India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score And Updates: KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara Battle Hard After Mayank Agarwal Falls For 26
IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: After a good start, Mayank Agarwal failed to convert his knock to a big score as the opener was dismissed by Marco Jansen on 26 in the opening session of the second Test at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
India vs South Africa Live Score 2nd Test: After a good start, Mayank Agarwal failed to convert his knock to a big score as the opener was dismissed by Marco Jansen on 26 in the opening session of the second Test at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. KL Rahul is going well and he is joined by Cheteshwar Pujara in the middle. Rahul is also leading India in the absence of Virat Kohli who is out with a back spasm. Hanuma Vihari has replaced Kohli in the XI. South Africa, on the other hand, have brought in Duanne Oliver in their XI. A high on confidence Indian side are hoping to seal their maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation. India had won the first Test comfortably by 113 runs and there is no reason why they can't do it again in this Test. For the record, India have never lost a Test in Johannesburg - they have won two and drawn three. India's pace attack - rated as the best currently by many - will enjoy the pace and bounce at the Wanderers. The form of their famed middle order comprising Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane remains a concern but the Indian think tank would believe in the famous old saying of form being temporary and class permanent. (LIVE SCORECARD)
South Africa Playing XI: Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi
India Playing XI: KL Rahul(c), Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Here are the Live Updates of India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1 Straight From The Wanderers Stadium
- 15:00 (IST)Rahul Going Steady!Rahul has played 59 balls so far and scored 10 runs. He might be low on strike rate but the positive approach in his batting must have sent a strong message to the batter to come.SA vs IND Live Score: India 39/1
- 14:38 (IST)First Wicket Falls For India!Jansen to Mayank, That's OUT!! caught behind!! First wicket falls for India as Mayank has to depart after a good start.Mayank c Verreynne b Marco Jansen 26(37) (4s-5)SA vs IND Live Score: India 36/1
- 14:36 (IST)India In Good Position!Indian openers have batted really well till now, especially Mayank Agarwal the way he used his front foot since morning was terrific. They had added over 100 runs in the first Test and are off to a good start yet another time.SA vs IND Live Score: India 36/0
- 14:26 (IST)Jansen Comes In Attack!South Africa bowlers have stopped flow of runs in the last few overs. Marco Jansen comes into the attack.SA vs IND Live Score: India 35/0
- 14:09 (IST)India Off To A Good Start!Rabada to Mayank, FOUR to square leg!! Indian opener are dealing in boundaries now.SA vs IND Live Score: India 32/0
- 14:07 (IST)Back-To-Back Boundaries From Rahul!Oliver to Rahul, another boundary to third man this time. Two boundaries form this over and India are off to a good start.SA vs IND Live Score: India 28/0
- 14:05 (IST)First Boundary For Rahul!Oliver to Rahul, full length ball and the skipper has guided it to the boundary ropes. First boundary from KL Rahul.SA vs IND Live Score: India 24/0
- 14:04 (IST)South Africa Lose Review!Oliver to Rahul, appeal for caught behind!! Umpire has turned it down but South Africa have gone for a review.Review showed that there was no contact between the bat and the ball. The Indian captain will stay!!SA vs IND Live Score: India 20/0
- 13:57 (IST)Good Shot From Mayank For A Boundary!Rabada to Mayank, FOUR, good stride from Mayank and that was another top-class shot to mid on.SA vs IND Live Score: India 20/0
- 13:43 (IST)Another Boundary For Mayank!Rabada to Mayank, FOUR!! Good shot from Mayank to deep point. Third boundary for the opener and India have 13 runs on the board at the end of third over.SA vs IND Live Score: India 13/0
- 13:41 (IST)Two Boundaries From 2nd Over!Oliver to Mayank, another good shot from Mayank for a boundary, this time was was overpitched and the opener guided it to long off.SA vs IND Live Score: India 8/0
- 13:39 (IST)Mayank Hits FOUR!Oliver to Mayank, brilliant cover drive from the opener for a boundary!! First runs in the Indian innings came in as a boundary.SA vs IND Live Score: India 4/0
- 13:36 (IST)Maiden Over From Rabada!Maiden over from Rabada to start off the second Test. Rahul has also batted in a positive approach in all 6 deliveries.SA vs IND Live Score: India 0/0
- 13:34 (IST)Good First Ball From Rabada!Rabada to Rahul, Good first ball, India's stand-in skipper leaves the ball.SA vs IND Live Score: India 0/0
- 13:25 (IST)All Set For Second Test!All set to begin, players are on the ground for national anthems
- 13:20 (IST)Two Changes For South Africa!Two changes for South Africa as Kyle Verreynne has replaced Quinton de Kock and Duanne Olivier comes in for Wiaan Mulder.South Africa Playing XI: Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi
- 13:18 (IST)Hanuma Vihari Replaces Injured Virat Kohli In India Playing XI!India made just one change in their playing XI as Hanuma Vihari has replaced injured Virat Kohli in the lineup. Rest the team is same.India Playing XI: KL Rahul(c), Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
- 13:04 (IST)India Win Toss, Opt To Bat!India captain KL Rahul wins the toss and opts to bat first against South Africa in the second Test at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Toss Update - KL Rahul has won the toss and elects to bat first in the 2nd Test.
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Captain Virat Kohli misses out with an upper back spasm.#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/2YarVIea4H - 12:59 (IST)KL Rahul Leading IndiaThis is massive! We see KL Rahul walk out for the toss for India and not Virat Kohli.
- 12:51 (IST)India's Spotless Record In JohannesburgIndia have never lost a Test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. In the five Tests that they have played, Team India has won two and draw three Tests, making this one of the most favourable venues for them in not only in South Africa but in all overseas conditions.
- 12:41 (IST)India All SetThe Indian side has made all the right preparations coming into this crucial encounter. Here is glimpse of their training sessions ahead of the Johannesburg Test.
Preparations done ✅
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Just a matter of few hours before the LIVE action begins at the Wanderers. 👊💪#TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/LrPJPSkuVF - 12:10 (IST)IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 LiveHello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs South Africa second Test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. India come into this Test match with a 113-run victory over the hosts in the previous Test. The Virat Kohli-led side would want to win this Test and seal their maiden series win in red-ball cricket on South African soil.
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