Is the pitch doing its thing?
India start at 202/0. The final session yesterday was washed out but the weather seems to be better today morning. Still cloudy
DROPPED: de Kock puts down Rohit
The batsman lofts him through midwicket for a boundary and off the very next delivery Philander induces an outside edge. But de Kock, standing up, drops it
And now a run out chance...
Mayank pushes for a second run off a misfield. Rohit was slow to take off and is forced to put in a dive
Maiden test ton for Mayank
There were a couple of nervy attempts at quick runs on 99 but he goes past that with a dab on the offside to bring up a well-deserved ton
The wait for the ball...
South Africa are now trying to rush through the overs with their spinners in a bid to get quickly to that 80-over mark
150 for Rohit
South Africa's negative lines are being countered by reverse-sweeps and even lofts. Rohit gets to yet another landmark and South Africa appear clueless
Wicket: Finally!
Rohit Sharma falls for 176, stumped against Maharaj after overbalancing
Lunch: India 324/1
What a frenetic run-scoring session that was. India added 122 in it, seemingly making up for time lost on the first day
WICKET: Pujara falls to Philander
WICKET: Pujara falls to Philander
150 for Mayank
He's not getting the boundaries as frequently now, but Mayank is putting his head down and seeing through this phase. His maiden Test ton is also worth 150 now
WICKET: Muthusamy bags Kohli
A very soft dismissal. Kohli tries to work one away from outside off to the legside but the ball comes on slowly and keeps a little low too
Mayank Agarwal brings up his maiden Test double century
Mayank Agarwal brings up his maiden Test double century. This is the 52nd 200-plus score for India in Test cricket.
(Source: ICC)
India declares on 502/7
Innings Break! Here comes the declaration from Team India after they post a total of 502/7 in the first innings of the 1st Test.
(Source: BCCI)
South Africa end the day at 39/3
Elgar safely negotiates the last ball of the day and South Africa end the day at 39/3. India completely on top at this stage and South Africa need a miracle to stay in this game.
(Source: Cricket Next)
