WI vs SA Ball by Ball Commentary

5:06 PM IST Right then! That's all from this game! South Africa completely dominated this game and they lead the 2-match Test series 1-0. West Indies would now look to make a comeback and try to level the series in the second Test. The second Test match will begin on 18th June 2021 at 1000 local (1400 GMT). Do join us then. Cheers and take care.

5:06 PM IST Quinton de Kock, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says that he has not given much thought about his innings but he is happy to help his team win. Adds that there are friends of him and he does an initiative for Rhino conservation and that is what his celebrations were all about. Goes onto say that his friends went crazy after he scored a century. Tells that he asked Nortje how to go about it and he told him to look for boundaries and it came off. Goes onto say that this is an awesome place to keep wickets but the ball wobbled a bit and that made it difficult.

5:05 PM IST Dean Elgar, the South African skipper, says that he is very impressed and it is a collective effort by the side. Adds that there has been a lot of planning. Says that everything worked for them and him as a captain. Tells that he is a firm believer that runs are important despite the conditions. Goes onto say that they have been struggling of late and it is great to see Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen score some runs. States that this was a difficult wicket and the bowlers rose to the occasion and they knew that the pitch here would help the bowlers. Says that with Covid regulations, they have a larger squad and lot of their guys are part of the T20I squad. Adds that it was going to be bowler-friendly conditions. Tells that he told the guys that they needed 100s and 5-fers to win. Says that Lungi Ngidi was brilliant and Quinton de Kock showed what a world-class player he is. Adds that Rabada is hard-working and it is great to see him back among the wickets. Goes onto say that Nortje is a massive trump card for them and it is nice to see him bowl in the 140s. Adds that the guys will have some time to rest.

4:59 PM IST Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies' skipper, says that the pitch had variable bounce and they did not bat well in the first innings. Goes onto say Day 2 had a little moisture but South Africa batted well. Goes onto say that South Africa had quality bowlers and they need to bat better. Adds that they bowled well, Jayden Seales was magnificent. States that the spinners did a good job. Says that the first innings hampered them a lot. Tells that Seales is a special talent. Goes onto say that there is not much to work on and they need to replicate what they do in the nets.

4:58 PM IST South Africa were upto the mark in the second innings as well. Kagiso Rabada led the way with a 5-fer. He bowled superbly and did not give anything away and was simply brilliant. Anrich Nortje was once again brilliant with the ball while Lungi Ngidi bowled well but to no reward. Keshav Maharaj too joined the party with his two wickets and in the end, it was a comfortable victory for South Africa. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony.

5:04 PM IST West Indies had a tall order to face in their second innings but they just disappointed again. Kraigg Brathwaite did not last long nor did Shai Hope, Kieran Powell and Kyle Mayers. Roston Chase was the only shining light for the West Indies in the second innings as he scored a fine 62 but that was never going to be enough as they folded for 162, giving South Africa an easy win.

4:42 PM IST South Africa's first innings was all about Quinton de Kock. Yes, there were contributions from Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen but the way de Kock played was simply superb. He started off slowly and once he realized that he was losing partners, he went berserk and scored a majestic 141 to get a lead of 225 which was a very good lead. He was well supported by Anrich Nortje who stuck around. For West Indies, Jayden Seales impressed with 3 wickets and Jason Holder finished with 4 but they did not ask enough questions of the South African batters.

5:03 PM IST After opting to bat first, West Indies were blown away for just 97 in their first innings. There was simply nothing from the batters and they simply crumbled against the Proteas' bowling. For South Africa, Anrich Nortje started it all as he blew up the top order with a 4-fer and then Lungi Ngidi cleaned it up with his second 5-fer in Tests and Rabada too did a very good job. That was the game right there.

4:38 PM IST A comprehensive win for South Africa! They have beaten West Indies by an innings and 63 runs. Dean Elgar's captaincy stint begins with a bang. Brilliant performance from the Proteas and they will be really pleased with the effort. West Indies, on the other hand, will be really disappointed with the performance and they need to make a comeback in the next game. They have been completely dominated in this game.

4:37 PM IST OUT! CAUGHT! That's it! Anrich Nortje finishes the job. Full on off, Seales looks to flick but gets a leading edge and goes towards third slip where Wiaan Mulder takes a simple catch. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 63 RUNS.

4:35 PM IST Short ball around off, Seales sways away from it.

4:34 PM IST Full and outside off, Seales looks to drive but misses.

4:33 PM IST Shortish and on off, Jayden punches it to gully.

4:33 PM IST Good length ball on off, Seales defends it to cover.

4:32 PM IST Good length ball on off, Seales defends it to mid on.

4:32 PM IST Anrich Nortje is back on.

4:31 PM IST Loopy ball on middle, worked to short leg.

4:30 PM IST Flighted on middle, Kemar defends it back to the bowler.

4:30 PM IST Floated on off, defended to silly point.

4:30 PM IST SIX! There he goes again! Floated on middle, Roach powers it over long on this time for a maximum.

4:29 PM IST SIX! Good hit! Tossed up on off, Roach whacks it over long off for a biggie.

4:29 PM IST Full on off, Roach pushes it to mid on.

4:28 PM IST Full on the pads, Roach flicks it wide of mid on for a single.

4:28 PM IST Good length ball on off, Roach looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire says no.

4:26 PM IST Full ball on off, Kemar defends it to cover.

4:26 PM IST Full toss on middle, Seales pushes it through mid on and picks up three.

4:25 PM IST Short ball down the leg side, Seales looks to flick but it goes off the gloves towards leg slip.

4:25 PM IST Very full outside off, Seales leaves it alone.

4:24 PM IST Full on middle, Roach defends it solidly.

4:23 PM IST Flighted ball on middle, Roach defends it to short leg.

4:23 PM IST Loopy ball on middle, Roach defends it to the leg side.

4:23 PM IST On middle, defended out.

4:22 PM IST Tossed up on off, Roach lunges forward and defends it out.

4:22 PM IST Full on middle, Kemar defends it back to the bowler.

4:21 PM IST Jayden Seales is the last man in.

4:20 PM IST OUT! TIMBER! That's 5-fer for Kagiso Rabada! What a bowling performance from the speedster! Brilliant performance. Good length ball around off, it nips in. Joshua Da Silva looks to leave it alone but misjudges the line and the ball uproots the off stump.

4:19 PM IST Full and outside off, Da Silva looks to drive but misses.

4:19 PM IST On the pads, Joshua looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4:17 PM IST South Africa review again. It is for LBW. Let's see what pans out.

4:18 PM IST NOT OUT! South Africa lose a review as the ball was going onto miss the stumps. Good length ball on middle and leg, Da Silva looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. South Africa put up an appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Elgar takes the review. The replays roll in and they show that it will miss the stumps.

4:16 PM IST Fullish outside off, Joshua leaves it alone.

4:15 PM IST Short ball around middle, Da Silva ducks under it.

4:14 PM IST Floated on middle, defended back to the bowler.

4:13 PM IST Down the leg side, Roach looks to flick but misses.

4:13 PM IST Tossed up on the pads, Roach looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4:12 PM IST South Africa take a review for LBW! They think that it has gone off the pad first. Let's see what happens.

4:13 PM IST NOT OUT! Umpire's call it is! Floated on middle, Roach looks to defend but it seems that it has gone off the pads first. South Africa appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Elgar signals for the review. The replays show that there is pad first but the Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on hitting.

4:11 PM IST On middle, defended back to the bowler.

4:11 PM IST Floated on middle, defended out.

4:10 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Joshua leaves it alone.

4:09 PM IST EDGED AND FOUR! Just past the slip cordon! Full ball outside off, Da Silva looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and it goes past third slip for a boundary.

4:09 PM IST On a length on the pads, Joshua looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4:08 PM IST Good length ball around off, Da Silva looks to defend but gets hit on the pads.

4:08 PM IST Good length ball on the pads, Da Silva nudges it to mid-wicket.

4:07 PM IST The physios are out there to have a look at Joshua Da Silva who looks in some pain. Let's hope that he is fine. He is ready to continue how.

4:05 PM IST That's nasty! Short ball around middle, Da Silva looks to duck under it but gets hit on the shoulder.

4:02 PM IST Flatter on off, Da Silva punches it to cover-point for a single.

4:01 PM IST Loopy ball on the pads, Da Silva looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4:01 PM IST Loopy ball on off, Da Silva defends it to silly point.

4:00 PM IST Full on middle, Joshua works it to mid-wicket.

4:00 PM IST Tossed up on middle, Da Silva looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4:00 PM IST Flatter on the pads, Da Silva works it to the leg side.

3:59 PM IST BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses.

3:58 PM IST On off, defended out.

3:58 PM IST Kemar Roach is the next man in.

3:57 PM IST OUT! CAUGHT AT MID OFF! Good catch from Rassie van der Dussen and West Indies stutter further. Full on off, Cornwall looks to push but he is early into the shot and then it goes uppishly towards mid off where Rassie van der Dussen takes a good catch.

3:56 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Cornwall looks to defend but gets beaten.

3:55 PM IST Full on off, Da Silva drives it to cover for a single.

3:55 PM IST Full on middle, Da Silva drives it back to the bowler who gets a foot on it and it goes to the leg side.

3:54 PM IST Loopy ball on the pads, worked to the leg side.

3:54 PM IST Full on middle, Cornwall defends it back to the bowler.

3:52 PM IST Rahkeem Cornwall is the next man in.

3:52 PM IST OUT! DRAGGED ON! Chase goes and that should be it for West Indies! End of a good innings from Chase but he had to carry on. Maharaj bowls a flatter ball around off, Chase looks to cut but gets an inside edge onto the stumps. South Africa three wickets away from a victory.

3:51 PM IST Flatter ball on the pads, Chase looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. South Africa appeal but the umpire is not interested.

3:50 PM IST Loopy ball on the pads, nudged to mid-wicket.

3:50 PM IST Loopy ball on middle, Da Silva looks to defend but it goes off the inner half to the leg side for a single.1 run.

3:49 PM IST BEATEN! Excellent bowling! Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to defend but fails to put anything on it.

3:48 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to defend at first but then lets it go.

3:48 PM IST Full on middle, Chase defends it back to the bowler.

3:48 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase lets it go to the keeper.

3:48 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

3:46 PM IST BEATEN! Nice from Rabada! Good length ball around off, Chase looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.

3:45 PM IST Kagiso Rabada is back on.

3:44 PM IST Flatter ball outside off, Da Silva looks to swing it away but misses.

3:44 PM IST On middle, flicked to the leg side.

3:43 PM IST Quicker ball on the pads, Da Silva looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

3:43 PM IST Flatter on the pads, Da Silva flicks it to the leg side.

3:42 PM IST Floated on off, Chase mistimes it to long off for a single.

3:42 PM IST Full on the pads, Chase looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

3:40 PM IST Full on middle, Da Silva drives but finds mid on.

3:40 PM IST Good length ball on middle and leg, Da Silva looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.No run.

3:39 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Da Silva lets it go to the keeper.

3:38 PM IST Full on off, Chase drives it through mid off and picks up three.

3:38 PM IST On a length outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

3:37 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

3:36 PM IST Flatter on the pads, Da Silva nudges it to square leg.

3:35 PM IST Flatter on middle, Chase tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

3:35 PM IST On off, Chase defends it to cover.

3:34 PM IST SIX! Bang! Flighted on middle, Chase powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

3:34 PM IST Full on middle, defended back to the bowler.

3:34 PM IST Floated on middle, worked to mid on.

3:34 PM IST Good length ball on off, Da Silva defends it to mid off.

3:32 PM IST BEATEN! That's a beauty from Ngidi! Good length ball outside off, Da Silva looks to defend but misses.

3:32 PM IST Good length ball outside off, left alone by Joshua.

3:31 PM IST Fullish ball on off, Da Silva guides it to gully.

3:30 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

3:30 PM IST Short ball on middle, Chase pulls it to fine leg for a single.

3:28 PM IST Flatter ball down the leg side, Joshua looks to flick but misses.

3:28 PM IST On middle, defended out.

3:28 PM IST Flatter ball on middle, nudged to the leg side.

3:27 PM IST Full on middle, Joshua plays it back to the bowler.

3:27 PM IST Tossed up on middle and leg, pushed to mid on.

3:27 PM IST Full on the pads, Da Silva looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

3:26 PM IST Full on off, Chase pushes it to cover.

3:25 PM IST Full and outside off, left alone by Chase.

3:25 PM IST Full on middle, Joshua whips it to deep square leg for a single.

3:24 PM IST Fullish ball on middle, played to mid on.

3:23 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Da Silva leaves it alone.

3:22 PM IST Short ball outside off, Da Silva cuts it to point. No run.

3:22 PM IST Lungi Ngidi comes back on.

3:21 PM IST Loopy ball on the pads, Chase pushes it to mid on.

3:21 PM IST Floated on off, Chase defends it back to the bowler.

3:21 PM IST Flatter on the pads, Roston looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

3:20 PM IST Quicker ball on middle, defended out.

3:20 PM IST Flatter ball on middle, Chase pushes it to mid on.

3:20 PM IST Loopy ball on off, Chase pushes it back to the bowler.

3:18 PM IST BEATEN! Beautifully bowled! Full ball outside off, Da Silva looks to drive but misses.

3:18 PM IST Short ball around middle, Da Silva ducks under it.

3:17 PM IST Short ball around off, Da Silva sways away from it.

3:16 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Da Silva lets it go to the keeper.

3:15 PM IST On a length outside off, Da Silva shoulders arms to it.

3:15 PM IST Good length ball on off, Da Silva plays it to cover-point.

3:14 PM IST Flatter on off, Chase plays it to cover.

3:14 PM IST Flatter ball on middle, Chase works it to mid-wicket.

3:13 PM IST Tossed up on off, Chase defends it to cover.

3:13 PM IST Flighted ball on the pads, Chase flicks it to mid-wicket.

3:12 PM IST Floated on off, Da Silva pushes it wide of mid off for a single.

3:11 PM IST Joshua Da Silva is the next man in.

3:12 PM IST OUT! TIMBER! What a start from Keshav Maharaj on Day 2! But have to ask, what have you done, Jason Holder? He completely misjudged the line of the delivery and he pays the price. Floated ball on off, Holder leaves it alone and it uproots the off stump.

3:09 PM IST Keshav Maharaj comes on.

3:10 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

3:08 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase shoulders arms to it.

3:07 PM IST Short ball on middle, Holder pulls it through mid-wicket for three.

3:06 PM IST Good length ball on off, Jason defends it to point.

3:06 PM IST Full and on off, Holder defends it to cover.

3:06 PM IST Good length ball outside off, punched to mid on.

3:03 PM IST Drinks! West Indies have done a decent job. Blackwood and Roston Chase looked good at the start before Blackwood threw his wicket away but since then Chase has played some lovely shots and is looking in good touch. He has reached his fifty but there is still a lot of work to be done. South Africa, on the other hand, have not done badly but they would look to pick up the remaining wickets quickly.

3:02 PM IST FOUR! And again! Crisply timed! 50 up for Roston Chase! It has come at an important time but he would know that he has a lot of work to do. Full on off, Chase creams it through mid off for another boundary.

3:00 PM IST FOUR! What a shot from Chase! Fullish ball on off, Chase drives it through mid off for a boundary.

3:00 PM IST On middle, defended back to the bowler.

3:00 PM IST Good length ball on the pads, Chase looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. No Ball given.

2:58 PM IST Full on the pads, worked to the leg side.

2:58 PM IST Full on middle, Chase defends it to mid-wicket.

2:57 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

2:56 PM IST Good length ball on off, Holder pushes it to point.

2:56 PM IST FOUR BYES! Too high! Short ball around middle, Holder ducks under it. De Kock hops to collect but fails to collect and it goes for four byes.

2:55 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase punches it to the cover region for a single.

2:54 PM IST Good length ball on off, it keeps a little low. Chase looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

2:54 PM IST Short ball on middle, worked to the leg side for a single.

2:53 PM IST Short ball around off, Holder sways away from it.

2:51 PM IST On middle, pushed to mid on.

2:50 PM IST Nicely played! Full on the pads, Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.

2:49 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase makes a leave to the keeper.

2:49 PM IST Good length ball outside off, RC shoulders arms.

2:48 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase makes another leave to the keeper.

2:48 PM IST WIDE! On a length outside off, Chase does not play at it.

2:48 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase shoulders arms to it.

2:47 PM IST Wiaan Mulder is into the attack.

2:46 PM IST Good length ball on middle, Chase nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

2:45 PM IST Loose from Chase! Fullish and outside off, Chase looks to drive but fails to put any bat on it.

2:45 PM IST On a length outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

2:44 PM IST Good length ball on the pads, Chase looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

2:43 PM IST Fullish ball on middle, Roston pushes it to mid on.

2:42 PM IST Back of a length ball on off, Chase defends it to point.

2:41 PM IST On a length outside off, Holder lets it go to the keeper.

2:41 PM IST Good length ball around off, Holder looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. South Africa put up a stifled appeal for LBW but the umpire says no.

2:40 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Holder makes a leave to the keeper.

2:40 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Jason shoulders arms to it.

2:39 PM IST Good length ball on the pads, Holder looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

2:39 PM IST Low full toss on off, Holder looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge to third slip.

2:38 PM IST FOUR! Sweetly timed by Chase! Full on middle, Chase drives it through mid on for a boundary.

2:36 PM IST Short ball around off, Chase sways away from it.

2:36 PM IST Cut away! Good length ball outside off, Chase cuts it over point for a couple of runs.

2:35 PM IST Shortish on middle, Chase works it to mid-wicket.

2:35 PM IST Good length ball on off, Chase defends it to cover.

2:34 PM IST BEATEN! Lovely start! Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to defend but misses.

2:33 PM IST Jason Holder is the next man in. Anrich Nortje replaces Lungi Ngidi into the attack.

2:32 PM IST OUT! CAUGHT! Poor shot from Blackwood! He loves to go for his shots but pays the price for it this time around. Good sharp catch from Rassie van der Dussen. Full and outside off, Blackwood drives it but cannot keep it down. It goes towards cover where Rassie van der Dussen takes a good low catch.

2:31 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

2:30 PM IST Good length ball around off, angling in sharply. Blackwood looks to defend but gets cut in half as the ball goes to the keeper.

2:30 PM IST BEATEN! Nicely bowled! Good length ball outside off, Jermaine looks to defend but misses.

2:29 PM IST Fullish ball outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone.

2:29 PM IST PLAY AND A MISS! Loose from Blackwood! Full and outside off, Blackwood looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it.

2:27 PM IST Fullish ball on off, Chase guides it to point.

2:27 PM IST Good length ball on middle, Chase defends it back to the bowler.

2:26 PM IST EDGED AND FOUR! Good length ball around off, Chase looks to defend but gets an outside edge and it flies through gully for a boundary.

2:25 PM IST BEATEN! Nicely bowled! Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to defend but misses it completely.

2:24 PM IST Full and outside off, Roston makes a leave to the keeper.

2:23 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

2:23 PM IST Fullish ball outside off, Blackwood lets it go.

2:22 PM IST PLAY AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Blackwood looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.

2:21 PM IST Good length ball on middle, Chase looks to defend but gets an inside edge to the leg side for a single.

2:21 PM IST Short ball around off, Chase does not fiddle with it.

2:21 PM IST Short ball around middle, Chase ducks under it.

2:21 PM IST Back of a length ball down the leg side, Chase looks to flick but misses.

2:19 PM IST Fullish on middle, pushed to mid on.

2:18 PM IST Jermaine Blackwood has been given out LBW this time and he has taken a review again. The Ultra Edge shows no bat while the Ball Tracker shows it is missing the stumps.

2:22 PM IST NOT OUT! Blackwood survives once again as the Ball Tracker showed that it was going on to miss the stumps. Good length ball on middle and leg, Blackwood looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal is made for LBW and the finger has gone up. Blackwood reviews immediately. The Ultra Edge shows no bat while the Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the stumps.

2:16 PM IST Full on middle, Balckwood pushes it back to the bowler.

2:15 PM IST Good length ball around off, Blackwood looks to heave it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. South Africa appeal but the umpire remains unmoved.

2:14 PM IST On middle, worked to short leg.

2:13 PM IST Jermaine Blackwood has been given out caught behind. He has reviewed it immediately. Let's see what happens.

2:18 PM IST NOT OUT! It has gone off the pads and Jermaine Blackwood survives. Good length ball down the leg side, Blackwood looks to flick but seems to have gone off the gloves to de Kock. South Africa appeal and the finger has gone up. Blackwood reviews immediately. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows no spike as the ball passed the bat.

2:12 PM IST Full and outside off, Chase makes a leave to the keeper.

2:12 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

2:10 PM IST Fullish ball on middle, Chase flicks it through square leg for a couple.

2:10 PM IST On a length outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

2:09 PM IST FOUR! Nicely played! Fullish ball on middle and leg, Chase drives it through mid on for a boundary.

2:09 PM IST BEATEN! This is superb bowling! Good length ball around off, Chase looks to defend but misses.

2:09 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Jermaine shoulders arms to it.

2:07 PM IST Fullish ball outside off, Blackwood lets it go to the keeper.

2:06 PM IST Good length ball on the pads, Chase looks to flick but it goes off the pads to the leg side for a leg bye.

2:06 PM IST Back of a length ball on off, Chase defends it off the back foot.

2:05 PM IST Short of a length ball outside off, Blackwood punches it past the point fielder and picks up three before the fielder cuts it off.

2:04 PM IST BEATEN! Lovely start from Ngidi! Good length ball around off, Blackwood looks to defend but misses.

2:04 PM IST Lungi Ngidi will bowl from the other end.

2:03 PM IST Good length ball on off, Chase defends it to cover.

2:02 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

2:02 PM IST Good length ball around middle and leg, Chase looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal is made for LBW but the umpire says no.

2:01 PM IST An appeal for caught but turned down! Good length ball on the pads, Chase looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad and goes to short leg. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down.

2:00 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase lets it go to the keeper.

2:00 PM IST Rabada starts with a back of a length ball on middle, Chase defends it back to the bowler.

1:59 PM IST We are all set to begin Day 3! The South African players make their way out to the middle, followed by Roston Chase and Jermaine Blackwood. Kagiso Rabada will start with the ball.

1:56 PM IST Phil Simmons, the West Indies coach, is up for a chat. He says that the preparations were good and they played poorly on the first day. Adds that batsmen got themselves out in the first innings and they cannot blame the pitch. Says that they need to settle down and form big partnerships and they need to start well on Day 3. Says that Jayden Seales has had a great debut and he has a great future.

1:55 PM IST Mark Boucher, the South African coach, has a chat! He says that de Kock's innings was special. Adds that he left the balls really well and he chose not to attack at the start and the way he played with the tail, showed his character. States that it has been a perfect Test match for them so far and it has gone according to plan for them. Goes onto say that West Indies will fight and they will be prepared.

1:52 PM IST Pitch report - Stacy-Ann King says that there are indentations on the wicket and it is going to be another day dominated by the bowlers. Mike Haysman says that the batters are never going to feel in.

1:00 PM IST Day 3 is usually called the moving day but this Test match has moved pretty quickly in favour of South Africa. They first got a lead of 225 courtesy of a fine century from Quinton de Kock. They would have hoped that they can pick up some wickets towards the end of Day 2 and they did just that as they picked up 4 wickets and are on the verge of a crushing victory. On the other hand, West Indies are in deep trouble and only a miracle can save them. They have Roston Chase and Jermaine Blackwood at the crease and they will hope that they can stitch a big partnership. They are still 143 runs behind though and it won't be easy against a rampaging South African attack. What will happen?

1:00 PM IST ... Day 3, Session 1 ...

9:43 PM IST West Indies had a poor day, starting with the ball and then with the bat. First, they allowed South Africa to score 322 and get a lead of 225, and then while batting, they lost 4 wickets in quick succession to put themselves on the back foot. Brathwaite got a peach of delivery while Powell and Mayers played a poor shot. Roston Chase and Jermaine Blackwood played out the rest of the overs but they have a lot of work to do on Day 3. The first aim would be to take the lead but that too seems far-stretch. South Africa, on the other hand, would look to wrap this up as quickly as possible. It looks like this will be Day 3 finish but anything can happen. Join us on Day 3 which starts on 12th June 2021 at 1000 local (1400 GMT). Until then, cheers and take care.

9:43 PM IST Quinton de Kock is there for a chat. He says that they wanted to just bat time and his plan was to get his team on top. Adds that he was trying to get to a strong position and put the bad balls away. Tells that his celebration was for an initiative that he is doing. Says that it was nice to spend some time in the middle. Says that he has not changed his mindset and he was just doing his job. Tells that he was making sure that he does well for the team. De Kock tells that they have not played many Tests as other teams do. States that he got many 50s but not getting a century was frustrating.

9:41 PM IST What a day for South Africa! They have absolutely dominated this Test match so far and are on the verge of a crushing victory. Earlier, it was Quinton de Kock who played a wonderful century and then the bowlers did their job of taking some quick wickets. Kagiso Rabada started it all by picking up the two openers before Anrich Nortje continued his wonderful form in this game. Lungi Ngidi bowled well too but he was unlucky to not pick up a wicket so far in the second innings. Overall, a very good day for the visitors.

9:31 PM IST Very full ball outside off, Blackwood has no problems in leaving it alone. STUMPS ON DAY 2.

9:30 PM IST Floated ball outside off, Blackwood shoulders arms to it.

9:29 PM IST Flighted ball around off, Blackwood looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

9:29 PM IST Loopy ball outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone.

9:28 PM IST Tossed up on off, Jermaine prods and defends it to cover.

9:28 PM IST Tossed up outside off, Blackwood lets it go.

9:29 PM IST Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack.

9:27 PM IST Outside off, left alone by Roston.

9:26 PM IST BEATEN! Another one! This has been some spell. Full and outside off, Chase looks to push at it but fails to get any bat on it.

9:26 PM IST BEATEN! Superb stuff! Full around off, Chase looks to defend but misses and it goes to the keeper.

9:25 PM IST Good length ball on middle, Chase looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

9:25 PM IST Fullish ball on off, RC defends it to point.

9:24 PM IST Good length ball around off, Chase looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

9:23 PM IST BEATEN! Unplayable delivery by Nortje! Good length ball around off, it angles in. Blackwood looks to defend but it cuts him in half and goes to the keeper.

9:23 PM IST Short ball outside off, Blackwood tries to play the upper cut but misses.

9:22 PM IST Full on middle, Chase flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

9:21 PM IST Short ball around middle, Chase ducks under it.

9:20 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase guides it through gully for a couple.

9:20 PM IST FOUR! Beautifully timed! Good length ball on the pads, Chase flicks it off the hips through square leg for a boundary.

9:19 PM IST Down the leg side, Blackwood looks to flick but misses.

9:19 PM IST Good length ball on the pads, Chase looks to flick but it goes off the pads to the leg side for a single.

9:17 PM IST BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to defend but misses.

9:17 PM IST On a length outside off, Chase shoulders arms to it.

9:16 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase lets it go.

9:16 PM IST Fullish ball outside off, Roston makes another leave.

9:16 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase leaves it alone. No Ball given.

9:14 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

9:13 PM IST On a length on off, Chase pushes it to cover for a single.

9:13 PM IST Back of a length ball on middle, Roston defends it off the back foot.

9:12 PM IST FOUR! Nicely played by Chase! Full on middle and leg, Chase drives it through mid on for a boundary.

9:11 PM IST Short ball outside off, Chase sways away from it.

9:11 PM IST Short ball on middle, Blackwood looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes over the short leg fielder for a single.

9:09 PM IST Outside off, Chase keeps it out.

9:09 PM IST FOUR BYES! Pitches it down the leg side, Chase misses his flick. De Kock fails to collect it behind the stumps. The ball races to the fine leg fence. Bonus runs for the Windies.

9:08 PM IST Outside off, Chase shoulders arms to that one.

9:07 PM IST Fuller on off, Chase hits it well but finds the man at point.

9:07 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, Chase leaves it for the keeper to collect.

9:06 PM IST Kagiso Rabada is back on.

9:06 PM IST Bowls it way outside off, Chase isn't interested to play that.

9:05 PM IST Good length, on middle. Blackwood blocks it out.

9:05 PM IST Touch fuller on the fourth stump line, Chase taps it towards point for a single.

9:04 PM IST On a good length on middle, Chase hops onto the crease and tucks it on the leg side.

9:04 PM IST Length ball outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

9:03 PM IST Back of a length delivery on off, Chase goes for a pull but is comprehensively beaten.

9:02 PM IST Length delivery outside off, Chase continues to leave anything that is in that channel.

9:01 PM IST Good length delivery on middle, Blackwood pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.

9:00 PM IST Bit shorter on off, Blackwood pushes it back to the bowler.

9:00 PM IST FOUR! Good length ball outside off, Blackwood lofts it over the covers for a welcome boundary.

8:59 PM IST Outside off, left alone by Blackwood.

8:58 PM IST Length ball on off, Blackwood taps it towards point.

8:58 PM IST On a good length outside off, Blackwood avoids getting the bat on it.

8:56 PM IST Length delivery on off, Chase has a poke at it. The ball goes towards slip cordon.

8:56 PM IST Short delivery on off, Chase lets it for the keeper to collect.

8:55 PM IST Outside off again, Chase lets it sail through.

8:55 PM IST Good length delivery outside off, Chase offers nothing on that one.

8:54 PM IST Length ball outside off, Chase keeps it out.

8:53 PM IST Fuller on off, Blackwood drives it through the covers. The outfield is a little bit slow. He gets three for his cover drive.

8:52 PM IST BEATEN! A snorter of delivery just around off, Chase is beaten by the pace as he looks to defend.

8:51 PM IST On a good length outside off, Chase leaves it untouched.

8:50 PM IST Length delivery outside off, Chase leaves it comfortably.

8:50 PM IST Fuller on middle, knocked towards deep cover for a couple.

8:49 PM IST Outside off, Chase shoulders arms to that one.

8:49 PM IST Beaten! Length delivery outside off, seaming away, Chase swings but gets beaten.

8:48 PM IST Just short! Short ball on middle, Blackwood looks to fend it away but it goes off the upper half to short leg where it falls short.

8:47 PM IST BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Blackwood looks to defend but misses it altogether.

8:47 PM IST Short ball down the leg side, Jermaine lets it go.

8:46 PM IST Loose shot! Short ball outside off, Blackwood looks to play the upper cut but fails to get any bat on it.

8:45 PM IST Good length ball around middle, Blackwood looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

8:44 PM IST Short ball on middle, Blackwood defends it back to the bowler.

8:43 PM IST DROPPED! Kyle Verreynne drops one! It was travelling quickly but this should have been taken. Full on the pads, Chase flicks it straight to short leg where Verreynne drops it.

8:42 PM IST Full ball on off, Chase guides it to gully.

8:42 PM IST BEATEN! Wow, such a beautiful delivery! Full on off, it moves away. Chase looks to defend but misses it altogether.

8:42 PM IST On a length outside off, Chase lets it go to the keeper.

8:40 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase shoulders arms to it.

8:40 PM IST Full outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

8:40 PM IST Lungi Ngidi is back into the attack.

8:39 PM IST Good length ball on off, Blackwood defends it to cover.

8:38 PM IST Good length ball on middle, Jermaine works it to square leg.

8:36 PM IST Jermaine Blackwood walks out to bat.

8:38 PM IST OUT! CAUGHT! Anrich Nortje has another one! What a Test match he is having! Mayers' counterattack does not work. Nortje goes full and outside off, Mayers looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes to third slip where Mulder takes the catch.

8:35 PM IST Short ball around off, Mayers looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

8:34 PM IST Outside off, Mayers shoulders arms.

8:33 PM IST Full ball outside off, Mayers shoulders arms to it.

8:32 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Chase lets it go.

8:32 PM IST On a length outside off, Chase shoulders arms to it.

8:31 PM IST Fullish ball outside off, Roston lets it go to the keeper.

8:32 PM IST Short ball on off, Chase pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

8:31 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

8:31 PM IST Full and outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

8:28 PM IST Short ball on off, Mayers hops and defends it out.

8:28 PM IST Short ball on middle, Mayers works it to short leg.

8:27 PM IST FOUR! Mayers is in the mood to counterattack here! Back of a length ball on off, Mayers makes room and then whacks it through cover for another boundary.

8:27 PM IST EDGED AND FOUR! Mayers was in no control of this one! Short ball around off, Mayers looks to guide but it takes the outside edge and it flies over the slip cordon for a boundary.

8:25 PM IST FOUR! Mayers is off the mark immediately! Short of a length ball outside off, Mayers punches it through point for a boundary.

8:24 PM IST Kyle Mayers comes in at No.5

8:25 PM IST OUT! CAUGHT AT THIRD SLIP! Drinks break does the trick and Shai Hope goes. Nortje continues to have a good Test match. Simply superb bowling. Back of a length ball around off, Hope hops and looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and goes towards third slip where Wiaan Mulder takes it. West Indies 3 down already.

8:22 PM IST Drinks! South Africa has made a terrific start here with the ball. It was Kagiso Rabada who did the damage as he sent back Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell while the others too have bowled really well. West Indies, on the other hand, are in trouble and only a miracle can save them. What will happen?

8:19 PM IST Another ball outside off, another leave by Chase.

8:18 PM IST Outside off, Chase leaves it untouched.

8:17 PM IST On a good length outside off, Chase continues his leaving spree.

8:17 PM IST Similar delivery outside off, Chase does not attempt getting any bat on it.

8:16 PM IST Length delivery outside off, Chase shoulders arms to that one.

8:16 PM IST Way outside off, Chase leaves it alone.

8:15 PM IST Good length delivery on middle, angling in. Hope misses his attempted defense. The ball gets hit on his pads.

8:14 PM IST Outside off, Hope leaves it alone.

8:13 PM IST FOUR! Full length delivery on off, Hope plays a cover drive and the ball races away to the ropes. Excellent timing on that one.

8:13 PM IST Width on offer outside off, Chase punches it off the back foot towards deep point. The batters run three.

8:11 PM IST Fires a yorker on middle, Chase works it towards mid on.

8:11 PM IST Length delivery on middle, Chase tucks it on the leg side.

8:10 PM IST Length ball outside off, Hope shoulders arms.

8:09 PM IST Short one on middle, Hope chooses not to play.

8:09 PM IST On middle, Hope nudges it towards mid-wicket for another couple.

8:08 PM IST Bowls around the fifth stump line, Hope looks to defend but gets beaten.

8:07 PM IST Touch fuller on off, Hope drives it past the covers. Keshav Maharaj gives it a chase. Hope gets a couple of runs.

8:07 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Hope is not bothered to have a stroke at it.

8:06 PM IST Outside off, left alone by Chase.

8:07 PM IST Bowls a bouncer on middle, Chase ducks underneath.

8:06 PM IST Length delivery outside off, Chase has no problem leaving that.

8:06 PM IST Back of a length delivery on middle, Chase hops onto the crease and works it towards point.

8:06 PM IST Good length ball, on middle, the ball kept a little low. Chase squeezes the bat down on time and defends it.

8:06 PM IST Length ball, outside off, Chase lets it sail through.

8:01 PM IST Good length delivery, on middle, came back in a long way. Hope is defeated all ends up. Gets hit on the pads. Half shout for an LBW by the bowler and fielders. Nothing from the umpire though.

8:00 PM IST Length delivery outside off, Hope shoulders arms to that one.

8:00 PM IST Touch fuller on leg, flicked towards mid-wicket for a single.

7:59 PM IST Length ball outside off, left alone by Roston Chase.

7:58 PM IST Roston Chase is the next man in.

7:57 PM IST Kieran Powell has been given out LBW! He has taken the review. The Ultra Edge shows nothing while the Ball Tracker shows all reds. West Indies lose a review.

2:19 PM IST OUT! LBW! Rabada continues his spell and takes another wicket. Good length delivery, on middle. Kieran Powell shuffles across and looks to flick. The ball gets hit on the front pad. Powell takes off for a single while Rabada pleads for an LBW. The umpire raises his finger. Powell consults Hope and signals 'T'. Ultra Edge confirms no bat. The Ball Tracker shows all three reds. West Indies in further trouble.

7:57 PM IST Length ball on middle, Powell blocks it out.

7:54 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Hope lets it go to the keeper.

7:54 PM IST Good length ball around off, Hope looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

7:53 PM IST EDGED! Almost another wicket! Good length ball around off, it keeps low. Hope looks to defed but it goes off the bottom half of the bat and towards the keeper.

7:52 PM IST Short ball around middle, Shai sits under it.

7:51 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Hope looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and it goes through gully for a couple.

7:51 PM IST Good length ball on off, Hope defends it to point.

7:51 PM IST South Africa takes a reveiw. Ultra Edge confirms there is a flat line as the ball passes the bat. The ball tracker shows that the impact was outside off. The on-field decision stays.

7:50 PM IST BEATEN! Lovely! Fullish ball outside off, Powell looks to drive but misses.

2:19 PM IST NOT OUT! Impact is outside off. Good length ball around off, Powell looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Rabada appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Deal Elgar takes the review after discussing with the bowler. There is nothing on Ultra Edge while the Ball Tracker shows that the impact was outside off. South Africa lose a review.

7:49 PM IST Short ball around middle, Powell ducks under it.

7:49 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

7:49 PM IST Fullish ball on off, KP pushes it to mid off.

7:49 PM IST PLAY AND A MISS! Fullish ball outside off, Powell looks to drive but misses.

7:48 PM IST Good length ball around off, Hope looks to defend but gets his bat away in the end.

7:48 PM IST Full ball on middle, Shai looks to flick but it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.

7:48 PM IST Good length ball outside off, left alone.

7:48 PM IST Full and outside off, Hope drives it through the covers for a couple.

7:48 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Hope looks to defend but gets beaten.

7:48 PM IST Fullish ball outside off, Hope leaves it alone.

7:47 PM IST On middle, defended back to the bowler.

7:39 PM IST DEAD BALL! Short ball around middle, Powell looks to duck but gets hit on the helmet.

7:37 PM IST FOUR! Nicely worked away! Fullish ball on the pads, Powell flicks it to deep square leg for a boundary.

7:37 PM IST Good length ball on middle, Powell defends it to mid on.

7:37 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

7:37 PM IST On a length outside off, KP leaves it alone.

7:34 PM IST Quinton de Kock is back on the field.

7:37 PM IST Fullish ball on middle, Kieran works it wide of mid on for a single.

7:33 PM IST Fullish ball on off, defended to cover-point.

7:32 PM IST Back of a length ball outside off, Powell lets it through to the keeper.

7:31 PM IST Full on off, Powell drives it to mid off.

7:31 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Powell shoulders arms to it.

7:30 PM IST FOUR! Poor from Ngidi! Good length ball on the pads, Powell flicks it to fine leg for a boundary.

7:29 PM IST Length delivery on off, Hope taps it towards point.

7:28 PM IST Fuller on off, Hope pushes it back to the bowler.

7:28 PM IST Way outside off, Hope shoulders arms to that one.

7:27 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Hope leaves it alone.

7:25 PM IST Shai Hope is the next man in.

7:25 PM IST OUT! LBW!  All reds it and an excellent review from South Africa. On a good length on off, it keeps very low. Brathwaite hops onto the crease as he looks to defend. He misses his shot and gets hit on the pads. South African players for an LBW but the umpire is unmoved. Dean Elgar takes a review at the last moment. Ultra Edge confirms there is no bat involved. The Ball Tracker shows the three reds. Kraigg Brathwaite departs early. Kagiso Rabada draws first blood.

7:24 PM IST Dean Elgar takes the review. Kraigg Brathwaite is the man in question. Let's see what happens.

7:23 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.

7:22 PM IST Outside off, well left by Powell.

7:21 PM IST FOUR! Slot delivery on off, Powell punches it this time through the covers. The ball races away to the fence in a flash.

7:21 PM IST Good length ball outside off, Powell continues his leaving spree.

7:19 PM IST Length ball on off, pushed back to the bowler.

7:19 PM IST Good length ball, on middle. Powell works it towards mid off.

7:18 PM IST Length delivery outside off, Powell chooses not to offer any shot.

7:17 PM IST Good length delivery outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.

7:16 PM IST Length ball, Brathwaite defends it on the leg side.

7:16 PM IST Beaten! Beautifully bowled around off, seaming away, Brathwaite looks to defend but gets beaten.

7:16 PM IST FOUR! Good length delivery on off, seaming away, Brathwaite hops and looks to cut it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes over the slip cordon for a boundary.

7:15 PM IST Length ball on middle, blocked out.

7:14 PM IST Kyle Verreynne is the keeper right now for South Africa as it seems that de Kock is off the field.

7:14 PM IST Rabada loses his length, bowls it way don the leg side. Brathwaite leaves it. De Kock does well to collect it.

7:13 PM IST Outside off, left alone by Powell. A maiden for Lungi Ngidi.

7:12 PM IST Serves a length ball, outside off, Powell avoids getting any bat on it.

7:12 PM IST Length ball outside off, Powell lets it sail through.

7:11 PM IST Length delivery on off, nipping back in. Powell looks to defend but finds an inside edge onto the pads.

7:11 PM IST On a good length on off, Powell punches it off the back foot towards covers.

7:10 PM IST Good length delivery, outside off, angling in. Powell leaves it untouched.

7:09 PM IST Lungi Ngidi will bowl from the other end.

7:09 PM IST Pitches it full on off, Brathwaite blocks it out.

7:09 PM IST Length ball on off, pushed back to the bowler.

7:08 PM IST Good length ball outside off, angling in. Brathwaite drives it through the covers. He gets a couple of runs.

7:08 PM IST Touch fuller on off, Powell pushes it towards covers. He gets off the mark with a single.

7:07 PM IST Fuller on off, Brathwaite pushes it on the off side for a run.

7:06 PM IST Good length to start with, outside off. Brathwaite shoulders arms to that one.