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Cricket PlayersIndia vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Bad light forces early stumps again, SA lead IND by 11 runs
India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa were ahead by 11 runs when bad light stopped play and led to early stumps.
India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Bad light forced early stumps on Day 2, with South Africa reaching 256/5, ahead of India by 11 runs. Dean Elgar lit up his farewell series by scoring a 14th Test century, and along with David Bedingham, who has a fifty on debut, has stitched a century partnership post tea on the second day. As South Africa took the lead, India's shoulders have dropped. They have been wicketless for almost 30 overs now and the tiredness is visible. Their partnership had reached 131 when Mohammed Siraj finally ended India's wait for a wicket by sending back Bedingham. One brought two as in the very next over, Prasidh Krishna opened his account Test cricket by dismissing Kyle Verreynne for his maiden Test wicket....Read More
There was steady drizzle in the lead up to the start of play on Day 2. That eventually led to wet patches in the outfield and the start of play had to be delayed by 25 minutes. KL Rahul came in with the intention of playing his shots and while Mohammed Siraj eventually fell at the other end, he got to a sensational century with a six. He fell soon thereafter on 101 off 137 and that was the last Indian wicket to fall. The visitors were all out for 245. Mohammed Siraj then got an early breakthrough for India with Aiden Markram falling for five runs.
Dean Elgar and Tony De Zorzi then saw South Africa through to Lunch, at which point the hosts were 49/1 in 16 overs. De Zorzi and Elgar then made merry with India deciding to start with Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur in the second session. Elgar eventually raced past his half-century. The partnership was ended by Jasprit Bumrah who dismissed De Zorzi for on 28 off 62. Bumrah then dismissed Keegan Petersen immediately therafter but debutant David Bedingham has looked completely at home since. Elgar eventually reached his century while Bedingham scored at will and at Tea, the partnership between the pair was on 81 off 114. Elgar was on 115 off 168 while Bedingham was on 32 off 47. South Africa creamed 140 runs in the second session.
On Day 1, Kagiso Rabada showcased his prowess, dismantling India's batting stars with a five-wicket haul on a challenging track offering unpredictable bounce as South Africa dominated the first day of the opening Test on Tuesday. KL Rahul (70 not out, 105 balls) continued to excel at Supersport Park, demonstrating exceptional composure on a demanding pitch that took India to 208 for 8 in 59 overs before rain led to early stumps.
Rabada (5/44 in 17 overs) delivered two of the most threatening and penetrating spells seen recently, severely shaking the Indian batting lineup, which struggled to adapt to the conditions. Without Rahul's contributions, India would have faced a significant challenge in surpassing the 170-run mark. Rahul's elegant cover drive for six against left-arm pacer Marco Jansen and the boundary over backward point to complete his fifty with a six were highlights of his impressive innings.
Here are some key pointers on Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa
- India started the second day on 208/8, with KL Rahul on 70 off 105 balls.
- Rahul came with the intention of playing his shots and reached his century with a six.
- He was the last Indian wicket to fall after scoring 101 off 137 and the visitors were all out for 245.
- Siraj then got the early breakthrough for India with Aiden Markram's wicket.
- Dean Elgar and Tony de Zorzi then put South Africa ahead in the early part of the second session before Bumrah broke the partnership. Bumrah then also dismissed Keegan Petersen.
- However, Elgar and debutant David Bedingham smashed the Indians everywhere and the former eventually sailed past his century.
- South Africa smashed 140 runs for the loss of just two wickets in the second session.
- Dean Elgar completed his 14th Test century.
- Bedingham celebrated his Test debut with a maiden Test fifty.
- Siraj broke the 131-run partnership, castling Bedingham.
- Prasidh picked his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Kyle Verreynne.
- Bad light led to early stumps for the second day in a row.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: GONE! Rahul falls, India all out for 245
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Well that has come against the run of play. Burger ends the epic innings. Length that jags back in sharply, it beats Rahul's drive and smashes the stumps. That ends one of the most extraordinary innings you would ever see from an Indian batter. Rahul was immaculate in defence for much of Day 2 and then he switched gears so efficiently once the tail enders came in. Today, he played the situation perfectly and got that century that he deserved. His innings has helped India post a very respectable total of 245 and if this pitch remains the way it is now, the South African batters have a real task in front of them.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: SIX! CENTURY FOR RAHUL!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: This has to be one of the greatest centuries by an Indian player overseas, let alone Rahul's best. The field comes in for the last ball of the 66th, Rahul just bludgeons it over deep midwicket. Unbelievable knock this. He is on 101 off 133.
IND vs SA Live Score: India 245/9 in 66 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: OUT! Siraj nicks behind
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Siraj goes for a review belatedly, just as a formality. Rahul is not going to be left stranded in the 90s is he? Length ball first up in the 66th over from Coetzee, Siraj forced to play at it and it jags away from him slightly.
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IND vs SA Live Score: India 238/9 in 65.1 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: SIX! Rahul into the 90s
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Oh that's emphatic. Rahul has sent that into the grass stands. It is the last ball of the 65th and South Africa brought the field in, Rahul said sod it and went for the cracker. Pulled over deep square leg and he is on 95.
IND vs SA Live Score: India 238/8 in 65 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: FOUR!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Length ball from Rabada but straying down the leg side, third ball of the 65th. It is a four to fine leg and Rahul is now on 89.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: FOUR! Oh imperious Mr. Rahul
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Coetzee overpitches the second ball of the 64th, shaping away. Rahul punches it right back down the ground for four. We are seeing a master technician at work here. Rahul moves to 94 off 120.
IND vs SA Live Score: India 227/8 in 63.2 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: FOUR! Rahul going for the shots
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: First ball of the 63rd, Rabada sends it in short outside off and Rahul cuts it over the slips. He moves to 79.
IND vs SA Live Score: Inddia 222/8
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Siraj gets away with one
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Siraj looks to let go of the last ball of the 62nd over. But the ball shaped back and took a graze at Siraj's thigh as it went behind. The South Africans appealed, umpire said no and the hosts took the DRS. Ball tracking shows that the it would've missed leg stump by a whisker.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: A maiden first up from Rabada
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: 2 runs in the over
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Siraj survives that little trial and an edge that beats the slip cordon off the fifth ball allows him to run two. Now Kagiso Rabada comes in for the 61st over and KL Rahul is on strike. Here is the battle.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: The players are out there!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: At long last, the players are out. Let's remind you of where we stand. India are 208/8 in 59 overs. Rahul is on 70 off 105, Siraj is yet to get off the mark after facing 10 balls. Siraj is on strike. Gerald Coetzee to bowl the first over of the day.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: The covers are coming off
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: There has been no rain for a while now and the umpires have got the ground staff to take those covers off. Still no update on when we will have a start though.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: What Rabada said
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Rabada had a chat with the host broadcasters. This is what he had said. “Just tried to get the ball in a decent area, tried to use all the skills that I’ve picked up. (On recovering from injury) Couldn’t really do much, it had to heal on its own. Just had to do a bit of rehab to try and be active. Kohli and Iyer were playing well, dropped early in the innings and I’m glad those drops weren’t too costly. The wicket looks a bit tricky to bat, we are going to have to bat well. But the first job today is to get the two wickets early. (On Nandre Burger) He seems to be a fierce competitor, you saw it yesterday with the way he was bowling. I’m very happy for him and wish him many more wickets in his Test career.”
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Start delayed!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Bleak and windy out there
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: The advertising board is moving around as Kagiso Rabada gives an interview to the broadcasters. The drizzles have stopped but it is looking quite bleak. Don't be surprised if the start is delayed due to wet patches in the field.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Drizzling and the covers are on
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Not a torrential downpour, very light drizzle thus far. The pitch and infield remain under cover. It has to be noted that the umpires are out there with folded umbrellas.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Rathour on Kohli
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Kohli's preps for this seies was interrupted as he needed to return home for a personal emergency. Batting coach Rathour feels Kohli is now at that stage of his career where he doesn't necessarily require too much practice. "He bats a lot and trains a lot. So, if he practiced a few days less, doesn't matter much. We saw, how well he was playing. It didn't seem he was away from red ball cricket for six months. It's a good sign," said Rathour.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: The rain stays away
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: It has been overcast all morning in Centurion but not a drop of rain thus far. If you have any kind of wood near you, touch it and hope it stays the same if not better throughout the game.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa XI
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: India XI
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Rohit's pull shot
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: It is regarded as one of the most iconic sights in limited overs cricket but that hasn't often been the case in Tests. On Day 1, Rohit fell to exactly that shot. He has fallen to that in Centurion in 2018 as well, in Sydney in 2021 and in Nottingham that same year. In fact some of his greatest Test innings away from home in recent years were the ones in which he hardly ever played that shot in his long innings.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Rabada supremacy
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: There was songs about Kagiso Rabada being sung at the stands at SuperSport Park for much of the second and third sessions of the day, in the tune to The Cranberries' ‘Zombie’. South Africa were pretty much a one-man attack for much of the day yesterday with the Indians finding some respite whenever Rabada was given a breather. He dismissed Rohit Sharma in the first session, broke Kohli and Iyer's stand in the very first over of the second by dismissing the latter. Then he got Kohli himself when the former India captain was looking as dangerous as ever. He followed that up with the wickets of Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, thus forcing KL Rahul to bat with the tail. Rabada had an economy of 2.58 in his 17 overs on Day 1. All the other pacers went at well over 3.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa's lines
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Commentators were quite puzzled by why South Africa, particularly every bowler apart from Kagiso Rabada, seemed hell bent on targeting the middle and leg stump of the Indian batters instead of putting it in that channel of uncertainty around and outside off. This is what India batting coach Vikram Rathour had to say about it though. "Not very often but in last series also there were 5-6 dismissals down leg side. At lunch, they bowled 65 balls down leg, if they bowled outside off, whether they would have got same success, that's debatable. Because of tennis ball like spongy bounce, it was a difficult delivery to control as you saw how (Shubman) Gill got out. I feel they used it as a tactic," he added.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Weather positives from Centurion
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Well there has been no rain in Centurion all morning. Cloud cover or no, that is positive news for sure.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Temba Bavuma's status
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: The South African captain had pulled up after chasing the ball while fielding yesterday, his hamstring issue acting up again. He left the field and Dean Elgar captained South Africa for the rest of the day. Cricket South Africa has since said that he underwent scans and will continue to undergo medical evaluations. A call on his further participation in the Test will only be made later.
