India fire to finish series on a high
India ripped through the Proteas batting order late on day four to claim a 63-run victory at the Wanderers.
India ripped through the Proteas batting order late on day four to claim a 63-run victory at the Wanderers.
The Proteas were 136-3 in pursuit of 241 at tea on day four at the Wanderers.
South Africa need 172 runs to win following a solid display by Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the first session on day four at the Wanderers.
South Africa were 160-8 in pursuit of 241 on day four at the Wanderers.
India must be the favourites to claim nine wickets on an explosive pitch and win the match on day four at the Wanderers.
The third Test between South Africa and India at the Wanderers will resume at 10:00 on Saturday as scheduled.
Proteas manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee insists the ball that hit Dean Elgar on the grill of his helmet, and ended play on day three, was not a short delivery.
South Africa were 17-1 in pursuit of 241 when play was suspended due to the dangerous pitch conditions at the Wanderers.
Ajinkya Rahane scored 46 not out to boost India’s lead to 192 at tea on day three at the Wanderers.
Virat Kohli guided India to 100-4 at lunch on day three at the Wanderers.
The Proteas need to be more assertive with the ball during the initial stages of day three at the Wanderers.
Hashim Amla says this Wanderers wicket is one of the hardest wickets he has batted on.
Hashim Amla scored a crucial half-century on day two at the Wanderers to keep South Africa’s chances of beating India alive.
South Africa were 143-6 and trailed by 44 runs at tea on day two at the Wanderers.
Kagiso Rabada and Hashim Amla overcame the challenging pitch conditions to boost South Africa to 81-3 at lunch on day two.