On day 2 of the Centurion Test, South Africa were all out for 335 in their first innings.

South Africa’s lower order showed resistance to add 89 runs, and were helped by India’s sloppy fielding. Nonetheless, Ishant Sharma’s three-for 46 and

Ravichandran Ashwin’s four wickets limited the total under 350. Resuming at 269 for 6, South Africa relied on Faf du Plessis and Keshav Maharaj. They looked

keen to apply themselves, but Maharaj departed for 18. Faf du Plessis continued from his end. He understood the need of the hour to score as many runs and

stitched vital stands with the tail. Indian fielders assisted the South Africans by dropping sitters.India wrapped up the innings following Faf’s departure. The

skipper fell for 63 to a fuller delivery with some inward movement, and Faf went for a flick. Ashwin took the last wicket, dismissing Morne Morkel for 6. India,

despite their poor fielding, would be relieved to dismiss South Africa from 246 for 3 to 335 all-out.

On day 2 of the Centurion test, Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay steadied the ship for India. India had suffered an early double blow that saw them deep in trouble, but

Kohli and Vijay were able to stem the rot with some solid batting. Kohli got off to a flier, hitting a few well-timed drive to move into rhythm. Vijay amd Kohli added

79 runs for the 3rd wicket. Vijay was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj for 46. Soon Rohit Sharma was captured LBW by Rabada for 10.