South Africa win by seven wickets! That's the victory for South Africa. Dean Elgar fitting hits the winning run. He finishes unbeaten on 96 and played a captain's knock. With this South Africa level the three-match series 1-1 with a game to go. Interestingly, this is South Africa's first Test win over India at the Wanderers.
18 runs from Mohammed Siraj's over and that means South Africa need just 11 more runs to win this Test and draw level in the series. Dean Elgar is batting on 89 and giving him company is Temba Bavuma on 16.
That's 200 up for South Africa. And they need just 40 runs to win. Dean Elgar, the captain, is still out there. He has truly played a captain's knock and is still making sure that he stays there till the end.
OUT! Finally a breakthrough for India. Mohammed Shami strikes as he accounts for Rassie van der Dussen. The right-handed batsman is caught at first slip. van der Dussen c Pujara b Shami 40(92)
Runs coming thick and fast for South Africa. Mohammed Shami concedes 14 runs and that has taken South Africa's score past 150-run mark. The partnership between Dean Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen is now worth 68. South Africa now need just 79 runs to win.
That's half-century up for Dean Elgar. The South African captain brings it up with a boundary. Super innings this from Elgar and he knows it is job half done thus far.
So, the play is officially underway at The Wanderers. Jasprit Bumrah with the first over of the day and he straightaway had Rassie van der Dussen in some trouble.
Good news match to start at 07:15 PM as per IST provided we have no rain. 34 overs will be bowled today.
GOOD NEWS 😃
Day 4 gets underway at 15:45 with 34 overs to be bowled#SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BetwayTestSeries #BePartOfIt— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 6, 2022
Second session has been washed out as well.
Rain has washed out first session on Day 4⃣ here at The Wanderers. 🌧️
Let's hope the weather gets better. 🤞
We will be back for further updates shortly 👍#TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/DFYtZONOv9— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2022
It continues to pour down in Johannesburg. It had stopped for a brief period of time but is back now. However, the forecast holds good and the drainage system at the ground is excellent. So, hoping to get some play today.
The India vs South Africa second Test match ended evenly poised as Day 3 came to a close with the hosts needing 122 more runs to win. India on the other hand, require eight wickets to seal a sensational first Test series win in South Africa. The visitors began Day 3 on a positive note with the Cheteshwar Pujara-Ajinkya Rahane pair scoring runs at a very good rate. Both players hit fifties, something that was much-needed given the amount of uncertainty and doubt over their spots in the playing XI and it looked like India were running away with the game. Well, not until Kagiso Rabada made his presence felt, reminding everyone why he was reckoned as one of the best in contemporary cricket. India vs South Africa 2nd Test 2021-22 Day 4 Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of IND vs SA Test Series on TV With Time in IST
The right-arm pacer got rid of both Pujara and Rahane before Rishabh Pant threw away his wicket and India looked to be in a tight spot once again. But Hanuma Vihari ensured that India got to safe total and he was ably helped in his pursuit by cameos from Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah.
Needing 240 to win and level the series, South Africa started strongly with a 47-run opening stand. Aiden Markram (31) then fell to Shardul Thakur and after a resilient 28-run knock of 44 balls, Keegan Petersen departed too with Ravichandran Ashwin being the wicket-taker. India have 122 more runs to defend and would need some magic early on, on Day 4.