Published 20:22 IST, October 12th 2019
Virat Kohli's good low catch gets rid of South Africa's nightwatchman
Virat Kohli took a good low catch by diving to his right as he got rid of South Africa's nightwatchman Anrich Notje. The Proteas were bundled out for 275.
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Virat Kohli has had an excellent outing in ongoing Test match against South Africa at Pune. Coming into second Test match, India were pumped up after ir comprehensive 203-run victory margin at Vizag. Meanwhile, Kohli batsman and captain both made his presence felt in second Test match. Kohli remained unbeaten on a magnificent 254 as India declared ir innings at 601/5. Before stumps on Day 2, hosts had reduced Proteas to 36/3. However, on Day 3 of Test match, Virat Kohli fielder had also made an impact.
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Kohli takes a good low catch
It happened during 18th over of South Africa's first innings which was bowled by Mohammed Shami. On second delivery, Shami had bowled a back of length delivery to Anrich tje which was closer to his body. tje tried to play a defensive shot but ball took outside edge and went towards slips. Indian skipper Virat Kohli who was fielding at fourth slip dived to his right and took a good low catch as Mohammed Shami got his second scalp and South African skipper Faf du Plessis' idea of promoting a nightwatchman was foiled. video of Virat Kohli's spectacular catch was posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on ir official Twitter handle. Watch it right here.
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Wriddhiman Saha completes a jaw-dropping catch
Wriddhiman Saha took a spectacular catch behind wicket to get rid of South Africa's de Bruyn, reducing visitors to half ir side on Day three of second Test on Saturday. It was Shami who had once again provided a vital breakthrough just when India were gunning for a wicket. unis as De Bruyn mand to edge ball to Wriddhiman Saha, who leaped to complete a magnificent catch.
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India end Day 3 on a high te
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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17:05 IST, October 12th 2019