IND tested SA 2nd, updated in real time on the third day: Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane started where they left off on the second day. They are constantly looking for boundaries, so they not only make India more than 100, but also improve 50-stops. Then they led India by more than 100 in the 9th game of the day. Soon after, Pujara soared to 50 points in his 32nd Test with only 62 balls to maintain India’s command. A few rounds later, Rahane broke Olivier’s boundaries twice in a row, bringing their position of the century, and entering his 25th Test 50. Just after the reception break, the host finally made a breakthrough because Rabada fired Rahane at 58. Rabada then attacked again, beating Pujara LBW in 53 games. Ashwin scored 16 of 14 goals, then Lungi Ngidi fired him at lunch, leaving India with a ratio of 188/6 at lunch, leading by 161. Follow the IND’s real-time update of the SA real-time score and the second test in the Rangers team in Johannesburg.
India Vs South Africa Test Live Updates: What a morning
It all began with Rahane (53) and Pujara (58) bagging the first hour by scoring runs thick and fast, bringing up their 50s and also notching up a century stand. Then, right after drinks, a rejuvenated Rabada rattled the Indians, scalping both the set batters before sending Pant packing on a three-ball duck.
Then, Ashwin (16) and Vihari (6*) tried to steady the ship with a few runs before Lungi Ngidi dismissed the former at the stroke of lunch.
India would want to extend the lead to around 210 while SA would look to bundled the visitors out quickly. STAY TUNED! We will be back in very short time for an exciting second session.
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