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Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan put on 50 for the opening wicket in India vs South Africa 2015, 3rd Test at Nagpur

Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed soon after the batsmen brought up their 50-run stand.

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Shikhar Dhawan’s (Left) poor run of form continued but Murali Vijay seems to be in good form © AFP

Murali Vijay and Shikhar have put on 50 for the opening wicket on Day 1 of the third Test at Nagpur. The duo put on an unbeaten 80-run stand in the second Test at Bengaluru, but they could not add to it as rain played spoilsport for the remaining four days. Dhawan has made a quiet start, but it is Vijay, who has kicked on and made a solid start. Dhawan has not been in good form of late and was dismissed for 12 after he was caught and bowled by Dean Elgar. Dhawan place will be under scrutiny with likes of KL Rahul waiting on the flanks. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs South Africa 2015, 3rd Test at Nagpur

South Africa have bowled reasonably well. They started with Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada. The ball was initially getting good carry, but after a few overs, it went at one bounce to the ‘keeper. Off-spinner Simon Harmer and slow left-arm bowler Dean Elgar are getting some good turn on. When Harmer bowled, there was some puff of dust, which suggests there will be a lot of turn. Indian spinners will relish the opportunity to bowl on this surface when they get the chance. Live Cricket Updates: India vs South Africa 2015, 3rd Test at Nagpur, Day 1

Earlier, India had won the toss and elected to bowl first. The hosts have made two changes to the side. Rohit Sharma, after an impressive performance in the domestic circuit comes into the team in place of Varun Aaron. Stuart Binny is left out and Amit Mishra returns top the team. Ishant Sharma is the only pacer for India in this match.

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