SA and India battle for supremacy in final Test
The final Test heads for a thrilling climax as SA push for their first series whitewash of the visitors
Wickets tumbled and batsmen were struck on the fingers and body as SA and India battled for supremacy on the second day of the third Test on Thursday. Hashim Amla’s 61 enabled SA to squeeze into a seven-run first innings lead before India nudged ahead again by reaching 49/1 at the close, an overall lead of 42 at Wanderers Stadium. This Test is heading for a climax not to be missed. Batsmen faced extreme difficulties on a pitch criticised by two former South African and Indian captains, Shaun Pollock and Sunil Gavaskar, who are commentating for TV. Pointing to cracks and indentations on a good length, with graphics showing extravagant movement and unpredictable bounce, Pollock said: "If you’ve got deliveries behaving like this on day two of a Test match it can’t be judged a good surface." Gavaskar said the pitch was "totally in favour of bowlers". India could feel reasonably satisfied with their efforts towards the close of play. Wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel was promoted to open the ba...
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