South Africa vs India, Cape Town Test: Rain ruins third day’s play

Updated On Jan 08, 2018 09:48 PM IST

Rain prevented any play on the third day of the first Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town on Sunday. South Africa, with an overall lead of 142, will now have to wait until Monday to resume their innings. Earlier, the hosts were bowled out for 286 in their first innings, before restricting Virat Kohli’s side to 209 in reply.

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Persistent rain washed out the third day of the first Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town on Sunday. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 08, 2018 09:48 PM IST

Persistent rain washed out the third day of the first Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town on Sunday. (BCCI )

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South Africa were set to resume their second innings on 65/2, with an overall lead of 142, but rain prevented any play. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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South Africa were set to resume their second innings on 65/2, with an overall lead of 142, but rain prevented any play. (BCCI )

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Heavy showers had been forecast for Sunday and they duly arrived early in the morning. It didn’t stop raining at all, instead picked up as the scheduled start time of play approached. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Heavy showers had been forecast for Sunday and they duly arrived early in the morning. It didn’t stop raining at all, instead picked up as the scheduled start time of play approached. (BCCI )

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Unseasonal rain fell for much of the day across drought-stricken Cape Town. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Unseasonal rain fell for much of the day across drought-stricken Cape Town. (BCCI )

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The home side have confirmed that fast bowler Dale Steyn will miss the remainder of the match, and possibly the series, with a heel injury. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The home side have confirmed that fast bowler Dale Steyn will miss the remainder of the match, and possibly the series, with a heel injury. (BCCI )

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India, on the other hand, will look to keep South Africa’s lead below 200. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India, on the other hand, will look to keep South Africa’s lead below 200. (BCCI )

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There will be 98 overs bowled on day four and five with bright sunshine predicted for the remainder of the game. (BCCI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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There will be 98 overs bowled on day four and five with bright sunshine predicted for the remainder of the game. (BCCI )

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