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

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. ...read more

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )