The play was stopped due to bad light on the opening day of the third Test between India and South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. In 58 overs of play, India reached 224/3 as Rohit Sharma smashed his third century of the tournament.
Rohit completed his fifty in 86 balls, but he scored th༺e next 50 runs in just 48 balls. He also surpassed England all-rounder Ben Stokes (15) to hit th🧸e most number of sixes in 2019.
It i🤪s raining now and very dark. Will be surprise🀅d if we get more play today.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Before the play was called off, Rohit was batting 𝔍at 117 off 164 balls with vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on 83 off 135 balls at the 𒊎other end.
Bad Light forces early call of play. 224/3 wi🅷th Rohit on 117* & Rahane on 83*. Join us for Day 2 tomorrow
— BCCI (@BCCI)
After affecting the game on the opening day, the weather migဣht impact play even on Day 2.
As per the weather reports f💖or Sunday in Ranchi, it is expected to be cloudly. There is a high possibility of thunde🃏rstorms around noon, which could continue till evening.
