3rd Test ,Day-1: India Win Toss,Opt To Bat Against S.Africa

25 November, Nagpur

The 3rd Test match of Gandhi-Mandela Cricket series between India and South Africa is being played at Nagpur.

India were 103/3 in post launch session after 33 overs. While the two openers -Sikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay were out for 12 and 40 respectively , Pujara was out LBW for 21 off Simon Harmer. Morkel and Elgar took one wicket each.

Kohli 13 and Rahne 9 are at the crease.

After winning the toss hosts elected to bat first

There are two changes in the squad with Rohit Sharma and Amit Mishra coming in for Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny. With India winning the first Test match at Mohali, while Bengaluru test eneded in a draw due to rain, hosts have a 1-Nil lead in the 4 match series.