South Africa attain 392/7 at Lunch on Day 3 (AP Picture)
Dean Elgar was dismissed by Shardul Thakur on 185 however Marco Jansen held his floor sturdy and remained unbeaten on 72.
Veteran opener Dean Elgar missed his double century however South Africa managed to take a 147-run lead at Lunch on Day 3 of a gap Check match. Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen shared a 111-run stand for the fifth wicket to place South Africa within the driver’s seat because the hosts have been 392/7 at Lunch.
Elgar was dismissed by Shardul Thakur on 185 however Marco Jansen held his floor sturdy and remained unbeaten on 72. The Indian bowling regarded listless within the first hour of the day as they leaked runs and allowed Elgar and Jansen to stretch South Africa’s result in over 100.
Premier pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj tried to create some issues with their disciplined line and size. However the third and fourth tempo bowling choices Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna didn’t create any impression within the preliminary part of the session.
In the meantime, Ravichandran Ashwin obtained the wicket of Gerald Coetzee on the stroke of Lunch however the Proteas already gained the higher hand by then within the match.
On the break, Marco Jansen (72) and Kagiso Rabada (1) have been on the crease.
Elgar and Jansen resumed the Proteas innings within the first session and the duo regarded assured with their method. The veteran opener, who’s taking part in his retirement collection, comfortably crossed the 150-run mark. He was marching in direction of a double ton however Shardul with a brief ball managed to get the higher of him. His 185-run knock was laced with 28 boundaries. Alternatively, Jansen additionally confirmed his batting prowess and hit 9 fours and a six up to now.
The Indian bowlers have been much more disappointing on the third morning with Shardul Thakur (1/101 in 19 overs) and Prasidh Krishna (1/92 in 19 overs) sprayed everywhere, solely to be mercilessly punished by the previous Proteas skipper Elgar and the lanky left-arm seamer Jansen.
Jasprit Bumrah (2/59 in 22 overs) and Mohammed Siraj (2/90 in 22 overs) as soon as once more have been unfortunate as they repeatedly beat the bat of Elgar and Jansen however didn’t have rub of the inexperienced going their approach.
Transient Scores:
India: 245 all out.
South Africa: South Africa: 392 for 7 in 100 overs (Dean Elgar 185, Marco Jansen 72 not out; David Bedingham 56; Jasprit Bumrah 2/59, Mohammed Siraj 2/90).
