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End of 98th over: Another big Ravindra Jadeja over. 12 runs from it. Runs coming thick and fast for South Africa. Both Quinton de Kock and Dean Elgar dealing in boundaries. South Africa now trail by 160 runs. SA 342/5
End of 96 overs: FOUR! Quinton de Kock is toying with the spinners. Another glorious cover drive off Ravindra Jadeja as he moves into 80's. SA 329/5
End of 94th over: Both Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock are steadily taking South Africa forward. They trail by another 182 runs but both are looking very strong at the crease. De Kock is batting on 74 alongside Elgar. Mohammed Shami comes into the attack. SA 320/5
150 for Dean Elgar!
Late cut behind point off Ravindra Jadeja as Elgar gets the to the 150-run mark off 270 balls. Terrific knock from the Protea left-hander. Gets to 150+ total for the second time in his Test career.
90.5 overs: FOUR! And 300 up for South Africa. Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock help the Proteas avoid follow-on. A streaky boundary for Elgar off Ishant Sharma be he will take it. SA 303/5
End of 88th over: Ashwin starts the proceedings after Tea and finishes with a 3-run over. Ishant Sharma to bowl from the other end. SA 295/5
The players are back on the field. We're set for the last session of the day
Dean Elgar produced a masterclass keeping the Indian bowlers at bay as South Africa went to tea break on Day 3 at 292/5 in Vizag. Elgar smacked his 12th Test century -- also his first against India -- as he took South Africa out of trouble alongside skipper Faf du Plessis. Both added 115 runs for the fourth wicket before Ashwin got rid of the Proteas skipper for 55 in the second session. Elgar then stitched a crucial unbeaten 114-run stand with Quinton de Kock to put South Africa innings back on track. De Kock took his excellent white-ball form into red-ball cricket scoring an unbeaten 69. The duo helped South Africa get within touching distance of avoiding the follow-on as the visitors trailed by 210 runs at tea. For India, it was a disappointing session as the bowlers could only manage one wicket of opposition skipper. Even the tactic of going in with the spinners with the second new ball didn't work out quite well for Virat Kohli and Co.
Tea, Day 3: South Africa 292/5 in 87 overs, trail India by 210 runs
Dean Elgar 133*
Quinton de Kock 69*
So, Ravindra Jadeja completes the final over before tea on Day 3. Just a single off it. Another excellent session for South Africa as the reach 292/5.
End of 85th over: A tidy over from Ravindra Jadeja but the Indian spinners are still not able to find the breakthrough. Both Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock looking in total control. Ashwin to continue from the other end. SA 290/5
50 for Quinton de Kock!
His 18th in Tests. First in the longest format against India. Gets there in just 79 balls. Takes an easy single off Ravindra Jadeja to get to the 50-run mark.
End of 81st over: FOUR! Boundary to end the over. Quinton de Kock has now moved onto 49 off just 78 balls. Ravindra Jadeja to share the second new ball with Ashwin from the other end. SA 266/6
Virat Kohli takes the second new ball straightaway!
Ravichandran Ashwin to have a go with it. SA 261/5, trail India by another 241 runs in the first innings. Close to 22 minutes to go before tea break. Will India get the much-needed breakthrough?
79.3 overs: FOUR! Exquisite from Dean Elgar. Leans into the drive as he hits Hanuma Vihari through extra covers to collect four runs. SA 260/5
250 up for South Africa!
Dean Elgar 122*
Quinton de Kock 39*
77.1 overs: FOUR! Lovely shot from Dean Elgar straight down the ground. Just pushes Mohammed Shami's over-pitched delivery and times the ball to perfection. SA 248/5
Tidy over from Mohammed Shami finishes. Surprise bowling change from India as Rohit Sharma comes into the attack. SA 244/5
Team India physio Nitin Patel checked on Mohammed Shami, who looked in discomfort in his previous over. Seems fine now as he will continue after the break.
Drinks break!
South Africa 243/5, trail India by another 259 runs
Dean Elgar 116*
Quinton de Kock 38*
End of 73rd over: Comeback over from Mohammed Shami produces three runs. Shami looking in a bit of discomfort. Might just be a slight niggle. Hanuma Vihari to bowl the last over before the drinks break.
1:49 pm: A bit of a cloud cover as the artificial lights have come on.
End of 72nd over: A tidy over from Ishant Sharma comes to an end but Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock (34) continue to frustrate India. Both are now looking quite comfortable, especially Elgar, who is now batting on 114. Second new ball is due in eight overs. Will Virat Kohli got for it straight away? SA 235/5
50-run partnership comes up between Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock as Elgar takes a comfortable single off Ishant Sharma on the on side.
Dean Elgar 110*
Quinton de Kock 31*
End of 68th over: A flurry of boundaries for South Africa in last couple of overs. After a couple of fours in the previous over, De Kock this time collects a six and a four off Ravindra Jadeja. De Kock has quickly moved on to 27 off 37 balls. SA 220/5
66.5 overs: FOUR! Quinton de Kock goes over the top against Ashwin. Hits it straight over the bowler's head as the ball crosses the fence. Gets his second boundary. SA 205/5
End of 65th over: A couple of tidy overs from the spinners after the drinks break. Elgar (107) in now looking in control alongside Quinton de Kock, who is batting on 8 off 26 balls. SA 201/5
Drinks break!
End 63rd over: A four-run over from Ashwin as drinks come on to the field. Dean Rock solid at one end alongside Quinton de Kock, who has joined Elgar after De Plessis' departure. SA 198/5
End of 62nd over: Ashwin comes back into the attack with a changed end. Just one over for Hanuma Vihari. SA 194/4
100 for Dean Elgar!
What a fight back this has been from the Proteas opener. Get to his 12th Test ton off just 175 balls. A resilient knock from the left-hander under pressure. Scores his first Test hundred in India, second in subcontinent. SA 193/5
57.3 overs: OUT! Ashwin finally breaks the Dean Elgar-Faf du Plessis partnership. Get Du Plessis as he hits the ball straight into the hands of Cheteshwar Pujara at leg gully. The Proteas skipper departs for 55. SA 178/5
56.5 overs: FOUR! Sloppy from Ashwin as Dean Elgar moves into the 90's. On-drive from Elgar off Mohammed Shami and Ashwin dives over the ball. The ball then races to the fence. SA 178/4
55.4 overs: FOUR! Swept and swept hard. Faf du Plessis finds the fence one more time. Reaches out to Ashwin's delivery and hits it in front of square to collect four runs. SA 169/4
53.5 overs: FOUR! And 100-run partnership comes up between Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis. Elgar goes down town against Ashwin and collects a boundary. He has now moved to 84. SA 164/4
50 up for Faf du Plessis!
An excellent knock under pressure from the Proteas skipper. Gets to his 20th Test fifty off 91 balls. Takes a quick couple of runs to get to the 50-run mark. Du Plessis leading by example along side Dean Elgar. SA 158/4
End of 52nd over: Tight start from Ashwin post lunch. A maiden! Both Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis seem watchful after lunch. Mohammed Shami to continue.
End of 51st over: Tight first over after lunch from Mohammed Shami. Just a couple of runs from it. Ravichandran Ashwin to continue from the other end. SA 155/4
50.1 overs: Dean Elgar open scoring for South Africa straight after lunch. A couple towards the fine leg region as Mohammed Shami strays on to the pads. SA 155/4.
Welcome back to the post lunch session!
Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis walk back to resume South Africa innings. Mohammed Shami will start the proceedings for India after lunch.
Opener Dean Elgar (76*) and skipper Faf du Plessis (48*) fought back after a poor start as South Africa went to lunch on Day 3 with 153 runs on the board for the loss of four wickets in Vizag. Resuming on the overnight score of 39/3, the Proteas lost Temba Bavuma early in the morning session as Ishant trapped him in front of the stumps with a superb in-dipper. Elgar and Du Plessis then stitched a crucial unbeaten 90-run partnership to take South Africa out of trouble. In the process Elgar also got to his 14th fifty. The left-hander also got lucky when wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha dropped him off Ravindra Jadeja on 74. Du Plessis, on the other hand, looked in good form and showed positive intent. Both took on the Indian spinners and denied them any wickets. For India, Ishant was the lone wicket-taker in the first session.
Lunch, Day 3: South Africa 153/4, trail India by 349 runs in the first innings.
Dean Elgar 76*
Faf du Plessis 48*
End of 50th over: An excellent session for South Africa comes to an end. Dean Elgar and skipper Faf du Plessis revive the Proteas first innings. Still a lot of work to do but the visitors will go to happy to the dressing room after the morning session.
End of 47th over: Good over from Ishant Shant comes to an end while Faf Du Plessis and Dean Elgar continue to frustrate India. The partnership between the two now stands at 84 off just 126 balls. SA 147/4
45.2 overs: Dropped! Wriddhiman Saha drops Dean Elgar on 74. Ravindra Jadeja manages to get the outside edge of Elgar's bat but Saha is not able to hold on to the ball. Elgar survives!
44.2 overs: FOUR! South Africa are on a roll here. Faf du Plessis joins the party. Over-pitched delivery on the leg side form Ishant and Du Plessis flick the ball in style to collect four runs. Du Plessis moves into 40's. SA 144/4
End of 44th over: Six to finish the over! Elgar showing positive intent against Ravindra Jadeja. Collects 16 runs from the over including a couple of 6's and a four. Elgar moves to 74. Ishant Sharma back into the attack. SA 140/4
43.1 overs: SIX! Dean Elgar takes on Ravindra Jadeja. Slog sweeps him for a six as the ball just hits the boundary cushion in the deep. Elgar reviving South Africa innings alongside Faf du Plessis.
End of 41st over: Change of ends for Ravindra Jadeja as he replaces R Ashwin. This end has more of foot marks and Jadeja will now look to extract more turn and bounce from the pitch. SA 120/4
Change in bowling for India! Hanuma Vihari comes in to replace Ravindra Jadeja. SA 114/4
50 for Dean Elgar! A hard-fought half-century for Elgar as he gets there in 112 balls. Gets to his 14th fifty in Test cricket. South Africa will need a big innings from him if they are to make a comeback in this match. The Proteas are still 395 runs behind. SA 107/4 after 39.1 overs
100 up for South Africa!
Faf du Plessis sweeps Ashwin to collect a four as 100 comes for the Proteas in 37.3 overs for the loss of four wickets.
Dean Elgar 48*
Faf du Plessis 26*
End of 36th over: Ashwin start with a one-run over after the drinks break. Ravindra Jadeja to continue from the other end. SA 93/4
Drinks Break!
South Africa 92/4, trail India by 410 runs
Dean Elgar 44*
Faf du Plessis 20*
End of 35th over: Tidy start from Ravindra Jadeja as drinks come on to the field. Just two singles from his first over.
Change in bowling for India! Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for the first time on Day 3. He replaces Mohammed Shami. SA 90/4
33.4 overs: SIX! First of the morning for South Africa. Faf du Plessis charges down and hits Ashwin down town. Times it to perfection. The Protea batsmen looking to take on Ashwin.
End of 32nd over: FOUR! Positive intent from Dean Elgar. Gets into a good position against Ashwin and times the ball beautifully over the mid on fielder. One bounce and over the fence. SA 81/4
30.5 overs: FOUR! Mohammed Shami drifts on to the pads of Faf du Plessis and he flicks the ball in style towards the square leg region to collect four runs. Faf has quickly moved on to 12 with the help three boundaries. SA 77/4
29.4 overs: FOUR! FOUR! South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis opens his account with a boundary. In fact two of them, back-to-back against R Ashwin on the on side. SA 72/4
End of 29th over: Tight start from Mohammed Shami on Day 3. A maiden! Ashwin to continue from the other end. SA 64/4
Change in bowling for India! Mohammed Shami comes in to replace Ishant Sharma. SA 64/4 after 28 overs.
26.1 overs: OUT! Ishant Sharma with the first wicket on the third day. The ball nips back in sharply after pitching and traps Temba Bavuma in front of the stumps. Bavuma decides not to review. He walks back after scoring 18 runs. SA 63/4
24.5 overs: FOUR! Short just outside off stump from Ishant and Temba Bavuma guides the ball to the third man region to collect four runs. SA 59/3
50 comes up for South Africa!
Sorts of aggression from Dean Elgar against R Ashwin. Steps out and chips him over the mid on fielder to collect his first boundary of Day 3. SA 53/3 after 23.5 overs.
Dean Elgar 31*
Temba Bavuma 12*
Here's what VVS Laxman has to say on the masterclass from Mayank Agarwal on Day 2.
End of 22nd over: Excellent start from Ravichandran Ashwin. A maiden! Nearly cleaned up Dean Elgar on the fourth ball of the over with a straighter one. Ishant Sharma to continue from the other end. SA 43/3
End of 21st over: Good over from Ishant Sharma comes to an end. Offie Ravichandran Ashwin to share the ball with Ishant from the other end. SA 43/3
20.2 overs: FOUR! Early morning nerves for Temba Bavuma. Fishes outside off stump against Ishant Sharma and gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies through the vacant third slip region. First runs on the board for South Africa and Bavuma on Day 3. SA 43/3
So, Temba Bavuma and Dean Elgar are at the crease to start the proceedings on Day 3 for South Africa. Ishant Sharma with the ball. A wide first slip and gully for him. Here we go!
Pitch report, Day 3: "The surface has gotten drier and some of the cracks have started to open up. Spinners will quite obviously start to get more purchase on this wearing surface. Batting will be hard but certainly not impossible. It's about being as watchful as possible and watching the ball till the very end. Crucial to ensure that the batsmen look to counter the turning the ball and not fall to the straight ball. Using their feet will be crucial for the batsmen," said Murali Kartik and Sunil Gavaskar.
9:00 am Players from both sides are out in the middle warming up for the crucial Day 3 of the first Test.
8:40 am Welcome back to Timesofindia.com's coverage of South Africa's tour of India, which enters the third day of the first Test today in Visakhapatnam.
Staring down the barrel and still 463 runs behind India, the visitors were reeling at 39/3 at stumps on day two.
Spinners Ravichandra Ashwin struck twice and Ravindra Jadeja once late in the day to put India firmly in control of the game.
Riding on Mayank Agarwal's double hundred (215) and Rohit Sharma's 176, India declared their first innings at 502/7.
South Africa lost Aiden Markram (5), Theunis de Bruyn (4) and nightwatchman Dane Piedt (0) after dark skies forced the floodlights to be turned on.
End of 98th over: Another big Ravindra Jadeja over. 12 runs from it. Runs coming thick and fast for South Africa. Both Quinton de Kock and Dean Elgar dealing in boundaries. South Africa now trail by 160 runs. SA 342/5
End of 96 overs: FOUR! Quinton de Kock is toying with the spinners. Another glorious cover drive off Ravindra Jadeja as he moves into 80's. SA 329/5
Perfect pairings | SA: 330-5 - 97 overs The partnership keeps going they have now scored 151runs off 234 balls. El… https://t.co/KDe9sBKi4L
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570184014000 End of 94th over: Both Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock are steadily taking South Africa forward. They trail by another 182 runs but both are looking very strong at the crease. De Kock is batting on 74 alongside Elgar. Mohammed Shami comes into the attack. SA 320/5
150 for Dean Elgar!
Late cut behind point off Ravindra Jadeja as Elgar gets the to the 150-run mark off 270 balls. Terrific knock from the Protea left-hander. Gets to 150+ total for the second time in his Test career.
Dean keeps marching on | 316-5 after 92 overs 2 deft touches that bring consecutive boundaries for Elgar and that… https://t.co/a4cfo6DF02
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570182922000 90.5 overs: FOUR! And 300 up for South Africa. Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock help the Proteas avoid follow-on. A streaky boundary for Elgar off Ishant Sharma be he will take it. SA 303/5
South Africa have avoided the follow on! How close can they get to India's total? #INDvSA 👇… https://t.co/RQ4jZDUjnj
— ICC (@ICC) 1570182534000 End of 88th over: Ashwin starts the proceedings after Tea and finishes with a 3-run over. Ishant Sharma to bowl from the other end. SA 295/5
The players are back on the field. We're set for the last session of the day
Dean Elgar produced a masterclass keeping the Indian bowlers at bay as South Africa went to tea break on Day 3 at 292/5 in Vizag. Elgar smacked his 12th Test century -- also his first against India -- as he took South Africa out of trouble alongside skipper Faf du Plessis. Both added 115 runs for the fourth wicket before Ashwin got rid of the Proteas skipper for 55 in the second session. Elgar then stitched a crucial unbeaten 114-run stand with Quinton de Kock to put South Africa innings back on track. De Kock took his excellent white-ball form into red-ball cricket scoring an unbeaten 69. The duo helped South Africa get within touching distance of avoiding the follow-on as the visitors trailed by 210 runs at tea. For India, it was a disappointing session as the bowlers could only manage one wicket of opposition skipper. Even the tactic of going in with the spinners with the second new ball didn't work out quite well for Virat Kohli and Co.
That's Tea on Day 3 of the 1st Test. South Africa 292/5, trail #TeamIndia (502/7d) by 210 runs. #INDvSA https://t.co/bO0TrhL3sI
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1570180313000 Tea, Day 3: South Africa 292/5 in 87 overs, trail India by 210 runs
Dean Elgar 133*
Quinton de Kock 69*
So, Ravindra Jadeja completes the final over before tea on Day 3. Just a single off it. Another excellent session for South Africa as the reach 292/5.
End of 85th over: A tidy over from Ravindra Jadeja but the Indian spinners are still not able to find the breakthrough. Both Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock looking in total control. Ashwin to continue from the other end. SA 290/5
50 for Quinton de Kock!
His 18th in Tests. First in the longest format against India. Gets there in just 79 balls. Takes an easy single off Ravindra Jadeja to get to the 50-run mark.
End of 81st over: FOUR! Boundary to end the over. Quinton de Kock has now moved onto 49 off just 78 balls. Ravindra Jadeja to share the second new ball with Ashwin from the other end. SA 266/6
Virat Kohli takes the second new ball straightaway!
Ravichandran Ashwin to have a go with it. SA 261/5, trail India by another 241 runs in the first innings. Close to 22 minutes to go before tea break. Will India get the much-needed breakthrough?
79.3 overs: FOUR! Exquisite from Dean Elgar. Leans into the drive as he hits Hanuma Vihari through extra covers to collect four runs. SA 260/5
250 up for South Africa!
Dean Elgar 122*
Quinton de Kock 39*
77.1 overs: FOUR! Lovely shot from Dean Elgar straight down the ground. Just pushes Mohammed Shami's over-pitched delivery and times the ball to perfection. SA 248/5
Tidy over from Mohammed Shami finishes. Surprise bowling change from India as Rohit Sharma comes into the attack. SA 244/5
Team India physio Nitin Patel checked on Mohammed Shami, who looked in discomfort in his previous over. Seems fine now as he will continue after the break.
Drinks break!
South Africa 243/5, trail India by another 259 runs
Dean Elgar 116*
Quinton de Kock 38*
End of 73rd over: Comeback over from Mohammed Shami produces three runs. Shami looking in a bit of discomfort. Might just be a slight niggle. Hanuma Vihari to bowl the last over before the drinks break.
1:49 pm: A bit of a cloud cover as the artificial lights have come on.
End of 72nd over: A tidy over from Ishant Sharma comes to an end but Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock (34) continue to frustrate India. Both are now looking quite comfortable, especially Elgar, who is now batting on 114. Second new ball is due in eight overs. Will Virat Kohli got for it straight away? SA 235/5
50-run partnership comes up between Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock as Elgar takes a comfortable single off Ishant Sharma on the on side.
Dean Elgar 110*
Quinton de Kock 31*
Fifty partnership | SA 229-5 after 70 Overs Superb batting by the Proteas in the second session. Dean and Quinton… https://t.co/zJ3M5AjJC3
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570176122000 End of 68th over: A flurry of boundaries for South Africa in last couple of overs. After a couple of fours in the previous over, De Kock this time collects a six and a four off Ravindra Jadeja. De Kock has quickly moved on to 27 off 37 balls. SA 220/5
66.5 overs: FOUR! Quinton de Kock goes over the top against Ashwin. Hits it straight over the bowler's head as the ball crosses the fence. Gets his second boundary. SA 205/5
End of 65th over: A couple of tidy overs from the spinners after the drinks break. Elgar (107) in now looking in control alongside Quinton de Kock, who is batting on 8 off 26 balls. SA 201/5
200 UP | The Proteas keep grafting It has been tough work out in the middle since the loss of the skipper for 55.… https://t.co/Ia5icZUTZe
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570175130000 Drinks break!
End 63rd over: A four-run over from Ashwin as drinks come on to the field. Dean Rock solid at one end alongside Quinton de Kock, who has joined Elgar after De Plessis' departure. SA 198/5
End of 62nd over: Ashwin comes back into the attack with a changed end. Just one over for Hanuma Vihari. SA 194/4
100 for Dean Elgar!
What a fight back this has been from the Proteas opener. Get to his 12th Test ton off just 175 balls. A resilient knock from the left-hander under pressure. Scores his first Test hundred in India, second in subcontinent. SA 193/5
Dean Elgar brings up a resilient 💯 with a six! It's the first hundred by a South African in India since 2010.… https://t.co/IN9hvXPkWC
— ICC (@ICC) 1570174058000 57.3 overs: OUT! Ashwin finally breaks the Dean Elgar-Faf du Plessis partnership. Get Du Plessis as he hits the ball straight into the hands of Cheteshwar Pujara at leg gully. The Proteas skipper departs for 55. SA 178/5
ICYMI | SA 187/5 The partnership has been broken, Faf du Plessis' gritty and resolute knock of 55 comes to an end… https://t.co/JJoPCBMhYm
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570173760000 56.5 overs: FOUR! Sloppy from Ashwin as Dean Elgar moves into the 90's. On-drive from Elgar off Mohammed Shami and Ashwin dives over the ball. The ball then races to the fence. SA 178/4
55.4 overs: FOUR! Swept and swept hard. Faf du Plessis finds the fence one more time. Reaches out to Ashwin's delivery and hits it in front of square to collect four runs. SA 169/4
53.5 overs: FOUR! And 100-run partnership comes up between Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis. Elgar goes down town against Ashwin and collects a boundary. He has now moved to 84. SA 164/4
100 Partnership | SA That's the 100 partnership for the pair of Elgar & du Plessis. It's been a batting display m… https://t.co/Buic3RSAPG
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570172668000 50 up for Faf du Plessis!
An excellent knock under pressure from the Proteas skipper. Gets to his 20th Test fifty off 91 balls. Takes a quick couple of runs to get to the 50-run mark. Du Plessis leading by example along side Dean Elgar. SA 158/4
End of 52nd over: Tight start from Ashwin post lunch. A maiden! Both Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis seem watchful after lunch. Mohammed Shami to continue.
End of 51st over: Tight first over after lunch from Mohammed Shami. Just a couple of runs from it. Ravichandran Ashwin to continue from the other end. SA 155/4
50.1 overs: Dean Elgar open scoring for South Africa straight after lunch. A couple towards the fine leg region as Mohammed Shami strays on to the pads. SA 155/4.
Welcome back to the post lunch session!
Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis walk back to resume South Africa innings. Mohammed Shami will start the proceedings for India after lunch.
Opener Dean Elgar (76*) and skipper Faf du Plessis (48*) fought back after a poor start as South Africa went to lunch on Day 3 with 153 runs on the board for the loss of four wickets in Vizag. Resuming on the overnight score of 39/3, the Proteas lost Temba Bavuma early in the morning session as Ishant trapped him in front of the stumps with a superb in-dipper. Elgar and Du Plessis then stitched a crucial unbeaten 90-run partnership to take South Africa out of trouble. In the process Elgar also got to his 14th fifty. The left-hander also got lucky when wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha dropped him off Ravindra Jadeja on 74. Du Plessis, on the other hand, looked in good form and showed positive intent. Both took on the Indian spinners and denied them any wickets. For India, Ishant was the lone wicket-taker in the first session.
That will be Lunch on Day 3 of the 1st Test. South Africa 153/4, trail #TeamIndia (502/7d) by 349 runs. Updates -… https://t.co/4POrTCd8eL
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1570169012000 Lunch, Day 3: South Africa 153/4, trail India by 349 runs in the first innings.
Dean Elgar 76*
Faf du Plessis 48*
End of 50th over: An excellent session for South Africa comes to an end. Dean Elgar and skipper Faf du Plessis revive the Proteas first innings. Still a lot of work to do but the visitors will go to happy to the dressing room after the morning session.
End of 47th over: Good over from Ishant Shant comes to an end while Faf Du Plessis and Dean Elgar continue to frustrate India. The partnership between the two now stands at 84 off just 126 balls. SA 147/4
45.2 overs: Dropped! Wriddhiman Saha drops Dean Elgar on 74. Ravindra Jadeja manages to get the outside edge of Elgar's bat but Saha is not able to hold on to the ball. Elgar survives!
44.2 overs: FOUR! South Africa are on a roll here. Faf du Plessis joins the party. Over-pitched delivery on the leg side form Ishant and Du Plessis flick the ball in style to collect four runs. Du Plessis moves into 40's. SA 144/4
End of 44th over: Six to finish the over! Elgar showing positive intent against Ravindra Jadeja. Collects 16 runs from the over including a couple of 6's and a four. Elgar moves to 74. Ishant Sharma back into the attack. SA 140/4
43.1 overs: SIX! Dean Elgar takes on Ravindra Jadeja. Slog sweeps him for a six as the ball just hits the boundary cushion in the deep. Elgar reviving South Africa innings alongside Faf du Plessis.
End of 41st over: Change of ends for Ravindra Jadeja as he replaces R Ashwin. This end has more of foot marks and Jadeja will now look to extract more turn and bounce from the pitch. SA 120/4
Change in bowling for India! Hanuma Vihari comes in to replace Ravindra Jadeja. SA 114/4
50 for Dean Elgar! A hard-fought half-century for Elgar as he gets there in 112 balls. Gets to his 14th fifty in Test cricket. South Africa will need a big innings from him if they are to make a comeback in this match. The Proteas are still 395 runs behind. SA 107/4 after 39.1 overs
5️⃣0️⃣☑️ BIG ❤️☑️ Plenty of Grit ☑️ 🎉👏Dean Elgar. #ProteaFire #INDvsSA https://t.co/4XS4AL274X
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570166292000 100 up for South Africa!
Faf du Plessis sweeps Ashwin to collect a four as 100 comes for the Proteas in 37.3 overs for the loss of four wickets.
Dean Elgar 48*
Faf du Plessis 26*
End of 36th over: Ashwin start with a one-run over after the drinks break. Ravindra Jadeja to continue from the other end. SA 93/4
Drinks Break!
South Africa 92/4, trail India by 410 runs
Dean Elgar 44*
Faf du Plessis 20*
Ishant Sharma produced an in-seamer to dismiss Temba Bavuma early, but Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar are looking po… https://t.co/oPXxye4npQ
— ICC (@ICC) 1570165561000 End of 35th over: Tidy start from Ravindra Jadeja as drinks come on to the field. Just two singles from his first over.
Change in bowling for India! Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for the first time on Day 3. He replaces Mohammed Shami. SA 90/4
33.4 overs: SIX! First of the morning for South Africa. Faf du Plessis charges down and hits Ashwin down town. Times it to perfection. The Protea batsmen looking to take on Ashwin.
End of 32nd over: FOUR! Positive intent from Dean Elgar. Gets into a good position against Ashwin and times the ball beautifully over the mid on fielder. One bounce and over the fence. SA 81/4
30.5 overs: FOUR! Mohammed Shami drifts on to the pads of Faf du Plessis and he flicks the ball in style towards the square leg region to collect four runs. Faf has quickly moved on to 12 with the help three boundaries. SA 77/4
29.4 overs: FOUR! FOUR! South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis opens his account with a boundary. In fact two of them, back-to-back against R Ashwin on the on side. SA 72/4
End of 29th over: Tight start from Mohammed Shami on Day 3. A maiden! Ashwin to continue from the other end. SA 64/4
Change in bowling for India! Mohammed Shami comes in to replace Ishant Sharma. SA 64/4 after 28 overs.
Here it is, a brilliant delivery by @ImIshant to get rid of Bavuma on Day 3 of the 1st Test. Live -… https://t.co/HnFr53rjoK
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1570163795000 26.1 overs: OUT! Ishant Sharma with the first wicket on the third day. The ball nips back in sharply after pitching and traps Temba Bavuma in front of the stumps. Bavuma decides not to review. He walks back after scoring 18 runs. SA 63/4
WICKET Ishant Sharma traps Temba Bavuma in front. A ball on a good length jags back and strikes Temba on the pad… https://t.co/4EKfxW7aGL
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570163598000 24.5 overs: FOUR! Short just outside off stump from Ishant and Temba Bavuma guides the ball to the third man region to collect four runs. SA 59/3
50 comes up for South Africa!
Sorts of aggression from Dean Elgar against R Ashwin. Steps out and chips him over the mid on fielder to collect his first boundary of Day 3. SA 53/3 after 23.5 overs.
Dean Elgar 31*
Temba Bavuma 12*
Here's what VVS Laxman has to say on the masterclass from Mayank Agarwal on Day 2.
Extremely happy for @mayankcricket He’s the poster boy for the whole generation of first-class cricketers that if… https://t.co/GEjHBmXwjI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1570160772000 End of 22nd over: Excellent start from Ravichandran Ashwin. A maiden! Nearly cleaned up Dean Elgar on the fourth ball of the over with a straighter one. Ishant Sharma to continue from the other end. SA 43/3
End of 21st over: Good over from Ishant Sharma comes to an end. Offie Ravichandran Ashwin to share the ball with Ishant from the other end. SA 43/3
20.2 overs: FOUR! Early morning nerves for Temba Bavuma. Fishes outside off stump against Ishant Sharma and gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies through the vacant third slip region. First runs on the board for South Africa and Bavuma on Day 3. SA 43/3
So, Temba Bavuma and Dean Elgar are at the crease to start the proceedings on Day 3 for South Africa. Ishant Sharma with the ball. A wide first slip and gully for him. Here we go!
Pitch report, Day 3: "The surface has gotten drier and some of the cracks have started to open up. Spinners will quite obviously start to get more purchase on this wearing surface. Batting will be hard but certainly not impossible. It's about being as watchful as possible and watching the ball till the very end. Crucial to ensure that the batsmen look to counter the turning the ball and not fall to the straight ball. Using their feet will be crucial for the batsmen," said Murali Kartik and Sunil Gavaskar.
9:00 am Players from both sides are out in the middle warming up for the crucial Day 3 of the first Test.
The sky hasn’t been this clear since we arrived in Vizag. Hello and welcome to day 3 of the first Test match vs Ind… https://t.co/PXPBXnYJ5i
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) 1570158168000 8:40 am Welcome back to Timesofindia.com's coverage of South Africa's tour of India, which enters the third day of the first Test today in Visakhapatnam.
Staring down the barrel and still 463 runs behind India, the visitors were reeling at 39/3 at stumps on day two.
Spinners Ravichandra Ashwin struck twice and Ravindra Jadeja once late in the day to put India firmly in control of the game.
Riding on Mayank Agarwal's double hundred (215) and Rohit Sharma's 176, India declared their first innings at 502/7.
WATCH: Rahane in conversation with double centurion Agarwal Of overcoming the nervous nineties, getting to a doubl… https://t.co/lsCWAVHF0h
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1570111431000 South Africa lost Aiden Markram (5), Theunis de Bruyn (4) and nightwatchman Dane Piedt (0) after dark skies forced the floodlights to be turned on.
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