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India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 4 Live Score Updates: After losing two wickets early, South Africa captain Dean Elgar is going steady with Rassie van der Dussen in the chase of 305 against India at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj picked two wickets each for India and the visitors still have an upper hand in the game. Earlier, India were bowled out for 174 but on the back of the first-innings lead, the visitors set up a good total on the board. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India in the second innings with his 34-run knock as India suffered yet another batting collapse. First innings centurion KL Rahul was dismissed for just 23 runs in the second innings and the middle-order trio of Chesteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane failed to convert their good start into a good score. For South Africa, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada picked four wickets each while Lungi Ngidi got two in the second innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India Playing XI: Virat Kohli (Captain), KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa XI: Dean Elgar (Captain), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 4 Live Score Updates From Supersport Park In Centurion
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21:13 (IST)
Bumrah Gives Breakthrough To India!
Bumrah to van der Dussen, OUT!! Bowled!! Finally Jasprit Bumrah has broken the partnership. South Africa have lost their third wicket in the chase.
van der Dussen b Bumrah 11(65) (4s-1)
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 74/3, need 231 runs
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21:06 (IST)
Elgar, Dussen Fightback For South Africa!
The two batters have shown a strong temperament as they have played 129 balls together and their partnership is 40 now for the third wicket. Captain Dean Elgar is leading the South African charge but Rassie van der Dussen is also going strong.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 74/2, need 231 runs
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20:30 (IST)
Elgar Hits FOUR!
Shami to Elgar, half-volley and the skipper has played it to mid-wicket for a boundary.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 65/2, need 240 runs
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20:14 (IST)
South Africa In Rebuild Phase!
Six runs from the 24th over including a boundary. South Africa are at 59/2 but they still need a good partnership to get close to the target.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 59/2, need 246 runs
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20:05 (IST)
Elgar Going Strong!
South Africa score is above 50 now with captain Dean Elgar batting with Rassie van der Dussen.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 52/2, need 253 runs
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19:29 (IST)
Siraj Removes Petersen!
Siraj to Petersen, edge and OUT!! Good catch by Rishabh Pant and Siraj shows his CR7 celebration yet again. South Africa have lost their second wicket in the chase of 305.
Keegan Petersen c Pant b Siraj 17(36) (4s-3)SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 34/2, need 271 runs
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19:22 (IST)
Good Review From India But Petersen Stays!
Siraj to Petersen, appeal for LBW but umpire has turned it down. India reviewed the decision but it was umpire’s call. Petersen will stay.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 34/1, need 271 runs
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19:13 (IST)
Elgar, Petersen Going Strong!
Keven Petersen and Dean Elgar are going strong after losing Aiden Markram early.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 29/1, need 276 runs
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18:46 (IST)
Tea Day 4: India In Command!
So, its Tea on Day 4 of the first Test, India are in command as they have removed South Africa opener Aiden Markram in the second over while defending 305 in the fourth innings. Mohammed Shami was the wicket-taker for Team India while for South Africa captain Dean Elgar and Keven Petersen are on the crease.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 22/1, need 283 runs
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18:20 (IST)
Petersen Hits FOUR!
Shami to Petersen, good timing and FOUR to the leg side. A brilliant shot from South Africa’s No.3 batter and they need a partnership to stay in the game.
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 7/1, need 298 runs
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18:12 (IST)
Shami Strikes Early!
Shami to Markram, OUT! Bowled!! First wicket falls for South Africa in the chase.
Markram has to go after scoring just 1 run.
Markram b Shami 1(7)
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa 1/1, need 304 runs
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17:53 (IST)
South Africa Need 305 Runs To Win!
Marco Jansen to Siraj, OUT!! Bowled!! That’s it for Team India as they are bowled out for 174 in second innings and they lead by 304 runs. Marco Jansen will remember his debut for a four-wicket-haul today.
Siraj b Marco Jansen 0(5)
SA vs IND Live Score: South Africa need 305 runs to win against India
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17:49 (IST)
Rabada Takes His 4th Wicket!
Rabada to Shami, out Caught by Mulder!! Back of the length ball and Shami failed to read it. Ninth wicket goes down for India.
Shami c Mulder b Rabada 1(12)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 169/8, lead South Africa 299 runs
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17:38 (IST)
Rabada Removes Pant!
Rabada to Pant, OUT!! Caught by Ngidi!! Pant was in good touch but he has played a poor shot this time and Indian team are eight wickets down now.
Pant c Ngidi b Rabada 34(34) (4s-6)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 166/8, lead South Africa 296 runs
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17:26 (IST)
Rabada Removes Ashwin!
Rabada to Ashwin, OUT!! Caught by Keegan Petersen. 7th wicket goes down for India but they are still ahead with a 276-run lead.
Ashwin c Keegan Petersen b Rabada 14(17) (4s-2)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 146/7, lead South Africa 276 runs
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17:26 (IST)
Rabada Removes Ashwin!
Rabada to Ashwin, OUT!! Caught by Keegan Petersen. 7th wicket goes down for India but they are still ahead with a 280-run lead.
Ashwin c Keegan Petersen b Rabada 14(17) (4s-2)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 146/7, lead South Africa 272 runs
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17:25 (IST)
Rabada Removes Ashwin!
Rabada to Ashwin, OUT!! Caught by Keegan Petersen. 7th wicket goes down for India but they are still ahead with a 280-run lead.
Ashwin c Keegan Petersen b Rabada 14(17) (4s-2)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 146/7, lead South Africa 272 runs
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17:16 (IST)
Another Boundary For India!
Rabada to Ashwin, byes, FOUR another boundary for Ashwin and Indian score is close to 300 mark.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 145/6, lead South Africa 274 runs
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17:09 (IST)
Ashwin Hits FOUR!
Mulder to Ashwin, FOUR!! Half-volley and he played an on drive for a boundary.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 139/6, lead South Africa 269 runs
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17:00 (IST)
Pant In Action!
Marco Jansen to Pant, FOUR to third man. Pant has done it in Australia and India need him to repeat the same in this game to set up a good total to defend.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 130/6, lead South Africa 260 runs
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16:51 (IST)
Rahane OUT!
Marco Jansen to Rahane, OUT caught by der Dussen!! Third wicket for Jansen and Indian middle order failed to perform again and its been a trend for last two years.
Rahane c van der Dussen b Marco Jansen 20(23) (4s-3 6s-1)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 111/6, lead South Africa 241 runs
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16:38 (IST)
Ngidi Removes Pujara!
Ngidi to Pujara, OUT!! caught behind!! Pujara has to after another failure. Second wicket for Ngidi in this innings and it’s his eight wicket in the ongoing match.
Pujara c de Kock b Ngidi 16(64) (4s-3)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 109/5, lead South Africa 239 runs
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16:36 (IST)
Big Over For India!
FOUR and now a maximum from Ajinkya Rahane. He is playing aggressively and he has the strike-rate of over 100 now.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 109/4, lead South Africa 239 runs
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16:30 (IST)
Back-To-Back Boundaries For Pujara!
Marco Jansen to Pujara, FOUR, Good shot!! Back-to-back boundaries for Pujara. India need a partnership to set a good target.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 92/4, lead South Africa 222 runs
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16:15 (IST)
Another Failure For Kohli!
Jansen to Kohli, OUT!! Caught behind!! First ball after Lunch and the debutant gets the big wicket. Kohli has to depart for the final time in 2021 and he is walking back to the pavilion after without scoring hundred yet another time in a year.
Kohli c de Kock b Marco Jansen 18(32) (4s-4)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 79/4, lead South Africa 209 runs
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15:34 (IST)
Day 4 Lunch: India Lead By 209!
Its Lunch on Day 4, India have lost two wickets in this session and they are heading to a good total on back of their first innings lead. Indian captain Virat Kohli and veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara who are struggling with the form are on the crease to rebuild the Indian innings.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 79/3, lead South Africa 209 runs
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15:32 (IST)
Another Good Shot From Kohli!
Rabada to Kohli, FOUR, used his width and played nicely to backward point.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 79/3, lead South Africa 209 runs
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15:25 (IST)
Pujara Hits Confident Boundary!
Mulder to Pujara, backfoot drive and FOUR to point. A confident shot from Pujara!!
SA vs IND Live Score: India 75/3, lead South Africa 205 runs
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15:22 (IST)
India’s Lead Over 200!
Rabada to Kohli, FOUR to third man. India’s lead is over 200 now and they are in a solid position in the game.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 71/3, lead South Africa 201 runs
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15:12 (IST)
Kohli In Action!
Mulder to Kohli, FOUR to fine leg. Captain looking in good touch today and this is the last innings for him to get to the three figure mark.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 65/3, lead South Africa 195 runs
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14:56 (IST)
Rahul Out After Good Start!
Ngidi to Rahul, OUT!! Caught by Elgar. First innings hero has to depart after a good start in second innings
Rahul c Elgar b Ngidi 23(74) (4s-4)
SA vs IND Live Score: India 54/3, lead South Africa 184 runs
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14:29 (IST)
Rahul Hits FOUR!
Ngidi to Rahul, FOUR to square leg. Out field is fast and the ball travelled to the boundary line. Good shot from the Indian opener.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 50/2, lead South Africa 180 runs
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14:22 (IST)
Dropped Catch: Rabada fails to grab a simple chance presented by Cheteshwar Pujara
Kagiso Rabada has dropped a dolly as Pujara was given a reprise early on in the match
Lungi Ngidi could have had another wicket in the match when Pujara mistimed a flick off the pads and gave Rabada one of the easiest catches that he will ever come across
However, the pacer over-ran and the ball went through his hands to let Pujara live
SA vs IND Live Score: India 43/2, lead South Africa 173 runs
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14:13 (IST)
Kagiso Rabada and his love affair with no-balls continues with 15th overstep of the match
Despite taking the wicket, Rabada is struggling to keep his foot behind the line
He has bowled his 15th no-ball of the match, something which should be a worry for the home team
SA vs IND Live Score: India 35/2, lead South Africa 165 runs
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14:03 (IST)
Wicket – Thakur is dismissed by Rabada in the slip Corden as India lose their first wicket on Day 4
Shardul Thakur departs early after showing promise on Day 4
Rabada gets the ball to bounce more from a good length region to get Thakur’s knick only to be caught in the slip corder
SA vs IND Live Score: India 34/2, lead South Africa 164 runs
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14:00 (IST)
Four – KL Rahul hits Rabada for a four on the leg side behind the keeper, India scoring at pace here
KL Rahul directed a leg-sidish Rabada ball behind the keeper for a boundary
India have started scoring at a brisk pace as Rahul along with Thakur have started on the fourth gear itself
It will be interesting to see the tactics of the home side as the day progresses
SA vs IND Live Score: India 33/1, lead South Africa 162 runs
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13:48 (IST)
Thakur Hits SIX!
Jansen to Thakur, SIX!! Brilliant shot from Thakur!! short outside off and Thakur has slapped it for a maximum over point.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 28/1, lead South Africa 158 runs
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13:35 (IST)
Good Start For Team India!
Rabada to Rahul, FOUR to third man!! First boundary on Day 4. KL Rahul has a huge responsibility on his shoulder as the middle-order batters are not at their best at the moment. If India want to set the target of over 300, Rahul is the key for the visitors again. 6 runs from the first over on Day 4.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 22/1, lead South Africa 152 runs
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13:31 (IST)
Action Begins On Day 4!
Action begins on Day 4, Kagiso Rabada will bowl the first over and KL Rahul will face the first ball of the day.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 16/1, lead South Africa 146 runs
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13:23 (IST)
Indian Look To Maintain Dominance!
Debutant Marco Jansen removed Mayank Agarwal minutes before stumps on Day 3. Team management have sent nightwatchman Shardul Thakur at No.3 instead of Chesteshwar Pujara who is struggling with the form. Indian team is in a lead of 146 runs and the batters will look to take the lead over 300 to put up the fighting total in the fourth innings to defend.
SA vs IND Live Score: India 16/1, lead South Africa 146 runs
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