India vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Keegan Petersen leads Proteas to stunning series win

South Africa resumed on 101-2, needing another 111 to win, following Dean Elgar’s dismissal right at the end of day three and they completed another superb run chase after winning the second Test by the same margin. Petersen crafted a classy 82 and put on 54 for the third wicket with Rassie van der Dussen, who was unbeaten on 41 as the Proteas won an enthralling series after losing the first Test at SuperSport Park. 1 51801 Temba Bavuma (32 not out) and Van der Dussen finished off the job with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 57, ensuring India’s wait for a first Test series triumph in South Africa goes on. The elegant Petersen brought up his third half-century in the longest format as he continued to play positively under pressure in the morning session in the Proteas’ pursuit of a victory target of 212, with support from Van der Dussen. Cheteshwar Pujara dropped a straightforward slip catch when Petersen offered a chance on 59 after Jasprit Bumrah drew an edge, but the number three was on his way after chopping on attempting to steer Shardul Thakur into the off side. India were unable to make further inroads in the… Read full this story

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