At stumps on Day II, South Africa, as expected, were reeling at 9/2 after India declared their first innings at 497/9. After India’s declaration, the South African batsmen continued to struggle before bad light again stopped play with 34 overs still remaining in the day. On Sunday afternoon, the two former South Africa captains had to witness the current lot’s utter helplessness against the India pacers’ well-directed short-pitched bowling and a probing line and length. Credit, however, goes to India’s batsmen for making excellent use of the conditions and ensuring scoreboard pressure on South Africa right through the series. But as soon as Ngidi erred in his second over of that session, Rohit majestically pulled him over the mid-wicket region and reached the landmark.

Source: The Telegraph October 20, 2019 19:52 UTC