India’s chase of a modest 124 against South Africa began on a disastrous note on the third morning of the opening Test in Kolkata on Sunday, as the hosts slipped into early trouble, losing both openers cheaply to Marco Jansen’s new-ball burst.

Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a duck and KL Rahul followed soon after for one, leaving the hosts searching for stability. Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar are at the crease now, looking to steady the innings on a pitch that has kept bowlers interested throughout the match.

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The hosts are also a batter short, with captain Shubman Gill ruled out of the remainder of the Test due to a neck injury sustained while batting on Day 2. Gill was taken to hospital on Saturday eve

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