End of over. Over 20. 17 runs. Bowler: Ottniel Baartman. India: 231/5(rr 11.55)
19.6
4
Baartman 以 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.
19.6
W
Baartman 以 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.
19.5
0
Baartman 以 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.
19.4
6
Baartman 以 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.
19.3
W
Baartman 以 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.
19.2
1
Baartman 以 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.
19.1
4
Baartman 以 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.
19.1
wd
Baartman 以 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.
End of over. Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. India: 214/3(rr 11.26)
18.6
2
Jansen 以 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.
18.5
0
Jansen 以 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.
18.4
0
Jansen 以 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.
18.3
2
Jansen 以 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.
18.2
1
Jansen 以 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.
18.1
4
Jansen 以 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.
End of over. Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. India: 205/3(rr 11.39)
17.6
1
Ngidi 以 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.
17.5
wd
Ngidi 以 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.
17.5
1
Ngidi 以 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.
