Live Cricket Score – India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3: Updates & Highlights
Welcome to the live updates and scorecard for the 2nd Test between India and South Africa. Day 3 promises to be an exciting day of cricket as both teams battle it out for dominance. The Test is being played in a competitive atmosphere with both teams looking to take a crucial lead in the series.
Match Summary:
- Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test
- Date: November 2024
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Start Time: 9:30 AM IST
Live Score & Updates:
India:
1st Innings – [Runs: 365/8 (Over: 95.2)]
Key Batsmen:
- Virat Kohli: 82
- Rishabh Pant: 53*
- Ajinkya Rahane: 45
- Shubman Gill: 60
South Africa:
1st Innings – [Runs: 189/7 (Over: 70.5)]
Key Batsmen:
- Dean Elgar: 44
- Temba Bavuma: 30
- Rassie van der Dussen: 58*
Day 2 Recap:
On Day 2, India put up a strong total of 365/8 with Virat Kohli leading from the front with a solid 82 runs. The Indian middle order contributed well, with Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill making key contributions. The South African bowlers toiled hard, with Kagiso Rabada picking up 3 wickets, but India’s resilience allowed them to post a competitive total.
In response, South Africa started cautiously but lost wickets at regular intervals. Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma tried to steady the ship but fell short of pushing the scoring rate. The day ended with South Africa at 189/7, still trailing India by 176 runs. Rassie van der Dussen remains unbeaten on 58, and he will have to lead from the front on Day 3 if South Africa is to avoid a significant first-innings deficit.
Key Battles to Watch on Day 3:
- Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada:
Kohli will look to add more runs to his tally and provide India with a substantial lead, but Rabada will be eager to break through early and continue his wicket-taking form from Day 2. - Rassie van der Dussen vs Indian Bowlers:
With van der Dussen still at the crease and looking solid, the Indian bowlers will aim to dismiss him early to wrap up South Africa’s first innings. The battle between van der Dussen and Ravichandran Ashwin (India’s main spinner) will be crucial. - Ajinkya Rahane vs South African Seamers:
Rahane has been in good form and will look to add runs from the lower middle order. The South African pacers will be looking for the breakthrough in the first session of Day 3.
Innings Summary (End of Day 2):
- India 1st Innings: 365/8
- South Africa 1st Innings: 189/7 (still trailing by 176 runs)
Key Players to Watch:
- Virat Kohli (India): Having played a solid knock in the first innings, Kohli’s experience will be critical in guiding India to a dominant position.
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa): Unbeaten on 58, van der Dussen has a big role to play in the remainder of South Africa’s innings.
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India): With the pitch likely to assist spinners, Ashwin could play a pivotal role in breaking the South African resistance.
- Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): Rabada will be key for South Africa in trying to break partnerships and stop India from increasing their lead.
Key Moments to Watch on Day 3:
- Will India increase their lead on Day 3, or can South Africa make inroads into India’s first innings to restrict the total?
- Can Rassie van der Dussen carry South Africa to a respectable total, or will India’s bowlers dominate and push for a decisive lead?
- The performance of Indian pacers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami, will be crucial in exploiting any movement in the morning session.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Chinnaswamy Stadium is likely to offer assistance to both the spinners and the fast bowlers. The conditions may be slightly humid, which can aid reverse swing for the pacers in the early hours. As the game progresses, the pitch is expected to offer more turn, and spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Keshav Maharaj will come into play.
Day 3 Schedule:
- Play Starts: 9:30 AM IST
- Lunch: 1:00 PM IST
- Tea: 3:30 PM IST
- Close of Play: 5:30 PM IST
Final Thoughts:
With India having a slight advantage heading into Day 3, South Africa will need a strong resistance from their lower order to prevent India from dominating the Test. The key battles in the morning will be crucial, with both teams looking to break crucial partnerships and control the match. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis as the game progresses!
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