kept climbing. Shreyas Iyer is left clueless by this one as he hops and fends it off the gloves just short of the slip cordon.
11.4
0
Marco Jansen To Shreyas Iyer
Banged in short over off. Shreyas Iyer pulls but doesn't find the connection needed. The keeper manages to get a glove on it and prevents extra runs.
11.3
0
Marco Jansen To Shreyas Iyer
On the hard length around off. Shreyas Iyer blocks it off his back foot on the off side.
11.2
0
Marco Jansen To Shreyas Iyer
Fuller, and on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer blocks it from the crease into the ground.
11.1
W
Marco Jansen To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! An excellent review from South Africa and Virat Kohli will not be able to stay unbeaten here. Marco Jansen lands this short of a length and down the leg side, Virat Kohli tries to finish things off and goes for the hook but misses as the ball passes very close to his gloves and Kyle Verreynne moves to his left to grab it. There is an appeal but it is turned down. The South African players look confident and Elgar takes the review. It turns out to be a great decision as UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is near the gloves. Kohli smiles and walks back to the hut as the on-field call is overturned. Shreyas Iyer is the next man in with India just one hit away from the win now!
End Of The Over 11 : 75/2
7 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 110.6
V. Kohli
12 (10)
R. Sharma
17 (22)
K. Rabada
6-0-34-1
10.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
A fraction fuller, angling into the right-hander, Virat Kohli walks down the pitch again and tucks it to mid on for a single.
10.5
4
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
FOUR! That's more like it. Does what he intended to do the previous ball. Kagiso Rabada bowls this back of a length, around middle and leg, Virat Kohli gets down the pitch and wacks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
10.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
Very unlike Virat Kohli! Kagiso Rabada pitches this short, hard into the deck, over middle, Virat Kohli dances down the track and looks to play across the line. The ball zips past to the keeper.
10.3
1
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
DROPPED! It seems like the South African fielders do not want Rohit Sharma to get out here. Kagiso Rabada bangs this one short and around off, Rohit Sharma goes for his favourite pull shot but gets a top edge as the ball flies miles in the air, Tony de Zorzi at point tries to settle under it for a reverse-cup, but spills it out in the end. A single is taken. Now, the description that you read so far is based on what we saw live. The replays tell more than what actually happened. Tony de Zorzi is at point and is reluctant to go for the catch as he feels that it belongs to Marco Jansen who is standing in the gully region. Zorzi for some time is heard saying 'yours' to Jansen and there is someone else also shouting the same - It's the bowler, Rabada. The pacer sees clearly that it is Zorzi's catch. Eventually, Tony de Zorzi gets under the skier, without keeping his balance and his hands are also moving and to be honest, he never looked like taking the catch. It's dropped and Rabada misses the opportunity to dismiss Rohit Sharma yet again in Test cricket.
10.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
On a very good length around off. Rohit Sharma blocks it on the off side and refuses to run. It seems as if the Indians don't want to take risks against Kagiso Rabada.
10.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
On the hard length over off. Virat Kohli nudges it away to mid-wicket and takes a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 68/2
10 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 1 WD 9.2
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
R. Sharma
16 (20)
V. Kohli
6 (6)
M. Jansen
1-0-10-0
9.6
4
Marco Jansen To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Good Shot! Marco Jansen delivers it full and on the off pole. Rohit Sharma lofts it over the mid off fielder. The ball is hit well and it runs off the fence for four runs more. Only 11 needed to level the series now.
9.5
0
Marco Jansen To Rohit Sharma
Slow and fuller outside off. Rohit Sharma is beaten as he tries to play it on the off side.
9.4
1
Marco Jansen To Virat Kohli
On length around off. Virat Kohli flicks it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. A miracle needed for South Africa now.
9.3
4
Marco Jansen To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Flicked away nicely! Marco Jansen sticks to the hard length and bowls it on the pads. Virat Kohli flicks it with good timing. The ball runs away to the fine leg fence for four runs. Just 16 more needed to win.
9.2
0
Marco Jansen To Virat Kohli
Almost caught and bowled! Marco Jansen lands this on a good length, on middle, sticks to the surface a bit, Virat Kohli is a bit early into his drive and ends up chipping it down the pitch, but the ball falls well wide of the bowler.
9.2
wd
Marco Jansen To Virat Kohli
Marco Jansen bangs it very short and the ball is over Rohit Sharma's head. He leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.
9.1
0
Marco Jansen To Virat Kohli
Fuller, and outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders arms and lets the keeper collect it.
End Of The Over 9 : 58/2
6 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • W 8.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
R. Sharma
12 (18)
V. Kohli
1 (2)
K. Rabada
5-0-27-1
8.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Jaffa! Kagiso Rabada sticks to the hard length and the ball nips away out after hitting the deck. Rohit Sharma seems to have nicked it as the keeper appeals. South Africa has gone for the review and the UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved. South Africa lose a review.
8.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
A bit short around off. Virat Kohli pushes it on the off side and sets off for a quick single.
8.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
On a good length outside off. Virat Kohli defends. This might be an interesting battle to watch.
Virat Kohli comes out to the middle now with India needing just 22 runs now.
8.3
W
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Kagiso Rabada has the last laugh! He delivers it fuller and on the stumps. This one nips back and keeps low as well. Shubman Gill tries to cover the line and block it out but gets a bottom edge. The ball rolls away into the stumps and Gill will have to walk back as well. The Proteas are not going down without a fight.
8.2
4
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill
FOUR! POWERFUL! Short and outside off. Shubman Gill slaps the ball hard and in the gap through cover. The ball runs away to the fence like a tracer bullet for four runs.
8.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
A tough chance DROPPED! Kagiso Rabada delivers it on length outside off. Rohit Sharma comes down the track and has to reach for the ball to slice it over point. The fielder runs in from third man and puts in a dive to catch it. However, he fails to hold onto it. The batters get a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 52/1
7 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 1 LB 7.2
  • 27.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
S. Gill
6 (9)
R. Sharma
11 (16)
N. Burger
4-0-29-1
7.6
0
Nandre Burger To Shubman Gill
On the good length, around off, shaping in a bit after bouncing off the deck, Shubman Gill tries to play through the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.
7.5
0
Nandre Burger To Shubman Gill
On a very good length around off. Shubman Gill blocks it, standing back in the crease.
7.4
4
Nandre Burger To Shubman Gill
FOUR! Sweetly timed! Nandre Burger delivers it full and on the stumps. Shubman Gill covers the line and drives it from the sweet spot on his blade with superb timing. The ball runs away to the fence for four runs. Fifty up for India as well. 27 runs needed to win.
7.3
2
Nandre Burger To Shubman Gill
Very full and on the off stump. Shubman Gill drives it through covers and is quick to run a couple of runs. 31 runs needed to win.
7.2
lb
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
A bit short on the pads. Rohit Sharma is hit on the pads as the ball rolls away to fine leg. The batters run one as the umpire signals it as leg byes.
7.1
0
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
On length outside off. Rohit Sharma opts out of playing the shot and lets the keeper collect it.
End Of The Over 7 : 45/1
1 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
S. Gill
0 (5)
R. Sharma
11 (14)
K. Rabada
4-0-21-0
6.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill
Extra bounce! On the hard length outside off. Shubman Gill watches the ball fly away to the keeper.
6.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill
Fuller, and on the off pole. Shubman Gill times his drive well but it is not in the gap. The fielder at covers collects it.
6.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill
On length just over off. Shubman Gill patiently blocks it standing back in his crease.
6.3
1
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
A bit short over off. Rohit Sharma nudges it towards square leg for a single.
6.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
On the good length outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. Good decision.
6.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Straight and full angling on the pads. Rohit Sharma is hit high on the pads hence the light-hearted appeal.
End Of The Over 6 : 44/1
9 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 1 B 5.2
  • 45.3
  • W 5.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
S. Gill
0 (2)
R. Sharma
10 (11)
N. Burger
3-0-23-1
5.6
0
Nandre Burger To Shubman Gill
Too short over off. Shubman Gill opts out of playing a shot and lets it go to the keeper.
5.5
0
Nandre Burger To Shubman Gill
On the good length outside off. Shubman Gill blocks it on the off side safely.
Shubman Gill walks out to bat at number 3.
5.4
W
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal OUT!
OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! Nandre Burger draws first blood! Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to continue his attacking approach but loses his wicket in the process. Burger lands this one back of a length and on middle, it skids through a bit as well, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the pull but this one hurries onto him and does not bounce that much as well. He loses his balance to go down and the ball flies off the sticker of the bat towards deep square leg, Tristan Stubbs there moves across to his left and pouches the skier safely. The replays, later on, show that when Jaiswal fell he got nearly hit-wicket as the flap of his pads was within touching distance of the stumps. Anyway, there was no disturbance caused to the stumps and the result remains caught in the deep. 35 needed more and Yashasvi Jaiswal's knock has made sure there are no jitters in the Indian dressing room.
5.3
4
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Superb Shot! Nandre Burger bowls it a bit full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal is quick to read this one as he muscles it over mid off. The ball rockets away to the fence for four more runs to add to his total. 35 runs needed to win.
5.2
b
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
Nandre Burger drops it short on leg. Rohit Sharma tries to play his favourite pull shot but seems to have gotten a slight edge over the keeper. Kyle Verreynne does great jumping high as he gets a glove to it, preventing a certain boundary. The batters get a single. The umpire gives it runs but the replay shows that there was no connection with the bat or glove.
5.1
4
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Nandre Burger goes full and outside off. Rohit Sharma likes the width on offer as he slashes hard at it. The ball nicks the edge but it is enough to fly over the fielder at slip towards third man. The ball meets the fence for four more runs. 40 needed to win.
End Of The Over 5 : 35/0
3 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
Y. Jaiswal
24 (21)
R. Sharma
6 (9)
K. Rabada
3-0-20-0
4.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
On the hard length angling in onto the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal is rapped on the pads as the ball rolls away on the off side.
4.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
A bit full, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal might have mistimed this and sends it to the fielder at mid on.
4.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Swing and miss! Kagiso Rabada is sticking with the length delivery outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal swings hard but misses on the connection. Good intent from Yashasvi Jaiswal.
4.3
1
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Slow and on a good length over middle. Rohit Sharma tries to tuck it down but gets an inside edge onto his pads and takes a single. Kagiso Rabada appeals but it is turned down by the umpire.
4.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
A bit short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it to deep point. He gives the strike back to Sharma with a single.
4.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Fuller and on the off pole. Rohit Sharma edges it to point for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 32/0
11 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 5 WD 3.5
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
Y. Jaiswal
23 (17)
R. Sharma
4 (7)
N. Burger
2-0-15-0
3.6
0
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Beaten! Nandre Burger delivers it on a very good length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to cut it away but misses out on the connection. India are on the right track here.
3.5
1
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
On the hard length around middle. Rohit Sharma pulls it to mid-wicket for a single to get to the other end.
3.5
wd
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
FIVE WIDES! Oh No! That is bad! Nandre Burger bangs it short but it is way over Rohit Sharma! He misses the pull shot but the ball is out of the keeper's reach as well. The ball runs to the fence for bonus runs.
3.4
0
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
On length around off. Rohit Sharma blocks it with a straight bat back to the bowler.
3.3
0
Nandre Burger To Rohit Sharma
Nandre Burger tempts Rohit Sharma with a short ball right in his reach. Rohit Sharma tries to pull it away but is beaten by the bounce.
3.2
1
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Overpitched and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal drills it wide of mid on for a single.
3.1
4
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! My word! Is this a test match? Yashasvi Jaiswal seems to have forgotten about it as he lifts the length delivery by Nandre Burger over the in-field on the off side. The ball has enough legs to reach the deep point fence for four runs. Great start to the over!
End Of The Over 3 : 21/0
6 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
Y. Jaiswal
18 (14)
R. Sharma
3 (4)
K. Rabada
2-0-17-0
2.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
A bit fuller but forcing Jaiswal to play the shot outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it to deep point for a single.
2.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
A replica of the previous ball. This time Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn't find the gap and cuts it to the fielder at point.
2.4
4
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! More runs for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Kagiso Rabada picks the hard length and angles it away from off. Yashasvi Jaiswal says thank you for the width and cuts it with power in the gap through point. The ball meets the fence for four runs.
2.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
On a very good length cramping Yashasvi Jaiswal for room. Jaiswal punches it back to the left of Kagiso Rabada.
2.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Keeps the same length but bowls it over middle. Rohit Sharma is cramped for room but he manages to block it on the leg side and runs one.
2.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
On the hard length outside off. Rabada is tempting Rohit Sharma to play the shot far from his reach which might result in a wicket but Sharma lets it go to the keeper.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
Y. Jaiswal
13 (10)
R. Sharma
2 (2)
N. Burger
1-0-4-0
1.6
0
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Delivers it on a very good length angling on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal is hit on the thigh pads as the ball rolls away on the pitch. Another good over for India and they are inching closer to the target.
1.5
0
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Full again in line with off. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it sensibly. Good batting from the young lad.
1.4
4
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Nicely played! Nandre Burger goes full and straight on the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to drive it with superb timing through the gap at covers. The ball meets the fence for four more runs. India now need just 64 runs to win.
1.3
0
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Another short ball in line with the body. Yashasvi Jaiswal backs out of his shot at the last moment and moves out of the way.
1.2
0
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Beaten! Nandre Burger picks the good length to pitch this one and keeps it around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal wants to get on top of it but he misses his pull shot. Making his intentions clear is Yashasvi Jaiswal.
1.1
0
Nandre Burger To Yashasvi Jaiswal
On length in line with the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it to the fielder at point but he is getting his timing right.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Nandre Burger.
End Of The Over 1 : 11/0
11 Runs
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
R. Sharma
2 (2)
Y. Jaiswal
9 (4)
K. Rabada
1-0-11-0
0.6
2
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
In the air...but it will land safely. Rohit Sharma sends a ball delivered to him on length over the fielder at covers. The ball doesn't reach the fence but he will run two runs. A good confident start to the Indian innings.
0.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
OUCH! That must have hurt Rohit Sharma! Kagiso Rabada delivers it on length and over middle. Rohit Sharma comes down the track to play at it but the ball bounces high and hits him on the ribs.
0.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Back of a length and around leg this time, Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
0.3
4
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Good intent! Kagiso Rabada bowls it on a very good length around the off stump, Yashasvi Jaiswal plays it late and runs it through the gap at point all the way for four runs.
0.2
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Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Just short of the fielder! Kagiso Rabada bowls a scrambled seam short ball around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to cut it but gets an edge. The ball lands just short of the fielder at slips and he survives.
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Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal trying to be the aggressor from his first ball! He has his intentions clear as he pulls a short ball away through the deep square leg region for four runs. He will want to bat till the end and gain some confidence.
Match Info
  • Venue Newlands, Cape Town
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result India beat South Africa by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mohammed Siraj
  • Player of the Series Dean Elgar
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: South Africa 62/3 in 17.0 overs
  • South Africa 50/3 in 16.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (14.4 ovs): IND against T Stubbs (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, IND: 2)
  • Referral 1 (6.4 ovs): IND against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, IND: 3) (Retained)
  • Innings Break: India 153/10 in 34.5 overs
  • India 152/4 in 32.4 overs
  • Tea: India 111/4 in 24.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (23.2 ovs): SA against V Kohli (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, IND: 3) (Retained)
  • India 100/2 in 19.5 overs
  • Drinks: India 67/1 in 12.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between R Sharma (27) and S Gill (14)
  • Referral 2 (10.2 ovs): R Sharma against SA (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, IND: 3)
  • Referral 1 (9.1 ovs): SA against R Sharma (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, IND: 3)
  • India 50/1 in 7.3 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 55/10 in 23.2 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 55/10 in 23.2 overs
  • South Africa 50/8 in 21.0 overs
  • M Siraj 3rd Test 5-wicket haul: 5/9 (7.5)
  • Referral 1 (13.1 ovs): K Verreynne against IND (LBW) Successful (SA: 3, IND: 3)
  • Drinks: South Africa 29/4 in 13.0 overs
  • Tristan Stubbs makes his Test debut for South Africa
  • India 75/3: V Kohli c Kyle Verreynne b Marco Jansen 12(11)
  • Referral 2 (11.1 ovs): SA against V Kohli (Caught) Successful (SA: 2, IND: 3)
  • Referral 1 (8.6 ovs): SA against R Sharma (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, IND: 3)
  • India 52/1 in 7.4 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 176/10 in 36.5 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 176/10 in 36.5 overs
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 51 off 37 balls between A Markram (49) and K Rabada (2)
  • A Markram 7th Test hundred: 102 runs in 99 balls (16x4) (2x6)
  • South Africa 150/7 in 29.1 overs
  • A Markram dropped on 73 by KL Rahul in 27.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 128/7 in 27.0 overs
  • J Bumrah 9th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/43 (10.2)
  • South Africa 103/5 in 23.4 overs
  • A Markram Test fifty: 52 runs in 68 balls (8x4) (0x6)
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Player Runs Avg.
Dean Elgar SA 201 67.00
Dean Elgar SA 201 67.00
Virat Kohli IND 172 43.00
Virat Kohli IND 172 43.00
Aiden Markram SA 113 37.66
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Player Wickets Eco.
Ravichandran Ashwin IND 1 2.15
Kagiso Rabada SA 11 3.27
Jasprit Bumrah IND 12 3.19
Lungi Ngidi SA 3 5.00
Prasidh Krishna IND 2 4.64
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