Baartman да S Dube

Four runs. FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of the first innings, and India have put up a commanding total on the board. The platform was laid beautifully by the openers, who provided a solid and steady start, ensuring there were no early setbacks. The innings was then expertly anchored by Tilak Verma, whose composure through the middle overs kept the momentum firmly in India's favour. But the standout performance belongs to Hardik Pandya, who turned the game on its head with a breathtaking, destructive knock. His power-hitting at the death completely dismantled the South African bowling attack and propelled India into a dominant position. To their credit, the Proteas bowlers kept probing and showed intent, but conditions and execution didn't quite swing their way. The challenge ahead is steep, and South Africa's batters will need clarity of thought, positive intent, and smart shot selection if they are to stay in the hunt.

Baartman да S Dube

Wicket. OUT! Run Out. Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock, by Baartman. Mix-up in the middle, and the well-set batter departs.

Baartman да S Dube

Dot ball. Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Baartman да S Dube

Six runs. SIX! Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Baartman да H Pandya

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Ottniel Baartman to Hardik Pandya. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Hendricks. Quick-fire knock comes to an end.

Baartman да N Varma

One run. Ottniel Baartman to Tilak Varma. Full toss, off stump on the back foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

Baartman да N Varma

Four runs. FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Tilak Varma. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Baartman да N Varma

Wide. Wide Ottniel Baartman to Tilak Varma. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Jansen да H Pandya

Two runs. Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs.

Jansen да H Pandya

Dot ball. Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Jansen да H Pandya

Dot ball. Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.

Jansen да H Pandya

Two runs. Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Brevis.

Jansen да N Varma

One run. Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

Jansen да N Varma

Four runs. FOUR! Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Ngidi да N Varma

One run. Lungi Ngidi to Tilak Varma. Off cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

Ngidi да H Pandya

Wide. Wide Lungi Ngidi to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter full toss, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Ngidi да H Pandya

One run. Lungi Ngidi to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Linde.