WATCH | SA vs IND, 1st Test: Ashwin Warns Jansen For Backing Up Too Far; Proteas Pile On Runs On Day 3

Centurion: On the third day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Centurion, the spotlight fell on an incident involving R Ashwin and Marco Jansen. Despite Dean Elgar’s resilient innings of 185, the day was marked by a potential controversy during the 98th over of South Africa’s innings.

Images of the incident went viral as Ashwin issued a warning to Jansen for backing up too far. The Elgar-Jansen partnership, which added 111 runs for the sixth wicket, heightened the intensity of the game.

A warning by Ashwin as Jansen trying to back too much. 😂#SAvIND #TheCricketTV pic.twitter.com/PGZXjt2Yzs

— The Cricket TV (@thecrickettvX) December 28, 2023

Although Elgar missed a well-deserved double century, his contribution, along with Jansen’s unexpected batting display, pushed South Africa to a commanding position.

With South Africa reaching 392 for 7 at lunch on day three and the lead extending to 147 runs, the Indian team faces a challenging task to recover in the Test. Despite a disciplined performance by Ashwin, the struggles of bowlers like Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna have added to India’s woes.