Score Update:
First Innings
South Africa: 335/10
India (playing) 183/5: (61.0 ov)
Virat Kohli*: 85
Hardik Pandya*: 11
TOSS: South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
South Africa beat top-ranked India by 72 runs in the first test on 8 January, bowling out the best side in the world for just 135 on the fourth day at Newlands.
India’s defeat on a seam-friendly surface in Cape Town underlined the doubts over the No. 1 side’s ability to win on green strips away from home, although neither sides’ batsmen really profited on the testing track.
India removed eight South African batsmen for just 65 runs in the first session, with South Africa's own collapse in the morning forcing injured fast bowler Steyn to come out to bat to try to prolong the innings.
South Africa, and Steyn, limped to 130, leaving India with an accessible victory target of 208 and realistic hopes of just a third test win in South Africa since 1992. India has never won a series in South Africa, losing five of the six it has played.
South Africa started the day on 65-2 and with a lead of 142, but Hashim Amla's dismissal in the second over of the day began a procession of 18 wickets from both teams in the two and a half sessions of play.
India and South Africa will play each other next in the second test match from 13 January. Here is what you need to know about India vs South Africa, 2nd Test match:
Where Will the India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match Be Played?
India vs South Africa second Test match will be played at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
When Will the India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match Be Played?
India vs South Africa second Test will commence on 13 January from 1:30 pm IST.
Where Do I Watch the India vs South Africa second Test Match?
The India vs South Africa Test match will be broadcast live on Sony Pictures Networks.
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Squads:
South Africa:
Faf du Plessis (capt), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock, AB de Villiers, Keshav Maharaj, Dean Elgar
India:
Virat Kohli (capt), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Parthiv Patel, Jasprit Bumrah
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