Overview
- South Africa were bowled out for 489 after their lower order stretched the innings on a placid Barsapara surface.
- Senuran Muthusamy struck his maiden Test hundred and Marco Jansen made 93 to lift the visitors from 246 for 6 into a commanding position.
- Kuldeep Yadav led India’s attack with 4 for 115 and described the wicket as a “whole road” that offered minimal turn or seam.
- India closed at 9 without loss with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul unbeaten, leaving the hosts 480 runs behind.
- Anil Kumble criticised India’s defensive fields, while Kuldeep backed Rishabh Pant’s settings as appropriate for the conditions, with South Africa needing only a draw to clinch the series in India after 25 years.