Stumps, Day 1 | That's the end of day's play. South Africa end the day on 17/1 and trail by 206 runs after India were bundled out for 223. Virat Kohli was stand out batsman for India with his impressive 79. On day two, India will look to restrict the home side as early as possible.
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IND vs SA 3rd Test 2022 Highlights Of Day 1: South Africa 17/1 At Stumps
South Africa were brilliant in the previous game as they managed to get the better of India to level the series heading into the final match. Dean Elgar will hope that his team can replicate that feat again.
11 Jan, 21:17 (IST)
Wicket! What a start for India! Jasprit Bumrah gets rid of Dean Elgar early on. The ball was travelling away from Elgar and he ended up edging it to the first slip. D Elgar c Pujara b Bumrah 3(16)
11 Jan, 20:48 (IST)
Wicket! That's the end of India's innings. Mohammed Shami is the last wicket to fell. Lungi Ngidi gets the wicket as Temba Bavuma took the catch. South Africa will be happy with their effort. M Shami c Bavuma b Ngidi 7(20)
11 Jan, 20:25 (IST)
Wicket! Kagiso Rabada has his fourth and a big one. He gets rid of well-set Virat Kohli. India nine down now. The Indian captain is caught behind. Kohli c Verreynne b Rabada 79(201)
11 Jan, 20:20 (IST)
Wicket! Another one bites the dust. Jasprit Bumrah is caught in the slips. Kagiso Rabada picks his third wicket. Dean Elgar shows the presence of mind. The ball pops up over second slip and Elgar comes behind it to take a catch. Bumrah c Elgar b Rabada 0(9)
11 Jan, 20:04 (IST)
OUT! Keshav Maharaj strikes in his fourth over. Good low catch by Keegan Petersen at short cover. Third umpire was pressed into the service and it was clean catch. S Thakur c Keegan Petersen b Maharaj 12(9)
11 Jan, 19:44 (IST)
Wicket! Marco Jansen gets his third wicket of the game and this time it is Ravi Ashwin who has to depart as Verreynne takes another simple catch behind the stumps. Ashwin c Verreynne b Marco Jansen 2(10).
11 Jan, 19:41 (IST)
Wicket! Marco Jansen once again does the trick for South Africa as he dismisses Rishabh Pant. The wicket-keeper got off to a strong start but wasn't able to capitalize on it. Pant c Keegan Petersen b Marco Jansen 27(50).
11 Jan, 19:10 (IST)
India have lost wickets after breaks on the day and Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be hoping to not replicate that and allow South Africa back into the game.
11 Jan, 18:47 (IST)
Day 1 Tea! Another decent session of cricket and both teams will be happy with their performances. South Africa managed to get the wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Ranahe. Meanwhile, India have Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant well set on the crease and are looking great.
11 Jan, 18:24 (IST)
Virat Kohli has been brilliant in his comeback game as the Indian skipper has shown great technique and temperament to not make any rash decisions. He is supported by Rishabh Pant, who is also looking to play sensibly. The duo have built a solid foundation and will aim to continue from there.
11 Jan, 17:51 (IST)
Wicket! Kagiso Rabada strikes early after the drinks break as he dismisses Ajinkya Rahane, whose lean patch with the bat continues. Verreynne holds on to another easy catch behind the stumps. Rahane c Verreynne b Rabada 9(12).
11 Jan, 17:26 (IST)
Wicket! Marco Jansen breaks through for South Africa as he dismisses the dangerous Cheteshwar Pujara. Verreynne takes another catch behind the stumps. Pujara c Verreynne b Marco Jansen 43(77).
11 Jan, 16:52 (IST)
Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have shown great temperament in not playing any rash shots and losing their wicket. South Africa have been consistent with their line & length with hopes of breaking the partnership.
11 Jan, 16:05 (IST)
IND vs SA 3rd Test Day 1 Lunch: Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have managed to get the Indian innings back on track after a quick loss of wickets. The duo will look to continue their partnership in the second session.
11 Jan, 15:54 (IST)
Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have steadied the Indian innings as the two have stitched a solid partnership between them. They will be hoping to keep the momentum going and add to the score.
11 Jan, 15:22 (IST)
After losing wickets in quick succession, skipper Virat Kohli and veteran Cheteshwar Pujara have huge responsibilities on their shoulders to rebuild the Indian innings.
11 Jan, 14:58 (IST)
Wicket! Kagiso Rabada gets in on the action as he dismisses Mayank Agarwal and India have lost both their openers. India are in desperate need of a partnership. Mayank c Markram b Rabada 15(35)
11 Jan, 14:49 (IST)
Wicket! Duanne Olivier provides the breakthrough for South Africa as he dismisses KL Rahul, who poked at a wide delivery to give an easy catch to Verreynne behind the stumps. Rahul c Verreynne b Olivier 12(35).
11 Jan, 14:40 (IST)
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have once again provided India with a brilliant start and the duo will be hoping to add further runs. The Proteas bowlers have been inconsistent with their line & length and will look to find their groove to break the partnership.
India and South Africa will be aiming to win the Test series when they face off against each other in the third and the final match of the three-game series. The SA vs IND 3rd Test 2022 will be played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town from January 11, 2022 (Tuesday) onwards. Meanwhile, we bring you South Africa vs India, 3rd Test live score updates along with the commentary. IND vs SA 3rd Test 2022, Cape Town Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report.
South Africa were brilliant in the previous game as they managed to get the better of India to level the series heading into the final match. Dean Elgar will hope that his team can replicate that feat again and continue the run of Test series win over India at Home.
Meanwhile, India will be aiming to get back to winning ways and win the series as they will have skipper Virat Kohli back for this clash after he missed the last match due to a back spasm. However, the hosts will be without Mohammed Shami, who picked a hamstring injury and will miss the game.
Heading into the final game, the series is leveled at 1-1 and both teams are aiming to emerge on the winning side and claim the series.
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