South Africa started the day without their two best bowlers. India responded by making their own questionable decision in the post-lunch session. Captain Rohit Sharma made the decision of not bringing on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj straight away after lunch. He opted for Shardul Thakur and debutant Prasidh Krishna. South Africa were 49-1 at that point.
In an extended middle session of about 150 minutes (due to loss of play on both mornings), the hosts blasted 145 runs in 33 overs, losing just two wickets. The momentum appeared to have changed hands.
