Disciplined S.Africa bundle out India for 187 on Day 1

Johannesburg Jan 24 (IANS) South Africa rode on a disciplined bowling effort to skittle out India for a paltry 187 in their first innings on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test at the New Wanderers Stadium here on Wednesday.

On a wicket that promised good carry and bounce for the faster bowlers India won the toss and surprisingly elected to bat to find only three of their batsmen reach double figures -- Cheteshwar Pujara (50) skipper Virat Kohli (54) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (30).

For the Proteas it was a collective effort from the likes of Morne Morkel (2/47) Vernon Philander (2/31) Kagiso Rabada (3/39) Lungisani Ngidi (1/27) and Andile Phehlukwayo (2/25).

Brief Scores: India first innings 187 (Virat Kohli 54 Cheteshwar Pujara 50 Bhuvneshwar Kumar 30; Kagiso Rabada 3/39 Vernon Philander 2/31 Morne Morkel 2/47) vs South Africa.

--IANS
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