India vs South Africa 3rd Test: Dangerous pitch forces early stumps on Day 3, SA 17/1 chasing 241 to win

India scored a fighting 247 in their second innings to set a 241-run target for South Africa to win the third Test, but the hosts were 17/1 when uneven bounce forced early stumps on the third day a Wanderers.

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India scored a fighting 247 in their second innings to set a 241-run target for South Africa to win the third Test, but the hosts were 17/1 when uneven bounce forced early stumps on the third day a Wanderers.(SCORECARD)

26 January 2018

21:10 IST

The umpires have called stumps on day three after the two captains and the umpires consulted the match referee over the misbehaving pitch. South Africa are 17/1 chasing 241 to win the Test. Dean Elgar (11*) and Hashim Amla (2*) are on the crease as an interesting day's play awaits. For today, that is it from us. Do join us back tomorrow.

20:52 IST

The covers have been brought on as slight drizzle followed the stoppage drama around the dangerous nature of the Wanderers pitch. There's no official word yet on whether play will resume today or not. Stay tuned for the latest.

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India vs South Africa 3rd Test: Dangerous pitch forces early stumps on Day 3, SA 17/1 chasing 241 to win

India scored a fighting 247 in their second innings to set a 241-run target for South Africa to win the third Test, but the hosts were 17/1 when uneven bounce forced early stumps on the third day a Wanderers.

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