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India vs South Africa: 'Big Bull' Dean Elgar anchors Proteas to seven-wicket win in Johannesburg to level Test series 1-1
•Chasing a target of 240, skipper Elgar, who was prepared to look ugly and forgettable in terms of aesthetics that one generally associates with southpaws, carried his bat through with an unbeaten 96 to set up an exciting final Test at the Newlands in Cape Town starting on 11 January.
Highlights, India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Cricket Match, Day 4, Full cricket score: Elgar stars in Proteas' seven-wicket win to level series
Firstcricket Staff •India vs South Africa, Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test at Johannesburg, Day 4, Latest Scorecard and Updates: DONE AND DUSTED! Elgar finishes it in impeccable fashion, smashing a boundary over deep midwicket to register their first-ever win over India in a Test at the Bull Ring. Ashwin bowled the over, Elgar and Bavuma scored a single each before the skipper finished things off. The Test series is level at 1-1 heading to final Test in Cape Town that starts on 11 January.
Highlights, India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3, Full cricket score: Proteas 118/2 at stumps in chase of 240
Firstcricket Staff •India vs South Africa, Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test at Johannesburg, Day 3, Latest Scorecard and Updates: Yet another closely-fought day today, but at the end of Day 3, South Africa seem to be the much happier side. With Dean Elgar (46*) and Rassie van der Dussen (11*) batting, their score reads 118/2 (Target 240). So far, Shardul Thakur and R Ashwin have taken a wicket each this innings, and come Day 4, the Indian bowlers will have their task cut out. That's all from us tonight, do join us for as we will continue our LIVE coverage of this Test on Day 4. Until, then, stay safe and goodbye!
India vs South Africa: Hosts stretch lead to 58 after Shardul Thakur shines with seven-wicket haul
•Shardul Thakur took 7 wickets for 61 to keep India on an even keel against South Africa on an intriguing second day of the second Test.
India vs South Africa 2021-22: 'Lord for some reason', Twitter reacts as Shardul Thakur takes three quick wickets in 2nd Test
Firstcricket Staff •Shardul Thakur took three quick wickets in the first session of Johannesburg Test Day 2 to help India take control of the game.
India vs South Africa: Rahane, Pujara flop show continues in second Test as visitors' middle-order disappoints again
•Rahul's patient 50-run knock on a day when India missed Virat Kohli due to back spasms and Ravichandran Ashwin's cavalier 46 at the rear end ensured that India scored 202 in their first innings on a bouncy Wanderers track.
Highlights, India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Full cricket score: Proteas post 35/1 at stumps on Day 1, trail by 167 runs
Firstcricket Staff •India vs South Africa, Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test at Johannesburg, Day 1, Latest Scorecard and Updates: So that's about it for the day. 237 runs scored, 11 wickets taken on Day 1 of the second Test in Johannesburg. The Indian batters, barring KL Rahul (50) and R Ashwin (46) will be disappointed with how they showcased today. South Africa have lost just that one wicket, and Elgar and Keegan will look to start afresh when they walk out to bat on Day 2 on Tuesday. Till then, it's goodbye and good night from us!
India vs South Africa: On cusp of historic series win, Virat Kohli and Co face middle-order selection headache
Pnvishnu •Despite all the dominance in Test cricket, Kohli and Dravid will have a few questions lingering in their mind, especially those that concern the team’s middle-order.
India vs South Africa: Won't lack in confidence going into Johannesburg Test, says Proteas skipper Dean Elgar
•South Africa captain Dean Elgar vowed to bounce back in the second Test in Johannesburg, saying they will not be short on confidence.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Players fitness in focus as teams prepare for second Test at Johannesburg
•South Africa coach Mark Boucher has acknowledged the challenge of assessing fitness in times of coronavirus and hinted there could be some rotation in the pace attack.