Watch: Prasidh Krishna claimed five wickets in nine balls, including an all-bowled hat-trick, as India A surged into a strong position on the third day of the first unofficial Test against South Africa.
Although the first day was completely drenched in rain, the Proteas second team performed reasonably well on the second day, reaching 298-5 at stumps, with 25-year-old right-hander Jean du Plessis scoring 100 points. listed. From number 4.
Krishna, who was uncapped at Test level, had represented India in the two-Test series against South Africa and turned things around in dramatic fashion the next morning. His first victim was Du Plessis, who pushed his lifter into a storm drain. On the next ball, Ethan Bosch was pinned down by a sharp left-handed yorker. The number eight said he felt the ball going down his leg side but he had to go.
Krishna started the next round with a hat-trick but had to wait four balls for his next scalp. Kartlin Manickam was next to win, followed by Krishna with a scorching inswinger that overwhelmed Siya Prache with his best ball yet.
He got another hat-trick but had to wait again until Shardul Thakur bowled wicketless. This time Krishna cleared 3 of his 3 matches and Odiril and his Modi Mokoan were also clean.
India replied in rattling words. Pradosh Ranjan Paul starred for his 163 years, while Sarfaraz Khan and Shardul Thakur contributed half a century each.
India’s Test series against South Africa begins on December 26 at Centurion.
Watch Prasidh Krisha’s five wickets, including his hat-trick, below:
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