Ashwin to du Plessis, out Caught by W Saha!! Saha takes a juggling catch – snaffled that in his fourth attempt. Ashwin has dismissed du Plessis for the third time this series. A quicker delivery outside off at 90.8kph and du Plessis pressed across to block. The ball dipped and the skipper was playing for the turn. […]
U Yadav to de Bruyn, out Caught by W Saha!! You got to feel for Bruyn. Pretty unfortunate dismissal this but can’t discount this grab Saha. It’s a testament to why he’s one of the best in the business. Lousy length delivery from Yadav, slipping it down leg. Bruyn could’ve let that pass if he’d wanted. But […]
Ishant to Markram, out Lbw!! Oh dear. It’s a pair for Markram. No, this ain’t the action replay of the first innings. Hook, line, sinker. Booming inswinger again from Sharma, this kept low to compound Markram’s troubles. Zips through and thuds him on the pads as he plays all around it. Umpire Nigel Llong’s finger went up and […]
A slight delay in proceedings. A fan just ran onto the field, towards Rohit at first slip, fell at his feet and somehow tackled him to the ground and ran back, of course. Two slips and a silly point in place for Philander. Earlier the Indian Team declared their innings at the score of 601 […]
Ashwin to Rabada, out Lbw!! Rabada has been adjudged lbw. And, he reviews. Fair delivery. No bat. Was it straightening enough to hit the sticks? Hitting leg and umpire Chris Gaffaney’s on-field call stays. A floaty ball that drifted in and Rabada ended up playing down the wrong line trying to block. The ball straightened ever so lightly before […]
Ashwin to Maharaj, out Caught by Rohit!! There’s the wicket India badly wanted – it’s Ashwin with his third wicket, breaks through the stubborn partnershipo, but take nothing away from Maharaj – showed exemplary courage and fighting ability, walks off to a rousing reception from the Pune crowd. Beautifully bowled by Ashwin, a lot slower, got the […]
Ashwin to du Plessis, out Caught by Rahane!! Ashwin, you numero uno! That was done brilliantly. du Plessis was stabbing forward frequently and Ashwin slips in the straighter one. This ball didn’t turn, takes the outer edge and has been gobbled up by the man at slip. Excellent wicket for Ashwin and India. Undone by a good ball, Faf […]
Jadeja to Senuran Muthusamy, out Lbw!! First dismissal for Senuran Muthusamy in Tests and he is out LBW because he offered no shot. That turned in from the rough and he was caught in the crease. There was a lot of spin on it but umpire Llong deemed it out and he was right as Hawkeye showed […]
Ashwin to de Kock, out Bowled!! Quinton de Kock has been cleaned up! He’s shell-shocked. Still is. Doesn’t want to leave the field. Remember Gatting’s reaction after getting out to that Warne delivery? Well, the South African wicketkeeper-batsman reacts in a similar way. This was bowled a touch quicker from a shorter length, de Kock was lazy […]
U Yadav to de Bruyn, out Caught by W Saha!! Edged and caught – A loose waft from de Bruyn and he would be kicking himself for throwing his wicket away. This was a back of a length delivery outside off and held its line, tad too close to playing the back-foot punch. de Bruyn couldn’t […]