India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: SA trail by 36 runs, wicket tally for the day stops at 23

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: The icing on the tasty cake is Siraj has his fifer in Cape Town! That too in the first session of the 2nd Test against South Africa. Who would have thought? Siraj ends Marco Jansen’s stay early. He frustrated the Indian bowlers in the 1st Test match. Jansen gives away the edge and Rahul does the rest. A three-ball duck for Jansen. Marco Jansen c Rahul b Siraj 0(3). Siraj has secured his best-ever Test figures. A dream spell in Cape Town. Take a bow, Siraj!

Keep picking Siraj, keep taking wickets! That's Rohit's mantra to make sure South Africa surrender for cheap in its first essay at Cape Town. A well setup for Bedingham whose dismissal is completed by Jaiswal. Another sharp catch for the youngster. Bedingham c Jaiswal b Siraj 12(17). South Africa are five down for 32 runs! Can Proteas recover from here?

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Can Verreynne and Bedingham steady the ship? The Proetas batters have added 19 runs in 33 balls. Since the departure of Zorzi, the hosts have batted cautiously against Siraj and Bumrah. Siraj almost had his fourth wicket in his previous over - his first after the drinks break. Meanwhile, the in-form pacer is assisted by Prasidh Krishna. Speedster Prasidh has leaked 5 runs in his first 2 overs. RSA 34/4 after 15 overs.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: WOW! A review is taken but it looks like Siraj has bagged the all-important wicket of Verryenne after the drinks break. Impact in line, wickets missing! Not out and review retained. Siraj was not even celebrating when the umpire gave it out. Verryenne survives! RSA 29/4 after 13 1 overs.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: That's a painful one for KL Rahul! He is hurt. The ball didn't carry and Rahul copped a nasty blow. He is checked by his teammates. Gloveman is back on his feet in no time. Prasidh Krishna, who joined the attack by replacing Bumrah, has leaked 4 runs in his first over. Time for drinks!

Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah have put Rohit Sharma’s Team India on top in the first session of the 2nd Test against hosts South Africa. South Africa have only scored 23 runs in the first 11 overs. They have lost 4 top-order batters in the opening session. Siraj, who has taken three wickets, has only leaked 4 runs in 5.1 overs for India. David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne have added 9 runs off 11 balls after de Zorzi's departure.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Siraj is making it look ridiculously easy! A non-threatening delivery has managed to get the better of superstar De Zorzi, who earlier raised his stocks with a century against India in the white-ball series. Another simple catch taken by Rahul and Zorzi takes the long walk. De Zorzi c Rahul b Siraj 2(17). Rahul started to move early, anticipating the catch. A Siraj show it has been in the first 10 overs and Proteas are four down for 15 runs!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: After a polite enquiry for a dismissal for debutant Stubbs, Bumrah has made sure that umpire raises his finger on the next ball. A debut to forget for Stubbs as South Africa have lost its third wicket inside the first 8 overs. A simple catch for Rohit Sharma, who has been excellent with his field decisions for the visitors. Tristan Stubbs c Rohit b Bumrah 3(11). WOW! Bumrah is at it again! A deadly full toss has bamboozled David Bedingham but an inside edge extends his stay. The umpire too turned down the LBW reject, no review was taken either! Smart cricket overall.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Debutant Tristan Stubbs and youngster Tony de Zorzi will have to thwart Mohammed Siraj's bid to spark a batting collapse in the 1st session of the 2nd Test at Cape Town. Skipper Dean Elgar was cleaned up by Siraj in the previous over as South Africa have lost both of its openers for cheap. Change of bat for the South African batter. Single taken next. Zorzi is back on strike. RSA 11/2 after 7.5 overs.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Stand-in skipper Dean Elgar is the fourth South African batter after AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis to score 1,000 runs in Test cricket against India. A short-leg has been placed for Elgar. Siraj is targetting the stumps and Rohit is spot on with the field. The South African skipper is under the pump in the first session. "He is telling Siraj, and you know where I want you to bowl," Shastri said moments before India bagged its second wicket as Elgar was BOWLED! Opener Elgar is cleaned up by Siraj on the third ball of the 5th over. A big wicket for India as the Proteas lose their skipper.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: South Africa’s Dean Elgar has completed 1,000 Test runs for South Africa against India. He has achieved the special feat in his final appearance for the Proteas. The stand-in skipper is joined by Tony de Zorzi, who is facing an on-song Bumrah for the first time. Siraj bowled a wicket-maiden as he dismissed opener Markram for cheap in the previous over. RSA 8/1 after 4.5 overs.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Draw the batter forward and get an outside edge - Siraj doing the basics and he is rewarded early. Markram is dismissed! Jaiswal takes a sharp catch and pacer Siraj has managed to draw first blood for the visitors. Just the start India needed! Markram c Jaiswal b Siraj 2(10). RSA 5/1 after 3.2 overs.

IND vs SA Live, 2nd Test: What just happened! Elgar has been hit on the head by Bumrah. He is alright, had a smile on his face too. As commentators rightly pointed out, he was taken by surprise. Bouncer barrage against outgoing Elgar as Rohit’s Team India continues to mount pressure on the Proteas openers. Just two runs from Bumrah's second over. RSA 5-0 after 3 overs.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: India will appeal about anything regarding Dean Elgar, commentator Ravi Shastri opined on-air after Mohammed Siraj welcomed Elgar with a fiery delivery. In the air! But safe, single taken by Elgar as he gets off the strike. What a contest it has been between Siraj and Elgar! RSA 3-0 after 2 overs.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Opening the Indian attack in Cape Town, pace ace Jasprit Bumrah bowled an absolute beauty to unnerve Aiden Markram, who managed to open his account with a double on the second ball of the 1st over. Good start from Bumrah! RSA 2-0 after the 1st over.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Before India bowlers kickstart the proceedings in the Cape Town encounter, players have arrived at the venue for the national anthems. Let's have a quick look at playing XIs. We are moments away from the first ball of the 2nd Test between India and South Africa!

India's playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar.

South Africa's playing XI: Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Speaking at the coin toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma said that the visitors would have also opted to bat first. The Indian skipper has confirmed that India have made two changes to its XI for the 2nd Test against the Proteas. "Would've batted first as well. Looks a good pitch. We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch, but nevertheless, there will be enough in the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we'll cash in on it. Important to forget what's happened in the past. We understand the importance of getting runs on the board, and getting 20 wickets. Didn't happen in the first game but we're upbeat about what we can achieve here. Two changes. Jadeja comes back for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him," Rohit said.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: India have made noteworthy changes to its playing XI for the second and final Test of the bilateral series against hosts South Africa in Cape Town. Dean Elgar won the toss and India are bowling first in the second encounter of the two-game series. India have added Ravindra Jadeja to its playing XI. However, the all-rounder has replaced Ravichandran Ashwin. All-rounder Shardul Thakur is also not picked for the 2nd Test. Pacer Mukesh Kumar has been roped in for the 2nd Test as the speedster has replaced Shardul.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: South Africa have won the toss, and the Proteas will bat first in Cape Town decider. Dean Elgar is leading the Proteas in his final Test appearance for South Africa. "Going to bat. Pitch looks interesting. We're in a great position. Can't win a two-match series if you don't win the first - we've crossed that hurdle. Scoreboard starts on nought. We all know that. Starting well is going to be key against this Indian side. Got a debutant in Tristan Stubbs coming in for Temba. Ngidi comes in for Coetzee who's also injured. And Maharaj comes in," the stand-in South Africa skipper said after winning the toss.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: As per the latest visuals from Cape Town, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is fit and ready to feature in the Indian XI. Jadeja missed the 1st Test due to a back spasm. He was seen warming up for the 2nd Test alongside skipper Rohit Sharma. The traditional coin toss coming up next! Should India bat or bowl in the series decider?

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Speedster Kagiso Rabada has an exceptional record at Newlands. The Proteas fast bowler has taken 42 wickets in seven Tests for the Rainbow nation. Pacer Rabada has an average of 20.95 in 7 Tests against the Proteas. Did you know? The South African fast bowler is also approaching a staggering feat. Rabada needs to take five more wickets to eclipse Jacques Kallis' tally of 291 Test wickets.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against India, hosts South Africa are now expected to replace injured Temba Bavuma with Cape Town's Zubayr Hamza in the upcoming encounter. Visitors India can enjoy the luxury of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who missed the 1st Test due to a back spasm. The star all-rounder is available for selection. All-rounder Shardul Thakur handed India an injury scare in the build-up to the 2nd Test while pacer Prasidh Krishna had a nightmare outing in his debut Test against the Proteas. Who will India replace Jajdeja with for the Cape Town showdown?

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Veteran batter Dean Elgar is set to bid farewell to Test cricket after the 2nd red-ball game of the India series in Cape Town. The Proteas captain will lead the hosts from the front in his Test swansong. His batting brilliance sealed South Africa’s massive win in the series opener against India. Outgoing Elgar will be supported by Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi. South Africa's bowling attack is spearheaded by pace ace Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen.

South Africa's likely XI for 2nd Test:

Dean Elgar (capt), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Indian captain Rohit Sharma feels that the visitors will have to find a way to deal with Proteas bowlers on ‘challenging conditions’ in South Africa. "The pitch looks pretty similar to Centurion," Rohit said ahead of the 2nd Test. "Maybe not full of grass but there is enough covering of grass on the pitch. At some stage, we all have to be exposed to conditions like this. I am sure they will have learned a lot from the first game and tomorrow is another opportunity for them to understand what is required. It is challenging but that's what Test cricket is about," Rohit added.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Speedster Prasidh Krishna had a forgetful outing against South Africa in the series opener. The debutant in the Centurion Test bagged a single wicket and leaked 93 runs. After a heavy defeat to the Proteas, India have roped in Avesh Khan to replace Mohammed Shami. Will Avesh replace Prasidh in 2nd Test?

India's likely XI for 2nd Test:

Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/Avesh Khan.