India get a 200-run lead

January 26, 2018 18:59

India 213-7 (70 ovs) & 187 vs SA 194 | Scorecard

Morkel continues. That is a full toss and Shami whacks it for a six on the leg side. The first of the match.

Shami then defends well to see off the over.

Philander continues and Bhuvneshwar plays one to backward point for a single.

Shami gets off the mark with a couple on the off side. He then plays the next ball to fine leg for a single to bring up India's 200-run lead.

Morkel continues and does the damage. Morkel angles the ball in and Rahane gets a nick as he plays it to the leg side. De Kock completes the catch to dismiss him for 46.

Shami comes in to bat and sees off the next three balls without damage.

Philander continues.

Did Rahane get a nick? Nope. The replays showed that it brushed the batsman's thigh pad. Thankfully the hosts decided against taking the DRS.

Rahane ends the over with a single.

Morkel opens the bowling in the third session and stats with a wide. Rahane chases it but does not connect.

He then plays the ball to mid-wicket and steals a single to bring up India's 200.

Bhuvi then plays a cracking shot wide of point for a couple.

Bhuvi then plays it down the leg side and De Kock claims a catch. South Africa ask for a review. Replays show the ball has clipped the strap of the pads and the LBW is also ruled. No damage done for India as the Proteas lose a review.

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