India In Control After Wickets Tumble In 2nd Test

India hold a good chance of levelling the series with South Africa after 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second and final Test at Newlands on Wednesday.

India vs South Africa Second Test Day 1 (Image Source: Google)

As he reluctantly left the field after his second dismissal Indian players ran to shake his hand.

Elgar's opening partner Aiden Markram made just two in the first innings but was more in command in the second innings and was unbeaten on 36 at the close.

However, Tony de Zorzi and debutant Tristan Stubbs both fell for one run.

South Africa won the first Test in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs in a match which lasted only three days.

The current match seems destined to be shorter.