It started Raining!
A more than a little drops have begun as the rain covers have been brought up. No idea on when the game might resume.
Score Updates
Sarfaraz and Rishabh are going strong as Rishabh closes in on his half century. Rishabh Pat 47 (52), India 337/3 after 70 overs.
Match continues, score update
Drinks break did not go for a long time, the match resumed shortly after. India currently at 302-3 after 65 overs.
Drinks Break!
Amazing session. Pant made a decent score and it is currently a small break for drink.
Score Update
A Century coming in for Sarfaraz Khan as he blasts pass runs for the team, with Rishabh Pant also going good with the runs. India 276/3 after 58 overs.
Score!
3 overs have been bowled and Sarfaraz is doing good in scoring runs, with Rishabh aiming to make runs from his side as well. India 243/3 after 52 overs.
The match Begins!
Day 4 has begun for India with a surprise entry of Rishabh Pant along with Sarfaraz Khan. Pant faced a knee injury on day 2 of this match, but he has now stepped back on as India keep their target focused.
Pitch report
There are cracks. If the ball hits the front of the crack, it stays low. If the ball hits the end of the crack, it goes up. Surely not a bad day to bowl.
Weather report
There was some rain overnight, but it is all stopped now. Rain is expected to stop the game as some point of the day
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