Jadeja to Maharaj, out Lbw!! Final blow has been dealt by Jadeja. It was the quicker delivery, goes straight on and Maharaj is caught in the crease which led to his downfall. It crashes onto the pad in front of middle and only height was a factor that could’ve saved him. Tried his luck and took the […]

Shami to Senuran Muthusamy, out Caught by Rohit! Bounced out! We live in an era where Indian fast bowlers are bouncing South Africans out with no fear of retribution! Shami bangs this one into his half of the wicket, good accuracy, really close to the fulcrum and giving Senuran Muthusamy no room to work with. Hurried onto […]

Jadeja to Bavuma, out Caught by Rahane!! The failed review doesn’t matter now, India have got their man. Excellent ball from RJ and it’s an even better catch by Rahane – diving to his left at slip. Nicely tossed up outside off, the flight lured Bavuma into the drive. He leant as far forward as he […]

Jadeja to de Kock, out Bowled!! Oh dear! South Africa are committing harakiri at the moment – another nothing shot and de Kock falls into the trap – always risky going across the line, especially if the ball is spinning back from the rough. de Kock wasn’t anywhere close on the attempted swipe, got beaten on […]

Ashwin to Elgar, out Caught by U Yadav!! Both the set batsmen gone in quick succession. And, it’s Ashwin who is wrecking the South African batting line-up. Teasingly tossed up by the off-break, Elgar falls for the bait. On seeing the in-drift, he decides to loft one over mid-on. But the ball dipped and spun to deceive […]

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 […]