Umesh Yadav is having a dream run in ongoing third and final Test match against South Africa at Ranchi. On Sunday, Umesh had displayed an entertaining batting performance with a splendid cameo of a 10-ball 31 which included five sixes at a strike rate of 310 as he went on to shatter a few records as well. His sharp throw after a misfield hit bull's eye to send back Kagiso Rabada. Vidharbha Express was also outstanding with ball as he finished with figures of 3/40 at an ecomy rate of 4.44 which included a maiden. However, one thing that stood out was his dream delivery which dismissed South African skipper Faf du Plessis.

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Umesh Yadav baffles Faf du Plessis

It had happened in morning session of Day 3 on Monday. On penultimate delivery of sixth over bowled by Umesh Yadav, he bowled a straight delivery after pitching it in length of onside as Proteas skipper's attempt to defend that delivery was completely foiled as ball went right through his defence and disturbed timber. Faf headed back to pavilion for a nine-ball single as visitors reeled at 16/3. video of Umesh Yadav baffling Faf du Plessis was posted on social media. Watch video here.

Meanwhile, Umesh Yadav became first Indian fast bowler to pick 3+ wickets in five successive innings at home. His bowling figures in last five innings are as follows: 6/88, 4/45, 3/37, 3/22 and 3/40 (in ongoing match) respectively. 

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SA follow-on, lose half ir side

Apart from a 91-run fourth-wicket stand between Zubayr Hamza and Temba Bavuma, South Africa could t show much of a resistance as y were bundled out for 162. Indian skipper Virat Kohli n enforced follow-on as hosts still had a mammoth lead of over 320 runs. Even in second innings, Proteas got off to a disastrous start as y were reduced to 22/4 in time. Ar huge blow was dealt to Faf du Plessis-led side when ir opening batsman Dean Elgar had to retire hurt after he was struck on side of his head by a lethal delivery from Umesh Yadav. George Linde, who had replaced him was run out by Shahbaz Nadeem. 

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