IND vs SA 3rd Test Day 1 Score Updates: Rishabh Pant in action vs South Africa.© AFP
India vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Rishabh Pant is nearing his century and fighting like a lone crusader for India in the second innings of the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. India are eight wickets down and the lead is close to 200 and they will be aiming for maximum runs to set up a fighting target for South Africa in the fourth innings. Earlier, Virat Kohli and Pant added 95 runs for the fifth wicket. The Indian captain showed great mood but scored only 29 runs in 143 balls. Struggling form Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane once again failed to impress as the pair were dismissed for low in the second innings. For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada took three wickets each while Marco Jensen took one wicket. In a 1–1 draw in the three-match series, both teams will be aiming to win the ongoing third Test to win the series. ,live scorecard,
playing XI
India: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav.
South Africa: Dean Elgar (c), Aiden Markram, Keegan Pietersen, Rassi van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Veren (wk), Marco Jensen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duane Olivier, Lungi Ngidi
India vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 3 Live score updates from Newlands in Cape Town
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18:26 (IST)
India ahead by 200 runs!
Hence, India are now 200 runs ahead as Rishabh Pant is still going strong despite wickets falling from the other end.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 167/8, lead by 200 runs
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18:06 (IST)
Rabada removes Umesh!
Umesh from Rabada, gone!! Caught behind!! India’s eighth wicket fell. Pant is the only fighter ever and he is currently batting on 87.
Umesh Yadavc Warren b Rabada 0(10)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 180/8, lead by 193 runs
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18:01 (IST)
Pant hits a six!
Olivier to Pant, Six!! He is on fire and in his 80s. India’s lead is now close to 200.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 176/7, lead by 189 runs
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17:53 (IST)
Ngidi took his third wicket!
Ngidi to Thakur, OUT!! Caught behind!! India’s seventh wicket fell and now the pressure is on Rishabh Pant.
Thakur c Wren b Ngidi 5(13) (4S-1)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 170/7, lead by 183 runs
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17:31 (IST)
Ngidi strikes again, sends Ashwin back to the pavilion!
Another wicket, Ngidi dismisses Ashwin this time and India are now six wickets down. Shardul Thakur, who will include Pant in the middle, will be the new player.
Ashwin c Marco Jensen b Ngidi 7(15) (4S-1)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 162/6, lead by 175 runs
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17:22 (IST)
Markram dropped Ashwin’s catch!
Ngidi to Ashwin, oh dropped!! A two brings but here Ashwin survives even after a good effort from Aiden Markram at the slips. Fell caught!!
SA vs IND Live Score: India 158/5, Lead by 171 Runs
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17:09 (IST)
Ngidi removes Kohli!
Ngidi to Kohli, he is out!! Markram takes a catch at slips. A good fighting innings by the Indian captain came to an end.
Kohli c Markram b Ngidi 29(143) (4S-4)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 152/5, lead by 165 runs
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17:01 (IST)
Pant on fire!
Maharaj to Pant, Six!!! Continuous sixes from Pant and he is getting really strong.
Kohli has batted patiently so far as Pant has been scoring runs from time to time and continues to do so in the second session as well.SA vs IND Live Score: India 136/4, lead by 155 runs
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16:49 (IST)
Action Begin!
Players return to the field, Keshav Maharaj will do the first over after lunch. Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will try to extend India’s lead.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 132/4, lead by 145 runs
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16:05 (IST)
And now its lunch! India: 130/4, lead by 143 runs
A full ball from Jensen and Kohli sends it back to the bowler. No race.
The 43rd over is over and now it is lunch. India led by 143 runs with Pant registering their half-century in this over.
India: 130/4
Kohli: 28 (127)*
Pant: 51 (60)*
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16:02 (IST)
Rishabh Pant’s fifty!
A full delivery by Jenson and towards his pads. Pant directs it for a double through midwicket. Fifties for them! Kohli congratulates!
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16:00 (IST)
Six! Rishabh Pant hits a four at long on!
Pant goes to attack this ball from Maharaj and it is quite risky as it does not come from the middle. He uses his wrist to maximize it on long-on!
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15:38 (IST)
50 partnership between Kohli and Pant!
50 partnership between Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli. Dupli has shown good discipline since morning and has been brilliant with his technique as well.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 110/4, Lead by 123 Runs
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15:29 (IST)
Kohli on the verge of achieving another milestone!
Kohli needs 67 runs to complete his 8000 runs in Test cricket. The Indian captain has so far been strong with his top-class technique in the third Test. He hasn’t scored a century in international cricket for more than two years now but today he has a good chance.
100 comes to India.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 100/4, Lead by 113 Runs
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15:15 (IST)
Pant, Kohli stay strong!
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli have batted really well since Rahane’s wicket fell. India now have a lead of over 100 but need to score more runs to set a good target.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 91/4, lead by 104 runs
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14:47 (IST)
Pant plays a cover drive!
Rabada to Pant, Cover drive, Cracking shot from the Indian wicketkeeper. Four to end the over!! Pant is looking in good rhythm.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 80/4, 93 runs ahead
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14:39 (IST)
India’s fort near Kohli!
Virat Kohli is performing well in the second innings as well. He is batting on 16 but he has played 62 deliveries and comes with confidence while defending and releasing the ball.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 75/4, 88 runs ahead
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14:28 (IST)
Pant hits a four!
Rabada to Pant. Got shocked. Pant needs to score some runs to stay in the team and he has the best chance to prove himself in challenging and tough conditions today.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 64/4, lead by 77 runs
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14:16 (IST)
Rahane disappointed again!
Rabada to Rahane, OUT!! Caught behind!! The initial decision was not out but it was reviewed by South Africa and there was a spike in the ultra edge. India lost their second wicket early on the third day. It could be difficult for Rahane and Pujara to play another match for India after Rohit Sharma’s consistent failure and comeback in the home series against Sri Lanka next month.
Rahane c Elgar b Rabada 1(9)South Africa vs India Live Score: India 58/4, Lead by 71 Runs
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14:05 (IST)
Low scores continue for Pujara!
Johnson to Pujara, he is out!! Brilliant by Keegan Peterson. Jenson hit a four on the second ball of the day. Great start from South Africa.
Pujarac Keegan Pietersen b Marco Jensen 9(33) (4s-2)South Africa vs India Live Score: India 57/3, Lead by 70 Runs
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14:01 (IST)
Action Begin!
All set for the third day, Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli are at the crease and will be looking to score maximum runs in the first session. Marco Jensen will bowl the first over for South Africa on the third day.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 57/2, 70 runs ahead
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13:52 (IST)
“It’s All About Creating Impact”: Shardul Thakur
“I think the game is evenly prepared. It is a full second innings game now and there is a lot of time left in the game. There is still some life in the pitch and there is help for the bowlers. Batsmen can also score runs. , so it can go anywhere. To be honest, I don’t think about whether I am a bowling all-rounder or a batting all-rounder. When I am there and do something for the team, it is about making an impact At the end of the day, I want my performance to be counted in such a way that it helps the team to win,” Shardul Thakur said before the start of the third day.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 57/2, 70 runs ahead
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13:45 (IST)
Bumrah took full revenge!
Jasprit Bumrah bowls a length ball around off, which hits the deck, leaving Marco Jensen completely stunned. The two players were later involved in a heated conversation after throwing a series of bouncers to the India pacer, who had suffered some blows to his upper body.
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— ayush (@KohliAdorer) 12 January 2022
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13:39 (IST)
“Most Challenging In My Whole Career”: South Africa Batsman On India Pace Attack!
South African batsman Keegan Pietersen said that India’s fast battery keeps South African batsmen on their toes every now and then and the hosts need to focus while facing them.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 57/2, 70 runs ahead
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13:30 (IST)
Can India cross the 300-run target?
India would like to set a target of at least 300 runs for the home team. With Virat and Pujara still at the crease, the visitors have a good chance of getting there.
South Africa vs India Live Score: India 57/2, 70 runs ahead
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—BCCI (@BCCI) 13 January 2022
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13:11 (IST)
Hello and welcome to Newlands, Day 3 of the 3rd SA vs India Test from Cape Town!
Hello and welcome to the live blog of the 3rd day of the 3rd Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town
Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara will play key roles as the visitors look to chase down the target in the fourth innings for South Africa.
Day 2 proved to be a mixed bag for any team as the fast bowlers thoroughly enjoyed a field day and bounced back on offer
India lost two crucial wickets of openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal overnight as they finished 57/2 at stumps, taking a 70-run lead.
Earlier, India bundled out the home team for 210, taking a 13-run lead in the first innings.
Jasprit Bumrah was one of the prolific five-wicket haulers
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates from Day 3 of the 3rd Test
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