Stumps, Day 2: India 497/9 decl. (Rohit 212, Rahane 115; Linde 4/133, Rabada 3/85) lead South Africa 9/2 (de Kock 4; Shami 1/0) by 488 runs.
The third Test of the 3-match series between India and South Africa will continue on October 20.
Excerpt: India continued in their irrepressible form, but a few early wickets on Sunday could change it for South Africa.
India have played only once at Ranchi so far, against Australia in 2016-17. The Test was drawn. Cheteshwar Pujara was named Player of the Match for his 202.
India won the second Test of the 3-match series against South Africa. Sourav Ganguly is set to become BCCI president unopposed. Anshuman Gaekwad will be representing ICA at BCCI's apex council.
The second Test of the 3-match series between India and South Africa will continue in Pune on October 13.
Stumps, Day 3: India 601/5 decl. (Kohli 254*, Agarwal 108; Kagiso Rabada 3/93) lead South Africa 275 (Maharaj 72, du Plessis 64; Ashwin 4/69, Umesh 3/37) by 336 runs.
Kohli’s Test best score and two wickets from Umesh on his comeback have deflated South Africa in Pune.
The second Test of the 3-match series between India and South Africa will continue in Pune on October 11.
South Africa need quick wickets on the second day to ensure India are kept in check.