Virat Kohli’s 21st Test century and Jasprit Bumrah’s early two-wicket burst should have put creases on South Africa captain Faf du Plessis’ forehead. (South Africa vs India 2nd Test Day 3 Scores)Kohli looked aggrieved having to bowl with a wet ball due to the soaked outfield – the ball stopped swinging. Had Parthiv gone for the ball after Elgar, on 29, was induced into poking Bumrah’s third ball after resumption, India would have gained an immediate edge. De Villiers looked to take the attack to India while Elgar struggled to cope with Ashwin’s spin and bounce. Key to turning things around in the Cape Town Test, de Villiers is again shaping up to play a similar innings.

Source: Hindustan Times January 15, 2018 10:31 UTC