Indian king of swing Bhuvneshwar was outstanding but after being ripped apart for 17 in one over by AB de Villers, has struggled for rhythm. Shami and Bumrah couldn't adjust to the pitch or the conditions and bowled too many boundary balls. No sign of Ashwin as yet. Should see him in the second session. The outfield is quick and as AB began to wield his bat, the Indian shoulders and body language. They need to lift and the lunch break should be a good breather for them. Back in a short while to see what the post-lunch session throws up.
They were 12/3 and in trouble. That's when the genius and talent of AB - who the selectors contemplated leaving out for Bavuma, for a variety or reasons - turned up and proved to the world once again what a batsman AB de villers is, as his counter-attacking fifty in no time, with anything loose being put away, coupled with push and run singles into the gaps and the intensity, attitude and determination he showed, immediately rubbed off on du Plessis who took his time to get going but with constant prodding from his mate in Afrikaans, the duo have won their side the session. From 12/3 to 107/3 - runs coming in a torrent as India kept attacking fields - South Africa will take it hands down on this Newlands wicket.
