India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Match: Dean Elgar Departs, South Africa One Down vs India
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match LIVE Score: The match hangs in balance.© AFP
IND vs SA, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Mukesh Kumar has dismissed Dean Elgar and Tony de Zorzi as South Africa are two down against India in Cape Town. Aiden Markram has been joined by Tony de Zorzi. Earlier, the guests suffered a batting collapse to get bundled out for 153 runs, taking a lead of 98 runs. Lungi Ngidi bowled a three-wicket over while Kagiso Rabada picked two wickets in one over as India lost their last 6 wickets without scoring a single run. This all came after Mohammed Siraj took a six-wicket haul to help India bundled out South Africa for 55 runs. (Live Scorecard)
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January03202420:49 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Close call!
A tad fuller delivey from Mukesh Kumar hit the front pad of Tristan Stubbs but umpire was unconvinced. India went upstairs but that extra bounce on the surface eventually saved Stubbs as the ball was projected to be going over the middle stump.
SA 44/2 (14.4)
January03202420:36 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: WICKET!
Mukesh Kumar strikes again! A good length ball around the off stump and Tony de Zorzi had to play it. He nicked the ball and KL Rahul took a good catch behind the stumps. These two wickets from Mukesh will definitely boost India’s morale.
SA 41/2 (12.1)
January03202420:29 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: WICKET!
First breakthrough for India as Mukesh Kumar gets the wicket of Dean Elgar. With this, Elgar’s final international knock comes to an end at the score of 12. It is good to see India’s Virat Kohli asking the crowd to bow down to the players and Kohli’s teammates also congratulated Elgar.
SA 37/1 (10.2 overs)
January03202420:18 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: FOUR!
An elegant backfoot punch from Dean Elgar for a four on the off side. Indian pacers are leaking runs in this innings. This now seems a solid start for South Africa considering how the pitch has played. Both Aiden Markram and Elgar have adjusted to the bounce of the surface beautifully.
SA 33/0 (9)
January03202420:11 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Lucky Markram!
A tad fuller length ball from Mukesh Kumar and he trapped Aiden Markram in front of the stumps. Umpire was unconvinced so Rohit Sharma went upstairs. To Markram’s good luck, the ball was found to be clipping the leg stump only despite the batter looking plumb at the first sight. Things went in the batter’s favour as the ground umpire’s decision was not out.
SA 19/0 (6.4)
January03202419:54 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: FOUR!
Beautiful shot from Dean Elgar! The short ball from Mohammed Siraj rose to a good height but Elgar was ready for it, waiting inside his crease. He cut it past the slip and gully fielders for a four.
SA 17/0 (4)
January03202419:48 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: FOUR!
That is a top shot from Aiden Markram! It was slightly short with not much bounce on it and Markram comfortably punched it from the backfoot for a four. The ball went through the point region.
SA 10/0 (2.4)
January03202419:46 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Maiden over!
Mohammed Siraj starts with a maiden over. Dean Elgar faced him and he faced him well. The South African batters are looking much more confident now after what their pacers have done.
SA 4/0 (2)
January03202419:42 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: South Africa start 2nd innings!
A boundary came off the first over of South Africa’s second innings. Jasprit Bumrah bowled it and Aiden Markram hit a four in it. India need some early wickets to keep themselves motivated.
January03202419:30 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: India all out for 153!
Two wickets in two balls for Kagiso Rabada and the innings ends for India. They have been bundled out for 153 runs with a 98-run lead. What a shame for the Indian batting unit this is. They lost their last 6 wickets without scoring a single run. On the other hand, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada were superb with the ball.
January03202419:23 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Kohli is out!
Would you believe it? South Africa have turned this game on its head. Kagiso Rabada gets the wicket of Virat Kohli.
January03202419:22 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: WICKET!
Ngidi takes a third wicket of the over. Jasprit Bumrah is also gone and India now are 7 down. South Africa are pulling things back and you gotta give credit to Ngidi for this superb over that has dismissed three for zero runs. Just unbelievable!
January03202419:17 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Another WICKET!
Lungi Ngidi has brought South Africa back in the game. It was a short ball that rose really well off the surface, took the edge of Ravindra Jadeja’s bat and Marco Jansen took a good catch at gully.
IND 153/6 (33.3)
January03202419:16 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: WICKET!
What a waste of an opportunity from KL Rahul! It was a short ball bowled outside off from Lungi Ngidi and Rahul nicked it to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.
IND 153/5 (33.1)
January03202419:11 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: FOUR!
A short ball fromn Kagiso Rabada and KL Rahul plays a well-controlled pull shot on it for a four. This is the first boundary for Rahul in this innings and it has come off the 30th ball. India won’t mind it as Virat Kohli is scoring at a good pace from the other end.
IND 152/4 (32.4)
January03202418:45 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Kohli nears 50
In the previous over of Kagiso Rabada, Virat Kohli smashes a six and a boundary as the pacer concedes 10 runs. With this, Kohli has gone past the 35-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his 31st half-century in the longest format of the game.
IND 129/4 (27 overs)
January03202418:42 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: 5 runs off the over
Virat Kohli is dealing in boundaries and keeping the momentum towards the Indian side. In the previous over of Marco Jansen, he smashes a boundary as the pacer concedes five runs. India are in a comfortable position but one more wicket can change the momentum of the game.
IND 119/4 (26 overs)
January03202418:31 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: 3rd session begins
Hello and welcome to the third and final session of Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul resume the proceedings for India from 111/4, leading by 56 runs.
January03202418:15 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: End of 2nd session
This marks the end of the second session of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa. At Tea, India’s score read at 111/4 with Virat Kohli (20*) and KL Rahul (0*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors have taken a lead by 56 runs. For the Proteas, Nandre Burger scalped three wickets.
January03202418:03 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Nandre Burger strikes again and this time he dismisses Shreyas Iyer for duck. The ball hits the edge of the bat as wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch behind the stumps. Fourth wicket gone for India.
IND 110/4 (22.2 overs)
January03202418:00 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Nandre Burger has provided South Africa with another breakthrough as he dismissed Shubman Gill for 36. Gill plays a loose shot after the ball hits the outside edge and Marco Jansen takes a brilliant catch. Third wicket gone for India.
IND 105/3 (21 overs)
January03202417:54 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: 100 comes up for India
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are stitching a good partnership for India against South Africa. The duo is playing fearless cricket and dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Lungi Ngidi, the duo scores five runs as the Proteas need to scalp another wicket.
IND 101/2 (20 overs)
January03202417:40 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Gill, Kohli solid
Despite losing the wicket of Rohit Sharma, India still hold the momentum as Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill deal in boundaries. The duo is showcasing the attacking cricket and playing a fearless game. On the other hand, South Africa bowlers aim for another wicket at the earliest.
IND 96/2 (18 overs)
January03202417:33 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Virat Kohli enters with a bang
Star India batter Virat Kohli enters with a bang as he smashes two consecutive boundaries off Nandre Burger’s delivery. The Proteas pacer, who took the wicket of Rohit Sharma in the same over, conceded a total of nine runs. Kohli and Shubman Gill now aim to stitch a solid partnership for India.
IND 80/2 (15 overs)
January03202417:28 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Nandre Burger has provided South Africa with the much-needed breakthrough as he dismissed Rohit Sharma for 39. Rohit tries to play a defensive shot on the bouncer as the ball goes to gully, where Marco Jansen takes a low catch. Rohit misses his half-century as India lose their second wicket.
IND 72/2 (14.2 overs)
January03202417:19 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Gill gives good support
India skipper Rohit Sharma is playing fearless cricket as he is regularly dealing in boundaries. On the other hand, Shubman Gill is also giving him a good support with the bat. In the previous over of Nandre Burger, Gill smashes a boundary. The duo has also brought up their fifty-run partnership.
IND 71/1 (13 overs)
January03202417:16 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Rohit nears 50
Rohit Sharma survives a close LBW call off Kagiso Rabada’s delivery. He is currently batting at 39 and inching closer towards his half-century. In the previous over of Marco Jansen, the duo of Rohit and Shubman Gill scores fives runs, which include a boundary from Gill.
IND 67/1 (12 overs)
January03202417:02 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: India take the lead
India have gone past the score of South Africa. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are stitching a good partnership as the India skipper is inching closer towards his half-century. He is currently batting at 38 and dealing in boundaries.
IND 58/1 (10 overs)
January03202416:51 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Big feat for Gill
Young India batter Shubman Gill has achieved a big feat in Test cricket. He takes a double off Nandre Burger’s delivery and completes his 1000 runs in the longest format. A brilliant performance from Gill.
IND 52/1 (8 overs)
January03202416:47 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Maiden over
Pacer Kagiso Rabada is looking like the only saving grace for South Africa. After scalping the first wicket, he has also been economical with the ball so far. In the previous over, he also bowls a maiden as South Africa aim for their second wicket.
IND 43/1 (7 overs)
January03202416:42 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Rohit deals in boundaries
Rohit Sharma comfortably deals in boundaries as India dominate South Africa. In the previous over of Nandre Burger, the India skipper hits three boundaries as the pacer leaks 12 runs. Rohit is also getting a good support from Shubman Gill from the other end.
IND 43/1 (6 overs)
January03202416:38 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: 6 runs off the over
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are stitching a good partnership for India. In the previous over of Lungi Ngidi, the duo scores six runs, which include a boundary from Gill. India batters are looking in good touch aim to take the lead at the earliest.
IND 26/1 (4 overs)
January03202416:25 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Kagiso Rabada draws the first blood for South Africa as he dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal for duck. Jaiswal tries to play a defensive shot but the ball rattles up the stumps. First wicket gone for India.
IND 17/1 (2.1 overs)
January03202416:23 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Rohit on fire
Rohit Sharma is on fire as he smashes three boundaries in the over of Lungi Ngidi. The Proteas pacer concedes 13 runs as South Africa desperately need to scalp a wicket. On the other hand, the Indian batters are comfortably moving ahead in the game and looking in good touch.
IND 17/0 (2 overs)
January03202416:16 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: India off to good start
India are off to a good start in the second Test against South Africa. In the first over, Kagiso Rabada concedes a boundary of leg bye as India score four runs. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal steadily take India ahead in the game.
IND 4/0 (1 over)
January03202416:12 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: 2nd session begins
Hello and welcome to the second session of Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa. India bundled out South Africa for 55 with Mohammed Siraj scalping six wickets. Now, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings for India. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada will be bowling the first over for the Proteas.
January03202415:37 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: India bowl out SA for 55
Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul helped India bundle out South Africa for 55. Apart from Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar took two wickets each. For South Africa, Kyle Verreynne scored 15 while David Bedingham scored 12.
January03202415:33 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah has provided India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Nandre Burger for 4. The ball hits the thick edge of the bat as Yashasvi Jaiswal makes no mistake and takes a brilliant catch. Ninth wicket gone for South Africa.
SA 55/9 (23 overs)
January03202415:19 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! After Mohammed Siraj’s massive heroics, pacer Mukesh Kumar joins the party in style and dismisses Keshav Maharaj for 3. Maharaj tries to steal a boundary but the ball goes up in the air and Jasprit Bumrah takes a brilliant catch. Eighth wicket gone for South Africa.
SA 46/8 (20 overs)
January03202415:05 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj strikes again as he now dismisses Kyle Verreynne for 15. After hitting a boundary, Verreynne tries to play a shot into the third man region but ends up giving a catch to Shubman Gill at the slip. Seventh wicket gone for South Africa as they have completely lost the track.
SA 45/7 (17.5 overs)
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