India vs South Africa 2nd Test LIVE, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India a quick start before departing. India have dominated proceedings in the IND vs SA 2nd Test. Jasprit Bumrah has bagged a stunning six-fer to finish the proteas. But Aiden Markram stood strong and hammered a sensational century to wage a lone war. India now needs just 79 runs to win the Test match and level the series 1-1.
As Day 2 unfolds, Rohit Sharma and Company maintain control, holding a significant lead. The Proteas, trailing India by 36 runs, face an uphill battle. The stage is set for an enthralling continuation of the series decider in Cape Town, with the result expected to be decided today. The second Test has lived up to its billing, delivering cricket fans a rollercoaster of emotions and a thrilling contest between two formidable teams.
India vs South Africa: Day 1
With the series decider hanging almost in the balance, the India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1 unfolded in a frenzy of collapses, stunning performances, and unexpected twists.
The hero of the day was India’s speedster, Mohammed Siraj, who left an indelible mark on the match by securing his maiden six-wicket haul. The Proteas, hoping to make a strong start at Newlands, were left reeling as Siraj’s career-best figures of 6-15 orchestrated a jaw-dropping collapse, bundling them out for a mere 55 runs in the first innings. With this, Rohit Sharma and his team found themselves in a commanding position.
However, the drama didn’t end there. In Dean Elgar’s farewell Test, India faced a formidable South African comeback after the tea break. Resuming at 153-4, the Indian side witnessed an unexpected batting collapse as speedster Lungi Ngidi’s triple-wicket maiden over turned the tide in South Africa’s favor. Accompanied by the skillful Kagiso Rabada, Ngidi and company bowled out India for 153 in just 11 deliveries, ensuring the seesaw battle continued.
Nandre Burger, with three crucial wickets before tea, played a pivotal role in keeping the Proteas in contention. Despite the Indian collapse, Rohit Sharma and his team staged a strong recovery, limiting South Africa to 62-3 in 17 overs by the end of Day 1 in the Cape Town decider. In a remarkable turn of events, South Africa’s stand-in skipper, Elgar, found himself dismissed twice on the same day, adding to India vs South Africa drama.
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