Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3, Nagpur
Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3: South Africa face herculean task to save the Test against India in Nagpur. (Source: AP)
India bowled South Africa out for a paltry 79 in first innings to take an important 136-run lead. In their second innings, the hosts bundled out for 173 but set the Proteas a 310-run target. Chasing the stiff target, the visitors were rocked by two wickets late on Day 2 and still require 278 more runs with eight wickets and three days remaining in the Test on a viscous Nagpur pitch. Catch the live cricket score and live cricket updates from the India vs South Africa third Test here.
Live Cricket Scorecard: India vs South Africa
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0904 hrs IST: South Africa resume Day 3 at 32/2 still needing 278 more runs for a win while India need eight more wickets to take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series
0900 hrs IST: Day 3 in Nagpur! Play starts in 30 minutes
Recap Day 2
Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3: Hashim Amla and Co. need a special effort with the bat on a turning Day 3 strip. (Source: Reuters)
Nerves already shot, unplayable deliveries bursting through a dust-swirl triggering more panic, their batting techniques unequipped to handle this Indian spice, South Africans were like drugged men. A frenetic day where 20 wickets fell should exhilarate but it had a funereal air about it.
Pitches are diluting the joy of success
Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3: The pitches have spoiled the series, feels Harsha Bhogle. (Source: AP)
I must admit to a sense of emptiness at the way this series has been played out. I must also admit to being hugely excited before it began.
A very good team in home conditions was going to take on a team, the only team, that travelled well in contemporary cricket. I was excited about a young Indian captain who played cricket for the right reasons and who genuinely respected the game. I was excited about a young Indian batting side and an off-spinner who I thought was moving into the top drawer of international cricket. I was excited at the prospect of seeing two modern greats whose dignity adorns our game. And I was excited about seeing one of the great fast bowlers of our game adapt to life with a little less speed.
What is the problem about spin and bounce? asks Ashwin
Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3: R Ashwin returned with impressive figures of 5/32 in the first innings. (Source: AP)
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin questioned all those who are critical of Indian pitches offering substantial turn asking why no one raises a question when an Ashes Test at Trent bridge ends in just a shade over two days.
