IND vs SA: Rohit Sharmas Team India tightened their grip on the second Test against South Africa on Day 2, cruising towards victory after Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the Proteas batting with a game changing six-wicket haul in the first session. However, Aiden Markram, countered with a brilliant century for the hosts, setting up a target of 79 runs at Newlands on Thursday.Lunch on Day 2!South Africa are all out for 176 runs in 2nd innings.#TeamIndia need 79 runs to win the 2nd Test.Jasprit Bumrah picks up six wickets.Scorecard - https://t.co/j9tTnGM2rn #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/xFA25tugvU— BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2024Bumrahs brilliance crushes South Africa The Indian pace spearhead was on fire in the morning, wreaking havoc on the South African top order. Bumrahs searing pace and impeccable line and length proved too much for the Proteas batsmen, sending them tumbling one by one. Bumrahs career-best figures of 6-36 helped South Africa bundled out for a a below par toatal of 176.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A 5-star performance from #JaspritBumrah in the 2nd innings, as he picks up his 4th witcket of the morning!Will his 9th Test 5-fer lead to a historic win for #TeamIndiaTune in to #SAvIND 2nd TestLIVE NOW | Star Sports Network#Cricket pic.twitter.com/hjDyvSAJc3— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 4, 2024Markram lifts ProteasIn response, Aiden Markram stepped up for the Proteas, displaying grit and determination to compete a magnificent century. The South African opener defied the Indian bowlers, anchoring his teams second innings and injecting hope into the home camp. He hammered 106 runs in 103 deliveries ijcluding 17 boundries and 2 maximums.A RE-MARKA-BLE century for Aiden Markram 💯Against all odds he has produced a beauty of an innings 🏏🇿🇦His first 💯 against India.What a marvel to watch 😍#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/vFI1MzRAQb— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) January 4, 2024India bounceback after dramatic collapseJust when South Africa seemed back in the game, another dramatic twist unfolded. The Indian batting, which looked formidable earlier, crumbled spectacularly after the tea break. Lungi Ngidis stunning triple-wicket maiden over triggered a collapse, and Indias remaining three wickets perished inside 11 deliveries.Despite the wobble, the Indian bowlers found their rhythm again in the final session, restricting South Africa to 62 for 3 at stumps. Skipper Dean Elgar, playing his farewell Test, fell cheaply for the second time in the match, raising Indias hopes of an early finish.Thrilling climaxWith India needing just 79 runs to win the Test and level the series, and South Africa requiring 7 wickets to claim a dramatic victory, the final day promises a nail-biting conclusion.
