KL Rahul (C)
12170070.59
c Quinton de Kock b Aiden Markram
Virat Kohli
51633080.95
c Temba Bavuma b Tabraiz Shamsi
Rishabh Pant (W)
16221072.73
st Quinton de Kock b Andile Phehlukwayo
Shreyas Iyer
171710100.00
c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi
Venkatesh Iyer
270028.57
c Rassie van der Dussen b Lungi Ngidi
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
4110036.36
c Temba Bavuma b Tabraiz Shamsi
India
265/8(50 Overs)
... The Run Chase ...
Now the target is a big one. The wicket is a touch slow but not a bad one to bat on. India do have the potential to chase this down. Also, in 2001, Tendulkar and Ganguly had scored twin hundreds for India against South Africa but South Africa managed to chase the total. Two South African batters did score tons here too, will this be gunned down? We will find out.
Rassie van der Dussen is in for a chat. He says, he feels really good. Their aim was to take the partnership going and Bavuma played a good anchoring innings which allowed him to play his innings. Mentions it is just about matching the intensity. Adds he has learned a lot in a year or two and says that has helped him a lot. Says there was a swing early on but as the ball got older they had several gaps to work with. Ends by saying, they are well above par and would hope to execute the plans wi
The Indian bowling was excellent for the first 20 overs. The new ball bowlers got it moving earlier on and caused issues and then the spinners got it to turn which caused problems. Post that though, they found it quite tough to contain the run flow. Thakur and Chahal did not have the best of days. Bumrah and Ashwin though were impressive but Rahul will be disappointed they could not capitalise on the advantage they had.
The start though wasnât the best. They lost three just for the score of 68 and then, even run-scoring seemed difficult. However, then came the stand which turned the tide completely in South Africaâs favour. It was a mammoth 200-run partnership between Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma with both scoring tons. They counter-attacked and did so brilliantly. They did slow down though as they were nearing their tons or 300 looked on the cards but South Africa have a really good total on th
That is some recovery from the hosts! Let me remind you, the average first innings score here is around the 220-run mark and South Africa have finished around 80 runs above that so really donât need to mention who the happier of the two sides will be. Had they been given this score at the toss, they would have surely taken it.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to mid-wicket for just a single. SH AFRICA END THEIR INNINGS AT 296/4.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Nicely played. Low full toss and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets low and sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He makes it look so easy.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to heave it away but misses.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! BOOM! Rassie van der Dussen makes the most of the Free Hit. Full length, on off. Rassie van der Dussen slog-sweeps it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 129 which is also his highest score in ODIs.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, WIDE! A sharp bouncer, on off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to hook it away but misses. The umpire signals a wide due to height and the Free Hit holds.
Shardul Thakur to David Miller, NO BALL! Full and wide outside off. Miller slashes it to cover for a single. The umpire signals a no ball, as the bowler oversteps. Free Hit coming up.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets it to fine leg off the inside edge. They take a single. Miller is on strike.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen comes across and hits it down the ground to long on for a couple.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Low full toss and on off. Rassie van der Dussen slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. KL Rahul does well to stop it on the bounce and save a certain boundary. They take a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to David Miller, Full toss, on off. Miller helps it to mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Full length, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Two more! Angled in full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen clips it through mid-wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to deep mid-wicket for two runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, ! CAUGHT! A little too late but Bumrah sends back the Proteas skipper. A full-length ball, on middle Bavuma lofts it towards long on. He tries to replicate what Rassie van der Dussen in the last over but finds the fielder in the deep. KL Rahul takes a good catch in the end.Â
David Miller is the new man in.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slices it through point for a couple of runs. This is really good running.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Here we go! This is huge! Full toss, on the bodyline. Rassie van der Dussen gets on his knee and smokes it over the square leg fence for a biggie. The stands moves over 200 runs now. This is just brilliant.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, WIDE! Full and wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to chase it but misses. Wide called.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma clips it through mid-wicket and gets a run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma gets an insde edge onto the pads. The ball rolls out towards third man for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, HUNDRED for Rassie van der Dussen! It is because of him his side is breathing easily. This stand has changed the trajectory of the game. A much-needed knock from Rassie van der Dussen. Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to fine leg for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Rassie van der Dussen moves to 99! Fuller, on middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen helps it down the ground to long on for a run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Excellent yorker, outside off. Bavuma is a tad late into his shot and the ball sneaks under his blade.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full and wide outside off. Bavuma comes across and looks to scoop it but fails to get any bat on it.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Bumrah dishes a full-length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen reaches out and pushes it to deep point for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, It wasn't a long wait as Bavuma flicks a full ball, on middle, to mid-wicket for a run and gives the strike to Rassie van der Dussen.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, A yorker, on leg. Bavuma is on the floor as he looks to dig it out. The batters take a single. Bavuma to retain the strike. The wait continues for Rassie van der Dussen.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, ! Temba Bavuma gets it up and over. Short ball, on off. Bavuma looks to cut it away. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards third man for a boundary.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, A short ball, on off. Rassie van der Dussen comes across and pulls it to deep square leg for a run. 250 up for the hosts.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full toss, on middle. Bavuma slaps it to long on for a run. Bavuma wanted two runs but the fielder was quick to get to the ball.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen clips it towards mid on for a single. He moves to 96. He is just a hit away from his ton.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs now.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to mid-wicket for a single. This stand has taken the game away from India.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! SHOT! Full-length ball, on off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it through covers. An awakward bounce takes it away from Kohli at covers and into the fence.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, TON FOR BAVUMA! He has played a captain's knock here. The team is up and Bavuma soaks in the applause. Full length, on off. Bavuma drives it through covers for a single. A top class knock. He was under pressure, the wicket wasn't easy but he has risen to the occasion. Speaks volumes about his form at the moment and his character.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Three dots in a row and Bavuma still on 99. Full length, on off. Bavuma looks to defend it out. The ball goes more off the outer half. Nervy 99.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! Good length, outside off. bavuma punches it to cover.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A dot now! The number 99 plays with your mind, but Bavuma is showing his composure. A full-length ball, on leg. Bavuma helps it to short mid-wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and wide outside off, Bavuma punches it through cover and gets a single. He moves to 99 and will retain the strike.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slashes it to deep point for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Flatter and on off. Bavuma hits it towards long on for a single. He moves to 98.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to mid-wicket for a single.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off, Rassie van der Dussen punches it to cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma pushes it to long on for a run.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! CRUNCHED! Short ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it through point and finds the boundary. He moves to 86.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to point.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! BANG! Rassie van der Dussen is not going to take it slow anymore. Full length, on off. Rassie van der Dussen shuffles across, gets low and picks it up really well to dispatch it over the square leg fence.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full length, on off. Bavuma guides it to backward point for a single.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Length, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to mid-wicket for another single.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen comes inside the line and flicks it to mid-wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Very easy runs for South Africa. On middle, this is pushed towards long on for a run.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Floated, full and on off. Bavuma goes back and punches it to cover for a single.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slashes it through point for a run.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Flatter and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it to point.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen gets low and reverse-sweeps it to deep point for a brace. The stand moves to 151 off 148 balls.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on off. Bavuma pushes it to point off the front foot for a run.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, on off. Bavuma drives it down the ground for a single. He moves to 93.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full and wide outside off. Bavuma punches it to point. Shreyas Iyer dives to his left to make a half stop and restricts the batters to take a single.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full length, outside off. Bavuma looks to slash it through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the deck.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! A sharp bouncer on off. Bavuma looks to play the ramp shot but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Length and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards third man for a single.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Flicked to mid-wicket for a single now.
End of Powerplay 2! Now, 5 fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings. Also, Shardul Thakur is back into the attack now.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma flicks it past the diving fielder at mid-wicket. The batters push hard and get two runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen defends it onto the deck.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up, into the pads. Defended out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Nice shot! Tossed up, full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slaps it through covers for a boundary. The stands moves to 142.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On the pads, flicked to mid-wicket for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen comes across and looks to play the reverse-sweep. He looses his balance a bit but is able to get it towards point for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on leg, Bavuma flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, outside off. Bavuma guides it towards third man for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Overthrow! Low full toss, on leg. Bavuma clips it to mid-wicket for a single. The fielder misses his shy at the non-striker's end. There is no backup and hence they take another run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full, on middle. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full length, outside off. Bavuma helps it towards cover but fails to get it through the gap.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, on off. Bavuma gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, A length ball, angled in on leg. Bavuma nudges it through mid-wicket for two runs. 200 is up for South Africa now.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, LEG BYE! On the pads, Bavuma misses his flick. The ball goes off the pads towards short fine leg. They collect a leg bye.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover for another single. The field it set such that it is very easy for the batters to find the gap and keep ticking the runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A single now as this is eased down to long on.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Full and down leg. Bavuma looks to sweep it but misses. Pant manages to block it with his feet.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On the pads, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to square leg for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen punches it through point for a brace now. This is good running.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On off, Bavuma pushes it through mid on for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, The stand moves to 122 now! Length ball, outside off. Bavuma guides it down to third man for another single. 8 runs coming off it.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin is back into the attack now.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen steers it to third man for a run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Another single now! A length ball, angled in on middle. Bavuma tucks it to mid-wicket and scampers through for a single. Venkatesh Iyer has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses and Bavuma is inside the crease with a dive.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Full length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it through covers for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Rassie van der Dussen is on a roll here. Back of a length, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen waits for the ball and lofts it over backward point for a boundary.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen punches it to cover off the back foot.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off. Bavuma defends it out watchfully. Yuzvendra Chahal ends his spell with no wicket under his belly.Â
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off, pushed away.Â
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off. Bavuma slashes it to cover. Kohli collects the ball and fires it in towards the keeper. Bavuma is not happy with that.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Floated, on off, turning away. Bavuma cuts it to cover. Kohli dives to his right to make a good stop.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it to cover with the turn for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up, around off, turning away. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone for the keeper.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Good length, on off. Bavuma pushes it to cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Overthrows! Bonus runs for South Africa. Full and on off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover for a single. The fielder has a shy at the striker's end but misses and there is a misfield as two fielders try to gather the ball but misses and it runs into the fence. 5 runs in the end. Rassie van der Dussen gets his 10th ODI fifty as well. A knock that got his side to safer shores.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full length, outside off. Bavuma drives it crisply through covers for a brace now. This is flies off the middle. Bavuma looks to be in good touch now.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Length and wide outside off. Bavuma looks to chase it but misses. Wide called.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, ! Up and over! Back of a length, off-pace delivery, on leg. Bavuma stays back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Touch short, on off. Bavuma looks to pull it away but does not middle it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, on off, Bavuma defends it back to the bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Flighted, full and on middle. Bavuma drills it to mid on but straight to the man.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Short and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it through cover for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off. Bavuma punches it through covers for a single. The stand moves to 100. The dugout is up and appreciating the effort.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and flicks it to deep mid-wicket. Venkatesh Iyer covers a lot of ground to his left and allows the batters to only run three here.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a run.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, BEATEN! This is beautiful from Chahal. Tossed up, around middle. It drifts away after pitching and Bavuma is comprehensively beaten as he looks to poke it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, A single to end the over! Full length, outside off. Bavuma drives it to cover for a quick single. 8 runs off it. Runs are coming at a really good pace for the hosts.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Two more! Length ball, on the pads. Bavuma flicks it to deep square leg for a couple.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, SHOT! Back of a length, outside off. Bavuma cuts it through point for a couple of runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen opens the face of the bat and steers it down to third man for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, A knuckle ball, on a length, outside off, shaping away a hint. Rassie van der Dussen is drawn to play away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off. Bavuma pushes it to mid off.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Full length, wide outside off. Bavuma looks to chase it but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Top effort in the deep by Dhawan. He is throws his body on the line to save a boundary. Full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen sweeps it to deep square leg. Dhawan runs to his left and dives to that side. He gets a hand on it but the ball sneaks underneath his dive. The umpire take some time to confirm, because it looks like Dhawan had touched the rope with his left foot, but it is not evident and Dhawan gets the benifit of the doubt. The bat
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, on leg, flicked to mid-wicket for a run.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, blocked out.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Looped up, full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen leans in and pushes it aerially back to the bowler. The ball bounces right in front of the feilder.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Floated, full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover.
DRINKS! This is excellent from South Africa! They were in a spot of bother at 68 for 3 but this stand has taken them on top! They have managed to score freely and have laid the platform for a big first innings score. More of the same is what South Africa would want. India on the other hand, need to break this partnership or South Africa will end up getting a score which is above par on this surface.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen carves it through covers for a single. A good over by Kumar just 3 runs off it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, on top of off. Bavuma taps it to mid off and scampers through for a single. This was hit straight to the man but Bavuma was quick to get to the other side. WIth this single 150 is up for the hosts.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, On off, blocked out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, outside off. Bavuma looks to play the upper cut but misses. Bavuma thinks this is higher than the short side and is unhappy that the umpire ruled it as first bouncer instead of a wide.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, A full-length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it through covers for just a single. He hits it well but unable to get it through the gap and beat the fielder.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, A dot to end! Chahal is going at 6 per over. On off, blocked.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, ! Nice and fine and the runs continue to flow! On the pads, Bavuma gets down on one knee and plays it fine on the leg side, it goes more off his glove and races away to the fine leg fence.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On off, this is pushed to point.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller and on the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Short and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal (6-0-35-0) is back into the attack now.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Another single as this is eased through covers.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, On off, Bavuma pushes it through covers for one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, ! Top edge and a boundary! Everything at the moment, going South Africa's way! Short and on off, Bavuma looks to pull, he looks to drag it from outside off, it goes off the top edge, wide of the keeper and down to the third man fence.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Another run! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Brilliantly bowled! A yorker now outside off, Rassie is beaten for pace as he is late in jamming it out.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! That is not where you want to bowl! A poor end to the over by Shardul who has been quite expensive! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side and this one races away to the fence.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, That is where you need to bowl on this surface! On off and on a length, top of the off stump line, Rassie defends.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Drop and run! Excellent stuff! On off, Bavuma plays it towards cover and takes a quick run.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fifty for Bavuma! A really good innings from him so far. Continues his good form from the Test series. This is not an easy wicket to bat on and he has done really well so far. Needs to hang in there. Plays the pull shot to this short one towards deep backward square leg for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, That is a risky shot! Especially on this wicket! Length and on off, this one jags back in. Bavuma looks to downtown but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, A tidy over then from Bumrah! Shorter and on middle, Rassie works it towards mid-wicket, Bavuma was keen on a single but is sent back.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, A slower one, bowled into the surface. Bavuma works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, A slower one on middle, Bavuma defends it onto the ground.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Half an appeal but turned down! Shorter and on the body, Bavuma looks to pull but misses.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Two more! Outside off, Bavuma hits it hard through covers. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left and dives, saves two for his side.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Bumrah comes on and straightaway causes problems! Length and on off, rolls his fingers on it. It lands and then takes off. Bavuma is beaten as he tries to push at it.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma works it through square leg and takes one.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off, Rassie opens the face of the bat and guides it down to third man for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Two was the call but it is just a run! On off, shorter, Bavuma pushes it through covers and takes two.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Another easy run! On middle, Rassie works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Nicely played! Takes a step down the track and then pushes it through covers for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Leading edge but lands safe! On middle, Bavuma looks to work it on the leg side but this goes off the leading edge, lands just short of the man at covers.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma defends it on the off side and gets to the other end. End of a very productive over for South Africa.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, A loud appeal but nothing! Had that been pad first, would have been very close! On middle, skids through. Bavuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, ! That is driven wonderfully! This is way too full, Chahal gave this one a lot of air and bowls it on off. This is driven crisply through covers and it races away to the fence.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On off, defended.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Good comeback! Slows it up and lands it outside off, this lands and then spins away. Bavuma looks to drive but is beaten.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, ! The two batters are playing the sweep to great use here! Once again Bavuma goes down on one knee and hits it through mid-wicket. Boundary.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, 9 runs off the over, a good for the hosts. Length ball, on middle. Bavuma tucks it to mid-wicket. Shardul Thakur collects the ball and has a shy at the non-striker's end but hits Bavuma on his back, not intentionally and Bavuma looks to be in some pain.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, A single this time! Angled into the pads. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and clips it to mid-wicket for a run.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, on off. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and defends it to cover.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, A good-length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen shuffles across and blocks it out safely.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, just outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leans in and defends it to backward point.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! ALL THE WAY! Rassie van der Dussen pounces on the opportunity and frees his arm now. A full toss, on off. Rassie van der Dussen strides forward and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie. Making the most of the Free Hit.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, CLOSE! A full-length ball, on off. Rassie van der Dussen leans in and tries to drive it to the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball rolls past the off stump. The umpire signals a no ball. Free Hit coming up.
Shardul Thakur (3-1-10-0) is back into the attack now.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Another sweep, this time not timed that well, it goes through square leg for one. 100 up for South African.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Two moer! On middle, Rassie sweeps it again, he hits it hard again through square leg. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left, dives and keeps it down to two.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, kept out.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Swept away nicely! On middle, the sweep is out again, it is hit firmly through mid-wicket. Rassie is really making good use of the sweeps here.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on off, Bavuma looks to cut, he gets an underedge on the off side.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, A chance! A very, very difficult chance! It is the carrom ball, it lands on middle and then spins away. Rassie looks to play it on the off side but it goes off the outside edge and hits the outer part of Pant's pad.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A single to end as this is pushed through covers.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Edgy run! Not sure why is there no slip! Another carom ball, Rassie probably is not picking it, he plays inside the line. It goes off the outside edge towards short third man for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one more.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Very good batting! Bavuma goes down on one knee and then plays the paddle scoop, it goes over the keeper for a couple.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Quick run now! This is on middle, Rassie looks to defend, it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, A dot to end but a decent over for South Africa. On off, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Two more! This is floated up on off, Rassie looks to defend, it turns away, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, defended.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Nicely played! Rassie van der Dussen brings out the reverse sweep, he drags it from outside leg, it is hit through point for a boundary.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up on off, Rassie defends.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Rassie misses out! Fuller and on off, Rassie drives it to covers.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, ! That has been nailed! The sweep comes out, it is on middle, he rolls on wrists on top of the ball and hits it through square leg for a boundary.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Bavuma looks to step out but the length is shortened. Bavuma adjusts and pushes it towards cover for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! On off, tossed up, Bavuma plays it to covers.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on off, defended towards cover. Bavuma wanted a run but is sent back.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, defended out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, WIDE! Full and down leg. Rassie van der Dussen looks to sweep it away but misses. Wide called.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Looped up, around off, drifts in. Rassie van der Dussen is rooted inside the crease and gets hit high on the pads. Ashwin appeals but the umpire is unmoved.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, BEATEN! Floated, full and on off, this one turns away sharply. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and looks to chase it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads. Bavuma clips it to mid-wicket for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Around leg, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, full and on middle. Bavuma chips it aerially towards short mid-wicket but it lands just in front of Kohli there. The batters take a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Floats it up on middle, defended.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Two! Good running! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. Two taken.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, ! RUN OUT! Markram is well short. Not sure if that risk was needed! Markram has gifted his wicket to the Indains and South Africa slip further. He pushes this to mid off and hits it quite firmly. Takes off for one. Venkatesh Iyer there, picks the ball up and throws down the stumps at the bowler's end. Indians start celebrating. It is taken upstairs and replays show Markram is short.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, On middle, defended.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, Markram comes down the track and works it down to long on for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, ! Driven wonderfully and that should ease the pressure on Bavuma! This is way too full and it is outside off, it is driven through covers for a boundary.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, Another run! On middle, this is again played down to long on for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Another run as Bavuma plays it through covers.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, Another one on the stumps, Markram eases it down to long on and gets off the mark.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, On middle, Markram plays it back to the bowler.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, ! TIMBER! The break does the trick for India as they get the big wicket of de Kock! Probably at the right time, he had got his eye in and would have started to step on the gas in a few overs. Ashwin is so good gainst the left-handers. Gets another one. This lands on off, slightly shorter, skids through. De Kock goes back to push at it but this one stays a touch low, he misses and the ball shatters the stumps. South Africa in troubel here.
Rassie van der Dussen is the new man in.
Is that a run out? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays show Aiden Markram was way short of the crease. The final decision is .
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, A dot to end! Slightly short, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Slightly shorter and on middle, Markram pushes it with the turn towards cover for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Once again, tossed up nicely and on off, Markram keeps it out well.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Nicely flighted and on middle, defended.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, That is a beauty! This is floated up nicely, it lands on middle and then spins way sharply. Markram looks to defend but is beaten.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Turn! A lot of turn there! This lands on middle, Markram looks to defend but this one spins away, goes off the outer half and the man at second slip makes a good stop.
DRINKS! India have managed to keep the batter in check. They have kept a lid on the run rate. South Africa would hope their current pair can build a foundation for their side. India will aim to take a couple more wickets to put a dent on the repair work.
Aiden Markram is the new man in.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, Well fielded by Rahul! On off, this is driven towards cover, the fielder dives to his left and keeps it down to one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, Lovely stuff! Gives it a lot of air again and bowls it on off, de Kock defends.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Another single! On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, Gives it nice flight and gets it to dip on the batter, de Kock plays it well down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Another single! Floated up on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, On middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
Is that a run out? Venkatesh Iyer score a direct hit and the Indian players look excited. The replays roll in to confirm Quinton de Kock had his bat grounded as the bails were coming off. The final decision is Not Out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, NOT ! De Kock is in! The ball bounced nicely for the fielder there! This is fuller and on off, it is driven firmly to mid off. They think of one but then seeing the bounce, Bavuma sends de Kock back. The fielder picks the ball up and hits the stumps at the bowler's end. De Kock straightaway indicates he is safe and replays show the same.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Bavuma looks to be innovative! He tries to play the paddle scoop, takes his eyes off the ball at the very end, gets an underedge which hits the keeper's pad.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Pressure now getting to Bavuma! Another dot! On middle, seems to be the carom ball. Blocked.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, On middle, this is pushed down to long on of one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, A little too full outside off, de Kock drives but to covers.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Just about gets a wicket. A maiden though, the first of the game! Length and outside off, Bavuma looks to guide it down to third man with an open face of the bat. Gets beaten.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Five dots in a row! On off, this is pushed to covers. Can he bowl a maiden?
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Hits the deck hard and on off, Bavuma defends.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A slower one, just holds in the surface, Bavuma looks to drive, it goes off the inner half on the leg side.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, Bavuma flicks but can't get it past mid-wicket.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On off, Bavuma looks to drop and run but is sent back.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on middle. Bavuma helps it down the ground to long on for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off. Bavuma pushes it to cover. Not in the gap though.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, On off, pushed to cover for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, ! Touch chance tough. Floated, full and outside off. Quinton de Kock eyes lit up and gives it a huge swing. The ball flies off the outside edge towards backward point. Shreyas Iyer there dives to his left but fails to collect the ball. The ball goes through and the batters take a couple.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On a length, on off. turning in. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, full and on leg. De Kock flicks it towards square leg for a single.
Time for some spin now as Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Another single! On middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, A lot happened on that delivery! India had a chance to get de Kock out. Quinton de Kock looks to play the paddle scoop by moving right across. Thakur bowls it outside off. He misses and gets hit on the pads. It rolls on the off side. Bavuma is off for a run, de Kock is late in taking off, he collides with Bavuma whose bat goes flying out of his hand. Thakur gets to the ball and then has a shy at the bowler's end but hits de Kock, not intentionally.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Shortish and on off, Bavuma strokes it to covers for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On off, this is pushed to covers.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
End of Powerplay 1! That means now 4 fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of 40th over.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, ! Up and over! Finally de Kock gets width and he pounces on it. Has an opportunity to free his arms and he makes use of it. It is full and outside off, de Kock hits it over mid off for a boundary.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, A dot to end! A good Powerplay 1 for India! South Africa are 39 for 1 after it. The last ball is shorter and on middle, defended.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On middle, de Kock pushes it to mid on and takes a quick run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Now moves around in his crease, this is bowled on off, it is guided behind point for one. Also, first warning to Kumar for stepping on the danger zone.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, There comes an aggressive shot! He takes a few steps down the track, this is angled into the pads, it is whipped over mid-wicket for two.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, A loud appeal but turned down! On the pads, de Kock looks to whip it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but turned down. Pitching outside leg.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma works it through square leg for one.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Thakur does well to get a hand to that one! He keeps the pressure on! Fuller and on middle, this is driven firmly back towards the bowler. He stretches his hand out, it hits it and goes towards mid off for one.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length and on off, defended.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, De Kock misses out! This is a low full toss outside off, de Kock looks to go over mid on but finds the fielder there. A dot. They needed to make most of this, this could have broken the shackles.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, An appeal from a few Indian players! Rahul is really interested but Pant is not convinced and neither is Thakur. Rahul has a word with the keeper about a review but hold on, the umpire has his hand stretched side ways as it is a no ball. Free Hit coming up. Coming to the ball now, this is down the leg side. De Kock looks to flick but misses.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Almost drags it on! This is full and outside off, Bavuma looks to drive, it goes off the inside edge, past the leg pole and down to fine leg for one.
Shardul Thakur comes into the attack now.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Nice punch! On middle, de Kock walks down the track and pushes it over the bowler for two.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Had the fielder collected that cleanly, it would have been a chance! Picked the right fielder probably. On off, Bavuma looks to push it on the off side, it goes off the inner half towards mid on where Aswhin is there. Bavuma goes for the run. and the misfield helps them complete it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! On a length and on off, Bavuma keeps it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, de Kock works it through square leg for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Quick run! On middle, Bavuma takes a few steps down the track and pushes it to mid on for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Good length and on middle, Bavuma defends it onto the ground.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma works it wide of mid on for one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on off, Bavuma pushes it to covers.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Back of a length, Bavuma plays it late and under his eyes. It bounces down and then lobs behind him over over the stumps.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Solid! On middle, Bavuma keeps it out.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, On off, this is pushed to covers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, NOT ! That has bounced just in front! The swing is causing a lot of problems! Another lovely outswinger, it starts on off and then moves away. Temba looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge, Pant dives to his right and collects it. He is not sure whether he has taken it or no. It is referred with the soft signal being NOT OUT! Replays show it has bounced. This one was quite similar to the catch taken by Pant in the Test match of Rassie. That tim
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Angled into the pads, de Kock works it down to fine leg for one.
Is that caught behind? The soft signal is not out. The replays confirm the ball bounced before going into Pant's gloves. The final decision is NOT .
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, Bavuma strokes it to mid on.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, OHHH! Length and on off, this lands and then jags back in. Bavuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, That is a beauty! The ball is doing a lot at the moment! This starts on middle and then swings away. De Kock pokes at it and gets beaten. Really good stuff from the two opening bowlers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On off, this is guided to point.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, ! Exquisite! What a shot to get off the mark! Length and on off, Bavuma strokes it on the up and hits it through covers for a boundary.
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Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Well timed but for no runs! Outside off, Bavuma plays it late, he guides it off the middle to point.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Now comes the inswinger! The line is a little too straight, Bavuma looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Soft hands! Another one which shapes away, the length is on the fuller side. Bavuma plays it with soft hands, it goes off the outside edge, lands well short of second slip who dives to his right and stops it well.
Temba Bavuma comes out at number 3.
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Bumrah gets an early wicket and Malan walks back for a low score. Really good from Bumrah. He was getting the ball to come back in and also leave the batter. This time he gets it to leave him, it is fuller and around off. Malan is not sure about which way the ball is going, he is quite rooted to his crease and just pushes his bat ahead. It takes a faint edge and the keeper does the rest.
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, That swung a lot! Fuller and outside off, it shapes away, there is not a lot of carry as it goes on the bounce to Pant who takes it nicely.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Does not let the batter free his arms, bowls it on a length and on off, de Kock pushes it to mid off. Had there been no misfield, just the one run would have come off the over.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, Well bowled! Sees the batter take a few steps down the track and shortens the length a touch, Malan looks to defend, the ball straightens, it goes off the outer half down to third man for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, Really good from Kumar! He is giving nothing away. On middle, Malan hangs back and blocks it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, And again, continues to hit a length and on off, Malan stays back and keeps it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, Good length now, a little more closer to the batter, Malan stays back and defends.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, ! Through the legs and another boundary! This is a really good start for South Africa! This is on a length and just outside off, Malan lets the ball come to him and then guides it towards point. The fielder there lets it through and it races away. The outfield is really quick.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock blocks it out.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, ! Perfect timing! Quinton de Kock gets the first boundary of his blade. Good length, outside off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it through point for a boundary. This was timed so well that the fielder had no chance to chase it down.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length, around off, shaping across the left-hander. This is close to his body. Quinton de Kock looks to have a poke at it but misses.
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, Full-length ball, outside off. Malan hangs back and guides it towards third man for a single.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, Some inward movement! Angled in full and on off. Malan stays inside the crease and sees it out.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, Angles it into the batter. Malan stays back and defends it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Full, on middle and leg. De Kock defends it to the leg side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Length and on off. Pushed towards backward point.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Loud appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. A length ball, around leg, moving across a hint. Quinton de Kock is a yard outside the crease. He misses his attempt to flick it away and gets hit on the back pad. The replays later confirm that the ball was pitching outside leg.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, WIDE! Some movement in the air now. length ball, angling down leg, shaping away. De Kock leaves it alone for the keeper. Wide called.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On a length, on off. Quinton de Kock blocks it out watchfully.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, BEATEN! This is what Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings to the table. Good length, around off, shaping away from the left-hander. Quinton de Kock looks to push it to the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, A length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and punches it through covers for a couple of runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Short and outside off. Quinton de Kock cuts it towards backward point.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Good length, on top of off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and guides it towards the man at second slip.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, LEG BYES! This time Pant could not make the stop. A full-length ball, on leg. Quinton de Kock fails to get any blade on it. The ball brushes the pads and runs towards fine leg after beating Pant's attempt to stop it.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, WIDE! A low full toss, down leg. Quinton de Kock looks to flick it away but misses. Rishabh Pant does well to dive to his left and stop the ball. Wide called by the umpire.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Nicely bowled! A length ball, on leg, it holds it line. Quinton de Kock stays back and looks to flick it away but misses.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, A dot to start with! A length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock plays it back to the bowler. Bumrah has no problem in stopping that one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Length ball, on leg. Quinton de Kock flicks it to fine leg for a single. This over was very unlike Bumrah. He kept bowling wayward lines and could not keep it in control.
Anthems done and dusted! Indian players are seen to be in a huddle on the field, before they take their respective fielding position. Followed by Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan who walk out to the bat for South Africa. Before we get underway the South African players take the knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Jasprit Bumrah to start with the new ball.
The game is set to begin. Both the teams come out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first followed by the hosts.Â
PITCH REPORT â Dale Steyn says in the first innings it will skid on a little bit. Adds it is very hot and the wicket should get slow as the match progresses.
KL Rahul, the Indian skipper joins for a word and says as a team they even they would've loved to bat first. States it looks dry and they have some quality spinners and if Bumrah and Kumar get early wickets, it could put pressure on them. Informs Chahal, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar come in and Iyer will he debuting, will bat as 4. Adds Virat has been their leader for a long time but he is still with them and he will help them out and they are excited about this game. States they want to give the boys a
Temba Bavuma, the South African skipper, is in for a chat. He says the wicket looks dry and it has been ready for some while and they want to make use of the conditions and he hopes the slow bowlers can make use of it later on. States the Test series win was a big achievement but it is a new challenge and they need to do well and adapt well. Informs that Jansen comes in and Lungi is also in.
India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Venkatesh Iyer (On ODI debut), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (C), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen (On ODI debut), Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi.
TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of South Africa. They have opted to BATÂ first.Â
India on the other hand, are one of the best teams in the shorter format. Yes, there are quite a few new names in the squad but they are still a quality side. Can they get back to winning ways after losing the last two Tests? We shall find out soon.
... MATCH DAY ...
After a superb Test series, it is now time for the ODI series. India will be disappointed after losing that and the South Africans will be high on confidence after turning it around. The visitors will be looking for redemption under their new skipper, KL Rahul. South Africa on the other hand, will be hungry for another series win. This promises to be yet another cracking series. Toss in a while.
South Africa have not been in the best of forms in this format. They have lost more than they have won in recent times and this is going to be yet another stern test for them. They do have the quality to topple this Indian side but they will need to be at their best.
... The Run Chase ...
Now the target is a big one. The wicket is a touch slow but not a bad one to bat on. India do have the potential to chase this down. Also, in 2001, Tendulkar and Ganguly had scored twin hundreds for India against South Africa but South Africa managed to chase the total. Two South African batters did score tons here too, will this be gunned down? We will find out.
Rassie van der Dussen is in for a chat. He says, he feels really good. Their aim was to take the partnership going and Bavuma played a good anchoring innings which allowed him to play his innings. Mentions it is just about matching the intensity. Adds he has learned a lot in a year or two and says that has helped him a lot. Says there was a swing early on but as the ball got older they had several gaps to work with. Ends by saying, they are well above par and would hope to execute the plans wi
The Indian bowling was excellent for the first 20 overs. The new ball bowlers got it moving earlier on and caused issues and then the spinners got it to turn which caused problems. Post that though, they found it quite tough to contain the run flow. Thakur and Chahal did not have the best of days. Bumrah and Ashwin though were impressive but Rahul will be disappointed they could not capitalise on the advantage they had.
The start though wasnât the best. They lost three just for the score of 68 and then, even run-scoring seemed difficult. However, then came the stand which turned the tide completely in South Africaâs favour. It was a mammoth 200-run partnership between Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma with both scoring tons. They counter-attacked and did so brilliantly. They did slow down though as they were nearing their tons or 300 looked on the cards but South Africa have a really good total on th
That is some recovery from the hosts! Let me remind you, the average first innings score here is around the 220-run mark and South Africa have finished around 80 runs above that so really donât need to mention who the happier of the two sides will be. Had they been given this score at the toss, they would have surely taken it.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to mid-wicket for just a single. SH AFRICA END THEIR INNINGS AT 296/4.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Nicely played. Low full toss and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets low and sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He makes it look so easy.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to heave it away but misses.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! BOOM! Rassie van der Dussen makes the most of the Free Hit. Full length, on off. Rassie van der Dussen slog-sweeps it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 129 which is also his highest score in ODIs.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, WIDE! A sharp bouncer, on off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to hook it away but misses. The umpire signals a wide due to height and the Free Hit holds.
Shardul Thakur to David Miller, NO BALL! Full and wide outside off. Miller slashes it to cover for a single. The umpire signals a no ball, as the bowler oversteps. Free Hit coming up.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets it to fine leg off the inside edge. They take a single. Miller is on strike.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen comes across and hits it down the ground to long on for a couple.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Low full toss and on off. Rassie van der Dussen slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. KL Rahul does well to stop it on the bounce and save a certain boundary. They take a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to David Miller, Full toss, on off. Miller helps it to mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Full length, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Two more! Angled in full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen clips it through mid-wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to deep mid-wicket for two runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, ! CAUGHT! A little too late but Bumrah sends back the Proteas skipper. A full-length ball, on middle Bavuma lofts it towards long on. He tries to replicate what Rassie van der Dussen in the last over but finds the fielder in the deep. KL Rahul takes a good catch in the end.Â
David Miller is the new man in.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slices it through point for a couple of runs. This is really good running.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Here we go! This is huge! Full toss, on the bodyline. Rassie van der Dussen gets on his knee and smokes it over the square leg fence for a biggie. The stands moves over 200 runs now. This is just brilliant.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, WIDE! Full and wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to chase it but misses. Wide called.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma clips it through mid-wicket and gets a run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma gets an insde edge onto the pads. The ball rolls out towards third man for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, HUNDRED for Rassie van der Dussen! It is because of him his side is breathing easily. This stand has changed the trajectory of the game. A much-needed knock from Rassie van der Dussen. Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to fine leg for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Rassie van der Dussen moves to 99! Fuller, on middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen helps it down the ground to long on for a run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Excellent yorker, outside off. Bavuma is a tad late into his shot and the ball sneaks under his blade.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full and wide outside off. Bavuma comes across and looks to scoop it but fails to get any bat on it.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Bumrah dishes a full-length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen reaches out and pushes it to deep point for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, It wasn't a long wait as Bavuma flicks a full ball, on middle, to mid-wicket for a run and gives the strike to Rassie van der Dussen.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, A yorker, on leg. Bavuma is on the floor as he looks to dig it out. The batters take a single. Bavuma to retain the strike. The wait continues for Rassie van der Dussen.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, ! Temba Bavuma gets it up and over. Short ball, on off. Bavuma looks to cut it away. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards third man for a boundary.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, A short ball, on off. Rassie van der Dussen comes across and pulls it to deep square leg for a run. 250 up for the hosts.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full toss, on middle. Bavuma slaps it to long on for a run. Bavuma wanted two runs but the fielder was quick to get to the ball.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen clips it towards mid on for a single. He moves to 96. He is just a hit away from his ton.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs now.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to mid-wicket for a single. This stand has taken the game away from India.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! SHOT! Full-length ball, on off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it through covers. An awakward bounce takes it away from Kohli at covers and into the fence.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, TON FOR BAVUMA! He has played a captain's knock here. The team is up and Bavuma soaks in the applause. Full length, on off. Bavuma drives it through covers for a single. A top class knock. He was under pressure, the wicket wasn't easy but he has risen to the occasion. Speaks volumes about his form at the moment and his character.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Three dots in a row and Bavuma still on 99. Full length, on off. Bavuma looks to defend it out. The ball goes more off the outer half. Nervy 99.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! Good length, outside off. bavuma punches it to cover.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A dot now! The number 99 plays with your mind, but Bavuma is showing his composure. A full-length ball, on leg. Bavuma helps it to short mid-wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and wide outside off, Bavuma punches it through cover and gets a single. He moves to 99 and will retain the strike.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slashes it to deep point for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Flatter and on off. Bavuma hits it towards long on for a single. He moves to 98.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to mid-wicket for a single.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off, Rassie van der Dussen punches it to cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma pushes it to long on for a run.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! CRUNCHED! Short ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it through point and finds the boundary. He moves to 86.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to point.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! BANG! Rassie van der Dussen is not going to take it slow anymore. Full length, on off. Rassie van der Dussen shuffles across, gets low and picks it up really well to dispatch it over the square leg fence.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full length, on off. Bavuma guides it to backward point for a single.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Length, on leg. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to mid-wicket for another single.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen comes inside the line and flicks it to mid-wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Very easy runs for South Africa. On middle, this is pushed towards long on for a run.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Floated, full and on off. Bavuma goes back and punches it to cover for a single.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slashes it through point for a run.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Flatter and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it to point.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen gets low and reverse-sweeps it to deep point for a brace. The stand moves to 151 off 148 balls.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on off. Bavuma pushes it to point off the front foot for a run.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, on off. Bavuma drives it down the ground for a single. He moves to 93.Â
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full and wide outside off. Bavuma punches it to point. Shreyas Iyer dives to his left to make a half stop and restricts the batters to take a single.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full length, outside off. Bavuma looks to slash it through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the deck.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! A sharp bouncer on off. Bavuma looks to play the ramp shot but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Length and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards third man for a single.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Flicked to mid-wicket for a single now.
End of Powerplay 2! Now, 5 fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings. Also, Shardul Thakur is back into the attack now.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Full and on leg. Bavuma flicks it past the diving fielder at mid-wicket. The batters push hard and get two runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen defends it onto the deck.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up, into the pads. Defended out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Nice shot! Tossed up, full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slaps it through covers for a boundary. The stands moves to 142.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On the pads, flicked to mid-wicket for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen comes across and looks to play the reverse-sweep. He looses his balance a bit but is able to get it towards point for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, on leg, Bavuma flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, outside off. Bavuma guides it towards third man for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Overthrow! Low full toss, on leg. Bavuma clips it to mid-wicket for a single. The fielder misses his shy at the non-striker's end. There is no backup and hence they take another run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full, on middle. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Full length, outside off. Bavuma helps it towards cover but fails to get it through the gap.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, on off. Bavuma gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, A length ball, angled in on leg. Bavuma nudges it through mid-wicket for two runs. 200 is up for South Africa now.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, LEG BYE! On the pads, Bavuma misses his flick. The ball goes off the pads towards short fine leg. They collect a leg bye.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover for another single. The field it set such that it is very easy for the batters to find the gap and keep ticking the runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A single now as this is eased down to long on.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Full and down leg. Bavuma looks to sweep it but misses. Pant manages to block it with his feet.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On the pads, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to square leg for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen punches it through point for a brace now. This is good running.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On off, Bavuma pushes it through mid on for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, The stand moves to 122 now! Length ball, outside off. Bavuma guides it down to third man for another single. 8 runs coming off it.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin is back into the attack now.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen steers it to third man for a run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Another single now! A length ball, angled in on middle. Bavuma tucks it to mid-wicket and scampers through for a single. Venkatesh Iyer has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses and Bavuma is inside the crease with a dive.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Full length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it through covers for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Rassie van der Dussen is on a roll here. Back of a length, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen waits for the ball and lofts it over backward point for a boundary.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen punches it to cover off the back foot.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off. Bavuma defends it out watchfully. Yuzvendra Chahal ends his spell with no wicket under his belly.Â
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off, pushed away.Â
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off. Bavuma slashes it to cover. Kohli collects the ball and fires it in towards the keeper. Bavuma is not happy with that.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Floated, on off, turning away. Bavuma cuts it to cover. Kohli dives to his right to make a good stop.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it to cover with the turn for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up, around off, turning away. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone for the keeper.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Good length, on off. Bavuma pushes it to cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Overthrows! Bonus runs for South Africa. Full and on off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover for a single. The fielder has a shy at the striker's end but misses and there is a misfield as two fielders try to gather the ball but misses and it runs into the fence. 5 runs in the end. Rassie van der Dussen gets his 10th ODI fifty as well. A knock that got his side to safer shores.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full length, outside off. Bavuma drives it crisply through covers for a brace now. This is flies off the middle. Bavuma looks to be in good touch now.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Length and wide outside off. Bavuma looks to chase it but misses. Wide called.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, ! Up and over! Back of a length, off-pace delivery, on leg. Bavuma stays back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Touch short, on off. Bavuma looks to pull it away but does not middle it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, on off, Bavuma defends it back to the bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Flighted, full and on middle. Bavuma drills it to mid on but straight to the man.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Short and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen cuts it through cover for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off. Bavuma punches it through covers for a single. The stand moves to 100. The dugout is up and appreciating the effort.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and flicks it to deep mid-wicket. Venkatesh Iyer covers a lot of ground to his left and allows the batters to only run three here.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a run.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, BEATEN! This is beautiful from Chahal. Tossed up, around middle. It drifts away after pitching and Bavuma is comprehensively beaten as he looks to poke it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, A single to end the over! Full length, outside off. Bavuma drives it to cover for a quick single. 8 runs off it. Runs are coming at a really good pace for the hosts.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Two more! Length ball, on the pads. Bavuma flicks it to deep square leg for a couple.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, SHOT! Back of a length, outside off. Bavuma cuts it through point for a couple of runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen opens the face of the bat and steers it down to third man for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, A knuckle ball, on a length, outside off, shaping away a hint. Rassie van der Dussen is drawn to play away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Full and outside off. Bavuma pushes it to mid off.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Full length, wide outside off. Bavuma looks to chase it but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Top effort in the deep by Dhawan. He is throws his body on the line to save a boundary. Full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen sweeps it to deep square leg. Dhawan runs to his left and dives to that side. He gets a hand on it but the ball sneaks underneath his dive. The umpire take some time to confirm, because it looks like Dhawan had touched the rope with his left foot, but it is not evident and Dhawan gets the benifit of the doubt. The bat
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Fuller, on leg, flicked to mid-wicket for a run.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, blocked out.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Looped up, full and on leg. Rassie van der Dussen leans in and pushes it aerially back to the bowler. The ball bounces right in front of the feilder.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Floated, full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover.
DRINKS! This is excellent from South Africa! They were in a spot of bother at 68 for 3 but this stand has taken them on top! They have managed to score freely and have laid the platform for a big first innings score. More of the same is what South Africa would want. India on the other hand, need to break this partnership or South Africa will end up getting a score which is above par on this surface.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, wide outside off. Rassie van der Dussen carves it through covers for a single. A good over by Kumar just 3 runs off it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, Full and on off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Length ball, on top of off. Bavuma taps it to mid off and scampers through for a single. This was hit straight to the man but Bavuma was quick to get to the other side. WIth this single 150 is up for the hosts.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, On off, blocked out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, outside off. Bavuma looks to play the upper cut but misses. Bavuma thinks this is higher than the short side and is unhappy that the umpire ruled it as first bouncer instead of a wide.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Rassie van der Dussen, A full-length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it through covers for just a single. He hits it well but unable to get it through the gap and beat the fielder.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, A dot to end! Chahal is going at 6 per over. On off, blocked.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, ! Nice and fine and the runs continue to flow! On the pads, Bavuma gets down on one knee and plays it fine on the leg side, it goes more off his glove and races away to the fine leg fence.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On off, this is pushed to point.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller and on the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Short and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal (6-0-35-0) is back into the attack now.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Another single as this is eased through covers.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, On off, Bavuma pushes it through covers for one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, ! Top edge and a boundary! Everything at the moment, going South Africa's way! Short and on off, Bavuma looks to pull, he looks to drag it from outside off, it goes off the top edge, wide of the keeper and down to the third man fence.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Another run! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, Brilliantly bowled! A yorker now outside off, Rassie is beaten for pace as he is late in jamming it out.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! That is not where you want to bowl! A poor end to the over by Shardul who has been quite expensive! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side and this one races away to the fence.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, That is where you need to bowl on this surface! On off and on a length, top of the off stump line, Rassie defends.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Drop and run! Excellent stuff! On off, Bavuma plays it towards cover and takes a quick run.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fifty for Bavuma! A really good innings from him so far. Continues his good form from the Test series. This is not an easy wicket to bat on and he has done really well so far. Needs to hang in there. Plays the pull shot to this short one towards deep backward square leg for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, That is a risky shot! Especially on this wicket! Length and on off, this one jags back in. Bavuma looks to downtown but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah to Rassie van der Dussen, A tidy over then from Bumrah! Shorter and on middle, Rassie works it towards mid-wicket, Bavuma was keen on a single but is sent back.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, A slower one, bowled into the surface. Bavuma works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, A slower one on middle, Bavuma defends it onto the ground.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Half an appeal but turned down! Shorter and on the body, Bavuma looks to pull but misses.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Two more! Outside off, Bavuma hits it hard through covers. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left and dives, saves two for his side.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Bumrah comes on and straightaway causes problems! Length and on off, rolls his fingers on it. It lands and then takes off. Bavuma is beaten as he tries to push at it.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma works it through square leg and takes one.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Outside off, Rassie opens the face of the bat and guides it down to third man for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Two was the call but it is just a run! On off, shorter, Bavuma pushes it through covers and takes two.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Another easy run! On middle, Rassie works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Nicely played! Takes a step down the track and then pushes it through covers for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Leading edge but lands safe! On middle, Bavuma looks to work it on the leg side but this goes off the leading edge, lands just short of the man at covers.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma defends it on the off side and gets to the other end. End of a very productive over for South Africa.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, A loud appeal but nothing! Had that been pad first, would have been very close! On middle, skids through. Bavuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, ! That is driven wonderfully! This is way too full, Chahal gave this one a lot of air and bowls it on off. This is driven crisply through covers and it races away to the fence.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On off, defended.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Good comeback! Slows it up and lands it outside off, this lands and then spins away. Bavuma looks to drive but is beaten.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, ! The two batters are playing the sweep to great use here! Once again Bavuma goes down on one knee and hits it through mid-wicket. Boundary.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, 9 runs off the over, a good for the hosts. Length ball, on middle. Bavuma tucks it to mid-wicket. Shardul Thakur collects the ball and has a shy at the non-striker's end but hits Bavuma on his back, not intentionally and Bavuma looks to be in some pain.Â
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, A single this time! Angled into the pads. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and clips it to mid-wicket for a run.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, on off. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and defends it to cover.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, A good-length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen shuffles across and blocks it out safely.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, just outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leans in and defends it to backward point.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, ! ALL THE WAY! Rassie van der Dussen pounces on the opportunity and frees his arm now. A full toss, on off. Rassie van der Dussen strides forward and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie. Making the most of the Free Hit.
Shardul Thakur to Rassie van der Dussen, CLOSE! A full-length ball, on off. Rassie van der Dussen leans in and tries to drive it to the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball rolls past the off stump. The umpire signals a no ball. Free Hit coming up.
Shardul Thakur (3-1-10-0) is back into the attack now.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Another sweep, this time not timed that well, it goes through square leg for one. 100 up for South African.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Two moer! On middle, Rassie sweeps it again, he hits it hard again through square leg. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left, dives and keeps it down to two.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, kept out.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Swept away nicely! On middle, the sweep is out again, it is hit firmly through mid-wicket. Rassie is really making good use of the sweeps here.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on off, Bavuma looks to cut, he gets an underedge on the off side.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, A chance! A very, very difficult chance! It is the carrom ball, it lands on middle and then spins away. Rassie looks to play it on the off side but it goes off the outside edge and hits the outer part of Pant's pad.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, A single to end as this is pushed through covers.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Edgy run! Not sure why is there no slip! Another carom ball, Rassie probably is not picking it, he plays inside the line. It goes off the outside edge towards short third man for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one more.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Very good batting! Bavuma goes down on one knee and then plays the paddle scoop, it goes over the keeper for a couple.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Quick run now! This is on middle, Rassie looks to defend, it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, A dot to end but a decent over for South Africa. On off, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Two more! This is floated up on off, Rassie looks to defend, it turns away, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, On middle, defended.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, ! Nicely played! Rassie van der Dussen brings out the reverse sweep, he drags it from outside leg, it is hit through point for a boundary.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Tossed up on off, Rassie defends.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, Rassie misses out! Fuller and on off, Rassie drives it to covers.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rassie van der Dussen, ! That has been nailed! The sweep comes out, it is on middle, he rolls on wrists on top of the ball and hits it through square leg for a boundary.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Bavuma looks to step out but the length is shortened. Bavuma adjusts and pushes it towards cover for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! On off, tossed up, Bavuma plays it to covers.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on off, defended towards cover. Bavuma wanted a run but is sent back.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, defended out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, WIDE! Full and down leg. Rassie van der Dussen looks to sweep it away but misses. Wide called.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Looped up, around off, drifts in. Rassie van der Dussen is rooted inside the crease and gets hit high on the pads. Ashwin appeals but the umpire is unmoved.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, BEATEN! Floated, full and on off, this one turns away sharply. Rassie van der Dussen stays back and looks to chase it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads. Bavuma clips it to mid-wicket for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rassie van der Dussen, Around leg, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up, full and on middle. Bavuma chips it aerially towards short mid-wicket but it lands just in front of Kohli there. The batters take a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Floats it up on middle, defended.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Two! Good running! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. Two taken.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, ! RUN OUT! Markram is well short. Not sure if that risk was needed! Markram has gifted his wicket to the Indains and South Africa slip further. He pushes this to mid off and hits it quite firmly. Takes off for one. Venkatesh Iyer there, picks the ball up and throws down the stumps at the bowler's end. Indians start celebrating. It is taken upstairs and replays show Markram is short.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, On middle, defended.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, Markram comes down the track and works it down to long on for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, ! Driven wonderfully and that should ease the pressure on Bavuma! This is way too full and it is outside off, it is driven through covers for a boundary.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, Another run! On middle, this is again played down to long on for one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Another run as Bavuma plays it through covers.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, Another one on the stumps, Markram eases it down to long on and gets off the mark.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Aiden Markram, On middle, Markram plays it back to the bowler.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, ! TIMBER! The break does the trick for India as they get the big wicket of de Kock! Probably at the right time, he had got his eye in and would have started to step on the gas in a few overs. Ashwin is so good gainst the left-handers. Gets another one. This lands on off, slightly shorter, skids through. De Kock goes back to push at it but this one stays a touch low, he misses and the ball shatters the stumps. South Africa in troubel here.
Rassie van der Dussen is the new man in.
Is that a run out? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays show Aiden Markram was way short of the crease. The final decision is .
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, A dot to end! Slightly short, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Slightly shorter and on middle, Markram pushes it with the turn towards cover for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Once again, tossed up nicely and on off, Markram keeps it out well.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Nicely flighted and on middle, defended.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, That is a beauty! This is floated up nicely, it lands on middle and then spins way sharply. Markram looks to defend but is beaten.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aiden Markram, Turn! A lot of turn there! This lands on middle, Markram looks to defend but this one spins away, goes off the outer half and the man at second slip makes a good stop.
DRINKS! India have managed to keep the batter in check. They have kept a lid on the run rate. South Africa would hope their current pair can build a foundation for their side. India will aim to take a couple more wickets to put a dent on the repair work.
Aiden Markram is the new man in.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, Well fielded by Rahul! On off, this is driven towards cover, the fielder dives to his left and keeps it down to one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, Lovely stuff! Gives it a lot of air again and bowls it on off, de Kock defends.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Another single! On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, Gives it nice flight and gets it to dip on the batter, de Kock plays it well down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Temba Bavuma, Another single! Floated up on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Quinton de Kock, On middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
Is that a run out? Venkatesh Iyer score a direct hit and the Indian players look excited. The replays roll in to confirm Quinton de Kock had his bat grounded as the bails were coming off. The final decision is Not Out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, NOT ! De Kock is in! The ball bounced nicely for the fielder there! This is fuller and on off, it is driven firmly to mid off. They think of one but then seeing the bounce, Bavuma sends de Kock back. The fielder picks the ball up and hits the stumps at the bowler's end. De Kock straightaway indicates he is safe and replays show the same.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Bavuma looks to be innovative! He tries to play the paddle scoop, takes his eyes off the ball at the very end, gets an underedge which hits the keeper's pad.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Pressure now getting to Bavuma! Another dot! On middle, seems to be the carom ball. Blocked.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, On middle, this is pushed down to long on of one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, A little too full outside off, de Kock drives but to covers.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Just about gets a wicket. A maiden though, the first of the game! Length and outside off, Bavuma looks to guide it down to third man with an open face of the bat. Gets beaten.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Five dots in a row! On off, this is pushed to covers. Can he bowl a maiden?
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Hits the deck hard and on off, Bavuma defends.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, A slower one, just holds in the surface, Bavuma looks to drive, it goes off the inner half on the leg side.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, Bavuma flicks but can't get it past mid-wicket.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On off, Bavuma looks to drop and run but is sent back.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on middle. Bavuma helps it down the ground to long on for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off. Bavuma pushes it to cover. Not in the gap though.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, On off, pushed to cover for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, ! Touch chance tough. Floated, full and outside off. Quinton de Kock eyes lit up and gives it a huge swing. The ball flies off the outside edge towards backward point. Shreyas Iyer there dives to his left but fails to collect the ball. The ball goes through and the batters take a couple.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Temba Bavuma, On a length, on off. turning in. Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, full and on leg. De Kock flicks it towards square leg for a single.
Time for some spin now as Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Another single! On middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, A lot happened on that delivery! India had a chance to get de Kock out. Quinton de Kock looks to play the paddle scoop by moving right across. Thakur bowls it outside off. He misses and gets hit on the pads. It rolls on the off side. Bavuma is off for a run, de Kock is late in taking off, he collides with Bavuma whose bat goes flying out of his hand. Thakur gets to the ball and then has a shy at the bowler's end but hits de Kock, not intentionally.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Shortish and on off, Bavuma strokes it to covers for one.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, On off, this is pushed to covers.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
End of Powerplay 1! That means now 4 fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of 40th over.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, ! Up and over! Finally de Kock gets width and he pounces on it. Has an opportunity to free his arms and he makes use of it. It is full and outside off, de Kock hits it over mid off for a boundary.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, A dot to end! A good Powerplay 1 for India! South Africa are 39 for 1 after it. The last ball is shorter and on middle, defended.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On middle, de Kock pushes it to mid on and takes a quick run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Now moves around in his crease, this is bowled on off, it is guided behind point for one. Also, first warning to Kumar for stepping on the danger zone.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, There comes an aggressive shot! He takes a few steps down the track, this is angled into the pads, it is whipped over mid-wicket for two.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, A loud appeal but turned down! On the pads, de Kock looks to whip it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but turned down. Pitching outside leg.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma works it through square leg for one.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Thakur does well to get a hand to that one! He keeps the pressure on! Fuller and on middle, this is driven firmly back towards the bowler. He stretches his hand out, it hits it and goes towards mid off for one.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length and on off, defended.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, De Kock misses out! This is a low full toss outside off, de Kock looks to go over mid on but finds the fielder there. A dot. They needed to make most of this, this could have broken the shackles.
Shardul Thakur to Quinton de Kock, An appeal from a few Indian players! Rahul is really interested but Pant is not convinced and neither is Thakur. Rahul has a word with the keeper about a review but hold on, the umpire has his hand stretched side ways as it is a no ball. Free Hit coming up. Coming to the ball now, this is down the leg side. De Kock looks to flick but misses.
Shardul Thakur to Temba Bavuma, Almost drags it on! This is full and outside off, Bavuma looks to drive, it goes off the inside edge, past the leg pole and down to fine leg for one.
Shardul Thakur comes into the attack now.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Nice punch! On middle, de Kock walks down the track and pushes it over the bowler for two.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Had the fielder collected that cleanly, it would have been a chance! Picked the right fielder probably. On off, Bavuma looks to push it on the off side, it goes off the inner half towards mid on where Aswhin is there. Bavuma goes for the run. and the misfield helps them complete it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Another dot! On a length and on off, Bavuma keeps it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, de Kock works it through square leg for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Quick run! On middle, Bavuma takes a few steps down the track and pushes it to mid on for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Good length and on middle, Bavuma defends it onto the ground.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads, Bavuma works it wide of mid on for one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Shorter and on off, Bavuma pushes it to covers.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Back of a length, Bavuma plays it late and under his eyes. It bounces down and then lobs behind him over over the stumps.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Solid! On middle, Bavuma keeps it out.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, On off, this is pushed to covers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, NOT ! That has bounced just in front! The swing is causing a lot of problems! Another lovely outswinger, it starts on off and then moves away. Temba looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge, Pant dives to his right and collects it. He is not sure whether he has taken it or no. It is referred with the soft signal being NOT OUT! Replays show it has bounced. This one was quite similar to the catch taken by Pant in the Test match of Rassie. That tim
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Angled into the pads, de Kock works it down to fine leg for one.
Is that caught behind? The soft signal is not out. The replays confirm the ball bounced before going into Pant's gloves. The final decision is NOT .
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, Bavuma strokes it to mid on.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Temba Bavuma, OHHH! Length and on off, this lands and then jags back in. Bavuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, That is a beauty! The ball is doing a lot at the moment! This starts on middle and then swings away. De Kock pokes at it and gets beaten. Really good stuff from the two opening bowlers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On off, this is guided to point.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, ! Exquisite! What a shot to get off the mark! Length and on off, Bavuma strokes it on the up and hits it through covers for a boundary.
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Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Well timed but for no runs! Outside off, Bavuma plays it late, he guides it off the middle to point.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Now comes the inswinger! The line is a little too straight, Bavuma looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah to Temba Bavuma, Soft hands! Another one which shapes away, the length is on the fuller side. Bavuma plays it with soft hands, it goes off the outside edge, lands well short of second slip who dives to his right and stops it well.
Temba Bavuma comes out at number 3.
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Bumrah gets an early wicket and Malan walks back for a low score. Really good from Bumrah. He was getting the ball to come back in and also leave the batter. This time he gets it to leave him, it is fuller and around off. Malan is not sure about which way the ball is going, he is quite rooted to his crease and just pushes his bat ahead. It takes a faint edge and the keeper does the rest.
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, That swung a lot! Fuller and outside off, it shapes away, there is not a lot of carry as it goes on the bounce to Pant who takes it nicely.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Does not let the batter free his arms, bowls it on a length and on off, de Kock pushes it to mid off. Had there been no misfield, just the one run would have come off the over.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, Well bowled! Sees the batter take a few steps down the track and shortens the length a touch, Malan looks to defend, the ball straightens, it goes off the outer half down to third man for one.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, Really good from Kumar! He is giving nothing away. On middle, Malan hangs back and blocks it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, And again, continues to hit a length and on off, Malan stays back and keeps it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, Good length now, a little more closer to the batter, Malan stays back and defends.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Janneman Malan, ! Through the legs and another boundary! This is a really good start for South Africa! This is on a length and just outside off, Malan lets the ball come to him and then guides it towards point. The fielder there lets it through and it races away. The outfield is really quick.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock blocks it out.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, ! Perfect timing! Quinton de Kock gets the first boundary of his blade. Good length, outside off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it through point for a boundary. This was timed so well that the fielder had no chance to chase it down.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length, around off, shaping across the left-hander. This is close to his body. Quinton de Kock looks to have a poke at it but misses.
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, Full-length ball, outside off. Malan hangs back and guides it towards third man for a single.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, Some inward movement! Angled in full and on off. Malan stays inside the crease and sees it out.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Janneman Malan, Angles it into the batter. Malan stays back and defends it out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Full, on middle and leg. De Kock defends it to the leg side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Length and on off. Pushed towards backward point.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Loud appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. A length ball, around leg, moving across a hint. Quinton de Kock is a yard outside the crease. He misses his attempt to flick it away and gets hit on the back pad. The replays later confirm that the ball was pitching outside leg.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, WIDE! Some movement in the air now. length ball, angling down leg, shaping away. De Kock leaves it alone for the keeper. Wide called.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, On a length, on off. Quinton de Kock blocks it out watchfully.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, BEATEN! This is what Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings to the table. Good length, around off, shaping away from the left-hander. Quinton de Kock looks to push it to the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, A length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and punches it through covers for a couple of runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Short and outside off. Quinton de Kock cuts it towards backward point.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Good length, on top of off. Quinton de Kock hangs back and guides it towards the man at second slip.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, LEG BYES! This time Pant could not make the stop. A full-length ball, on leg. Quinton de Kock fails to get any blade on it. The ball brushes the pads and runs towards fine leg after beating Pant's attempt to stop it.Â
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, WIDE! A low full toss, down leg. Quinton de Kock looks to flick it away but misses. Rishabh Pant does well to dive to his left and stop the ball. Wide called by the umpire.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Nicely bowled! A length ball, on leg, it holds it line. Quinton de Kock stays back and looks to flick it away but misses.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, A dot to start with! A length ball, on off. Quinton de Kock plays it back to the bowler. Bumrah has no problem in stopping that one.
Jasprit Bumrah to Quinton de Kock, Length ball, on leg. Quinton de Kock flicks it to fine leg for a single. This over was very unlike Bumrah. He kept bowling wayward lines and could not keep it in control.
Anthems done and dusted! Indian players are seen to be in a huddle on the field, before they take their respective fielding position. Followed by Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan who walk out to the bat for South Africa. Before we get underway the South African players take the knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Jasprit Bumrah to start with the new ball.
The game is set to begin. Both the teams come out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first followed by the hosts.Â
PITCH REPORT â Dale Steyn says in the first innings it will skid on a little bit. Adds it is very hot and the wicket should get slow as the match progresses.
KL Rahul, the Indian skipper joins for a word and says as a team they even they would've loved to bat first. States it looks dry and they have some quality spinners and if Bumrah and Kumar get early wickets, it could put pressure on them. Informs Chahal, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar come in and Iyer will he debuting, will bat as 4. Adds Virat has been their leader for a long time but he is still with them and he will help them out and they are excited about this game. States they want to give the boys a
Temba Bavuma, the South African skipper, is in for a chat. He says the wicket looks dry and it has been ready for some while and they want to make use of the conditions and he hopes the slow bowlers can make use of it later on. States the Test series win was a big achievement but it is a new challenge and they need to do well and adapt well. Informs that Jansen comes in and Lungi is also in.
India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Venkatesh Iyer (On ODI debut), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (C), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen (On ODI debut), Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi.
TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of South Africa. They have opted to BATÂ first.Â
India on the other hand, are one of the best teams in the shorter format. Yes, there are quite a few new names in the squad but they are still a quality side. Can they get back to winning ways after losing the last two Tests? We shall find out soon.
... MATCH DAY ...
After a superb Test series, it is now time for the ODI series. India will be disappointed after losing that and the South Africans will be high on confidence after turning it around. The visitors will be looking for redemption under their new skipper, KL Rahul. South Africa on the other hand, will be hungry for another series win. This promises to be yet another cracking series. Toss in a while.
South Africa have not been in the best of forms in this format. They have lost more than they have won in recent times and this is going to be yet another stern test for them. They do have the quality to topple this Indian side but they will need to be at their best.