Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final test at St George’s Park on Sunday.

The duo made inroads into the visitors’ top order on a wicket that is taking prodigious turn and with the weather set fair for the next two days, Bangladesh face a battle to claim a most unlikely victory.

The highest successful run chase at St George’s Park is 271 by Australia against South Africa in 1997. The only other total over 200 was South Africa’s 215 against New Zealand in 1954.

Visiting captain Mominul Haque will resume on five, and will be joined at the wicket by first-innings top scorer Mushfiqur Rahim.

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Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored the only century of the series in the first test in Durban but was out for his second duck in this test, lasting three balls in his two innings.

He got a thick edge to Maharaj (2-17) that struck the gloves of wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and looped to Wiaan Mulder at second slip.

One became two quickly as Maharaj struck in his next over, trapping Najmul Hossain Shanto (7) lbw.

The home side claimed the vital wicket of the dangerous Tamim Iqbal (13) with the last ball of the day as Harmer got bounce off the surface and the ball struck the shoulder of the bat, looping to Mulder.

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South Africa went in pursuit of quick runs in their second innings as opener Sarel Erwee top-scored with 41 and Verreynne ended unbeaten on 39 before they declared on 176 for six.

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam finished with figures of 3-67 for a match haul of 9-202.

South Africa bowled Bangladesh out for 217 in their first innings as Mushfiqur top-scored with 51.

Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final test at St George’s Park on Sunday.

Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final test at St George’s Park on Sunday. The duo made inroads into the visitors’ top order on a wicket that is taking prodigious turn and with the weather set fair for the next two days, Bangladesh face a battle to claim a most unlikely victory. The highest successful run chase at St George’s Park is 271 by Australia against South Africa in 1997. The only other total over 200 was South Africa’s 215 against New Zealand in 1954. Visiting captain Mominul Haque will resume on five, and will be joined at the wicket by first-innings top scorer Mushfiqur Rahim. ALSO READ: ICC Meet: Chairman Barclay to complete his term, Ramiz Raja's proposal rejected, Jay Shah in cricket committee Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored the only century of the series in the first test in Durban but was out for his second duck in this test, lasting three balls in his two innings. He got a thick edge to Maharaj (2-17) that struck the gloves of wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and looped to Wiaan Mulder at second slip. One became two quickly as Maharaj struck in his next over, trapping Najmul Hossain Shanto (7) lbw. The home side claimed the vital wicket of the dangerous Tamim Iqbal (13) with the last ball of the day as Harmer got bounce off the surface and the ball struck the shoulder of the bat, looping to Mulder. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: David Warner becomes first overseas player to achieve massive feat with fifty against KKR South Africa went in pursuit of quick runs in their second innings as opener Sarel Erwee top-scored with 41 and Verreynne ended unbeaten on 39 before they declared on 176 for six. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam finished with figures of 3-67 for a match haul of 9-202. South Africa bowled Bangladesh out for 217 in their first innings as Mushfiqur top-scored with 51.

Maharaj, Harmer put South Africa in command as Bangladesh end Day 3 of 2nd Test on 27-3 chasing 413

Mahmudul Hasan Joy made his maiden test century - and the highest score for Bangladesh by almost a hundred runs - against South Africa on Saturday, as he launched a fightback for the tourists on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead.

Mahmudul struck a patient 137 from 326 balls and was the last man out as Bangladesh posted 298 in their first innings.

South Africa have a 75-run lead after they went to the close for six without loss in their second turn to bat before bad light brought a premature end to the day.

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Home openers Sarel Erwee and Dean Elgar will hope to score quick runs on the fourth morning to put South Africa in a position to declare and then aim to bowl the visitors out again. Both are three not out.

Bangladesh had begun the day on 98 for four and quickly lost nightwatchman Taskin Ahmed (1) as he became the first test wicket on debut for home seamer Lizaad Williams (3-54), caught at the second attempt at slip by Wiaan Mulder.

But Mahmudul and Litton Das (41) put on 82 for the sixth wicket as South Africa missed chances in the field, before the latter was bowled by Williams.

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz (29) was involved in another partnership of 51 for the eighth wicket as the visitors frustrated their hosts, but the innings was ended when Mahmudul edged the impressive Williams to Simon Harmer at slip as he tried to up the scoring rate.

Off-spinner Harmer (4-103) was the most successful home bowler in his first test in seven years as South Africa were forced to make a number of changes to their regular side due to having five players away in the Indian Premier League and fast bowler Anrich Nortje injured.

The second and final test will be played at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from Thursday.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy made his maiden test century - and the highest score for Bangladesh by almost a hundred runs - against South Africa on Saturday, as he launched a fightback for the tourists on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy made his maiden test century - and the highest score for Bangladesh by almost a hundred runs - against South Africa on Saturday, as he launched a fightback for the tourists on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead. Mahmudul struck a patient 137 from 326 balls and was the last man out as Bangladesh posted 298 in their first innings. South Africa have a 75-run lead after they went to the close for six without loss in their second turn to bat before bad light brought a premature end to the day. ALSO READ: Tom Latham breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 24-year-old record with ton against Netherlands Home openers Sarel Erwee and Dean Elgar will hope to score quick runs on the fourth morning to put South Africa in a position to declare and then aim to bowl the visitors out again. Both are three not out. Bangladesh had begun the day on 98 for four and quickly lost nightwatchman Taskin Ahmed (1) as he became the first test wicket on debut for home seamer Lizaad Williams (3-54), caught at the second attempt at slip by Wiaan Mulder. But Mahmudul and Litton Das (41) put on 82 for the sixth wicket as South Africa missed chances in the field, before the latter was bowled by Williams. ALSO READ: Women's WC Final: England look for title defence as undefeated Australia gears up for seventh championship Mehidy Hasan Miraz (29) was involved in another partnership of 51 for the eighth wicket as the visitors frustrated their hosts, but the innings was ended when Mahmudul edged the impressive Williams to Simon Harmer at slip as he tried to up the scoring rate. Off-spinner Harmer (4-103) was the most successful home bowler in his first test in seven years as South Africa were forced to make a number of changes to their regular side due to having five players away in the Indian Premier League and fast bowler Anrich Nortje injured. The second and final test will be played at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from Thursday.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy's century propels Bangladesh to 298 as South Africa end Day 3 of 1st Test with 75-run lead

Joshua Da Silva's unbeaten ton and Kayle Mayer's five-wicket haul gave West Indies a dominating position against England on Day 3 of the ongoing third and final Test, here in Saint George's, Grenada.

At Stumps, England's score read at 103/8, leading by 10 runs. Currently, Chris Woakes and Jack Leach are standing unbeaten at the crease.

Resuming Day 3 at 232/8, West Indies batters Da Silva and Kemar Roach continued with their knocks but they faced a blow when the latter had to depart as he was dismissed by Saqib Mahmood. with 245 runs on the board.

Jayden Seales then joined hand with Da Silva and the duo anchored the innings for the hosts.

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Da Silva kept on thrashing the England bowlers and scored his century, to keep the scoreboard moving.

It was finally who struck for the visitors and sent Seales back to the dugout and ended the West Indies'&nbsp;batting run at 297, with Da Silva remaining unbeaten.

Coming to bat, England made a horrible start as they lost an early wicket of Zak Crawley with just 14 runs on the board.

Joe Root and Daniel Lawerence then followed the footsteps of Crawley and also departed, after they fell prey to the fiery spell of Mayers, leaving the visitors total at 27/3.

Opener Alex Lees was joined by Ben Stokes, who also couldn't do much for his side and got dismissed by Mayers with just 4 runs in his kitty.

It was then Jonny Bairstow, who came to crease with Lees and the duo played a brief partnership and kept the scoreboard moving for England.

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Alzarri Joseph then brought another breakthrough for West Indies as he dismissed Bairstow and left England's total at 80/5.

Ben Foakes, who came to the crease after Bairstow's dismissal, also got run out after scoring only 2 runs.Mayers struck back again and scalped two wickets in the form of Lees and Craig Overton.

Later, Woakes and Leach came to the crease and ended Day 3 at 103/8 for England.

Brief scores: England 204, 103/8 (Alex Lees 31, Jonny Bairstow 22; Kyle Mayers 5/9) vs West Indies 297 (Joshua Da Silva 100*, John Campbell 35*; Chris Woakes 3/59).

Joshua Da Silva's unbeaten ton and Kayle Mayer's five-wicket haul gave West Indies a dominating position against England on Day 3 of the ongoing third and final Test, here in Saint George's, Grenada.

Joshua Da Silva's unbeaten ton and Kayle Mayer's five-wicket haul gave West Indies a dominating position against England on Day 3 of the ongoing third and final Test, here in Saint George's, Grenada. At Stumps, England's score read at 103/8, leading by 10 runs. Currently, Chris Woakes and Jack Leach are standing unbeaten at the crease. Resuming Day 3 at 232/8, West Indies batters Da Silva and Kemar Roach continued with their knocks but they faced a blow when the latter had to depart as he was dismissed by Saqib Mahmood. with 245 runs on the board. Jayden Seales then joined hand with Da Silva and the duo anchored the innings for the hosts. ALSO READ: Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Australia's historic series win over Pakistan Da Silva kept on thrashing the England bowlers and scored his century, to keep the scoreboard moving. It was finally who struck for the visitors and sent Seales back to the dugout and ended the West Indies' batting run at 297, with Da Silva remaining unbeaten. Coming to bat, England made a horrible start as they lost an early wicket of Zak Crawley with just 14 runs on the board. Joe Root and Daniel Lawerence then followed the footsteps of Crawley and also departed, after they fell prey to the fiery spell of Mayers, leaving the visitors total at 27/3. Opener Alex Lees was joined by Ben Stokes, who also couldn't do much for his side and got dismissed by Mayers with just 4 runs in his kitty. It was then Jonny Bairstow, who came to crease with Lees and the duo played a brief partnership and kept the scoreboard moving for England. ALSO READ: Nathan Lyon spins Australia to historic Test series win over Pakistan in Lahore Alzarri Joseph then brought another breakthrough for West Indies as he dismissed Bairstow and left England's total at 80/5. Ben Foakes, who came to the crease after Bairstow's dismissal, also got run out after scoring only 2 runs.Mayers struck back again and scalped two wickets in the form of Lees and Craig Overton. Later, Woakes and Leach came to the crease and ended Day 3 at 103/8 for England. Brief scores: England 204, 103/8 (Alex Lees 31, Jonny Bairstow 22; Kyle Mayers 5/9) vs West Indies 297 (Joshua Da Silva 100*, John Campbell 35*; Chris Woakes 3/59).

Joshua Da Silva, Kyle Mayers put West Indies on brink of series win against England on Day 3 of 3rd Test

Pakistan was 268 all out against the persistent pace of Australia captain Pat Cummins and impeccable reverse swing of Mitchell Starc to concede a massive 123-run lead on Wednesday in the third and final test.

In a sensational collapse after tea on Day 3, Pakistan lost seven wickets for 41 runs&nbsp;(the last four wickets without adding a run)&nbsp;as Cummins finished with 5-56 and Starc took 4-36.

Australia had stretched its lead to 134 runs by reaching 11-0 by stumps with Usman Khawaja not out on 7 and David Warner unbeaten on 4.

In-form opening batter Abdullah Shafique (81) and veteran Azhar Ali (78) had carried Pakistan to 170-1 and denied Australia a breakthrough in the first session after resuming on 90-1 before the visitors took control of the series-deciding test.

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Nathan Lyon (1-95), who dried up the runs with his marathon spell of 30 overs on Day 3, provided the opening when he found the outside edge of Shafique's bat after lunch to end a patient 150-run stand.

Shafique's prolific run in the series has seen the opening batter score his maiden test hundred in the drawn first test in Rawalpindi before his patient 96 in Karachi led Pakistan to force a draw.

Shafique defied Australia with yet another patient knock off 228 balls which featured 11 fours before Lyon struck in the fifth over after lunch and successfully overturned umpire Aleem Dar's not out decision through a television referral.

With the second new ball only seven overs old, Cummins took a spectacular return catch to dismiss Azhar in his homecoming test match as Pakistan was restricted at 227-3 at tea.

Azhar, playing in his 94th test match but for the first time in his hometown of Lahore, became the fifth Pakistani batter to complete 7,000 test runs when he reached 74 by sweeping hard at Lyon to deep square leg for a single.

Former test captains Younis Khan (10,099), Javed Miandad (8,832), Inzamam-ul-Haq (8,829) and Mohammad Yousuf (7,530) are the other Pakistan batters to score more than 7,000 test runs.

But Pakistan folded against Cummins and Starc after tea, losing the last six wickets off 40 balls.

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Starc, who bowled only two overs with the second new ball, returned in the last session and knocked back the off stumps of Fawad Alam (13) and Mohammad Rizwan (1) with Pakistan batters struggling to cope with the reverse swing.

Pakistan's long tail didn't last long with captain Babar Azam making a 67 off 131 balls. The home team had dropped all-rounder Faheem Ashraf to go with an extra fast bowler after drawing the first two test matches.

Cummins hurried the collapse by claiming the wickets of Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali and Hasan Ali within two overs to register his first five-wicket haul against Pakistan in a test match.

Starc wrapped up Pakistan's innings by trapping Babar leg before wicket off a delivery which shaped into the skipper and then clean bowled No. 11 batter Naseem Shah off a searing full pitched delivery.

Pakistan was 268 all out against the persistent pace of Australia captain Pat Cummins and impeccable reverse swing of Mitchell Starc to concede a massive 123-run lead on Wednesday in the third and final test.

Pakistan was 268 all out against the persistent pace of Australia captain Pat Cummins and impeccable reverse swing of Mitchell Starc to concede a massive 123-run lead on Wednesday in the third and final test. In a sensational collapse after tea on Day 3, Pakistan lost seven wickets for 41 runs (the last four wickets without adding a run) as Cummins finished with 5-56 and Starc took 4-36. Australia had stretched its lead to 134 runs by reaching 11-0 by stumps with Usman Khawaja not out on 7 and David Warner unbeaten on 4. In-form opening batter Abdullah Shafique (81) and veteran Azhar Ali (78) had carried Pakistan to 170-1 and denied Australia a breakthrough in the first session after resuming on 90-1 before the visitors took control of the series-deciding test. ALSO READ: ICC Test rankings: Jadeja regains No. 1 spot among all-rounders, Babar Azam breaks into top 5 for batters Nathan Lyon (1-95), who dried up the runs with his marathon spell of 30 overs on Day 3, provided the opening when he found the outside edge of Shafique's bat after lunch to end a patient 150-run stand. Shafique's prolific run in the series has seen the opening batter score his maiden test hundred in the drawn first test in Rawalpindi before his patient 96 in Karachi led Pakistan to force a draw. Shafique defied Australia with yet another patient knock off 228 balls which featured 11 fours before Lyon struck in the fifth over after lunch and successfully overturned umpire Aleem Dar's not out decision through a television referral. With the second new ball only seven overs old, Cummins took a spectacular return catch to dismiss Azhar in his homecoming test match as Pakistan was restricted at 227-3 at tea. Azhar, playing in his 94th test match but for the first time in his hometown of Lahore, became the fifth Pakistani batter to complete 7,000 test runs when he reached 74 by sweeping hard at Lyon to deep square leg for a single. Former test captains Younis Khan (10,099), Javed Miandad (8,832), Inzamam-ul-Haq (8,829) and Mohammad Yousuf (7,530) are the other Pakistan batters to score more than 7,000 test runs. But Pakistan folded against Cummins and Starc after tea, losing the last six wickets off 40 balls. ALSO READ: 'Greatest of this era are Virat Kohli, Babar Azam' - Former spinner heaps praise on Pakistan captain Starc, who bowled only two overs with the second new ball, returned in the last session and knocked back the off stumps of Fawad Alam (13) and Mohammad Rizwan (1) with Pakistan batters struggling to cope with the reverse swing. Pakistan's long tail didn't last long with captain Babar Azam making a 67 off 131 balls. The home team had dropped all-rounder Faheem Ashraf to go with an extra fast bowler after drawing the first two test matches. Cummins hurried the collapse by claiming the wickets of Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali and Hasan Ali within two overs to register his first five-wicket haul against Pakistan in a test match. Starc wrapped up Pakistan's innings by trapping Babar leg before wicket off a delivery which shaped into the skipper and then clean bowled No. 11 batter Naseem Shah off a searing full pitched delivery.

Cummins, Starc put Australia in prime position after Pakistan's batting collapse on Day 3 of 3rd Test

Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second test in Karachi on Monday.

After more than two days of leather-hunt under a harsh sun at the National Stadium, Pakistan's abject batting capitulation handed Australia a mammoth first-innings lead of 408.

The hosts were spared the ignominy of a follow-on but Australia's overall lead bulged to 489 as the touring side finished day three on 81-1.

Their Islamabad-born opener Usman Khawaja was batting on 35 with Marnus Labuschagne on 37.

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Earlier, Australia milked 51 runs in nine overs before declaring their innings immediately after crossing the 550-mark.

Skipper Pat Cummins smashed three sixes in his unbeaten 34 off 36 balls against a jaded Pakistan attack on a slow track.

Pakistan were let down by their openers who showed poor judgment to depart either side of the lunch break.

Abdullah Shafique made 13 before running himself out and opening partner Imam-ul-Haq, who smashed twin hundreds in the drawn series opener in Rawalpindi, fell to Nathan Lyon in a sudden rush of needless aggression.

STARC STRIKES

Mitchell Starc then claimed two in two to rock Pakistan.

The left-arm quick lured Azhar Ali (14) into driving a full and wide delivery and Cameron Green grabbed the edge at second slip.

Starc followed that with a searing yorker to trap Fawad Alam lbw for a duck.

Mohammad Rizwan somehow denied Starc a hat-trick but looked pretty much a sitting duck during his 13-ball stay.

Dropped in the slip by Steve Smith off Cummins, Rizwan got another life in the very next ball when an lbw decision against him was overturned.

It did not really matter though as Cummins returned to dismiss Rizwan caught behind in his next over.

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Starc owed his third wicket to Alex Carey who was convinced he had taken a catch from Sajid Khan even though the bowler himself was not sure and the umpire did not think so either.

Carey convinced Cummins to review the original not-out decision and Sajid had to go after replays confirmed an edge.

Babar top-scored for Pakistan with 36 before becoming debutant leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson's (2-32) first test victim.

Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second test in Karachi on Monday. After more than two days of leather-hunt under a harsh sun at the National Stadium, Pakistan's abject batting capitulation handed Australia a mammoth first-innings lead of 408.

Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second test in Karachi on Monday. After more than two days of leather-hunt under a harsh sun at the National Stadium, Pakistan's abject batting capitulation handed Australia a mammoth first-innings lead of 408. The hosts were spared the ignominy of a follow-on but Australia's overall lead bulged to 489 as the touring side finished day three on 81-1. Their Islamabad-born opener Usman Khawaja was batting on 35 with Marnus Labuschagne on 37. ALSO READ: India thrash Sri Lanka by 238 runs to register 2-0 clean sweep, record 15th striaght Test series win at home Earlier, Australia milked 51 runs in nine overs before declaring their innings immediately after crossing the 550-mark. Skipper Pat Cummins smashed three sixes in his unbeaten 34 off 36 balls against a jaded Pakistan attack on a slow track. Pakistan were let down by their openers who showed poor judgment to depart either side of the lunch break. Abdullah Shafique made 13 before running himself out and opening partner Imam-ul-Haq, who smashed twin hundreds in the drawn series opener in Rawalpindi, fell to Nathan Lyon in a sudden rush of needless aggression. STARC STRIKES Mitchell Starc then claimed two in two to rock Pakistan. The left-arm quick lured Azhar Ali (14) into driving a full and wide delivery and Cameron Green grabbed the edge at second slip. Starc followed that with a searing yorker to trap Fawad Alam lbw for a duck. Mohammad Rizwan somehow denied Starc a hat-trick but looked pretty much a sitting duck during his 13-ball stay. Dropped in the slip by Steve Smith off Cummins, Rizwan got another life in the very next ball when an lbw decision against him was overturned. It did not really matter though as Cummins returned to dismiss Rizwan caught behind in his next over. ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant will end up being one of the greats like MS Dhoni for Team India, says Dinesh Karthik Starc owed his third wicket to Alex Carey who was convinced he had taken a catch from Sajid Khan even though the bowler himself was not sure and the umpire did not think so either. Carey convinced Cummins to review the original not-out decision and Sajid had to go after replays confirmed an edge. Babar top-scored for Pakistan with 36 before becoming debutant leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson's (2-32) first test victim.

Pakistan in trouble as Australia stretch lead to 489 on Day 3 of 2nd Test in Karachi

Deep Dasgupta gave the benefit to New Zealand after Day 3 yet emphasised that India are not out of the World Test Championship final yet. He cautioned that New Zealand batting could collapse similarly to India's in the coming sessions.&nbsp;

Many have given the advantage&nbsp;to New Zealand after Black Caps finished Day 3 at 101/2. A splendid bowling display from the Kiwis on the morning of Day 3 fixed the entirety of India's persistent effort on Day 2, as they were bundled out for 217. A strong beginning by New Zealand openers implied they followed India by only 116 runs with eight wickets close by toward the finish of Day 3.&nbsp;

Examining the day's play on his YouTube channel, Deep Dasgupta felt India shouldn't be excessively impeded subsequent to falling behind.

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“New Zealand are definitely ahead, but that doesn’t mean India are out of the game. If you remember, India were in a solid position while batting as well when they were 148/4. Then there was a collapse as wickets fell, but that can also happen to New Zealand.”

India began the day at 146/3, with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane looking settled. However, the Indian captain was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson without adding to his short-term score and his takeoff set off a batting collapse. India went from 149/4 to 217 hard and fast, as Kyle Jamieson got his fifth fifer in his eighth Test matches.&nbsp;

New Zealand, then again, played the conditions splendidly, advancing toward 101/2 with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor at the crease. Albeit Deep Dasgupta deplored India's collapse, he feels the Kiwis may wind up in a comparable circumstance because of the testing climate conditions. He said:

“What happened with India – they didn’t score much and lost wickets as well, that can happen to New Zealand too. The English conditions are difficult, and with the weather forecast, whenever play resumes it will be in overcast conditions with more help for the bowlers.”

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Graphing a bowling plan for India, Dasgupta advised India to stop the stream of runs. Tight bowling joined with troublesome batting conditions has implied scoring runs hasn't been simple in the WTC final. He feels India needs to maintain the pressure when they get back to the field.&nbsp;

“Although New Zealand look in good touch right now, the game is in control. Not many wickets have fallen, but the scoring rate is in check. Things improved a bit for New Zealand after Kane Williamson walked out to bat, runs started flowing a bit then. India have to keep the run rate in control because the wickets will fall in bunches whenever they fall. India should continue to keep the run rate in control like they have” - he concluded.&nbsp;

While New Zealand are absolutely ahead, a comeback by Indian bowlers could shift the scales indeed. Many felt they were unfortunate on Sunday notwithstanding bowling some extraordinary spells, and things could rapidly escalate at whatever point play resumes on Day 4 of the WTC final.

Deep Dasgupta gave the benefit to New Zealand after Day 3 yet emphasised that India are not out of the World Test Championship final yet. He cautioned that New Zealand batting could collapse similarly to India's in the coming sessions.

Deep Dasgupta gave the benefit to New Zealand after Day 3 yet emphasised that India are not out of the World Test Championship final yet. He cautioned that New Zealand batting could collapse similarly to India's in the coming sessions. Many have given the advantage to New Zealand after Black Caps finished Day 3 at 101/2. A splendid bowling display from the Kiwis on the morning of Day 3 fixed the entirety of India's persistent effort on Day 2, as they were bundled out for 217. A strong beginning by New Zealand openers implied they followed India by only 116 runs with eight wickets close by toward the finish of Day 3. Examining the day's play on his YouTube channel, Deep Dasgupta felt India shouldn't be excessively impeded subsequent to falling behind. ALSO READ: Cricket: WTC Final - More pressure on New Zealand than India after Day 3, reckons Aakash Chopra “New Zealand are definitely ahead, but that doesn’t mean India are out of the game. If you remember, India were in a solid position while batting as well when they were 148/4. Then there was a collapse as wickets fell, but that can also happen to New Zealand.” India began the day at 146/3, with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane looking settled. However, the Indian captain was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson without adding to his short-term score and his takeoff set off a batting collapse. India went from 149/4 to 217 hard and fast, as Kyle Jamieson got his fifth fifer in his eighth Test matches. New Zealand, then again, played the conditions splendidly, advancing toward 101/2 with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor at the crease. Albeit Deep Dasgupta deplored India's collapse, he feels the Kiwis may wind up in a comparable circumstance because of the testing climate conditions. He said: “What happened with India – they didn’t score much and lost wickets as well, that can happen to New Zealand too. The English conditions are difficult, and with the weather forecast, whenever play resumes it will be in overcast conditions with more help for the bowlers.” ALSO READ: WTC Final - Jamieson's impact on international cricket massive: Nasser Hussain lauds Kiwi all-rounder Graphing a bowling plan for India, Dasgupta advised India to stop the stream of runs. Tight bowling joined with troublesome batting conditions has implied scoring runs hasn't been simple in the WTC final. He feels India needs to maintain the pressure when they get back to the field. “Although New Zealand look in good touch right now, the game is in control. Not many wickets have fallen, but the scoring rate is in check. Things improved a bit for New Zealand after Kane Williamson walked out to bat, runs started flowing a bit then. India have to keep the run rate in control because the wickets will fall in bunches whenever they fall. India should continue to keep the run rate in control like they have” - he concluded. While New Zealand are absolutely ahead, a comeback by Indian bowlers could shift the scales indeed. Many felt they were unfortunate on Sunday notwithstanding bowling some extraordinary spells, and things could rapidly escalate at whatever point play resumes on Day 4 of the WTC final.

WTC Final: Despite collapse on Day 3, 'India not out of the game', says Deep Dasgupta

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second test against South Africa at St George&#39;s Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit.

Australia will take a 41-run led into the fourth day after finishing Sunday&#39;s play at 180 for five wickets.

Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh put together a 87-run partnership for the fifth wicket before Khawaja, whose place in the team has been under threat because of a lack of form, was trapped leg before wicket by Kagiso Rabada in the second last over of the day.

It was a blow to the tourists who had been showing strong resistance after teetering at 86-4 just after tea.

Marsh played a solid supporting role to be 39 not out at the end of the day. He will resume on Monday with Tim Paine, who has five runs to his name.

Australia lost three wickets in the second session after lunch, including that of captain Steve Smith, and then Shaun Marsh with the second ball of the last session before Khawaja dashed home hopes of rattling through the Australian batting line-up.

Smith, ranked the world&#39;s top test batsmen, went cheaply as he was caught behind for 11 after he got a slight edge to the spin bowling of Keshav Maharaj while David Warner, also key to their hopes, was bowled by Kagiso Rabada for 13.

South Africa had a first innings lead of 139 after being bowled out for 382 just before lunch.

AB de Villiers notched up his 22nd test century in scoring an unbeaten 126 in a busy morning session to help South Africa into a good lead.

He had not scored a ton in his last 13 tests but featured in an 84-run partnership with Vernon Philander (36) for the eighth wicket and further 58 with Keshav Maharaj, who swatted at the Australian bowling to score 30 off 24 balls.

Australia lead 1-0 in the four-test series.

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second test against South Africa at St George's Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second test against South Africa at St George's Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit. Australia will take a 41-run led into the fourth day after finishing Sunday's play at 180 for five wickets. Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh put together a 87-run partnership for the fifth wicket before Khawaja, whose place in the team has been under threat because of a lack of form, was trapped leg before wicket by Kagiso Rabada in the second last over of the day. It was a blow to the tourists who had been showing strong resistance after teetering at 86-4 just after tea. Marsh played a solid supporting role to be 39 not out at the end of the day. He will resume on Monday with Tim Paine, who has five runs to his name. Australia lost three wickets in the second session after lunch, including that of captain Steve Smith, and then Shaun Marsh with the second ball of the last session before Khawaja dashed home hopes of rattling through the Australian batting line-up. Smith, ranked the world's top test batsmen, went cheaply as he was caught behind for 11 after he got a slight edge to the spin bowling of Keshav Maharaj while David Warner, also key to their hopes, was bowled by Kagiso Rabada for 13. South Africa had a first innings lead of 139 after being bowled out for 382 just before lunch. AB de Villiers notched up his 22nd test century in scoring an unbeaten 126 in a busy morning session to help South Africa into a good lead. He had not scored a ton in his last 13 tests but featured in an 84-run partnership with Vernon Philander (36) for the eighth wicket and further 58 with Keshav Maharaj, who swatted at the Australian bowling to score 30 off 24 balls. Australia lead 1-0 in the four-test series.

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test: Khawaja leads fightback but Proteas strike late

India&#39;s tail batted defiantly before Sri Lanka bowled the hosts out for 172 in the first innings of the opening test on Saturday.

Resuming day three on 74-5, the bottom half of the Indian order contributed 98 valuable runs in the morning session to lend some respectability to their total on a green track at the Eden Gardens.

Overnight batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was key to India&#39;s hopes of putting up a decent total after Sri Lanka had blown away the top half of the lineup by the time they reached 50.

Pujara hit Rangana Herath for his 10th boundary to bring up his 16th test fifty but his formidable defence soon gave in, Lahiru Gamage nipping one back through the bat-pad gap to peg back Pujara&#39;s off-stump with the batsman on 52.

Wriddhiman Saha and Ravindra Jadeja refused to retreat into a defensive shell, though they were not entirely convincing during their innings-high 48-run partnership.

Stumper-batsman Saha, who made 29, was lucky to get a reprieve on 25 when Niroshan Dickwella missed an easy stumping with the batsman way down the crease trying to hit Dilruwan Perera out of the ground.

Jadeja hit Perera for a six over long-on but the off-spinner ended the partnership by removing both in the same over.

Perera trapped Jadeja leg-before for 22 and three balls later had Saha caught by Angelo Mathews in the slip.

Jadeja was originally given not-out before Sri Lanka challenged the decision and got it overturned, while Saha&#39;s bid to change the original verdict failed.

Suranga Lakmal dismissed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 13 to claim his fourth wicket. The paceman proved difficult to score off, bowling 19 tidy overs including 12 maidens.

Mohammad Shami made a breezy 24 down the order but India still fell short of the 175-mark.

Overnight batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was key to India's hopes of putting up a decent total after Sri Lanka had blown away the top half of the lineup by the time they reached 50

India's tail batted defiantly before Sri Lanka bowled the hosts out for 172 in the first innings of the opening test on Saturday. Resuming day three on 74-5, the bottom half of the Indian order contributed 98 valuable runs in the morning session to lend some respectability to their total on a green track at the Eden Gardens. Overnight batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was key to India's hopes of putting up a decent total after Sri Lanka had blown away the top half of the lineup by the time they reached 50. Pujara hit Rangana Herath for his 10th boundary to bring up his 16th test fifty but his formidable defence soon gave in, Lahiru Gamage nipping one back through the bat-pad gap to peg back Pujara's off-stump with the batsman on 52. Wriddhiman Saha and Ravindra Jadeja refused to retreat into a defensive shell, though they were not entirely convincing during their innings-high 48-run partnership. Stumper-batsman Saha, who made 29, was lucky to get a reprieve on 25 when Niroshan Dickwella missed an easy stumping with the batsman way down the crease trying to hit Dilruwan Perera out of the ground. Jadeja hit Perera for a six over long-on but the off-spinner ended the partnership by removing both in the same over. Perera trapped Jadeja leg-before for 22 and three balls later had Saha caught by Angelo Mathews in the slip. Jadeja was originally given not-out before Sri Lanka challenged the decision and got it overturned, while Saha's bid to change the original verdict failed. Suranga Lakmal dismissed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 13 to claim his fourth wicket. The paceman proved difficult to score off, bowling 19 tidy overs including 12 maidens. Mohammad Shami made a breezy 24 down the order but India still fell short of the 175-mark.

Cricket: India all out for 172 after tail resists Sri Lanka

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