11. But soon the South Africans bowlers settled for accurate line and length and made the Indian batsmen struggle for runs. 12. Cronje praised his bowlers for exploiting a turning wicket and denying Indian batsmen a chance to reach the target. 13. Darren Gough and Alan Mullally contained the Indian batsmen, who failed to exploit a batting strip. 14. Dion Nash and Chris Cairns had the Indian batsmen in serious trouble on a drying wicket. 15. Earlier the Indian batsmen struggled against Pakistani bowlers. 16. Ganguly won the toss and the Indian batsmen prospered on a good batting wicket. 17. Gough and Alan Mullally contained the Indian batsmen, who failed to exploit a batting strip. 18. Gavin Robertson, the other spinner, also failed to make any impact on the Indian batsmen. 19. In contrast, most Indian batsmen, including night watchman Anil Kumble, showed greater determination in building up a sizeable lead. 20. Indian batsmen negotiated South African spinners Pat Symcox and Paul Adams much better Tuesday than in the first innings. |
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