South Africa vs India 2013-14 Photos

1st Test, Day 2: Indian pacers wreck havoc at Wanderers

December 19, 2013 19:50

Indian pacers dominated Day two's last session to give the tourists an edge in the opening Test against South Africa.

A look at the highlights from the day.

Images courtesy: AFP and AP

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Indian pacers dominated Day two's last session to give the tourists an edge in the opening Test against South Africa.

A look at the highlights from the day.

Images courtesy: AFP and AP
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Ishant Sharma claimed three wickets - two off successive deliveries - to hurt South Africa.
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The hurt was more painful because South Africa had made a solid start courtesy Graeme Smith and Alviro Petersen.

While Smith (in pic) was struck on his body early into the innings, he managed to resist Indian pacers.
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Despite losing Petersen (21) to Ishant, Smith managed to complete his 38th Test fifty.
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At the other end, Hashim Amla too played a responsible knock and his 36 added to India's frustration. From 118/1 at tea though, the script changed.
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Amla was removed by Ishant Sharma early into the final session of play.

The bowler struck in the next delivery, removing Jacques Kallis on 0.
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Zaheer Khan then - once again - trapped Smith LBW. This was the 14th occasion in international cricket that the Indian pacer had dismissed Smith.

Mohammad Shami contributed with two wickets.
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South Africa eventually managed to meander their way to 216/6 at close of play, thanks to Faf du Plessis (in pic) and Vernon Philander.
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Earlier in the day, Indian batsmen too found going tough. Resuming on 255/5, skipper MS Dhoni fell on 19 to Morne Morkel.
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Ajinkya Rahane looked set to complete his maiden Test fifty but he too could not stay for long.
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Vernon Philander removed Rahane on 47 and his three strikes in the opening session on Day 2 helped South Africa bowl India out on 280.

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1st Test, Day 2: Indian pacers wreck havoc at Wanderers

Indian pacers dominated Day two's last session to give the tourists an edge in the opening Test against South Africa. A look at the highlights from the day. Images courtesy: AFP and AP

Indian pacers dominated Day two's last session to give the tourists an edge in the opening Test against South Africa.

A look at the highlights from the day.

Images courtesy: AFP and AP