India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match LIVE Score: India take on SA© AFP
IND vs SA, 2nd Test Day 1, Live Updates:Team India will be squaring off against South Africa in the second Test of the two-match series on Wednesday in Cape Town. The hosts have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series after a massive win in the first match. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim for redemption as they eye improvement in their World Test Championship points table. India are currently sixth in the points table with 14 points (38.89 PCT) and a defeat will dent their position further. India are also likely to make changes in their Playing XI as there are chances of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja making a comeback in the team. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the Live Updates of 2nd Test Match Between India vs South Africa, Straight from Cape Town
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12:35 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: SA to be lead by Dean Elgar
South Africa regular skipper Temba Bavuma sustained a hamstring injury during the first match and has been ruled out of the remaining Test series. As a result, batter Dean Elgar will be donning the captain’s hat for South Africa in the second Test against India.
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12:33 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Will rain force delayed start?
As per Accuweather, the weather is likely to be clear throughout the day. Sun is expected to be out while the chances of rain are quite less. The temperature is set to fluctuate between 28 to 30 degree celsius. In fact, no rain is expected in the first two days in Cape Town. The pitch at the Newlands will be a batting paradise with little help for spinners from either side.
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12:16 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: Big match for India
The second Test match is a big game for India as they hope to end the two-match series with a draw. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim for redemption as they eye improvement in their World Test Championship points table. India are currently sixth in the points table with 14 points (38.89 PCT) and a defeat will dent their position further.
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11:52 (IST)
IND vs SA Live Score: India eye redemption
India faced a shocking defeat by an innings and 32 runs against South Africa in the first Test in Centurion. The match was completely dominated by South Africa as Kagiso Rabada’s five-wicket haul put India on the back foot. KL Rahul played a counter-attacking knock of 101 but it was soon overshadowed by Elgar’s breathtaking 185. In the second innings, India only managed 131 with Virat Kohli smashing a gritty 76. The hosts won the match by an innings and 32 runs.
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11:49 (IST)
India vs South Africa Live Score: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa, straight from the Newlands, Cape Town. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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