India dismiss South Africa for 275, take mammoth 326-run lead to Day 4

India finished Day three on a high and positive te as y bowled out South Africa for 275 runs, carrying a mammoth lead of 326 runs on to Day Four of second Test. Ravichandran Ashwin picked up four scalps along with Umesh Yadav's three scalps to restrict South Africa from going past 300 runs. Tailenders Keshav Maharaj and Vern Philander tried to hold fort for Proteas by playing a watchful inning but fell prey to Ravichandran Ashwin, who wrapped up first innings for visitors. Keshav Maharaj top-scored for South Africa with 72 runs followed by skipper Faf Du Plessis's 64 and Vern Philander's 44. India's decision as to wher follow-on should be enforced or orwise has t been made yet and be expected to be made before game commences on Day Four. 

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India wreak havoc on Proteas batting line-up

Indian bowlers were on top of ir game as y mand to reduce visitors to half ir side before lunch on Day three. With Umesh Yadav and Shami picking up three scalps before closing play on Day Three, India mand to get nightwatchman Anrich rtje dismissed early in first session on Day four. Quinton de Kock and Faf Du Plessis attempted to steady innings for South Africa but failed to do, as de Kock was dismissed for 31 runs while Faf Du Plessis was dismissed after a gritty 64-run kck. Keshav Maharaj and Vern Philander played patience game to frustrate Indian bowlers but it was Ashwin who had last laugh as he wrapped up Proteas batting in final over of Day three. Ravichandran Ashwin picked up four scalps and conceded 69 runs while Umesh Yadav picked up three scalps for just 37 runs in 13 overs. Ravindra 
Jadeja added one wicket to his tally while pacer Mohammad Shami added two to his. It was quite evident that skipper Virat Kohli was using spinners more than pacers as former were given 64 overs as opposed to latter's 40 overs. 

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Kagiso Rabada's ugly spat with de Kock

After first delivery of 123rd over, Rabada threw ball to wicketkeeper, who was probably t aware of same and thus failed to catch in time. two batsmen on crease - Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja - sensed an opportunity to sneak a quick single. Rabada, who was visibly frustrated since Indian batsmen were on strong foot, lost his cool and shouted at his teammate for t being alert and giving away a run. de Kock, ar senior member of team was t in any mood to take hear anything from hid bowler and replied to his bowler. incident did t end re since at end of over, y continued argument and since Rabada was close to wicketkeeper while fielding, it only increased. Captain Faf de Plessis had to jog over to prevent situation from running out of hand. South Africa are currently trailing India by 376 runs with two wickets left and are struggling to push forward but a follow on looks inevitable for Proteas. 

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Ashwin's dream delivery stuns de Kock

This happened in 38th over of South Africa's first innings on Day 3. Already having lost half ir side, Quinton de Kock was trying his best to keep his team in contest. However, his stay at crease came to an end with a dream delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin on final ball of that over.  off-spinner had bowled a flatter delivery on middle and off stump line which spun away from left-hander. De Kock looked to defend ball on back foot but ball went past outside edge and disturbed timber. Meanwhile, ball was also collected by Wriddhiman Saha behind stumps which left de Kock confused. Proteas wicket-keeper batsman n asked one of Indian fielders who had also said that he was out. Replays on giant screen confirmed that de Kock was clean bowled after which he walked back to pavilion.

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