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India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Games covered to boost hopes of resumption. cricket news

January 6, 2022
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IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Score Updates: The first session has been washed out due to rain.© Twitter



IND vs SA Live Scores 2nd Test, Day 4: Rain has stopped in Johannesburg and groundsmen are preparing to clear the waterlogging early for play on the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and India at Wanderers. After setting a target of 240, the hosts need 122 runs on the fourth day. Dean Elgar (46*) and Rassie van der Dussen (11*) will resume batting for the Proteas, who bundled out Day 3 for 118 for two. South Africa started well in their second innings but lost the wickets of Aiden Markram and Keegan Pietersen on the third day. Both played innings like T20, which can have a big impact on the result. Markram scored 31 off 38 balls before losing his wicket to Shardul Thakur. Meanwhile, Pietersen hit 28 off 44 balls and was eventually dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin. Early on, half-centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara (53) and Ajinkya Rahane (58) helped India post 266 in their second innings, setting a target of 122. The Proteas’ pace attack was in top form with Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen taking three wickets. On the fourth day, the Indian bowling department will aim to take quick wickets and turn the tide in the first session. Meanwhile, the Proteas batsmen will be hoping to absorb the pressure and not lose wickets cheaply. ,live scorecard,

playing XI

India’s Playing XI: KL Rahul (c), Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj

South Africa Playing XI: Dean Elgar (c), Aiden Markram, Keegan Pietersen, Rassi van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Veren (wk), Marco Jensen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duane Olivier, Lungi Ngidi

Here are the live updates of India vs South Africa 2nd test match, day 1 straight from Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg


  • 18:06 (IST)

    Rain Stops, Super Soopers at Work!

    The rain has stopped and the Super Suppers are now in operation. If South Africa gets a chance to play a few overs on the fourth day, they will be hoping to score maximum runs.

    South Africa vs India Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win

  • 17:03 (IST)

    It’s still raining in Johannesburg!

    It is still raining in Johannesburg and it looks like we will have to wait a little longer for the fourth day of play to begin.

    South Africa vs India Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win

  • 16:55 (IST)

    Next official update at 5 PM!

    The next official update is at 5 PM IST and it is still raining in Johannesburg. South Africa shouldn’t be happy as they will have less time as we are losing the match in stipulated overs.

    South Africa vs India Live Score: South Africa 118/2, need 122 runs to win

  • 15:36 (IST)

    lunch time

    Now it is time for lunch and the first session has been washed out due to incessant rain.

  • 15:06 (IST)

    no official update yet

    No official update yet but it is still raining. So the first session could have been washed out.

  • 14:51 (IST)

    Australia dominate the Ashes

    Meanwhile, in the current Ashes series, Australia has strengthened its hold on it. fourth test in Sydney. Usman Khawaja scored 137 runs out of 260 and the hosts scored 416 runs for eight wickets. England wrapped up Day 2 on 13/0.

  • 14:34 (IST)

    weather update

    It is still raining and the timing is not confirmed yet. The first session could have been washed out but we will have to wait for sometime from the first umpires.

  • 14:32 (IST)

    Attention Dean Elgar!

    South Africa skipper Dean Elgar will need to put up a strong showing for his side and will aim to not lose his wicket too quickly. Moving towards a half-century, he scored 46 runs in 121 balls on the third day and remained unbeaten. His wicket will be crucial for both the teams.

  • 14:19 (IST)

    weather update

    It is still raining at the venue and it may take some time for the fourth day to begin.

  • 14:07 (IST)

    Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Rishabh Pant

    Rishabh Pant has not been in good batting form for some time now. He managed to score only 17 runs in 43 balls during the first innings and was a three-ball duck in the second innings. White Commenting, Legendary Cricket Sunil Gavaskar He lashed out at the wicketkeeper-batsman and said that he did not show any sense of responsibility. Pant was expected to partner with Hanuma Vihari but lost his wicket cheaply.

    “You have two new batsmen at the crease and then you saw that shot from Rishabh Pant. Forgettable, no excuse for that shot, no excuse. None of it is bullshit that it’s his natural game. Responsibility The spirit has to be shown. Because other people are also attacking. There are people like Rahane and Pujara who have taken it on their body. So you also fight it,” Gavaskar said.

  • 13:45 (IST)

    Moisture can help Indian bowlers

    It is still drizzling and a delay may help India as the moisture will be helpful for their bowlers.

    Also, strong winds will be helped by cloudy conditions.

  • 13:29 (IST)

    Weather Update!

    The covers are still on at Wanderers Stadium and it’s still raining! The wind has slowed down but it may take a while for the day to start!

  • 13:16 (IST)

    It’s raining!

    It is raining at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Will there be a delay in the play? It hasn’t been confirmed yet.

  • 12:54 (IST)

    All eyes on Shardul Thakur!

    Shardul Thakur built on his form from the first innings and dismissed Aiden Markram on the third day. The pacer took his maiden five-wicket haul during the first innings and added two more wickets to his tally.

  • 12:39 (IST)

    South Africa need 122 runs!

    India were bowled out for 266 in their second innings with a target of 240. South Africa were bundled out for 118 for two on the third day and needed 122 runs on the fourth day. Dean Elgar (46*) and Rassie van der Dussen (11*) will resume batting for the hosts.

  • 12:37 (IST)

    Hello everyone and good afternoon!

    Hello everyone and good afternoon! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 4 of the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and South Africa in Johannesburg. Stay tuned for some exciting cricket guys!

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