South Africa were jolted early in the final inning as they stepped out to chase an arduous 305. It was a second successive failure in the Boxing Day Test for Aiden Markram as he got cleaned up by Mohammed Shami yet again. The indecision while leaving the ball cost the opener his wicket as the ball ricocheted off the inside edge while he was belatedly lifting the bat to shoulder arms. 14 is the highest South Africa have managed in the last 11 opening partnerships against India.
Tea on day four in Centurion ☕ï¸
The hosts survive a tough examination from the Indian pacers.
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