By lunch on Day 3, South Africa had reached 392 for 7 in response to India's 245 all-out in the opening Test.
Pandya is expected to recover from his ankle injury in time for the Indian Premier League (IPL)
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Kuldeep Yadav's spin wizardry, aided by the pitch offering assistance to the spinners, dismantled the South African batting lineup.
Suryakumar has been a force to be reckoned with in T20Is, playing 18 matches and amassing 733 runs at an average of 48.86.
The physio and support staff promptly intervened, carrying him off the field as he struggled to put weight on his injured leg.
The spotlight turns to India's next challenge – an extensive tour of South Africa covering all formats. Starting from December 10, the series kicks off with three T20Is, followed...
Bishnoi has given this Indian side the option of a solid third spinner now. It is not easy to come in for someone like Chahal
Despite India's historical struggle against Australia at this venue in the shortest format, Suryakumar Yadav and his team are determined to rewrite history in the upcoming fixture.
Shivam Dube, known for his versatility, could step in, potentially giving Rinku Singh a rest.