India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights: Dean Elgar Stars As South Africa Beat India To Level Series
IND vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights: South Africa beat India by 7 wickets in the second Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg to level the three-match series.
IND vs SAÂ 2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights:Â South Africa beat India by 7 wickets in the second Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg to level the three-match series. Proteas captain Dean Elgar was the hero for the home team for his unbeaten 96-run knock. Elgar batted strongly in front of the Indian bowlers and stood like a rock in the chase of 240. For India, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, and Ravichandran Ashwin picked one wicket each. The action will now shift to the decisive Test at the Newlands in Cape Town. (SCORECARD)
Playing XIs
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
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
Here are the Highlights of India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 4Â Straight From Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- 21:25 (IST)South Africa Win By 7 Wickets!Ashwin to Elgar, FOUR and South Africa have won the Test match by seven wickets. It was the South Africa captain who was absolutely brilliant with the bat in the chase of 240.SA vs IND, 2nd Test: South Africa (243/3, 229) beat India (202, 266) by 7 wickets
- 20:21 (IST)Shami Removes van der Dussen!Shami to van der Dussen, OUT!! caught by Pujara in the slips. South Africa have lost their thrid wicket now but they still have an upper hand in the chase.van der Dussen c Pujara b Shami 40(92) (4s-5)SA vs IND, Live Score: South Africa 175/3, need 65 runs to win
- 19:18 (IST)
- 19:08 (IST)Pujara Backs Himself And Ajinkya Rahane!Cheteshwar Pujara said the old adage "form is temporary but class is permanent" holds true for him and Ajinkya Rahane as their fluent half-centuries kept India in the hunt for a win in the second TestSA vs IND, Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win
- 18:39 (IST)Play To Resume At 7:15 PM IST, 34 Overs To Be Bowled!Here's the official update, play will resume at 7:15 PM IST if there will be no more rain.A total of 34 overs will be bowled in the last session.SA vs IND, Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win
The covers are off.
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2022
The umpires have done their inspection.
Play set to resume by 3:45 PM Local Time (07.15 PM IST) at the Wanderers, if there is no more rain.
A total of 34 overs to be bowled. #TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/NhRzjN3JS7 - 18:06 (IST)Tea Day 4: Rain Stops, Super Soppers At Work!Rain has stopped and the super soppers are at work now. South Africa will hope to score maximum runs if the get to play a few overs on Day 4.It's also Tea on Day 4. So now we have lost two session today.SA vs IND, Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win
- 16:55 (IST)Next Official Update At 5PM!Next official update is at 5 PM IST and it's still raining in Johannesburg. South Africa must not be happy as they will have lesser time as the match we are losing the scheduled overs.SA vs IND, Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win
- 15:36 (IST)Lunch timeIts the scheduled Lunch time now and the first session has been washed out due to persistent rain.
Rain has washed out first session on Day here at The Wanderers.
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2022
Let's hope the weather gets better.
We will be back for further updates shortly #TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/DFYtZONOv9 - 14:51 (IST)Australia dominate in the AshesMeanwhile in the ongoing Ashes series, Australia took a firm grip of the fourth Test in Sydney. Usman Khawaja smashed 137 off 260 and hosts declared at 416 for eight. England wrapped up Day 2 at 13/0.
- 14:32 (IST)Focus on Dean Elgar!South Africa captain Dean Elgar will need to put in a strong performance for his side and will be aiming to not lose his wicket quickly. Edging towards a half-century, he registered 46 off 121 balls on Day 3 and remains unbeaten. His wicket will be key for both teams.
- 14:07 (IST)Sunil Gavaskar criticises Rishabh PantRishabh Pant hasn't been in good batting form lately. He managed to muster only 17 off 43 balls during the first innings and a three-ball duck in the second innings. White commentating, legendary cricket Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the wicketkeeper-batter and said that he didn't show a sense of responsibility. Pant was expected to form a partnership with Hanuma Vihari but lost his wicket cheaply."You have got two new batsmen at the crease and then you saw that shot from Rishabh Pant. Forgettable, no excuses for that shot, no excuses. None of that nonsense about that being his natural game. There has to be some sense of responsibility shown. Because there are others taking the blows. There is guys like Rahane and Pujara who have taken it on their body. So you also fight it out," said Gavaskar.
- 13:20 (IST)The match has been delayed!Day 4 has been delayed due to rain!
DAY 4 | START DELAYED
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 6, 2022
Inclement weather had brought about a delayed start to Day 4 fo the 2nd Betway Test at Imperial Wanderers#SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/ZPZSuw7juy - 13:16 (IST)It's raining!It's drizzling at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Will the play be delayed? It hasn't been confirmed yet.
The Wanderers under a cloud cover at the moment
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2022
It is drizzling here on Day
We will be back with LIVE updates #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/62pKNpaLJ5 - 12:39 (IST)
India Cricket Team
South Africa Cricket Team
Rassie van der Dussen
Jasprit Bumrah
Cheteshwar Pujara
Ajinkya Rahane