South Africa pacers ran through the India batting order as they roared back in the contest and are just three wickets away from sealing a famous win at Cape Town on Day 4 of the first Test. At the tea break, India were 82/7 in chase of 208 on a manic Monday which has seen 15 wickets fall in two sessions.
In the first Innings, South Africa was bowled out for 286 runs. Despite the platform being prepared by the bowlers, Indian batsmen couldn’t capitalise and India lost early wickets cheaply.
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The hosts resumed play on Day 4 with a healthy lead of 142, while the new moisture in the wicket could assist the Indian bowlers in the first session.
Having started the day on 65 for 2, South Africa were dismissed for 130 on day 4 of the first test against India in Cape Town. India was set a target of 208 to win the match.
Bumrah (3 for 39) and Shami (3 for 28) were the main wreckers-in-chief. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 for 33) and Hardik Pandya (2 for 27) gave them ample support.
On the fourth Day of the First Test between India and South Africa at Capetown, the visitors are on fire as India was able to scalp 8 wickets for just 122 runs. The third day of the test got washed away due to heavy rain.
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