‘First innings cost us’
South Africa’s first-innings score of 79 made it very difficult for them to win or draw the third Test in Nagpur.
Ashwin bowls India to series win
South Africa lost their first away series in nine years after India beat them by 124 runs inside three days in Nagpur on Friday to lead the series 2-0 with one to play.
Mishra breaks SA resilience
The resistance lasted 45 overs before Amit Mishra came and spoiled the fight as India closed in on victory at tea on day three of the third Test in Nagpur. With Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis back in the shed, India will fancy their chances of wrapping up the game in the final session on Friday. The pair gave… Read more →
SA fight back after early setbacks
After losing two wickets early, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have consolidated the chase as South Africa went to lunch on 105-4 in Nagpur.
Proteas to draw on past triumphs
South Africa will look to history for inspiration as they attempt the mammoth task of chasing down 310 for victory in the third Test in Nagpur.
‘South Africa have to believe’
HD Ackerman, Eric Simons, Vernon Philander and Ashwell Prince analyse the second day of the third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur.
Proteas face uphill battle
It felt like déjà vu. Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla at the crease at the close of play for the second time in 24 hours.
India set Proteas big target
India have set South Africa a target of 310 for an unlikely victory in the third Test in Nagpur after being bowled out for 173.
Proteas crumble to 79 all out
South Africa are on the brink of losing their first Test series away from home in nine years after India bowled them out for 79 on day two of the third Test, in Nagpur.
Harmer defends Nagpur pitch
Simon Harmer defended the wicket in Nagpur after the first day’s play as it looks unlikely that the third Test will last five days.
‘Proteas need a lead’
A first-innings lead will be crucial if South Africa want to stay in the third Test against India.
Batting holds key on day two
South Africa’s ability to stay in this match and the series lies firmly on the shoulders of their batting order after day one of the third Test against India in Nagpur.
India fall for 215
Morne Morkel and Simon Harmer took seven wickets between them to bowl India out for 215 on the first day of the third Test in Nagpur. Hashim Amla will be relatively happy with the performance of his bowlers. Morkel (3-35) left the field after the first ball of his 17th over, but according to journalists at the ground it’s nothing serious…. Read more →
Elgar, Morkel strike early
South Africa managed to take two wickets in the opening session of the third Test as India went to lunch on 85-2 in Nagpur.
India win toss and bat
South Africa have picked two specialist spinners for the third Test against India after Dale Steyn failed to recover in time from a groin injury.
