Cape Town, First Published Jan 11, 2022, 4:35 PM IST
Cape Town: India got off to a shaky start in the third Test against South Africa. After winning the toss and choosing to bat in Cape Town, India were 75 for two at lunch on the first day. KL Rahul (12) and Mayank Agarwal (15) lost their wickets. Duane Oliver and Kagiso Rabada took the wickets. Virat Kohli (15) and Cheteshwar Pujara (26) were at the crease.
India lost the first wicket in the 12th over. Mayanak Agarwal, who scored 15, was handed over by Rabada to Aiden Markram. Vice-captain Rahul (KL Rahul) returned in the next over. Duane’s catch to wicketkeeper Kyle Verrein. Despite losing the openers, Kohli and Pujara kept the wickets intact in the first session.
Earlier, India came out with two changes. Captain Virat Kohli has returned from injury. The way out for Hanuma Vihari was clear. Mohammad Siraj, who was injured during the second Test, was also ruled out. Umesh Yadav has joined the team. Both have won one Test each in the three-match series. Winners in Cape Town can win the series.
Team India: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Jaspreet Bumra, Umesh Yadav.
South Africa: Dean Elgar, Aidan Markram, Keegan Peterson, Razi van der Dawson, Themba Bauma, Kyle Verrain, Marco Johnson, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duane Oliver, Lungi Ngidi.
Last Updated Jan 11, 2022, 4:35 PM IST
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