Jadeja walks to the non-striker's end to join Rahul. Ngidi continues, and the pair deal in safe, steady singles. Six runs from the over. After 42 overs, India are 295/5.
The South African bowlers have tightened things up with two new batters at the crease. Jadeja and Rahul manage just a single each off Markram's over. After 43 overs, India are 297/5.
Corbin Bosch returns. Rahul works him down to long-on for a single. Jadeja is beaten but picks up a single next ball. Rahul then slams a much-needed boundary to push India past 300, and follows it up with a single. A ball drifting down leg is called wide. Jadeja finishes the over with a boundary. Twelve from it.
After 44 overs, India are 309/5.
Markram continues. Rahul skips out and drills it straight down the ground for a single. Jadeja defends a couple before nudging a single. Rahul finds a boundary now, then collects a couple more to end the over. Eight runs from it.
After 45 overs, India are 317/5.
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