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2nd Test: Rare To Witness A Visiting Side Dominate Three Days Of Cricket In India Like This, Says Steyn

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africas commanding performance in the ongoing second Test drew praise from their fast bowling great Dale Steyn, who said it was rare to witness a visiting side dominate three days of cricket in India in the way the Proteas have done so far. On day threes play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, South Africa, riding on Marco Jansens sixwicket haul, bowled out India for 201 to get a 288-run lead. Its rare to witness a visiting side dominate three days of cricket in India like this. South Africa got off to a good start by winning the toss and choosing to bat first, a decision that paid off. Since then, every move theyve madewhether in terms of batting application or bowling managementhas been spot on. In my view, their strategy and execution in these Guwahati conditions have outshined Indias efforts, said Steyn on JioStar. By stumps, openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram had guided the visitors to 26/0, stretching the lead to 314 runs. Having already won the opening Test in Kolkata, South Africa are closing in on their first Test series win in India since Hansie Cronjes side triumphed in 2000. There were a few nervy moments with edges flying past the bat, but overall South Africa got off to a solid start. Rickelton even managed a boundary off Bumrah, who has bowled over 30 overs in demanding conditions. Considering Bumrah has been on the field for 150 overs and has only spent 80 in the shed, having to come back out to bowl again is a tough ask for him and Siraj, while the spinners rest. There were a few nervy moments with edges flying past the bat, but overall South Africa got off to a solid start. Rickelton even managed a boundary off Bumrah, who has bowled over 30 overs in demanding conditions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He also felt South Africas decision to bat again in the game and not enforce a follow-on was the right one. The decision to continue batting was the right oneaiming to stay positive, take calculated risks, and if a wicket falls, so be it. Tomorrow provides a full day of batting in more favourable conditions, offering an opportunity to build on this position, concluded Steyn. Article Source: IANS