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India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test, Day 2: Bad Light Stops Play, 5-Down SA Lead India By 11 Runs
IND vs SA Highlights, 1st Test, Day 2: South Africa were 256/5 before bad light stopped play
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:December 27, 2023 09:14 PM IST
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India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 2: Early stumps taken due to bad light.© AFP
India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights:Â South Africa led India by 11 runs before bad light forced early stumps on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test in Centurion. South Africa were 256/5 before bad light stopped play. Dean Elgar was unbeaten on 140 for the hosts, while Marco Janse was also not out on a score of 3. For India, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took two wickets each while Prasidh Krishna scalped a wicket as well. Earlier, KL Rahul slammed a brilliant 101 to help India post 245. Shortly after scoring his 8th Test ton, Rahul was cleaned up by Nandre Burger, who impressed with three wickets on his debut. Earlier, India managed to put 208 runs on the board at the loss of 7 wickets on Day 1. (Scorecard)
Here are the highlights from the Day 2 of India vs South Africa 1st Test from SuperSport Park in Centurion:
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- 21:13 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Play has been called off!As expected, bad light has cut short another day of play. South Africa in cotrol heading into Day 3
- 21:05 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Bad light stops play!Bad light stops play. South Africa 256/5 in 66 overs, lead India (245) by 11 runs on Day 2 of 1st TestThis might be the end of today's action. I don't see a resumption from here, especially with Elgar raising his bat.
- 20:54 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Will Bavuma bat today?There seems to be a delay, probably due to injury. Dean Elgar has copped a blow in his arm. The physio is attending him. Yashasvi Jaiswal also went off the field for a brief period. Must be a toilet break. Technically, SA are six down with no update on BavumaIND: 254/5 (64)
- 20:40 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Another wicket for India!I think he has knicked it! The Indian players are confident but the umpire hasn't moved. Verreynne also gave no reaction. The UltraEdge shows it brushed his glove on its way to the keeper. Maiden Test wicket for Prasidh KrishnaKyle Verreynne c Rahul b Prasidh Krishna 4 (7)
SA: 249/5 - 20:30 (IST)IND vs SA Live: WICKET!Siraj strikes at last! He bowls full from wide of the crease, gets the ball to move back in a bit to sneak through his defense. Hits the his idol Ronaldo's "siuuu".David Bedingham b Mohammed Siraj 56 (87)SA: 244/4
- 20:18 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Bedingham gets to 50!50 on debut for Bedingham! This has been a fine innings from the youngster. Surprise inclusion in the team, promoted due to Bavuma's injury, He has lived up to the hype. India's lead just 10 runs now
SA: 235/3 - 20:13 (IST)IND vs SA Live: What is going on?There seems to be some light issue. The umpire keeps bringing the meter out of his pocket. There was a slight delay before this over
- 20:02 (IST)IND vs SA Live: This is too easy for SA!Bedingham is playing like a 100-Test player. Elgar hasn't put a foot wrong. Bumrah has had now support from any of his partners, barring Siraj's first spell. One way traffic. Just over 20 runs to India's totalSA: 224/3 (55)
- 19:52 (IST)IND vs SA Live: A century partnership between Elgar-Bedingham!Bedingham brings up the 100-run partnership with a cracking boundary! Pierces the gap between extra-cover and cover. He moves into the 40sSA: 213/3
- 19:45 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Flicked down to third!Slice of luck for SA! Short of a length delivery, angling down the leg. Bedingham helps it on its way for four. Four leg byes for SASA: 206/3
- 19:34 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Play resumes post Tea!We are back underway at the SuperSport Park! India hope to make early inroads in the final session. Elgar and Bedingham have put up a strong partnership so far
- 19:10 (IST)IND vs SA Live: It's Tea Time!South Africa 194/3 in 49 overs (D Elgar 115*, J Bumrah 2/35) vs India (245) at Tea on Day 2 of 1st Test
- 19:03 (IST)IND vs SA Live: SA are cruising!Ashwin is doing his best to sneak in but Elgar and Bedingham haven't dropped their guard. He has no support from either Shardul or Prasidh Krishna.
SA: 185/3 (47) - 18:52 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Is that a chance?Appeal for caught behind. Bedingham has nicked it but Rahul is not confident. Replays confirm he grabbed it on the half-volley. Let off for BedinghamSA: 174/3
- 18:42 (IST)IND vs SA Live: 100 up for Elgar!Elgar gets to his century in style! Pulls one through midwicket and gets the boundary. His 14th in Tests, his second against India
SA: 167/3 (42) - 18:34 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Poor bowling from Prasidh Krishna!!!No, that's not the right length! Elgar plays this with soft hands and gets a thick outside edge. Beats the diving gully fielder on his left and races away for four. He moves into the 90s.SA: 156/3 (40.5)
- 18:28 (IST)IND vs SA Live: This is impressive!Bedingham oozing with confidence at the moment! He plants his front foot and drives it through covers for four. Poor stuff from Prasidh KrishnaSA: 146/3 (39)
- 18:25 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Good session for SA!This has been a good session for SA so far. They have piled up around 93 runs in 22 overs with only two wickets lost. India need a good third session to get back in the contest. We are still a few overs away from Tea. A wicket or two might give them the momentum
SA: 142/3 (38) - 18:09 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Six Runs!Prasidh Krishna is back into the attack! And Bedingham welcomes him with a six off his second ball. Poor delivery from the debutant. Bedingham wins the battle of debutants this timeSA: 138/3 (34.2)
- 18:01 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Good effort from Rinku!Rinku looks hurt! The standing 12th man of the Indian team goes crashing into the advertising boards. He did his absolute best to save the boundary but hurts himself instead. Hope he is alrightIND: 129/3 (32.2)
- 17:48 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Chopped On From Petersen!Bumrah on a roll! Petersen has played that back onto his stumps. Two wickets in two overs for Bumrah. India are well and truly back in the contestKeegan Petersen b Bumrah 2 (7)SA: 113/3 (30.2)
- 17:40 (IST)IND vs SA Live: WICKET!The wait is finally over! Bumrah gets the breakthrought as De Zorzi gets a thick edge. Jaiswal at third slip takes the regulation catch without a fuss.Tony de Zorzi c Jaiswal b Bumrah 28 (62)SA: 104/2 (28.6)
- 17:35 (IST)IND vs SA Live: De Zorzi Finds The Gap!De Zoriz plays this with soft hands! Got on top of the bounce and played it nice and late through the cordon. The frustration keeps on growingSA: 104/1 (28.2)
- 17:26 (IST)IND vs SA Live: The wait for a wicket goes on!The struggle continues for India with Bumrah and Siraj in the attack. However, they have stemmed the flow of runs.
SA: 96/1 (26) - 17:13 (IST)IND vs SA Live: 50 for Elgar!A 79-ball 50 for Elgar. Hasn't put a foot wrong, the former South Africa captain. Shardul is beating batsman but Prasidh hasn't done that and leaking runs as well. SA cruisingSA: 84/1
- 17:09 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Easy peasy for Elgar!Pulled throught the ground! Angling in this time from around the wicket. He hits this past midwicket for a four. Moves to 49SA: 83/1 (22.3)
- 17:02 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Classy from Elgar!Another poor delivery and Elgar obliges! Pitched wide of off and he throws his bat at it. Driven through the gap past coverSA: 75/1 (20.5)
- 16:57 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Elgar on the charge!This is too easy for Elgar! Poor stuff from the debutant Krishna. Full and straight and he picks up another boundary. Drives it between the stumps and the non-striker. Elgar moves into the 40sSA: 69/1 (19.3)
- 16:49 (IST)IND vs SA: Four Runs!Elgar, what a shot! Bad delivery from Shardul. Full and wide and he drives it through cover and mid-off for fourSA: 53/1 (18.1)
- 16:41 (IST)IND vs SA: Play resumes after Lunch!We are back after Lunch! Shardul Thakur is attacking from one end. Elgar and de Zorzi will look to carry on from where they had left
- 16:04 (IST)IND vs SA: It's Lunch Time!SA go into Lunch well poised at 49/1. Elgar and de Zorzi have looked solid after Markram's early dismissal. Frustration for India
- 15:57 (IST)IND vs SA: Edged for four!Nothing is going in India's favour at the moment! Easy pickings for Elgar and SA. This one runs past third slip for four. Lunch can be called at any timeSA: 49/1 (16)
- 15:51 (IST)IND vs SA: Markram survives!Appeal for a caught behind! Kohli saying he did hear something. Ball tracking shows that there no spike when the cherry passes the bat. Hits Markram on thigh guard
SA: 41/1 (13) - 15:45 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Boundary!Debutant Krishna is into the attack! Welcome to Test cricket, says Dean Elgar. First ball four. Tucked away nicely through coverSA: 41/1 (12.2)
- 15:43 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Shardul replaces Siraj!Shardul is into the attack. This means Prasidh Krishna has to wait a bit more. Didn't understand this tactic from Rohit.SA: 34/1 (11)
- 15:34 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Another boundary!Siraj gets another edge off de Zorzi but this is not good enough. Beats everyone including point and races away for a boundarySAL 33/1 (9.2)
- 15:25 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Driven down the ground with ease!Elgar fends off the pressure with a cracking drive down the ground! Good response from the man who is playing his penultimate Test match. Shows the full face of the bat to put that away.
SA: 26/1 (7.3) - 15:17 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Almost gets the edge!Siraj is now asking questions from De Zorzi! He targets the 4th stump line. However, de Zorzi is beaten off the outside edge. You can feel its coming
SA: 15/1 (5.4) - 15:08 (IST)IND vs SA Live: Siraj strikes!Siraj finds the edge this time! Markram is gone. A similar delivery to the beating the outside edge. It's pitched up, full and swings away late to have Markram nicking as he prods tentatively. Big wicket!
SA: 11/1 (3.5) - 15:06 (IST)IND vs SA Live: That was close!Once again, Markram is beaten! Brilliant shape on that ball from Siraj. Just whistles past the outside edge
SA: 11/0 (3.2)
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