Earlier, when Bumrah sent back opener Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla inside the first six overs. Ashwin was troubling Dean Elgar. But then, just like the the first innings of the first Test, AB de Villiers turned it around. The pitch looked to have gotten a bit lively. But with De Villiers, it never looks difficult. He went on a counter attack. Elgar, on the other hand played a doughty knock as the pair added 87 unbeaten runs for the third wicket. South Africa are 118 runs ahead.

But there is a lot of work to do. Mr. 360 aka De Villiers has already reached 50 off 78 balls and some quick runs in the first hour might tke the sting out of the Indian bowling. Elgar would look to play the second fiddle and then the South Africa middle order needs to make sure they build a substantial lead. With rain in the air, the pitch might liven up in the morning and it will be a crucial first hour. De Villiers won't mind attacking the bowling to neutralise the threat. If De Villiers stays longer at the crease, South Africa can build a sizeable lead and that too quickly. Yes it won't be easy but de Villiers makes everything look easy. Can, we are about to witness of AB de Villers show in the second test?