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 […]
Shami to Anrich Nortje, out Caught by Kohli!! Edged and caught! India have got rid of the nightwatchman early on day three. A fine catch from Kohli – at a fourth slip position. Banged in short and it kept climbing onto the right-hander. Nortje did his best to counter it, but was simply undone by the […]
Shami to Bavuma, out Caught by W Saha!! India review: Loud, pleading appeal for a caught-behind but umpire Chris Gaffaney is unmoved which has forced them to take the DRS. They are pretty confident and it’s because there’s a tiny edge. UltraEdge confirms it showing a spike. So, Bavuma doesn’t last long. India continue to land punches here. […]
U Yadav to Elgar, out Bowled!! Chopped on! And, Elgar looks heaven-wards. Indecision has cost him his wicket. A short of length delivery at 138kph and Elgar belatedly decides to leave it. The ball trims the inside edge, deflects onto the back of his boot before ricocheting onto the sticks. Elgar is distraught, the Indians are elated. […]