Ind vs SA 3rd Test: Key moments from Day 3 afternoon session in Ranchi

Chasing India’s first innings total of 497-9d, the South African batsmen faltered to 129-6 going into lunch on Day 3. Resuming the day at 9-2, the Proteas misery continued as Indian pacers and spinners tormented the visitor’s line-up. At lunch, the visitors were trailing the hosts by 368 runs and required another 169 to avoid batting again. That will be Tea on Day 3 of the 3rd Test. South Africa 162 and 26/4, trail India 497/9d by 309 runs.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/VxLf2PJ6H9 — BCCI (@BCCI) October 21, 2019 South Africa tour of India 2019 Also Read | India Vs South Africa T20I Series: Three Best Moments For Team India Key moments from Day 3 afternoon session South Africa all out for 162 In another dismal batting performance, South Africa were shot-out for 162 inside 60 overs to hand India a solid 335-run first-innings lead. Resuming the second session at 129-6, no resistance was provided by the lower-order as the Proteas could only manage to add another 33 runs to their total. Umesh Yadav was the pick of the bowlers as the pacer picked 3-40 in 9 overs. Also Read | Vernon Philander Wants Senior Proteas Players To Lead Charge Vs India Captain Kohli decides to enforce the follow-on With a lead of 335 to defend, Team India decided to enforce follow-on to the visitors. It was the second time that the Indian team forced South Africa to bat again in the series. In the second Test in Pune, World No 1 Test side also enforced follow-on after gaining a huge 326-run lead. The Indian team went on to win that Test match by an innings and 137 runs and will be eying another innings victory to make it a 3-0 series win. Also Read | IND Vs SA T20 Series 2019: Cricket Updates Of India Vs South Africa Mohammed Shami’s second innings opening spell The right-arm pacer rocked the visitors top-order once again to leave South Africa tottering at 26-4 at tea on day three. Shami cleaned-up Zubayr Hamza for a duck before trapping skipper Faf du Plessis plumb in front. The 29-year old then dismissed Temba Bavuma for a duck just before the break to leave South Africa tottering at 22-4. Before both teams departed for the tea break, Shami’s figures read 5-2-7-3. Also Read | India Vs South Africa: India Firm Favourites Feels Sourav Ganguly

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Ind vs SA 3rd Test: Key moments from Day 3 afternoon session in Ranchi

India vs South Africa 3rd Test went underway last Saturday in Ranchi. Captain Kohli won the toss and chose to bat first. Team India leads the series 2-0.

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