India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Updates: India and South Africa are all set to lock horns once more as they take on each other in the second Test of the ongoing multi-format series. The two sides face off at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati from November 22, and India will be without the services of Shubman Gill in the clash, as Rishabh Pant will be leading the hosts against the Proteas.
Bad light again stops play and it is stumps in Guwahati. South Africa are 26/0 after 8 overs and they have a lead of 314 runs now.
The visitors are well on top and India will need a miracle to make a comeback in this Test.
The third day is closing in on an end here. The umpires had a light check here. Time for spin, Kuldeep Yadav to chance his arm here.
India are in major trouble after having conceded a lead of 288. The bowlers need to bowl out of their skins to bowl South Africa out quickly.
Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton are out in the middle. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in hand as the second innings begin. The first ball has been dispatched away for four by Rickelton. A brilliant start for the Proteas.
Team India trails by 288 runs, and with South Africa coming out to bat, the visitors will look to further increase their lead and take the game away from team India.
Marco Jansen takes his sixth wicket, as India are bundled out for 201 runs. South Africa are coming out to bat again, they have not enforced the follow on.
Kuldeep Yadav departs on a score of 19 runs. Playing a resilient knock of 134 deliveries, a brilliant stand on the crease by the bowler. Marco Jansen takes his fifth wicket of the innings. India now 194-9.
End of Washington's resistance. He played 92 balls out there and scored 48 for them.
Kuldeep Yadav has been putting in the hard yards with the bat. He has batted for more than 100 balls, the most for India in this innings.
The final session is now underway. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav at the middle. Simon Harmer to resume the proceedings. Let's wait and watch how India go about in this session. India still meed 116 runs to avoid a follow-on.
Three wickets fell in the second session. India needs 116 runs to avoid follow-on here in Guwahati. The score reads 174/7 after 67 overs. Kuldeep and Washington stand strong for India.
This is a bit of a fight from Sundar and Kuldeep. The two are batting with patience and playing out the difficult time. They are closing in on a fifty-run stand.
Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar hold the fort for team India. After 49 overs, the score reads 137-7
Ravindra Jadeja is the next victim, and Marco Jansen takes his fourth wicket. India now 122-7, Kuldeep Yadav is the next batter in.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is gone too. The bounce does the work for Jansen as Nitish gets the shoulder of his bat and is caught in the slips.
Rishabh Pant has departed! On a score of seven runs, India are 5 down on a score of 105. Marco Jansen takes the prized wicket.
Pant and Jadeja are out in the middle once more. India's score is 103-4 after 36.3 overs, Simon Harmer is bowling the over, looking to take more wickets.
Tea has been called on day 3 here, an incredibly successful session for South Africa. India are four down on a score of 102 runs. 93 runs were scored in the session, and four wickets fell. Jadeja and Pant remain on the strike.
Dhruv Jurel departs for a duck! South Africa is on a roll here. Keshav Maharaj takes a comfortable catch here. India now 102-4.
Sai Sudharsan is the next wicket down! The batter departs on a score of 15 runs in 40 deliveries. South Africa take the third wicket, India now 96-3, the hosts are in deep deep trouble here.
Yashasvi Jaiswal departs, after a knock of 58 runs. Hands a catch to Marco Jansen, as South Africa take the second wicket. The score reads 95-2.
Yashasvi Jaiswal completes his half-century, his first against the Proteas. Completes the 50 in 85 deliveries. India now 85-1.
KL Rahul departs on a score of 22 runs! South Africa draw first blood, Keshav Maharaj with the first wicket!
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul look set on the crease. After 17 overs, the score reads 44-0. Jaiswal into the 30s now.
India move into the 20s, after 11 overs, the score reads 24-0. Jaiswal on a score of 13 runs with Rahul on 10.
Welcome to the live coverage of day 3 of the India South Africa 2nd Test. We kick the day off with India batting on 9/0, and KL Rahul with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking strike.
And that will be it for the day. Light will not allow any further action and it is almost time too. Stumps on Day 2 and South Africa are in the driver's seat. India 9/0 after 6.1 and trail by 480 more.
The umpires are frequently checking the light meters here. It is looking a bit of dark at the moment.
The Indian openers are out in the middle here. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in the middle and look for a strong start.
Ohh what a soft dismissal to end the innings. Marco Jansen has played it on and is dismissed on 93. Kuldeep Yadav strikes for the fourth time and first on the day. South Africa have been bowled out for 489.
This is an absolute belter to bat on today and South Africa have made the most of it. They are closing in on their 500 now. What a massive task it will be for India now.
Marco Jansen stands tall against the Indian team. After 144.3 overs, the score reads 467-9. Jansen on a score of 82 runs in 76 deliveries.
Bumrah strikes! Simon Harmer departs on a score of five runs. South Africa now 462-9.
South Africa show no signs of slowing down here. Marco Jansen is on the attack as the visitors hit the 450 mark. The score reads 450-8 after 140.4 overs. Jansen now into the 70s.
Muthusamy departs after an exceptional knock. Having scored 109 runs, the star player departs. South Africa now 431-8, Siraj gets the breakthrough.
The two sides are back after lunch, and South Africa is completely in command of the game. The score reads 428-7, and Jadeja has the ball in his hand.
South Africa is in a commanding position at lunch. India is in a load of trouble. The score reads 428/7, with Jansen past his 50, and Muthusamy cruising after his ton.
Muthusamy has completed his century! What a knock, completes his ton in 192 deliveries. South Africa now 418-7.
South Africa have breached the 400 mark here. After 131.2 overs, the score reads 400-7. Jansen approaching his half century, with Muthusamy on his way to a ton.
Marco Jansen goes big on the last ball of the over, what a huge six down the ground. After 128 overs, the score for South Africa reads 379-7. Jansen moves into the 30s.
Marco Jansen has already scored 11 runs in 16 deliveries since coming on after Verreyne's wicket. South Africa now 346-7 after 123.3 overs.
Ravindra Jadeja breaks the deadlock! Verreynne departs on a score of 45 runs in 122 deliveries. India takes their seventh wicket, with South Africa on a score of 334.
Muthusamy and Verreynne have built quite the partnership here. After 118.2 overs, the score reads 330-6. Muthusamy on 65 and Verreyne on 43.
Jasprit Bumrah has the ball in hand as the game continues after tea. Muthusamy takes the strike, South Africa on a score of 316/6.
Team India is still in the search of their first wicket of the day. At tea time, the score reads 316/6.
Muthusamy crosses 50 runs here in Guwahati. A brilliant performance in the middle order for him. The score read 306-6 after 106.2 overs
The Proteas are on a score of 303 runs with the loss of six wickets. Muthusamy on a score of 48 runs is approaching his half century.
After 97 overs, the score for South Africa reads 282/6. Muthusamy and Verreyne look to hold the fort for the Proteas here.
Muthusamy has been putting in quite the show against India on day 2. After 95.1 overs, the score reads 279-6, with Muthusamy on a score of 39 runs in 86 deliveries. The batter is approaching his half century here in Guwahati.
South Africa are on a score of 266/6 after 92 overs. Muthusamy and Verreynne are building a good partnership here. Siraj comes in to bowl the 93rd over.
The star of day 1, Kuldeep Yadav has come into the attack here. He could be key for India today, as they look to break the Proteas' tailend.
Jasprit Bumrah is constantly attacking the stumps in the early stages of the day 2. However, Verreynne and Muthusamy keep their defenses strong. After 86.4 overs, the score reads 253-6.
The Proteas kick off day 2 of the clash with Muthusamy and Verreynne on the strike. Muthusamy on a score of 26 and Verreynne on 1. Proteas will hope to hold up and post a big total on the board.
We continue the live coverage of the second Test between India and South Africa. The two sides are all set to kick off day 2 of the Test. The score reads 247/6 for the Proteas. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day!
India will be glad with a comeback of sorts in the final session, taking as many as four wickets, including the two set batters, Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs. South Africa won't be too disappointed with their effort, but Tony de Zorzi losing his wicket in dying minutes will surely be gutted.
Wiaan Mulder has thrown it away. He didn't come to the pitch of the ball and has ended up hitting straight to the fielder. South Africa are five down now!
Wiaan Mulder and Tony de Zorzi are slowly doing the rebuilding which South Africa required after losing two set batters in quick succession. South Africa are 200 up and surely be targeting something in excess of 300.
South Africa is four down, they lost Tristan Stubbs as well on a score of 49 runs. The score reads 188-4 after 63.3 overs.
Temba Bavuma wanted to get it over the mid-off fielder but chipped it straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who took a good low catch as Ravindra Jadeja broke the 84-run partnership for the third wicket. South Africa are three down.
Bavuma and Stubbs are back out in the middle. Souh Africa on a score of 156/2, as the two batters look to pose further problems for team India.
With Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma well set on the crease, the two will hope to take their partnership forward. On the other hand, team India will look to find ways to break the partnership after lunch.
South Africa are cruising in Guwahati. The score reads 152-2 after 53.1 overs. Bavuma and Stubbs still on the crease as India continue their search for wickets.
Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma are still set on the crease. Stubbs has scored 22 and Bavuma has scored 32. Proteas now on a score of 142/2.
Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs are approaching 50 runs in their partnership, a very crucial one for the Proteas here. The score read 131-2 after 43 overs.
South Africa are on a score of 113-2 after 37 overs, Bavuma and Stubbs are looking set on the crease, and they will hope to post a big total on the board here.
South Africa have crossed 100 runs at the loss of two wickets. Bavuma and Stubbs are on the crease as India look for their third wicket here.
Kuldeep Yadav strikes! Ryan Rickelton is the victim, and a brilliant catch by Rishabh Pant sees the second Proteas' batter fall. The score reads 82-2 after 27.2 overs.
First wicket down for South Africa! Aiden Markram departs for 38, Jasprit Bumrah draws first blood. Proteas now 82-1.
The duo of Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton are looking quite dangerous here in Guwahati. Both on 30+ scores now, India will look to break this partnership as soon as possible.
Kuldeep Yadav has the ball in hand. After 18 overs, the score reads 59-0. India in search for a breakthrough here.
India have used four bowlers so far, with Washington Sundar coming in now with the aim to get the breakthrough. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have been pretty solid so far and the pitch definitely looks a lot better, compared to the first one.
India's search for a wicket continues as the hosts have let go of a chance, with Aiden Markram being dropped at the third slip by KL Rahul. Rahul planted his hands ahead of Sai Sudharsan, who was standing in the second slip and fluffed it. The chance goes begging and Jasprit Bumrah looks in agony.
South Africa have scored 10 runs in three overs. Aiden Markram is yet to get off the mark, as India hope to pile on the pressure here in Guwahati.
Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram are out in the middle! South Africa hopes for a good start with the bat. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in his hand.
South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj
India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa has won the toss and has opted to bat first in Guwahati. Temba Bavuma will hope for a similar performance in the second clash as the Proteas look to clinch the series.
It is worth noting that this clash is the first-ever Test match being held in Guwahati. A historic moment for the city, as the toss is right around the corner at the Barsapara Stadium.
It is worth noting that team India will take the field in the second Test without the services of Shubman Gill. The skipper misses out due to a neck injury, and the hosts will be led by Rishabh Pant in Guwahati.
Welcome to the live coverage of the second Test of the ongoing series between India and South Africa! The two sides are all set to take on each other at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, and with the toss rapidly approaching, stay tuned for live updates from throughout day 1 of the clash!
