India on brink of consolation win
South Africa were 160-8 in pursuit of 241 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.
South Africa’s hopes of a big lead will hinge on their ability to combat the challenging conditions in the first session on day two at the Wanderers.
Andile Phehlukwayo says he wasn’t surprised by his selection as the Proteas’ fifth seamer for the third Test against India at the Wanderers.
South Africa were 6-1 and trailed by 181 runs at the close of day one of the third Test at the Wanderers.