27 December 2023, 21:52 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA On Top
South Africa dominated Day 2, thanks to Dean Elgar's controlled 140*. Despite early setbacks, South Africa capitalized on favorable conditions, with debutant Bedingham's fifty and Elgar's resilience. Bumrah's late strikes helped India, but Elgar and Jansen stood firm. South Africa ends the day in control, leaving India with catching up to do.
27 December 2023, 21:08 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bad Light Stops Play
The pause in the game has led the umpire to reassess the lighting conditions, prompting the players to exit the field. Rohit and his teammates express their discontent, while Elgar acknowledges the crowd by raising his bat. Hopefully, there's a chance for more cricket before the scheduled end of play, which is approximately half an hour away.
27 December 2023, 21:02 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Game Stopped Due To Bad Light
In Bumrah's over, Marco Jansen faces deliveries of varying lengths, including a bouncer skillfully ducked, a back-of-length ball punched to covers, and a good length ball defended into the pitch, with an edge on one occasion landing short of third slip.
Live Score RSA 256/5 (66) CRR: 3.88
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa lead by 11 runs
27 December 2023, 20:51 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Krishna Keep The Pressure On
In Prasidh's over, Elgar faces deliveries varying in lengths and directions, including an overpitched wide ball guided for a run, a fuller delivery defended leg side, and a good length ball inducing a loose push from Elgar that beats the outside edge.
Live Score RSA 254/5 (64) CRR: 3.97
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa lead by 9 runs
27 December 2023, 20:43 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Krishna Takes His Maiden Test Wicket
Prasidh claims his maiden Test wicket as Verreynne is caught behind by Rahul, with the review confirming the edge on a rising short-of-length delivery outside off, resulting in two quick wickets for India.
Live Score RSA 250/5 (62.2) CRR: 4.01
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa lead by 5 runs
27 December 2023, 20:30 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Provides Breakthrough
Siraj dismisses Bedingham for 56 with a full delivery that sneaks through the bat and pad gap, celebrating with a CR7 Siuuuuuu, ending Bedingham's impressive debut innings featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes.
Live Score RSA 244/4 (60.1) CRR: 4.06
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 1 run
27 December 2023, 20:21 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Struggling
Siraj bowls a mix of deliveries, including a bouncer left alone by Bedingham, a beautifully punched four wide of cover, a short delivery to Elgar who pulls in the air just wide of square leg, a defended ball for a single, and a lovely delivery with extra bounce that beats Bedingham's forward defense.
Live Score RSA 241/3 (59) CRR: 4.08
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 4 runs
27 December 2023, 20:07 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Back In Attack
Siraj delivers a mix of lengths to Elgar, including a calmly cut wide delivery for two runs, a defensive shot to a full and straight ball, an ignored delivery swaying outside off, a boundary from a neatly glanced full delivery near the boots, and an overpitched ball pushed to mid-off.
Live Score RSA 228/3 (56) CRR: 4.07
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 17 runs
27 December 2023, 19:57 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: No Luck For Bumrah
In this over from Bumrah, Bedingham defends a couple of fuller deliveries, faces a top-class delivery that narrowly avoids the outside edge, confidently glances a full ball between mid-wicket and mid-on for a four, while Elgar adds a run with a leg-side turn.
Live Score RSA 218/3 (54) CRR: 4.04
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 27 runs
27 December 2023, 19:45 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Thakur From Other End
Thakur bowls a mix of lengths to Bedingham and Elgar, with Bedingham defending a full delivery, scoring a run off a fuller ball, and Elgar adding a run with a neat leg-side tuck, bringing South Africa's total to 200.
Live Score RSA 206/3 (52) CRR: 3.96
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 39 runs
27 December 2023, 19:37 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah To Start
Bumrah bowls a series of deliveries to Bedingham, including a wide good length ball that Bedingham punches for a four, while Rohit Sharma is temporarily off the field and replaced by Rinku Singh.
Live Score RSA 198/3 (50) CRR: 3.96
Day 2: 3rd Session - South Africa trail by 47 runs
27 December 2023, 19:28 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA On Top
South Africa dominates at Tea with Elgar's century and Bedingham's debut performance. India struggles, especially Thakur, giving away easy runs. Bumrah shines with two wickets, but South Africa builds a strong lead. India needs a comeback in the final session to stay competitive.
27 December 2023, 19:13 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Poor Session For Team India
Thakur's inconsistent over before tea includes a bouncer, a short ball down leg, a boundary off a glove, and a leg bye, with Elgar successfully seeing out the last ball before the break.
Live Score: RSA 194/3 (49) CRR: 3.96
Day 2: Tea Break - South Africa trail by 51 runs
27 December 2023, 19:01 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Need Wickets
Thakur delivers a mixed over with a variety of deliveries to Elgar, including a single to mid-wicket, a short-of-length ball, a full delivery defended, and a potential LBW appeal, showcasing the challenges faced by the batsman.
Live Score: RSA 185/3 (47) CRR: 3.94
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 60 runs
27 December 2023, 18:54 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India On Backfoot
Thakur delivers a mixed over, featuring a full delivery defended by Elgar, a sweetly driven single by Bedingham, a stylish six with a swivel pull, a neat forward defense, and a potential catch that didn't carry to the keeper, showcasing the varied dynamics in the ongoing passage of play.
Live Score: RSA 181/3 (45) CRR: 4.02
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 64 runs
27 December 2023, 18:41 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Elgar Hits Century
Elgar reaches a century with a powerful pull shot for four off a Thakur no-ball, celebrating with jubilation as he punches the air, clenches his fists, and roars in delight.
Live Score: RSA 168/3 (42.1) CRR: 3.98
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 77 runs
27 December 2023, 18:39 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Elgar Near Century
Elgar inches closer to a century, reaching 96 with a boundary through mid-on off Ashwin, while surviving a dropped catch at slip, contributing to a series of events in an eventful over.
Live Score: RSA 162/3 (42) CRR: 3.86
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 83 runs
27 December 2023, 18:28 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Need Wickets
Bedingham plays a well-timed shot, driving Prasidh for a boundary to sweeper cover, while Elgar achieves the milestone of 5000 runs opening the batting in Tests, becoming the 30th player to do so, amidst a challenging over for Bedingham with variations in length and movement.
Live Score: RSA 146/3 (39) CRR: 3.74
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 99 runs
27 December 2023, 18:20 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: No Luck For Ashwin
Ashwin bowls a series of deliveries to Elgar, including a back-of-length ball whipped to mid-wicket, a quicker fuller ball steered to backward point, a flighted delivery eased to extra-cover, a fullish delivery push-driven to cover, and a tossed-up ball driven to cover; a slip and short-leg are in place.
Live Score: RSA 138/3 (37) CRR: 3.73
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 107 runs
27 December 2023, 18:13 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Another Partnership For Krishna
Prasidh delivers a mix of lengths outside off, with Bedingham defending solidly, punching to cover, and hitting a well-executed pull for a six over deep backward square leg; two slips and a fourth slip are in place, and Prasidh loses his run in one instance.
Live Score: RSA 138/3 (35) CRR: 3.94
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 107 runs
27 December 2023, 18:03 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Giving It A Go
Siraj delivers a wide short ball down the leg side, resulting in a glanced four by Elgar; other deliveries include a defensive shot to mid-on and a run tapped wide of cover by Bedingham.
Live Score: RSA 130/3 (33) CRR: 3.94
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 115 runs
27 December 2023, 17:47 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: South Africa 3 Down
Bumrah claims another wicket as Keegan Petersen is bowled, attempting a punch but getting an inside-edge, signalling India's fightback.
Live Score: RSA 113/3 (30.2) CRR: 3.73
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 132 runs
27 December 2023, 17:38 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Strikes For India
Bumrah dismisses de Zorzi, caught by Jaiswal for 28, breaking the partnership and boosting India in the process.
Live Score: RSA 104/2 (29) CRR: 3.59
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 141 runs
27 December 2023, 17:29 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Maiden Over By Bumrah
Bumrah delivers a series of well-directed deliveries, including one angling into off-stump and moving away, a short-pitched delivery left alone, and back-of-length balls on and off, with de Zorzi defending skillfully in the specified over.
Live Score: RSA 96/1 (27.1) CRR: 3.53
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 149 runs
27 December 2023, 17:19 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Into The Attack
Elgar capitalizes on a short delivery from Bumrah, confidently driving it for a four to deep extra cover, but faces challenges with a delivery attacking the pads and a full ball moving away, evading the outside edge.
Live Score: RSA 95/1 (25) CRR: 3.8
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 150 runs
27 December 2023, 17:11 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Fifty For Elgar
Elgar faces a mix of deliveries from Thakur, including a well-timed four with a short-arm jab wide of mid-wicket, demonstrating his ability to defend solidly and pick up runs through controlled shots.
Live Score: RSA 84/1 (23) CRR: 3.65
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 161 runs
27 December 2023, 17:02 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: No Luck For Shardul
Thakur delivers a mixed over, including a no-ball, a fine delivery inducing a play-and-miss, and a beautiful four through a picture-perfect shot from Elgar, showcasing the highs and lows in the ongoing passage of play.
Live Score: RSA 75/1 (21) CRR: 3.57
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 170 runs
27 December 2023, 16:52 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Krishna From The Other End
Prasidh Krishna maintains a disciplined line, varying his lengths with good length and attempted yorkers, inducing solid defensive shots from de Zorzi, who faces some movement and pace in the ongoing over.
Live Score: RSA 58/1 (19) CRR: 3.05
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 187 runs
27 December 2023, 16:45 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Thakur Starts After Lunch
Thakur resumes with a tight line, inducing defensive shots from Elgar with a mix of short deliveries, yorker lengths, and fuller deliveries outside off, maintaining pressure on the batsman.
Live Score: RSA 49/1 (17) CRR: 2.88
Day 2: 2nd Session - South Africa trail by 196 runs
27 December 2023, 16:24 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Sout Africa Back On Top
South Africa faced a challenging start, ending one wicket down with 49 runs. Bumrah and Siraj exploited swing conditions, inducing plays and misses. Despite difficulties, South Africa's resilience against strong bowling was evident. Rahul's century boosted India's total. The game remains evenly poised for the next session.
27 December 2023, 16:04 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Lunch Break
Ashwin maintains control, delivering a variety of deliveries to de Zorzi, who blocks them off the backfoot and from his crease, showcasing Ashwin's ability to get turn and variations in flight.
LIVE Score: RSA 49/1 (16) CRR: 3.06
Day 2: Lunch Break - South Africa trail by 196 runs
27 December 2023, 15:54 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Lose Review
Debutant Prasidh Krishna opens his Test career with a boundary, as Elgar confidently drives a juicy half volley through extra cover, while also surviving a review for a caught-behind appeal that results in India losing their review.
LIVE Score: RSA 41/1 (14) CRR: 2.93
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 204 runs
27 December 2023, 15:44 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Thakur Into The Attack
Thakur bowled a mix of deliveries to de Zorzi and Elgar, including a dot ball, a single to deep backward square leg, a couple of runs driven through cover point, and three consecutive deliveries outside off with Elgar not offering a shot.
LIVE Score: RSA 37/1 (12) CRR: 3.08
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 208 runs
27 December 2023, 15:36 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA Rebuild
Siraj concludes the over with a bouncer that de Zorzi ducks under, adding to a series of deliveries that included a play-and-miss, solid defense, and a well-timed late punch for four through the point region.
LIVE Score: RSA 33/1 (10) CRR: 3.3
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 212 runs
27 December 2023, 15:28 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: All Eyes On Elgar
Elgar faces a challenging over from Siraj, managing to block a fuller delivery towards square leg, surviving a near-edge, and showcasing a beautifully executed straight drive for four.
LIVE Score: RSA 26/1 (8) CRR: 3.25
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 219 runs
27 December 2023, 15:14 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Swinging The Ball Out
Bumrah continues to trouble the batters with a mix of deliveries, inducing edges and creating difficult moments, while de Zorzi and Elgar manage to navigate the challenges in the ongoing passage of play.
LIVE Score: RSA 14/1 (5) CRR: 2.8
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 231 runs
27 December 2023, 15:10 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Siraj Draws First Blood
Siraj produces a challenging delivery that moves away off the seam, inducing an edge from Markram, who falls for 5, providing India with an early breakthrough.
LIVE Score: RSA 11/1 (3.5) CRR: 2.87
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 234 runs
27 December 2023, 15:03 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India Keeping It Tight
Bumrah employs a strategic plan against Elgar, persistently targeting the leg side, with varying lengths and lines, resulting in a defensive approach from Elgar and occasional discomfort.
LIVE Score: RSA 10/0 (3) CRR: 3.33
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 235 runs
27 December 2023, 14:56 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bumrah Starts On Top
Bumrah starts the innings with a probing over, inducing movement off the pitch and causing difficulties for the batsmen, but they manage to survive without scoring.
LIVE Score: RSA 1/0 (1.1) CRR: 0.86
Day 2: 1st Session - South Africa trail by 244 runs
27 December 2023, 14:41 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India All Out For 245
Rahul's impressive innings comes to an end at 101 as he misreads the inwards angling fuller delivery from Nandre Burger, resulting in his middle stump being knocked over.
LIVE Score: IND 245 (67.4) CRR: 3.62
Day 2: Innings Break
27 December 2023, 14:33 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Century Of KL Rahul
Rahul reaches his overseas Test century with style, smashing a six over deep mid-wicket off Gerald Coetzee's fuller delivery.
LIVE Score: IND 245/9 (66.2) CRR: 3.69
Day 2: 1st Session
27 December 2023, 14:30 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: India 9 Down
Siraj departs for 5 as Gerald Coetzee finds the perfect away-moving delivery, inducing a faint outside edge caught by Verreynne.
LIVE Score: IND 238/9 (65.1) CRR: 3.65
Day 2: 1st Session
27 December 2023, 14:27 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: KL Rahul into the 90s
Rahul showcases a mix of defensive prowess and attacking flair against Rabada, hitting a six and a boundary while carefully negotiating the bowler's variations, contributing to a gripping battle between bat and ball in challenging conditions.
IND 238/8 (65) CRR: 3.66
Day 2: 1st Session
27 December 2023, 14:18 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: KL Rahul Dominate Rabada
Rahul brilliantly executes a late cut for a boundary off a short delivery from Rabada, showcasing ease and composure in the face of a quality bowler.
LIVE Score IND 223/8 (63) CRR: 3.54
Day 2: 1st Session
27 December 2023, 14:07 PM
IND vs SA 1st Test LIVE: SA Lose Review
In a tight over from Rabada, Rahul faces a series of challenging deliveries, narrowly avoiding the outside edge multiple times with some impressive defensive shots. SA take review on the last ball, but KL Rahul Survives.
LIVE Score IND 210/8 (61) CRR: 3.44
Day 2: 1st Session
27 December 2023, 14:02 PM
IND vs SA LIVE: KL Rahul Nears 100 As Day 2 Starts
Gerald Coetzee starts off things. He bowls a deadly over to Siraj who manages to hang in there. Kagiso Rabada from the other end. Rahul is on 70 and needs 30 more to get a fine hundred.
IND 210/8 (60.2)
27 December 2023, 13:47 PM
IND vs SA: Day 2 Begin Shortly As Rain Stops
Good news as the match to resume shortly. After ten minutes, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will be out to resume India innings. Hopefully, rain stays way.
27 December 2023, 13:39 PM
IND VS SA Day 2, 1st Test LIVE: Rain In Centurion Continues To Delay Start
It is frustrating but that is the part and parcel of playing, watching and covering this sport as a journalist (for us). It is raining, although very lightly, but we will have to wait for it to completely stop and then the ground conditions to become cricket friendly for the action to start.
IND 208/8 (59)
Day 2: Match delayed due to wet outfield
27 December 2023, 13:21 PM
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Rain delays start
The Day 2 action was to start at 1 pm IST but the early start was delayed because of slight rain. The umpires are having a look at the ground and the rain has stopped.
27 December 2023, 13:06 PM
IND vs SA LIVE Updates: Day 2 action to start soon
We are not far away from Day 2 action. Star Sports is running a KL Rahul interview, in which he says he faced a lot of criticism during a rough patch.
"I cannot say it was hatred but there was a lot of criticism. Har chiz pe koi na koi comment kar raha tha. mujhe samnjh nahi raha tha woh kaha se aa raha tha kyuki my performance was not that bad."
