PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi took 6-71 as South Africa made gentle work of bowling India out for 327 on the third morning of the primary take a look at on Tuesday and reached lunch on 21 for one wicket in reply.
Opener Aiden Markram (9 not out) and Keegan Petersen (11) will resume in an prolonged afternoon session after rain washed out your complete second day at Centurion Park.
South Africa captain Dean Elgar (1) was the batsman dismissed on a wicket that has quickened up significantly after a gradual first day. He edged India seamer Jasprit Bumrah to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
Ngidi, who took profession finest 6-39 on debut in opposition to India at Centurion in 2018, profited from the added bounce underneath a sizzling Highveld solar as he helped South Africa declare the final seven Indian wickets for the addition of solely 55 runs.
The touring facet had resumed their first innings on 272 for 3, however have been bowled out inside one other 15.3 overs after fiery quick bowling from Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada (3-72) and poor shot choice from their batsmen.
Opener KL Rahul may solely add a single run to his rating earlier than he was out for 123, caught by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock as he tried a pull off Rabada.
Ajinkya Rahane (48) was undone by further bounce from Ngidi and edged to De Kock, whereas Pant (8) was caught by Rassie van der Dussen at brief leg off the identical bowler.
The Indian tail-enders tried to hit their means out of hassle, however wickets continued to fall at common intervals.
Bumrah (14) was the final man out, offering a primary take a look at wicket for 21-year-old debutant seamer Marco Jansen.
(Reporting by Nick Said, modifying by Ed Osmond)
