Hardik Pandya stands tall for India, South Africa extend advantage

Hardik Pandya’s 93 was the stand-out performance for India but South Africa extended their lead to 142 at the end of day 2. (AFP)

Updated on: Jan 08, 2018 8:32 AM IST

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Hardik Pandya’s 93 was the stand-out performance for India but South Africa extended their lead to 142 at the end of day 2. (AFP)

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Hashim Amla’s army was in attendance as South Africa looked to take the remaining wickets and build a big lead. (AFP)

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Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara built a solid stand and blunted the South Africa pacers. (AFP)

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Kagiso Rabada trapped Rohit Sharma LBW as South Africa got the big wicket. (AFP)

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Cheteshwar Pujara held firm as India staged a mini-recovery. (REUTERS)

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Vernon Philander sent back Cheteshwar Pujara for 26 as South Africa struck immediately after the lunch break. (AFP)

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Dale Steyn got the big wicket of Wriddhiman Saha for 0 as India lost wickets at regular intervals. (AFP)

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Hardik Pandya blasted an aggressive fifty off 46 balls and shared a great stand with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (AFP)

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Pandya neared a ton and his partnership with Bhuvneshwar was worth 99 runs. (AFP)

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Morne Morkel dismissed Bhuvneshwar Kumar to break the stand as India neared 200. (AFP)

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Kagiso Rabada dismissed Pandya for 93 as South Africa looked at a big lead. (AFP)

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South Africa bowled India out for 209, giving them a lead of 77 runs. (AP)

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Dean Elgar survived a catch in the second over as Mohammed Shami spilled the catch. (AP)

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Hardik Pandya sent back Aiden Markram for 34 as his day continued to get better. (BCCI)

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Hardik Pandya sent back Dean Elgar but South Africa ended the day with a lead of 142. (BCCI)