The South Africa vs India Test continued to be dominated by the visitors on Day 3 as Marco Jansen produced a sensational spell of fast bowling, claiming 6 for 48 to demolish India’s batting lineup. Despite a half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal and a fighting knock by Washington Sundar, India were dismissed for 201, giving South Africa a huge advantage.
With a 288-run lead, South Africa finished the day 314 runs ahead in the South Africa vs India Test, putting them on track for a 2-0 series victory.
South Africa vs India Test – India’s Opening Stand Fades Fast
India resumed at 6/0 and started strongly in the South Africa vs India Test, as Jaiswal and Rahul put on 65 for the opening wicket. Jaiswal reached his fifty with aggressive intent, but once Rahul edged to slip, the innings unraveled.
Jaiswal fell soon after, and quick wickets followed as Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel departed cheaply. India went from 65/0 to 102/4, turning control firmly back to the visitors.
Jansen Takes Charge in the South Africa vs India Test
After the break, Marco Jansen ripped through India’s middle order with bounce and precision. Pant edged behind, Reddy was taken brilliantly by Markram, and Jadeja nicked off shortly after — all victims of Jansen’s skillful bowling.
India crashed to 122/7 before Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav resisted with a gritty eighth-wicket stand lasting 200+ balls, a record for India vs South Africa in Tests.
But Jansen returned with the new ball to secure his five-for and later complete his six-wicket masterclass, ending India’s innings at 201.
Proteas Extend Lead in South Africa vs India Test
Skipper Temba Bavuma declined the follow-on. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram added quick runs before bad light stopped play, taking South Africa to 26/0 at stumps.
➡ South Africa’s position is extremely strong heading into Day 4 of the South Africa vs India Test.
South Africa vs India Test – Brief Scores
- South Africa: 489 & 26/0 (Rickelton 13*, Markram 12*)
- India: 201 (Jaiswal 58, Washington 48; Jansen 6-48, Harmer 3-64)
🔺 South Africa lead by 314 runs
