South Africa vs India, 2nd Test, Day 2: India At 85/2 At Stumps; Lead By 58 Runs

India vs. South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 

India Finish Day 2 At 85/2; Lead By 58 Runs

After the openers went back to the pavilion, India's most experienced players - Cheteshwar Pujara & Ajinkya Rahane avoided the fall of any more wickets. 

India - 85/2 (Lead by 58 runs)

Another Brilliant day of Test cricket!
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Pujara and Rahane have put on a partnership of 41 runs in just 50 balls!
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Mayank Agarwal Dismissed Due To His Own Error Of Judgement

Mayank Agarwal departs for 23 runs off 37 balls with 5 boundaries, after getting LBW out against Duanne Olivier without offering any shot. 

India - 44/2 (Lead by 17 runs)

India Lose Their First Wicket; KL Rahul Departs

Marco Jensen continues his good form as he dismisses KL Rahul, who edges a catch to Aiden Markram at slip. Rahul scores 8 runs off 21 balls as India lose their first wicket.

India - 24/1 (trail by 3 runs)

KL Rahul Departs Early!
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South Africa All Out For 229; Shardul Thakur Picks 7 Wickets

Shardul Thakur picks up 2 wickets in the last over of the innings as South Africa post 229, with a lead of 27 runs. Jansen & Ngidi were the last batters to go. Shardul Thakur ends up with career-best 7 wickets to his name. 

South Africa - 229/10 (Lead by 27 runs)

South Africa are bowled out for 229, a lead of 27 runs
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Jasprit Bumrah Cleans Up Keshav Maharaj

Jasprit Bumrah strikes for India as Keshav Maharaj departs after scoring 21 runs in 29 balls with 3 boundaries. South Africa lose their 8th wicket

South Africa - 217/8 (Lead by 15 runs)

India - 202/10

TEA

South Africa are 11 runs behind with 3 wickets left as Tea is called on Day 2. Keshav Maharaj (11*) & Marco Jensen (2*) are at the crease for South Africa.

South Africa 191/7 at tea on day 2 in reply to India's 202

Match very much in the balance!
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South Africa - 191/7 (trail by 11 runs)

India - 202/10

Mohammad Shami Gets His 2nd Wicket; Rabada Goes For A Duck

Mohammad Shami picks up his second wicket, Kagiso Rabada goes without opening his run account. 

South Africa - 179/7 (trail by 23 runs)

India - 202/10 

Temba Bavuma Completes Fifty; Shardul Dismisses Him On The Next Bowl!

South Africa vice-captain completed his fifty and was dismissed on the very next ball by 'on-fire' Shardul Thakur. Bavuma goes after scoring 51 runs off 60 balls. Umpires check Pant's catch as Bavuma has already crossed the borderline. The third umpire confirms the dismissal.  Shardul Thakur completes his 5-fer. 

Fifer For Shardul Thakur!!

What A Bowler
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South Africa - 177/6 (trail by 25 runs)

India - 202/10 

Shardul Thakur Gets His 4th Wicket Of The Day

Shardul Thakur has been in tremendous form as he took his 4th wicket, dismissing Kyle Verreyne at 21. Before this, Verreyne and Bavuma had etched a partnership of 60 runs in 122 balls, and hence this wicket is crucial for India. 

South Africa - 162/5 (trail by 40 runs)

India - 202/10

Temba Bavuma & Kyle Verreyne Complete 50-Run Partnership For 5th Wicket

South African pacer Temba Bavuma & Kyle Verreyne complete a partnership of 59 runs off 114 balls for the 5th wicket.

50 run partnership between Bavuma and Verreynne!
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LUNCH

South Africa are at 102/4 at lunch on day 2. SA started off well with Elgar & Petersen's partnership. However, Shardul Thakur has been in a destructive rhythm today and picked up 3 wickets in the 4.5 overs he bowled. 

South Africa - 102/4 (Trail by 100 runs)

India - 202/10

Shardul Thakur Gets His Third Wicket

Shardul Thakur has been a force to reckon with in his today's spell of 5 overs till now and has picked his 3rd wicket in the form of Rassie van der Dussen who goes after scoring a run in 17 balls

Shardul Thakur Has Completely Changed The Game In India's Favor!
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South Africa - 102/4 (Trail by 200 runs)

India - 202/10

Lord Shardul Strikes Again!

Shardul Thakur provides another crucial breakthrough as he dismisses Keegan Petersen after the batter plays a crucial knock of 62 runs off 118 balls. 

Shardul Thakur
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South Africa - 101/3 (trail by 101 runs)

India - 202/10

Keegan Petersen Completes His Fifty

South African batter Keegan Petersen has completed his maiden international fifty in test cricket. Petersen reached his 50 off 103 balls with a four. He goes on to smash 3 fours in a single over by Mohammad Shami. 

South Africa - 100/2 (trail by 102 runs)

India - 202/10 

Lord Shardul Provides Much Needed Breakthrough!

Shardul Thakur has removed Dean Elgar after the latter etched a 2nd wicket partnership of 74 with Keegan Petersen. Elgar goes after scoring 28 off 120 balls. 

Shardul Thakur - The Partnership Breaker
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South Africa - 88/2 (trail by 114 runs)

India - 202/10

Dean Elgar & Keegan Add 50+ Runs For Second Wicket

South African captain Dean Elgar & Keegan Petersen have added 55* runs in 176 balls for the second wicket. India needs a wicket now to grip the match.

South Africa - 69/1

India - 202/10

South Africa continue on their overnight score of 35/1 with captain Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen at the crease

Day 1 saw India getting bowled out for 202 runs with stand-in Indian captain, KL Rahul, top-scoring with 50 runs. Marco Jansen picked four wickets while Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier got three wickets each. In reply, South ended the day on 35/1.