-
Contact the PP Team
South Africa end Day 1 of the 3rd Test at 17/1 (trail by 206 runs) after bowling out India for 223
- Thread starter MenInG
- Start date
Justcrazy
ATG
- Joined
- Dec 6, 2010
- Runs
- 106,483
India have upper hand here , SA batting is very fragile, I see India winning the game and series here
I think SA will take a good lead . Indian bowlers are good but there isnt enough sideways movement, uneven bounce and pace in this pitch for them to exploit like last 2 games.
On this pitch i think SA bowlers are better by virtue of being taller and hence they're able to extract more bounce
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2004
- Runs
- 217,751
Virat Kohli's fighting knock of 79 helped India post 223 on day one of the third Test against South Africa, even as Kagiso Rabada's excellent 4/73 pegged the visitors back.
Kohli led the fightback for India with a gritty 79 after the other batters fell prey to the South African bowling after India opted to bat.
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, the openers, made a watchful start in tricky conditions. They showed immense patience and went through the first 45 minutes of the morning session unscathed, putting on a stand of 31 runs in 11 overs.
But Duanne Olivier struck on the second delivery of the 12th over to send Rahul back for 12. Agarwal (15) didn't last long either as he nicked out to Aiden Markram in the slips off Kagiso Rabada's bowling in the very next over.
India were reduced to 33/2 in the space of an over, and the onus was now on the experienced duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli. They steadied the ship with a partnership of 62 runs, with Pujara doing the bulk of the scoring. But they couldn't extend it much longer after lunch as Marco Jansen produced a beauty of a delivery to have Pujara caught behind for 43.
Ajinkya Rahane followed soon after, for an individual contribution of nine runs, and India found themselves in trouble once again, with the scoreboard reading 116/4.
Rishabh Pant tried his best to hang around along with the skipper after the loss of those early wickets. He was involved in another vital partnership of 51 runs with Kohli, but he gave in to his aggressive instincts once again as he was caught at gully trying to guide a short delivery to the boundary. Pant contributed 27 runs to that partnership, and the job was now on Kohli and the Indian tail to lead the side to a respectable total.
Kohli kept playing some delightful shots, having exercised immense caution early on. He brought up his fifty, and was looking determined to bring about his 71st international century, a wait that has endured since November 2019. Unfortunately, he couldn't find much support from the other end.
R Ashwin (2) and Shardul Thakur (12) lost their wickets in quick succession after Pant's dismissal, although Thakur did add 30 runs for the seventh wicket in quick time. Jasprit Bumrah was out for a duck not long thereafter too, and Kohli decided to accelerate.
However, that brought up his downfall. He was dismissed caught behind for 79, Rabada claiming the prized wicket. The pacer was involved in an intense duel with the Indian skipper throughout the day, and the joy he gained from that scalp was there to be seen.
India were ultimately bowled out for 223, leaving South Africa with a tricky few overs to negotiate before stumps. They had to see off eight overs, as it turned out, and that was enough for Jasprit Bumrah to claim a vital wicket.
He dismissed the Proteas skipper Dean Elgar (3) in the fifth over of their innings, the left-hander nicking it to Pujara's safe hands in the slips.
South Africa sent in Keshav Maharaj as Nightwatchman, and he managed to survive the few remaining overs alongside Aiden Markram to set up an intriguing second day.
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2444589
Kohli led the fightback for India with a gritty 79 after the other batters fell prey to the South African bowling after India opted to bat.
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, the openers, made a watchful start in tricky conditions. They showed immense patience and went through the first 45 minutes of the morning session unscathed, putting on a stand of 31 runs in 11 overs.
But Duanne Olivier struck on the second delivery of the 12th over to send Rahul back for 12. Agarwal (15) didn't last long either as he nicked out to Aiden Markram in the slips off Kagiso Rabada's bowling in the very next over.
India were reduced to 33/2 in the space of an over, and the onus was now on the experienced duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli. They steadied the ship with a partnership of 62 runs, with Pujara doing the bulk of the scoring. But they couldn't extend it much longer after lunch as Marco Jansen produced a beauty of a delivery to have Pujara caught behind for 43.
Ajinkya Rahane followed soon after, for an individual contribution of nine runs, and India found themselves in trouble once again, with the scoreboard reading 116/4.
Rishabh Pant tried his best to hang around along with the skipper after the loss of those early wickets. He was involved in another vital partnership of 51 runs with Kohli, but he gave in to his aggressive instincts once again as he was caught at gully trying to guide a short delivery to the boundary. Pant contributed 27 runs to that partnership, and the job was now on Kohli and the Indian tail to lead the side to a respectable total.
Kohli kept playing some delightful shots, having exercised immense caution early on. He brought up his fifty, and was looking determined to bring about his 71st international century, a wait that has endured since November 2019. Unfortunately, he couldn't find much support from the other end.
R Ashwin (2) and Shardul Thakur (12) lost their wickets in quick succession after Pant's dismissal, although Thakur did add 30 runs for the seventh wicket in quick time. Jasprit Bumrah was out for a duck not long thereafter too, and Kohli decided to accelerate.
However, that brought up his downfall. He was dismissed caught behind for 79, Rabada claiming the prized wicket. The pacer was involved in an intense duel with the Indian skipper throughout the day, and the joy he gained from that scalp was there to be seen.
India were ultimately bowled out for 223, leaving South Africa with a tricky few overs to negotiate before stumps. They had to see off eight overs, as it turned out, and that was enough for Jasprit Bumrah to claim a vital wicket.
He dismissed the Proteas skipper Dean Elgar (3) in the fifth over of their innings, the left-hander nicking it to Pujara's safe hands in the slips.
South Africa sent in Keshav Maharaj as Nightwatchman, and he managed to survive the few remaining overs alongside Aiden Markram to set up an intriguing second day.
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2444589
Hassaan HS
Tape Ball Regular
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2021
- Runs
- 361
South Africa vs India 3rd Test: "Game Is In The Balance, Batters Have To Grind," Says Kagiso Rabada
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test.
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test. India got the important wicket of South African skipper Dean Elgar cheaply (3) towards the close of play as the hosts reached 17 for one at stumps on the opening day with Aiden Markram (8) and night-watchman Keshav Maharaj (6) in the middle. "The game is in the balance. Obviously, we would have liked to win the toss. But we did well to restrict them for 223 but we are going to have to bat well," Rabada said in the media interaction after the day's play.
"I think our biggest strength is that we're just relentless and resilient and that forced us to learn quickly. You're always going to learn when you're playing opposition. So I think that holds us in good stead for the future."
Talking about the conditions, he said: "There's still a quite a bit in that wicket. We don't have any control over the conditions. It looks a perfect Test wicket where batters have to grind. I think it's not going to change much tomorrow." Playing in his 50th Test, Rabada was outstanding with figures of 4/73 which included the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli (79).
"I wouldn't say a perfect day, very seldom you get a perfect day. I had a good day and things went my way.
"Generally, what we try to do is to be consistent as possible going into every game. Just tried to do the same things, nothing changes.
"Today things went my way I think I'm feeling good about the way I bowled. I was feeling decent out there," he said.
Rabada had a riveting battle with the Indian skipper, who faced 55 of his deliveries and scored 24 runs, including three boundaries, before getting out to the pacer.
Battle against Kohli
Rabada said the plan was to bowl straight or swing away from the Indian captain.
"The plan was to bowl good line and length.
It was pretty obvious to try to swing away as he was going out that way. He was very patient at leaving the ball. He batted extremely well, well done to him."South Africa vs India 3rd Test: "Game Is In The Balance, Batters Have To Grind," Says Kagiso Rabada
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test.
Press Trust of India
Updated: January 11, 2022 11:26 PM IST
Read Time:2 min
[South Africa vs India 3rd Test: "Game Is In The Balance, Batters Have To Grind," Says Kagiso Rabada]
Kagiso Rabada picked 4 wickets on Day 1 of third Test against India.© AFP
Highlights
The three-match Test series stands level at 1-1
Kagiso Rabada picked four wickets in first innings
Virat Kohli scored 79 runs in first innings
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test. India got the important wicket of South African skipper Dean Elgar cheaply (3) towards the close of play as the hosts reached 17 for one at stumps on the opening day with Aiden Markram (8) and night-watchman Keshav Maharaj (6) in the middle. "The game is in the balance. Obviously, we would have liked to win the toss. But we did well to restrict them for 223 but we are going to have to bat well," Rabada said in the media interaction after the day's play.
"I think our biggest strength is that we're just relentless and resilient and that forced us to learn quickly. You're always going to learn when you're playing opposition. So I think that holds us in good stead for the future."
Talking about the conditions, he said: "There's still a quite a bit in that wicket. We don't have any control over the conditions. It looks a perfect Test wicket where batters have to grind. I think it's not going to change much tomorrow." Playing in his 50th Test, Rabada was outstanding with figures of 4/73 which included the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli (79).
"I wouldn't say a perfect day, very seldom you get a perfect day. I had a good day and things went my way.
"Generally, what we try to do is to be consistent as possible going into every game. Just tried to do the same things, nothing changes.
"Today things went my way I think I'm feeling good about the way I bowled. I was feeling decent out there," he said.
Rabada had a riveting battle with the Indian skipper, who faced 55 of his deliveries and scored 24 runs, including three boundaries, before getting out to the pacer.
Battle against Kohli
Rabada said the plan was to bowl straight or swing away from the Indian captain.
"The plan was to bowl good line and length.
It was pretty obvious to try to swing away as he was going out that way. He was very patient at leaving the ball. He batted extremely well, well done to him."
Rabada got fine support from rookie left-arm pacer Marco Jansen, who snared 3/55 in his third Test appearance.
"He's got a burning desire to play here. He's got the x-factor. He's got a tough character, that's the first thing you look for in a cricketer. The natural talent is there and he has the ability to win matches. He's an exciting prospect for South Africa," Rabada said of Jansen.
https://sports.ndtv.com/south-afric...ters-have-to-grind-says-kagiso-rabada-2702722
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test.
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test. India got the important wicket of South African skipper Dean Elgar cheaply (3) towards the close of play as the hosts reached 17 for one at stumps on the opening day with Aiden Markram (8) and night-watchman Keshav Maharaj (6) in the middle. "The game is in the balance. Obviously, we would have liked to win the toss. But we did well to restrict them for 223 but we are going to have to bat well," Rabada said in the media interaction after the day's play.
"I think our biggest strength is that we're just relentless and resilient and that forced us to learn quickly. You're always going to learn when you're playing opposition. So I think that holds us in good stead for the future."
Talking about the conditions, he said: "There's still a quite a bit in that wicket. We don't have any control over the conditions. It looks a perfect Test wicket where batters have to grind. I think it's not going to change much tomorrow." Playing in his 50th Test, Rabada was outstanding with figures of 4/73 which included the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli (79).
"I wouldn't say a perfect day, very seldom you get a perfect day. I had a good day and things went my way.
"Generally, what we try to do is to be consistent as possible going into every game. Just tried to do the same things, nothing changes.
"Today things went my way I think I'm feeling good about the way I bowled. I was feeling decent out there," he said.
Rabada had a riveting battle with the Indian skipper, who faced 55 of his deliveries and scored 24 runs, including three boundaries, before getting out to the pacer.
Battle against Kohli
Rabada said the plan was to bowl straight or swing away from the Indian captain.
"The plan was to bowl good line and length.
It was pretty obvious to try to swing away as he was going out that way. He was very patient at leaving the ball. He batted extremely well, well done to him."South Africa vs India 3rd Test: "Game Is In The Balance, Batters Have To Grind," Says Kagiso Rabada
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test.
Press Trust of India
Updated: January 11, 2022 11:26 PM IST
Read Time:2 min
[South Africa vs India 3rd Test: "Game Is In The Balance, Batters Have To Grind," Says Kagiso Rabada]
Kagiso Rabada picked 4 wickets on Day 1 of third Test against India.© AFP
Highlights
The three-match Test series stands level at 1-1
Kagiso Rabada picked four wickets in first innings
Virat Kohli scored 79 runs in first innings
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test. India got the important wicket of South African skipper Dean Elgar cheaply (3) towards the close of play as the hosts reached 17 for one at stumps on the opening day with Aiden Markram (8) and night-watchman Keshav Maharaj (6) in the middle. "The game is in the balance. Obviously, we would have liked to win the toss. But we did well to restrict them for 223 but we are going to have to bat well," Rabada said in the media interaction after the day's play.
"I think our biggest strength is that we're just relentless and resilient and that forced us to learn quickly. You're always going to learn when you're playing opposition. So I think that holds us in good stead for the future."
Talking about the conditions, he said: "There's still a quite a bit in that wicket. We don't have any control over the conditions. It looks a perfect Test wicket where batters have to grind. I think it's not going to change much tomorrow." Playing in his 50th Test, Rabada was outstanding with figures of 4/73 which included the prized scalp of India captain Virat Kohli (79).
"I wouldn't say a perfect day, very seldom you get a perfect day. I had a good day and things went my way.
"Generally, what we try to do is to be consistent as possible going into every game. Just tried to do the same things, nothing changes.
"Today things went my way I think I'm feeling good about the way I bowled. I was feeling decent out there," he said.
Rabada had a riveting battle with the Indian skipper, who faced 55 of his deliveries and scored 24 runs, including three boundaries, before getting out to the pacer.
Battle against Kohli
Rabada said the plan was to bowl straight or swing away from the Indian captain.
"The plan was to bowl good line and length.
It was pretty obvious to try to swing away as he was going out that way. He was very patient at leaving the ball. He batted extremely well, well done to him."
Rabada got fine support from rookie left-arm pacer Marco Jansen, who snared 3/55 in his third Test appearance.
"He's got a burning desire to play here. He's got the x-factor. He's got a tough character, that's the first thing you look for in a cricketer. The natural talent is there and he has the ability to win matches. He's an exciting prospect for South Africa," Rabada said of Jansen.
https://sports.ndtv.com/south-afric...ters-have-to-grind-says-kagiso-rabada-2702722
Similar threads
- Sticky
