Play resumes on Day 4 after third day washed out

January 08, 2018 14:02

SA 65-2 (20 ovs) & 286 vs India 209 | Scorecard

Welcome to the coverage of Day 4 of the first Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town on Monday.

The fans will be delighted as play resumes on time after the whole of Day 3 was washed out due to rain.

To recap the action so far, all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed a quickfire half-century and then claimed a couple of wickets to keep India in the hunt, on Day 2.

Pandya blasted 93 from 95 balls, laced with 14 fours and a six, to help India rally to 209 in their first innings.

South Africa, who grabbed a 77-run first innings lead, reached 65 for two in their second innings to swell their lead to 142 runs.

Pandya dismissed both the openers -- Markram (34) and Elgar (25) to keep India's hopes alive in the contest.

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