India v South Africa Test series
Cape Town pitch gets away with 'unsatisfactory' rating by ICC
The Newlands contest lasted 642 balls with India registering a series-levelling victory in the shortest ever test in which there has been a winner, beating Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.
Indians in box seat despite Markram's sublime century
Jasprit Bumrah took six for 61 –- and was denied the wicket of Markram when the batsman, on 71, edged a drive and wicketkeeper KL Rahul could not hold a catch above his head.
India collapse sparks hope for South Africa
After bowling out South Africa for 55, India were dismissed for 153, a lead of 98 runs.
Superb Siraj rips through South Africa in second Test
Siraj was superb with his line and length in a nine over spell after South Africa had elected to bat first.
Jadeja returns for Newlands Test
The experienced left-arm spinner would also bolster India’s frail batting that amassed only 376 runs during the innings and 32 run defeat that means the tourists now cannot achieve their major aim – a first Test series win in South Africa.
Rohit promises second Test fight back
Captain Rohith Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings, said India would regroup and come back strongly despite having missed the chance to take the series.
South Africa skittle India to claim innings win in 1st Test
Virat Kohli was the only batsman to test the home attack on the third day, top-scoring with 76 before being the last man out.
Elgar hits attacking century against India
Earlier, KL Rahul scored 101 for India – his eighth Test century and his second in successive matches in Centurion.
Rathour praises ‘crisis man’ KL Rahul
Rahul, who had made a century at this very venue exactly two years ago in the 2021 Boxing Day Test match, was lauded by Rathour as India's "crisis man" for his pristine touch and strokeplay.
Rabada takes five wickets as India struggle
Kohli and Iyer went on to add 68 for the fourth wicket before both were dismissed in an inspired three-wicket spell by Rabada immediately after lunch.
Burger rattles India on Test debut
India were 91 for three at lunch after being put in to bat with Nandre Burger making an immediate impact on his Test debut, taking two for 23.
India chase history in Test series in South Africa
South Africa have been victors in seven of India’s eight visits since the first in 1992 with one series drawn in 2010/11, but six of those successes have been by a single win margin.
South Africa hope to unleash full pace attack on India
India are seeking a first Test series win in South Africa and Conrad says his side are desperate to uphold their record of never having lost to the tourists on home soil.
