India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: IND need 6 wickets to win

Check the highlights of Day 4 of the 1st test between South Africa and India.

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India need six wickets to win the first Test against South Africa as the match enters the final day here at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

After India were folded in the second session on Wednesday, 40.5 overs were bowled with South Africa losing four wickets in the tricky phase.

At stumps, the Proteas went into the dugout at 94/4 with 211 runs more required to win and six wickets in the bag. For hosts captain, Dean Elgar is currently unbeaten on the crease as the Test goes into the final day.

29 December 2021

20:58 IST

Day 4 Stumps

South Africa are 94/4 at stumps on Day 4, which means India need 6 more wickets on the final day to win the match. For the hosts, Dean Elgar hit unbeaten fifty, while for the visitors Bumrah bagged 2 wickets, while Shami and Siraj picked a wicket each.

Stumps on Day 4 of the 1st Test.

South Africa end the day on 94/4. #TeamIndia 6 wickets away from victory.

Scorecard - https://t.co/eoM8MqSQgO #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/IgRuammbPo

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 29, 2021

19:00 IST

India need 8 wickets to win

South Africa have so far lost Aiden Markram and Keegan Petersen in their chase of 305. For India, Shami and Siraj have picked one wicket each. The visitors are aiming for more wickets as there are still more than 25 overs left to play before Day 4 ends.

16:27 IST

India all out for 174

South Africa produced a superb bowling show in the second innings to bowl out India for 174. However, the visitors have still managed to set a challenging 305-run target for the hosts courtesy of their big first-innings lead.

That's the end of India's second innings as they are all out for 174 runs.

Set a target of 305 runs for South Africa.

Scorecard - https://t.co/eoM8MqSQgO #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/ZUqXvrlJxB

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 29, 2021

15:33 IST

OUT!

Another cheap dismissal for Kohli as he is removed for 18 by Jansen. The Indian skipper didn't learn from his mistake in the first innings as he once again went for the drive away from the body and edged it to the keeper. Kohli c de Kock b Marco Jansen 18(32) [4s-4]

14:36 IST

OUT!

KL Rahul gone, Ngidi with the wicket. Tha ball seem to have hit the crack and shaped in from outside off, Rahul played a cut shot but the bounce got him there, outside edge flew to Elgar at slips who took it safely. 

Kohli in now at 5. 

IND 54/3, lead by 184 runs

14:20 IST

IND 50/2, lead by 180 runs

India reach fifty in the second innings. Rahul has been cautious against good first hour bowling on Day 4 from Proteas. Pujara has started shakily and requires some luck to cement his place in the side. 

14:01 IST

Dropped!

Rabada drops a simple chance at mid-wicket and Pujara gets a reprieve. On Pujara's legs by Ngidi, he mistimed a flick and it went straight to Rabada who spilled it. 

IND 45/2, lead by 175 runs

13:56 IST

WICKET!

Rabada gets Thakur. He departs for 10. Second wicket down for India. 

IND 34/2, lead by 164 runs

13:41 IST

IND 30/ 1, lead by 160 runs (Rahul 11, Thakur 10)

Good start by Proteas pacers. They are keeping the line tight and a few outside edges have flown above the slips. Jansen is particular has looked good. They need wickets in get back into the contest. 

12:56 IST

Thakur survives!

Jansen with a peach, pitches on middle and off and darts in, Thakur offered no shot and it hit him on the knees. Proteas appealed but umpire turned it down. Elgar went upstairs but the ball missing the stumps. SA lose their review early in the day. 

IND 22/1, lead by 152 runs

12:47 IST

With two days remaining in the game, the weather is expected to play a huge role in deciding the result. 

12:45 IST

Hello and welcome to Day 4 coverage of the first India vs South Africa Test that is going on at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. India have gained a lead of 146 runs with KL Rahul and night watchman Sharul Thakur in the middle and would look to build on. 

India 116/1, lead by 146 runs (KL Rahul 5, Shardul Thakur 4)