India vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 3: Second session underway, India chasing target of 124 runs

IND vs SA 1st Test, Cricket Score: Today is the third day of the Test match being played between India and New Zealand in Kolkata. The match has seen considerable action over the past two days, and now it is likely to reach a conclusion on the third day.

First Session Ends

The first session of play has ended on the third day of the Kolkata Test. At lunch, India scored 10 runs for 2 wickets, meaning they are still 114 runs away from victory.

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Indian Openers Return to Pavilion

Chasing the target of 124 runs, both Indian openers have returned to the pavilion. Both were dismissed by Marco Jansen.

India's first wicket fell as the run chase began.

The opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal broke down as soon as the run chase began. Marco Jansen dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal without opening his account. South Africa set India a target of 124 runs.

India's target of 124 runs

India has been set a target of 124 runs to win the first Test of the series in Kolkata. South Africa scored 153 runs in their second innings, taking their overall lead to 123 runs. India had a 30-run lead in the first innings. Siraj also took South Africa's last wicket. Temba Bavuma remained unbeaten on 55.

Status so far in the Kolkata Test

South Africa scored 159 runs in the first innings. In response, India scored 189 runs, giving India a 30-run lead in the first innings. When South Africa came out to play their second innings, they scored 93 runs for the loss of 7 wickets at the end of the second day's play. The good news for South Africa is that their captain and formidable batsman, Temba Bavuma, is still at the crease.

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1st Test, Day 3 at Eden Gardens

The chances of the first Test between India and South Africa lasting the full five days seem slim. In fact, it's more likely that the Test match will reach a conclusion on the third day itself. Let's first understand why we're saying this.