India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Match: South Africa Opt To Bat; Mukesh Kumar, Ravindra Jadeja Come-In For India | Cricket News

India vs South Africa Live Score: Here’s what Shubman Gill said before the match

We’ve got quite a few days to prepare for this one. This is a new year, new day for us and we are going to come back and make a statement in this Test match. It’s very important to be there mentally, you have to let your focus and determination and let your grit take over. It’s not so much about the technique, it’s more so about the grit and determination. This is a great opportunity for us to level the series and all of us are very well prepared and very well equipped to be able to win this Test match.

IND vs SA Live Score: South Africa’s Playing XI

South Africa (Playing XI): Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

IND vs SA Live Score: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar

IND vs SA Live Score: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

Would’ve batted first as well. Looks a good pitch. We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch, but nevertheless, there will be enough in the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we’ll cash in on it. Important to forget what’s happened in the past. We understand the importance of getting runs on the board, and getting 20 wickets. Didn’t happen in the first game but we’re upbeat about what we can achieve here. Two changes. Jadeja comes back for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him.

IND vs SA Live Score: Here’s what Dean Elgar said at the toss

Going to bat. Pitch looks interesting. We’re in a great position. Can’t win a two-match series if you don’t win the first – we’ve crossed that hurdle. Scoreboard starts on nought. We all know that. Starting well is going to be key against this Indian side. Got a debutant in Tristan Stubbs coming in for Temba. Ngidi comes in for Coetzee who’s also injured. And Maharaj comes in.

IND vs SA Live Score: Toss

South Africa stand-in skipper Dean Elgar won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second Test on Wednesday in Cape Town. 

IND vs SA Live Score: Live streaming

The second Test between India and South Africa will be played at the Newlands in Cape Town. The match will begin at 1:30 PM (toss at 1 PM) and here are all the details for the live streaming of the match. Read here. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.