India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

Here are the best photos from the third day of the final Test between India and South Africa.

FirstCricket Staff October 21, 2019 18:33:45 IST
India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test
India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

Mohammed Shami added two more wickets on Day three of the third Test between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Monday. Shami, who had already removed Zubayr Hamza, registered figures of 3-10 as India reached closer to a clean sweep with just two wickets to be taken. AP

India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

South Africa's Dean Elgar shows signs of discomfort after being hit on head courtesy an Umesh Yadav delivery. Elgar, who scored 16 runs, was replaced by concussion substitute Theunis de Bruyn. AP

India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

Umesh Yadav is in an ecstatic mood after dismissing Heinrich Klaasen. AP

India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

Ravichandran Ashwin and his India teammates celebrate the dismissal of Kagiso Rabada, who was the last to depart on another day dominated by the hosts. AP

India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

Theunis de Bruyn remained unbeaten on 30 runs with Anrich Nortje at the other end. South Africa finished the day at 132-8, trailing by 203 runs. Sportzpics

India on cusp of another clean sweep as South Africa batsmen collapse like ninepins on Day three of third Test

There's every reason for Virat Kohli and Co to smile. On Tuesday, the hosts will look to give the finishing touches as the Proteas sign off their horrific tour. Sportzpics

 

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