SA in blockathon after Rahane's twin tons

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Dec 6, 2015, 12:02 PM

Virat Kohli, who began the fourth day on 83, added only five runs to the overnight score before he was out lbw to a Kyle Abbott ball that kept lowBCCI

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentSouth Africa tour of IndiaSeason 2015/16

Venue

Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Delhi

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

India won by 337 runs

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of SA in blockathon after Rahane's twin tons covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:IND 334 & 267/5d vs SA 121 & 143 — India won by 337 runs
Tournament Context:Part of South Africa tour of India 2015/16. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Ajinkya Rahane, however, found a higher gear and helped India surge aheadBCCI

After India declared on 267, setting South Africa a 481-run target, R Ashwin had Dean Elgar edging behind for 4, minutes before lunchBCCI

Hashim Amla and Temba Bavuma engaged in a blockathon as South Africa saw out a wicket-less session, their first in the seriesBCCI

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However, R Ashwin broke the stubborn 44-run partnership when he removed BavumaBCCI

AB de Villiers then joined Amla as the pair added 23 runs in 29.2 overs to help the visitors end the fourth day at 72 for 2BCCI

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