Siraj’s Early Strike Sends Markram Packing for 5, South Africa Loses First Wicket

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: Follow live score and latest updates of IND vs SA match from Centurion.

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2: South Africa claimed final two wickets after 8.4 overs, conceding 37 runs. Kagiso Rabada stood out for the Proteas, taking a well-deserved five-wicket haul by dismantling the Indian top and middle order. Meanwhile, KL Rahul shone for India, securing two Test centuries at Centurion. His partnership with Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj boosted India’s score. Additionally, Nandre Burger impressed on his Test debut, grabbing three crucial wickets.

With overcast conditions and India riding on momentum, the pressure now shifts to the Proteas’ openers. They face the challenge of showcasing resilience against the new ball and an energized Indian pace attack. Stay tuned as we await the South African first innings, anticipating a test of their determination in these challenging conditions

LIVE Updates:

2:39 pm: IND 245 all out in 67.4 overs

3:07 pm: Wicket!! Siraj gets one to shape away and finds Markram’s edge. (Markram c Rahul b Siraj 5(17)

3:08 pm: SA 11/1 in 4 overs

Playing XIs

India: 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: 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