India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score And Updates: India Opt To Bat, KL Rahul Leading As Virat Kohli Out With Back Spasm | Cricket News
IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Score Updates: Virat Kohli celebrates.© AFP
India vs South Africa Live Score 2nd Test: India won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday. The big news is that Virat Kohli has been ruled out with a back spasm and KL Rahul is leading India. South Africa, on the other hand, have brought in Duanne Oliver in their XI. A high on confidence Indian side are hoping to seal their maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation. India had won the first Test comfortably by 113 runs and there is no reason why they can’t do it again in this Test. For the record, India have never lost a Test in Johannesburg – they have won two and drawn three. India’s pace attack – rated as the best currently by many – will enjoy the pace and bounce at the Wanderers. The form of their famed middle order comprising Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane remains a concern but the Indian think tank would believe in the famous old saying of form being temporary and class permanent. As far as South Africa are concerned, they will be without Quinton de Kock, who has retired from Test cricket. The good news for them is that pacer Duanne Oliver is available for selection. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Here are the Live Updates of India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1 Straight From The Wanderers Stadium
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13:04 (IST)
India Win The Toss
India captain KL Rahul wins the toss and opts to bat first.
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12:59 (IST)
KL Rahul Leading India
This is massive! We see KL Rahul walk out for the toss for India and not Virat Kohli.
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12:51 (IST)
India’s Spotless Record In Johannesburg
India have never lost a Test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. In the five Tests that they have played, Team India has won two and draw three Tests, making this one of the most favourable venues for them in not only in South Africa but in all overseas conditions.
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12:41 (IST)
India All Set
The Indian side has made all the right preparations coming into this crucial encounter. Here is glimpse of their training sessions ahead of the Johannesburg Test.
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12:10 (IST)
IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Live
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs South Africa second Test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. India come into this Test match with a 113-run victory over the hosts in the previous Test. The Virat Kohli-led side would want to win this Test and seal their maiden series win in red-ball cricket on South African soil.
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