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Highlights | IND VS SA Day 2, 1st Test Cricket Score and Updates: Dean Elgar Shines As South Africa Take 11 Runs Lead With 5 Wickets In Hand
India Vs South Africa Day 2, 1st Test HIGHLIGHTS Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Team India was expecting some runs from KL Rahul in Day 2 and he delivered with a century.
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IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA On Top
South Africa dominated Day 2, thanks to Dean Elgar's controlled 140*. Despite early setbacks, South Africa capitalized on favorable conditions, with debutant Bedingham's fifty and Elgar's resilience. Bumrah's late strikes helped India, but Elgar and Jansen stood firm. South Africa ends the day in control, leaving India with catching up to do.
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bad Light Stops Play
The pause in the game has led the umpire to reassess the lighting conditions, prompting the players to exit the field. Rohit and his teammates express their discontent, while Elgar acknowledges the crowd by raising his bat. Hopefully, there's a chance for more cricket before the scheduled end of play, which is approximately half an hour away.
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Game Stopped Due To Bad Light
In Bumrah's over, Marco Jansen faces deliveries of varying lengths, including a bouncer skillfully ducked, a back-of-length ball punched to covers, and a good length ball defended into the pitch, with an edge on one occasion landing short of third slip.
Live Score RSA 256/5 (66) CRR: 3.88
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa lead by 11 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Krishna Keep The Pressure On
In Prasidh's over, Elgar faces deliveries varying in lengths and directions, including an overpitched wide ball guided for a run, a fuller delivery defended leg side, and a good length ball inducing a loose push from Elgar that beats the outside edge.
Live Score RSA 254/5 (64) CRR: 3.97
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa lead by 9 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Krishna Takes His Maiden Test Wicket
Prasidh claims his maiden Test wicket as Verreynne is caught behind by Rahul, with the review confirming the edge on a rising short-of-length delivery outside off, resulting in two quick wickets for India.
Live Score RSA 250/5 (62.2) CRR: 4.01
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa lead by 5 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Provides Breakthrough
Siraj dismisses Bedingham for 56 with a full delivery that sneaks through the bat and pad gap, celebrating with a CR7 Siuuuuuu, ending Bedingham's impressive debut innings featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes.
Live Score RSA 244/4 (60.1) CRR: 4.06
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 1 runIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Struggling
Siraj bowls a mix of deliveries, including a bouncer left alone by Bedingham, a beautifully punched four wide of cover, a short delivery to Elgar who pulls in the air just wide of square leg, a defended ball for a single, and a lovely delivery with extra bounce that beats Bedingham's forward defense.
Live Score RSA 241/3 (59) CRR: 4.08
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 4 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Back In Attack
Siraj delivers a mix of lengths to Elgar, including a calmly cut wide delivery for two runs, a defensive shot to a full and straight ball, an ignored delivery swaying outside off, a boundary from a neatly glanced full delivery near the boots, and an overpitched ball pushed to mid-off.
Live Score RSA 228/3 (56) CRR: 4.07
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 17 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: No Luck For Bumrah
In this over from Bumrah, Bedingham defends a couple of fuller deliveries, faces a top-class delivery that narrowly avoids the outside edge, confidently glances a full ball between mid-wicket and mid-on for a four, while Elgar adds a run with a leg-side turn.
Live Score RSA 218/3 (54) CRR: 4.04
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 27 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Thakur From Other End
Thakur bowls a mix of lengths to Bedingham and Elgar, with Bedingham defending a full delivery, scoring a run off a fuller ball, and Elgar adding a run with a neat leg-side tuck, bringing South Africa's total to 200.
Live Score RSA 206/3 (52) CRR: 3.96
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 39 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah To Start
Bumrah bowls a series of deliveries to Bedingham, including a wide good length ball that Bedingham punches for a four, while Rohit Sharma is temporarily off the field and replaced by Rinku Singh.
Live Score RSA 198/3 (50) CRR: 3.96
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 47 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA On Top
South Africa dominates at Tea with Elgar's century and Bedingham's debut performance. India struggles, especially Thakur, giving away easy runs. Bumrah shines with two wickets, but South Africa builds a strong lead. India needs a comeback in the final session to stay competitive.
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Poor Session For Team India
Thakur's inconsistent over before tea includes a bouncer, a short ball down leg, a boundary off a glove, and a leg bye, with Elgar successfully seeing out the last ball before the break.
Live Score: RSA 194/3 (49) CRR: 3.96
Day 2: Tea Break - South Africa trail by 51 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Need Wickets
Thakur delivers a mixed over with a variety of deliveries to Elgar, including a single to mid-wicket, a short-of-length ball, a full delivery defended, and a potential LBW appeal, showcasing the challenges faced by the batsman.
Live Score: RSA 185/3 (47) CRR: 3.94
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 60 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India On Backfoot
Thakur delivers a mixed over, featuring a full delivery defended by Elgar, a sweetly driven single by Bedingham, a stylish six with a swivel pull, a neat forward defense, and a potential catch that didn't carry to the keeper, showcasing the varied dynamics in the ongoing passage of play.
Live Score: RSA 181/3 (45) CRR: 4.02
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 64 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Elgar Hits Century
Elgar reaches a century with a powerful pull shot for four off a Thakur no-ball, celebrating with jubilation as he punches the air, clenches his fists, and roars in delight.
Live Score: RSA 168/3 (42.1) CRR: 3.98
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 77 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Elgar Near Century
Elgar inches closer to a century, reaching 96 with a boundary through mid-on off Ashwin, while surviving a dropped catch at slip, contributing to a series of events in an eventful over.
Live Score: RSA 162/3 (42) CRR: 3.86
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 83 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Need Wickets
Bedingham plays a well-timed shot, driving Prasidh for a boundary to sweeper cover, while Elgar achieves the milestone of 5000 runs opening the batting in Tests, becoming the 30th player to do so, amidst a challenging over for Bedingham with variations in length and movement.
Live Score: RSA 146/3 (39) CRR: 3.74
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 99 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: No Luck For Ashwin
Ashwin bowls a series of deliveries to Elgar, including a back-of-length ball whipped to mid-wicket, a quicker fuller ball steered to backward point, a flighted delivery eased to extra-cover, a fullish delivery push-driven to cover, and a tossed-up ball driven to cover; a slip and short-leg are in place.
Live Score: RSA 138/3 (37) CRR: 3.73
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 107 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Another Partnership For Krishna
Prasidh delivers a mix of lengths outside off, with Bedingham defending solidly, punching to cover, and hitting a well-executed pull for a six over deep backward square leg; two slips and a fourth slip are in place, and Prasidh loses his run in one instance.
Live Score: RSA 138/3 (35) CRR: 3.94
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 107 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Giving It A Go
Siraj delivers a wide short ball down the leg side, resulting in a glanced four by Elgar; other deliveries include a defensive shot to mid-on and a run tapped wide of cover by Bedingham.
Live Score: RSA 130/3 (33) CRR: 3.94
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 115 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: South Africa 3 Down
Bumrah claims another wicket as Keegan Petersen is bowled, attempting a punch but getting an inside-edge, signalling India's fightback.
Live Score: RSA 113/3 (30.2) CRR: 3.73
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 132 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Strikes For India
Bumrah dismisses de Zorzi, caught by Jaiswal for 28, breaking the partnership and boosting India in the process.
Live Score: RSA 104/2 (29) CRR: 3.59
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 141 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Maiden Over By Bumrah
Bumrah delivers a series of well-directed deliveries, including one angling into off-stump and moving away, a short-pitched delivery left alone, and back-of-length balls on and off, with de Zorzi defending skillfully in the specified over.
Live Score: RSA 96/1 (27.1) CRR: 3.53
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 149 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Into The Attack
Elgar capitalizes on a short delivery from Bumrah, confidently driving it for a four to deep extra cover, but faces challenges with a delivery attacking the pads and a full ball moving away, evading the outside edge.
Live Score: RSA 95/1 (25) CRR: 3.8
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 150 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Fifty For Elgar
Elgar faces a mix of deliveries from Thakur, including a well-timed four with a short-arm jab wide of mid-wicket, demonstrating his ability to defend solidly and pick up runs through controlled shots.
Live Score: RSA 84/1 (23) CRR: 3.65
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 161 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: No Luck For Shardul
Thakur delivers a mixed over, including a no-ball, a fine delivery inducing a play-and-miss, and a beautiful four through a picture-perfect shot from Elgar, showcasing the highs and lows in the ongoing passage of play.
Live Score: RSA 75/1 (21) CRR: 3.57
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 170 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Krishna From The Other End
Prasidh Krishna maintains a disciplined line, varying his lengths with good length and attempted yorkers, inducing solid defensive shots from de Zorzi, who faces some movement and pace in the ongoing over.
Live Score: RSA 58/1 (19) CRR: 3.05
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 187 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Thakur Starts After Lunch
Thakur resumes with a tight line, inducing defensive shots from Elgar with a mix of short deliveries, yorker lengths, and fuller deliveries outside off, maintaining pressure on the batsman.
Live Score: RSA 49/1 (17) CRR: 2.88
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 196 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Sout Africa Back On Top
South Africa faced a challenging start, ending one wicket down with 49 runs. Bumrah and Siraj exploited swing conditions, inducing plays and misses. Despite difficulties, South Africa's resilience against strong bowling was evident. Rahul's century boosted India's total. The game remains evenly poised for the next session.
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Lunch Break
Ashwin maintains control, delivering a variety of deliveries to de Zorzi, who blocks them off the backfoot and from his crease, showcasing Ashwin's ability to get turn and variations in flight.
LIVE Score: RSA 49/1 (16) CRR: 3.06
Day 2: Lunch Break - South Africa trail by 196 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Lose Review
Debutant Prasidh Krishna opens his Test career with a boundary, as Elgar confidently drives a juicy half volley through extra cover, while also surviving a review for a caught-behind appeal that results in India losing their review.
LIVE Score: RSA 41/1 (14) CRR: 2.93
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 204 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Thakur Into The Attack
Thakur bowled a mix of deliveries to de Zorzi and Elgar, including a dot ball, a single to deep backward square leg, a couple of runs driven through cover point, and three consecutive deliveries outside off with Elgar not offering a shot.
LIVE Score: RSA 37/1 (12) CRR: 3.08
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 208 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA Rebuild
Siraj concludes the over with a bouncer that de Zorzi ducks under, adding to a series of deliveries that included a play-and-miss, solid defense, and a well-timed late punch for four through the point region.
LIVE Score: RSA 33/1 (10) CRR: 3.3
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 212 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: All Eyes On Elgar
Elgar faces a challenging over from Siraj, managing to block a fuller delivery towards square leg, surviving a near-edge, and showcasing a beautifully executed straight drive for four.
LIVE Score: RSA 26/1 (8) CRR: 3.25
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 219 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Swinging The Ball Out
Bumrah continues to trouble the batters with a mix of deliveries, inducing edges and creating difficult moments, while de Zorzi and Elgar manage to navigate the challenges in the ongoing passage of play.
LIVE Score: RSA 14/1 (5) CRR: 2.8
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 231 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Draws First Blood
Siraj produces a challenging delivery that moves away off the seam, inducing an edge from Markram, who falls for 5, providing India with an early breakthrough.
LIVE Score: RSA 11/1 (3.5) CRR: 2.87
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 234 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Keeping It Tight
Bumrah employs a strategic plan against Elgar, persistently targeting the leg side, with varying lengths and lines, resulting in a defensive approach from Elgar and occasional discomfort.
LIVE Score: RSA 10/0 (3) CRR: 3.33
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 235 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Starts On Top
Bumrah starts the innings with a probing over, inducing movement off the pitch and causing difficulties for the batsmen, but they manage to survive without scoring.
LIVE Score: RSA 1/0 (1.1) CRR: 0.86
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 244 runsIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India All Out For 245
Rahul's impressive innings comes to an end at 101 as he misreads the inwards angling fuller delivery from Nandre Burger, resulting in his middle stump being knocked over.
LIVE Score: IND 245 (67.4) CRR: 3.62
Day 2: Innings BreakIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Century Of KL Rahul
Rahul reaches his overseas Test century with style, smashing a six over deep mid-wicket off Gerald Coetzee's fuller delivery.
LIVE Score: IND 245/9 (66.2) CRR: 3.69
Day 2: 1st SessionIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India 9 Down
Siraj departs for 5 as Gerald Coetzee finds the perfect away-moving delivery, inducing a faint outside edge caught by Verreynne.
LIVE Score: IND 238/9 (65.1) CRR: 3.65
Day 2: 1st SessionIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: KL Rahul into the 90s
Rahul showcases a mix of defensive prowess and attacking flair against Rabada, hitting a six and a boundary while carefully negotiating the bowler's variations, contributing to a gripping battle between bat and ball in challenging conditions.
IND 238/8 (65) CRR: 3.66
Day 2: 1st SessionIND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: KL Rahul Dominate Rabada
Rahul brilliantly executes a late cut for a boundary off a short delivery from Rabada, showcasing ease and composure in the face of a quality bowler.
LIVE Score IND 223/8 (63) CRR: 3.54
Day 2: 1st Session
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA Lose Review
In a tight over from Rabada, Rahul faces a series of challenging deliveries, narrowly avoiding the outside edge multiple times with some impressive defensive shots. SA take review on the last ball, but KL Rahul Survives.
LIVE Score IND 210/8 (61) CRR: 3.44
Day 2: 1st SessionIND vs SA LIVE: KL Rahul Nears 100 As Day 2 Starts
Gerald Coetzee starts off things. He bowls a deadly over to Siraj who manages to hang in there. Kagiso Rabada from the other end. Rahul is on 70 and needs 30 more to get a fine hundred.
IND 210/8 (60.2)
IND vs SA: Day 2 Begin Shortly As Rain Stops
Good news as the match to resume shortly. After ten minutes, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will be out to resume India innings. Hopefully, rain stays way.
IND VS SA Day 2, 1st Test LIVE: Rain In Centurion Continues To Delay Start
It is frustrating but that is the part and parcel of playing, watching and covering this sport as a journalist (for us). It is raining, although very lightly, but we will have to wait for it to completely stop and then the ground conditions to become cricket friendly for the action to start.
IND 208/8 (59)
Day 2: Match delayed due to wet outfield
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Rain delays start
The Day 2 action was to start at 1 pm IST but the early start was delayed because of slight rain. The umpires are having a look at the ground and the rain has stopped.
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Day 2 action to start soon
We are not far away from Day 2 action. Star Sports is running a KL Rahul interview, in which he says he faced a lot of criticism during a rough patch.
"I cannot say it was hatred but there was a lot of criticism. Har chiz pe koi na koi comment kar raha tha. mujhe samnjh nahi raha tha woh kaha se aa raha tha kyuki my performance was not that bad."
LIVE IND vs SA: All Eyes On KL Rahul
All eyes will be on KL Rahul when the Day 2 action starts in this 1st Test between India and South Africa in Centurion. No rain so far. The broadcasters are on the ground analaysing the game so that is a hint of the weather. It is cloudy though.
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: When Does The Match Resume?
The Day 2 action resumes at 1 pm IST. The day is starting half an hour early to make up for the time lost on day 1 due to rain. What is to be seen is whether we will have rain even on the second day of the match.
IND vs SA LIVE: Watch KL Rahul's Brilliant Knock Here
BCCI shared a video which has glimpses of KL Rahul's fine innings.
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Praise comes in for Rahul
Rahul was hailed by many former cricketers and fans for his knock of unbeaten 70 in 1st innings of 1st Test.
India Vs South Africa LIVE Updates: Kagiso Rabada Picks Five-Fer
He was rested for the ODIs and T20Is vs India to ensure the Tests go well and Rabada has done exactly that. He picked up a five-wicket haul with some exceptional fast bowling display and will look to extend the tally today on Day 2.
IND vs SA LIVE: KL Rahul Nears A Perfect 100
India's middle order batter KL Rahul has batted beautifully so far in the Test vs SA at Centurion and went back unbeaten on 70 at stumps on Day 1. It is possible that he starts the second day with a bang and gets those 30 runs to complete a deserving 100, also taking India at at least 250 in the first innings.
India Vs South Africa 1st Test Day 2 LIVE: All Eyes On Jasprit Bumrah
It is a big likelihood that India will be bowling in the morning session. They just have two wickets left and SA should bowl them out in the first hour of the play. When India come to bowl, all eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah to pick some wickets upfront. The India pacer is returning to Test cricket after a long time and it will be interesting to see how he bowls in the conditions tailor-made for fast bowling.
IND vs SA LIVE: Is Rain Predicted On Day 2?
After almost 30 overs were lost o Day 1 due to rain, expect the weather to play spoilsport on Day 2 as well. As per weather apps, light rain is likely to fall today in Centurion, causing match to come to a halt every now and then.
IND Vs SA LIVE: When Will Day 2 Begin?
The day 2 of India vs South Africa Test will start half an hour early to make up for the lost overs on Day 1 due to rain. Instead of 1.30 pm IST, the day will start at 1 pm IST.
IND vs SA LIVE Update: KL Rahul crucial wicket
Hello and welcome to Day 2 coverage of the first Test between India and South Africa. KL Rahul remains unbeaten on 70 and will resume the India innings with Mohammed Siraj who is batting on 0 after having played 10 balls. India need to push for 250 here as the first hour of the morning will be crucial.
IND 208/8 (59)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Weather Report of Day 2
At 10:00 AM (local time), when the match is supposed to start, there is a 51% chance that rain will cause another postponement around that time. Not only during the first session, but it's likely to continue even after the lunch break. (As per Accuweather)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Day 1 Analysis
The Proteas pacers were top of their game today as they outclassed the Indian batting lineup with some quality bowling. The day was hit by rain otherwise it could have been very ugly for India.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Best knocks of Rahul
Take a look at some of the best knocks played by KL Rahul in Test cricket for Team India.
KL Rahul: A Look At His Best Knocks In Test Cricket - In Pics
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Play to begin early
The play will begin one hour early tomorrow due to the delay of today. Hopefully, rain will not spoil the party tomorrow at the Centurion. 1 PM (IST) is the scheduled time for tomorrow if rain does not come.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Rahul key for India
Team India will pin hopes on KL Rahul to get them to atleast 300 runs on the board against the Proteas. Pacers Rabada, Jansen and more will look to finish the first innings as soon as possible tomorrow.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Fans react after India stumble
Fans reacted on social media with posts of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara's names in their posts. Checkout the fans reaction below.
'Miss These Two Legends:' Fans React As India Batters Stumble In India vs South Africa 1st Test
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Play called off
The play for today has been called off after some rain and light fading away. A good day for South Africa started by Rabada with some serious pace bowling and then Burger helped his team gain control of this contest.
IND: 208/8 (59 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Weather Update
It is raining heavy at the Centurion. The India vs South Africa 1st Test has been hit by rain and now we have to wait for an official update of Day 1.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Score: Rain Stops Play
Rain stops play. India are eight down with KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj. Both batters will continue play after rain stops and play begins.
IND: 208/8 (59 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Can Siraj hold on?
Mohammed Siraj has to support KL Rahul. Team India reeling at the moment with just 191 runs on the board with the loss of eight wickets.
IND: 191/8 (57 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Gone!
Pace attack continues for South Africa as Marco Jansen replaces Kagiso Rabada. He gets the wicket for South Africa as Jasprit Bumrah gets out bowled by the fast bowler.
IND: 191/8 (55 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Fifty for Rahul
KL Rahul completes his fifty and he is now on 51 off 83 balls with seven fours and 2 maximums. The plan looks clear, counter-attack on loose balls.
IND: 189/7 (53.2 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Tea Break
India seven down at the moment as Tea Break has been taken. KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah will look to carry India to atleast 250 runs on the board.
IND: 176/7 (50 Overs)
LIVE India vs South Africa Score: Physio out
KL Rahul getting some treatment from the physio and now we are back on track. South Africa really testing the limits of KL Rahul at the moment.
IND: 170/7 (50 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Another wicket!
Shardul Thakur 24 (33) Dean Elgar bowled by Kagiso Rabada. India lose another wicket as Thakur drives one but gets caught at covers.
IND: 170/7 (48 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test Score: Pressure on Rahul
Team India are in a difficult spot right now but KL Rahul and Shardul Thakur can carry them to a good total. Their partnership reached 43 off 67 balls at the moment.
IND: 157/6 (46 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Rahul to carry
KL Rahul has to carry Team India from this tricky spot. South Africa are keen on getting wickets and sealing the deal on the first day of this Test.
IND: 157/6 (44 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Score: Shardul Thakur takes charge
Shardul Thakur is on the counter-attack for India. KL Rahul on the other end hoping to build a solid partnership now.
IND: 153/6 (41.2 Overs)
LIVE India vs South Africa 1st Test Score: Coetzee comes in
Marco Jansen and Coetzee replace Rabada and Burger in the middle. We are yet to see some spin bowling in the middle.
IND: 143/3 (39.1 Overs)
LIVE India vs South Africa 1st Test Score: Proteas on top
South Africa have got full grip of this contest. Shardul Thakur and KL Rahul look to carry India now. Coetzee and Rabada attack the stumps for the Proteas.
IND: 130/6 (37 Overs)
LIVE India vs South Africa Score: Gone!
R Ashwin 8 (11) caught by Aiden Markram bowled by Kagiso Rabada. India go six down now. South Africa all over the Indian cricket team at the moment.
IND: 121/6 (35 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Ashwin comes in
India surely thinking about what to do now as Rahul is the only hope for them in the middle. Should they take the counter-attack option or hold on to the strategy right now?
IND: 115/5 (33 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Kohli gone!
Virat Kohli 38 (64) caught by Verreynne bowled by Kagiso Rabada. South Africa on a roll as India go five down.
IND: 107/5 (31 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Rahul comes in
KL Rahul comes in to join Virat Kohli in the middle. Burger and Rabada keen on getting some wickets. India in a tricky situation at the moment.
IND: 98/4 (29 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA: Gone!
Shreyas Iyer 31 (50) out bowled by Kagiso Rabada. Nandre Burger and Kagiso Rabada into the attack for South Africa after lunch break.
IND: 94/4 (27.5 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Kohli key for India
Virat Kohli will be once again key for Team India. Shreyas Iyer will be alongside him looking to build a solid partnership for Team India.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test Score: Lunch Break
It is time for the Lunch break. South Africa would be happy with the first session, they have got three wickets and given away 91 runs in 26 overs.
IND: 91/3 (26 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test Score: Shreyas in fine touch
Shreyas Iyer looks in fine rhythm at the moment. Marco Jansen looks keen on getting the wicket of Kohli.
IND: 80/3 (24 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test Score: Proteas want wickets
Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee into the attack for South Africa. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli are well-settled in the middle now.
IND: 72/3 (22 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: 20 Overs Gone
20 overs have been bowled with Kohli and Shreyas are in the middle for India. South Africa keen on getting wickets at the moment.
IND: 60/3 (20 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: 20 Overs Gone
20 overs have been bowled with Kohli and Shreyas are in the middle for India. South Africa keen on getting wickets at the moment.
IND: 60/3 (20 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: India look to bounce back
After a shaky start to the contest, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the middle look to buildup a good partnership.
IND: 55/3 (18 Overs)
LIVE India vs South Africa Day 1: Kohli with a four
Virat Kohli with a stylish flick on the on-side for a boundary off Burger. South Africa know they need to get a wicket before the two in the middle get going.
IND: 50/3 (16 Overs)
LIVE India vs South Africa Day 1: Coetzee comes in
Gerald Coetzee comes in the middle replacing Burger. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli looking to buildup a solid partnership for India.
IND: 40/3 (14 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: KG on the run
Kagiso Rabada is steaming in with some serious swing and Shreyas Iyer with Kohli are facing a big test at the moment.
IND: 38/3 (13 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: DRS taken
DRS taken and Shubman Gill has to walk back to the pavilion as he gloved the ball while its way down to the keeper. South Africa has got the third wicket now.
IND: 24/3 (11.1 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Gone!
Yashasvi Jaiswal 17 (37) caught behind by Verryenne bowled by Burger. South Africa with another successful over. A dream start for the homeside.
IND: 23/2 (9.4 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Rabada in hot form
Kagiso Rabada is steaming in with some serious pace and swing. Gill has already got one hit on his body and Jaiswal is also carefully watching every ball.
IND: 23/1 (9 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Gill joins Jaiswal
Shubman Gill joins Yashasvi Jaiswal in the middle at the number 3 positon. Interesting from India to change the position of Virat Kohli. All eyes are on the two youngsters in the middle for now.
IND: 17/1 (7 Overs)
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Gone!
Rohit Sharma 5 (14) caught at fine-leg bowled by Kagiso Rabada. What a start for South Africa, Rohit was given the bait and he took it but could not blow it over the rope.
IND: 13/1 (5 Overs)
IND vs SA LIVE: Rohit and Jaiswal collect boundaries
Good start for Indian openers as both of them have played two confident shots each. Rohit with a top shot off back foot against Rabada in the third over. The next ball jags back and hits Rohit on the pads but the umpire says no.
IND 9/0 (3)
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Jaiswal off the mark
Yashasvi Jaiswal takes some time off the first few balls but then hits a boundary off Rabada to get off the mark. Good signs here. First runs on the board. 4 off the over.
IND 5/0 (1.2)
LIVE Updates IND vs SA: Match begins
Kagiso Rabada opens the bowler and Yashasvi Jaiswal faces the first ball and it beats the outside edge. Rohit Sharma at the other end.
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Playing 11s
No Jadeja, as he has neck spasm. Ashwin lone spinner.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
South Africa (Playing XI): Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger
IND vs SA LIVE: Toss News
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and the Proteas Men will bowl first. India to bat first. Playing 11s coming up soon.
LIVE IND vs SA: Prasidh Krishna gets Test cap
Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna to make his Test debut. He has been handed over his cap by Jasprit Bumrah. Toss coming up soon.
IND vs SA: Delayed Toss To Be Held Soon
The toss to take place in next 15 minutes. The umpires had a look at the oufield and they are happy to go ahead with the game.
India vs South Africa 1st Test LIVE: Players warming up
The Indian and South Africa players have been warming up as the wait is on for the umpires to give a green signal for the toss. In case you joined us late, the toss was delayed due to wet outfield and will take place after an investigation of the ground takes place by officials in a few minutes.
IND vs SA LIVE Score: Pitch report
"Good covering of grass. Teams tend to bat first because it tends to start a bit slow. As the Test progresses, there might be a bit of up and down movement which could be tricky to handle. Batting will get difficult as the Test progresses. With the weather conditions, South Africa would be tempted to go without a spinner. With the sun out, the pitch tends to crack a bit more and get the spinners into play. Don't expect the pitch to change too much across the Test. The best approach is bat first, guts it out in the first two session and be happy if you're just 2 down at Lunch."
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Toss to be delayed
Toss will be delayed as there are wet patches on the ground due to the overnight rain and the umpires will inspect the conditions after 40 minutes. Just hope that rain stays away for a possible start in an hour.
India Vs South Africa LIVE: Toss Coming Up Soon
The India vs South Africa Test will start at 1.30 pm IST. It is overcast right now over SuperSport Park in centurion but no rain. The toss take place at scheduled 1 pm IST. Do stay tuned in for more updates.
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: India's record in South Africa
India have played 23 Tests in South Africa. But do you know how many of them have they won? Just 4. India have never won a Test series here and that is South Africa remains a big challenge for the Men in Blue.
India Vs South Africa LIVE: Probable Playing 11s
South Africa Probable XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
India Possible XI: Rohit Sharma (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Rohit Sharma On How India Want To Play Tests
Rohit Sharma was brilliant in the press conference ahead of the 1st Test. He said that whole team is looking forward to win something significant and this Test series is one such tournament.
IND vs SA LIVE: India's Key Players To Watch Out For
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in national colours after World Cup and would be itching to get back among hundreds. Jasprit Bumrah also back and India will hope that he picks early wickets with the new ball. Watch out for young guns Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill playing Test cricket for the first time in South Africa. Also, KL Rahul to keep wickets in Tests for the first time, so it will be interesting to see how he goes in this role.
IND vs SA: Will Rain Affect Day 1? Check Weather Update
The first day of the first Test between India and South Africa could be marred by rain. Not just day 1, but remaing four days are also likely to see rain.
India Vs South Africa LIVE Score: Check LIVE Streaming Details
The India Vs South Africa 1st Test at Centurion starts at 1.30 pm IST with the toss taking place at 1 pm. The match will be available to be watched on TV in India. The TV broadcast will be on Star Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Check Dream11 Prediction
The first Test between India and South Africa will see many stars playing from December 26 to 30 in Centurion. If you are confused about which players to pick in the fantasy team, do take our help.
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LIVE Updates 1st Test IND vs SA: Bedingham Likely To Make Debut
David Bedingham is a very good batter who has played lots of first class cricket. He has played a lot in England but chose South Africa as the country for which he plays international cricket.
LIVE India vs South Africa: Kohli, Rohit Sharma Sweat It Out In Nets; WATCH
Indian superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has their game face on during the nets ahead of the first Test.
LIVE Updates IND vs SA 1st Test: What Is The Toss Time?
The toss for the 1st India vs South Africa Test will take place at 1 pm IST. Temba Bavuma leads the South Africa team while Rohit Sharma will be captaining India. Keep watching this space for all latest developments from the match.
LIVE Updates IND vs SA 1st Test: What Is The Toss Time?
The toss for the 1st India vs South Africa Test will take place at 1 pm IST. Temba Bavuma leads the South Africa team while Rohit Sharma will be captaining India. Keep watching this space for all latest developments from the match.
IND vs SA LIVE: When does the match start?
The India vs South Africa Test will start at 1.30 pm IST. The match is being played at SuperSport Park in Centurion as India look to register their first-ever Test series win on South Afric soil.
IND vs SA 1st Test: Squads
South Africa Squad: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Srikar Bharat, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mukesh Kumar
LIVE IND vs SA 1st: Opposition keen on Kohli's wicket
The first Test of the two-match series will be starting from Tuesday at Centurion. South Africa players were not shy from the fact that Kohli is one of the most dangerous batters in the Indian lineup and they have made some plans for him.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Kohli's stats on Boxing Day
Take a look at the numbers of the great India batter Virat Kohli, we have decoded his stats on Boxing Day over the year.
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LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Livestreaming Details
The live telecast of the India vs South Africa 1st Test will live telecast on the Star Sports Network. Live Streaming of the match will be available on the Disney + Hotstar app.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test Day 1: KL Rahul's position headache
KL Rahul will keep the wickets for India in this series as informed by captain Rohit Sharma in the press conference on Monday (December 25).
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Kohli key for India
Virat Kohli will be key for Team India in their upcoming match against the Proteas. His away record is the best in the likely lineup India are to announce for tomorrow's clash.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Predicted 11s
SA Probable XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
IND Possible XI: Rohit Sharma (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Weather Report
Team India will face South Africa in the first Test at Centurion. Check out the weather report of the game in the link below.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Can India break the jinx?
Team India have never won a Test series in South Africa. Can they do the impossible task now? Proteas will be keen on keeping their record clean at home.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test Updates
Team India will have KL Rahul as the wicketkeeper tomorrow but how will they lineup against the Proteas? Kohli, Rohit and couple of more senior players are back in the lineup.
LIVE IND vs SA 1st Test: Hello!
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the India vs South Africa 1st Test. Follow all the key updates from Day 1 of the Test game between India and South Africa.
On Day 2 of the 1st Test between South Africa and India, the match at SuperSport Park, Centurion, saw South Africa finishing the day with a lead of 11 runs. In their first innings, South Africa posted a total of 256-5, with Dean Elgar's impressive 140 not out being the highlight. Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi also contributed with half-centuries. India, in response, struggled against the South African bowling attack. They were bowled out for 245 in 67.4 overs, with Rabada taking five wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli showed resilience with scores of 37 and 68, respectively. At stumps, South Africa had the upper hand in the Test, leading by 11 runs. The match showcased a competitive battle between bat and ball, setting the stage for an intriguing Day 3.
Follow Highlights Updates From India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 2 Here.