In a dramatic turn of events during the ongoing cricket match, India finds itself in trouble as it continues to lose wickets in quick succession against South Africa. With the score at 172 for 7, India holds a narrow lead of just 13 runs over South Africa's total of 159. Noteworthy moments included Marco Jansen's impactful bowling, which saw the dismissal of Kuldeep Yadav in an unfortunate manner. Yadav attempted to glance a cross-seam delivery down leg but only managed a slight edge that was brilliantly caught by the keeper.

The day became even more precarious for India as Keshav Maharaj struck, removing pivotal batsman KL Rahul. Rahul's innings came to a close at 39 runs off 119 balls, with four boundaries and one six. Maharaj delivered a well-pitched ball that cleverly spun away, resulting in an edge that was captured by Markram at slip after a brief juggle. This wicket proved to be a significant breakthrough for the South African team as they tightened their grip over the match.

Rishabh Pant, while showing signs of resilience, has also experienced a few close calls at the crease. He was fortunate when a thick outside edge off Maharaj narrowly evaded Aiden Markram in the slips, allowing the ball to race away for an unexpected four runs. Nevertheless, Pant has responded with aggressive intent, even launching a towering six over mid-off, indicating his awareness of the challenge posed by the increasingly difficult pitch conditions.

Adding to India's woes, Shubman Gill faced a setback earlier in the day, retiring hurt due to a neck spasm. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a statement confirming that Gill is under observation from the medical team, with his return to play contingent upon his recovery.

As the tension mounts in this competitive match, India's batting lineup will need a collective effort to overcome the challenges posed by the South African bowlers and extend their lead. Speculation on Gill's return will also play a crucial role in strategizing for the remainder of the game. With the conditions proving to be a mixture of luck and skill, all eyes will be on how India responds in the coming innings, with players like Siraj and Axar at the crease, hoping to stabilize the innings.