Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah produced an unplayable ball and sent South African skipper Faf du Plessis back to the pavilion on Day 4 at Newlands, Cape Town. Jasprit’s ball was arguably the ‘ball of the Test match’. Bumrah’s angled delivery brushed the glove of Proteas captain and landed in the safe hands of visitors wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha’s hand.
Insane ball over in #SAvIND from Bumrah. pic.twitter.com/wYNAycOVZw
— Robbie B (@cricketpunting) January 8, 2018
Not just Du Plessis, but Bumrah also cut short Quinton de Kock’s innings. With the help of extra ordinary performance from Indian bowlers, Virat’s side seems to be in the commanding position on the fourth day of the game.
On Monday, when visitors had taken the charge of the game, Indian fans were thrilled and expressed their emotions on Twitter. (Tweet from fans)
On the third day, the match was first delayed than called off due to rain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took it to Twitter saying, “It’s official. Play has been called off! Play to resume at usual time tomorrow. Overs to be bowled on Day 4 & 5 – 98. That’s all we have from here on Day 3 #SAvIND.”
It’s official. Play has been called off! Play to resume at usual time tomorrow. Overs to be bowled on Day 4 & 5 – 98. That’s all we have from here on Day 3 #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/iC71RklkOT
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 7, 2018
Earlier, after winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat and scored 286 runs. Following the target, visitors collapsed at 209 runs. In the second innings of the game, hosts were bowled out at 130 runs, taking the lead to 207 runs against India.