India vs South Africa 2nd Test Playing 11: Two changes in India's XI

IND vs SA Playing 11: Ravindra Jadeja has replaced R Ashwin while Shardul Thakur paves the way for Mukesh Kumar. Disney+Hotstar will provide the live streaming of the match in India

In the second Test between India and South Africa, Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, starting Wednesday (January 3). South Africa are leading the series 1-0 after winning the first Test comprehensively. Check India vs South Africa 2nd test Day 1 live score and match updates here

India have made two changes in their Playing 11 from first Test. Fit-again Ravindra Jadeja has replaced R Ashwin in India's Playing 11. Meanwhile, India persisted with Prasidh Krishna and it was Shardul Thakur, who would warm the benches in the second Test. Mukesh Kumar replaced Prasidh Krishna in India's Playing 11 vs South Africa in second Test. South Africa made three changes in their Playing 11, two were forced while one on the basis of ground conditions.

2nd Test: India vs South Africa Playing 11: 
 

India playing 11: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar.

South Africa playing 11: Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

India vs South Africa head to head in Tests

Matches Played	43
IND Won	15
SA Won	18
Tied	0
Draw	10
First Played	1992
Last Played	2022

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India vs South Africa squads:

India squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, KS Bharat (wk), Avesh Khan, Abimanyu Eshwaran.

South Africa squad for 2nd Test: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar (C), Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Nandre Burger, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, David Bedingham.

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test live toss time, telecast and streaming details

When does India vs South Africa 2nd Test begin?

India will take on South Africa in the second Test, starting January 3, 2024.

What is the venue of the IND vs SA 2nd Test?

Cape Town's Newlands Stadium will host the second match between India and South Africa.

At what time, the India vs South Africa 2nd Test live toss will take place in CapeTown?

The South Africa vs India 2nd Test live toss will take place in Centurion at 1 PM IST.

At what time, IND vs SA 2nd Test will begin in CapeTown?

The live match time of South Africa vs India 2nd Test is 1:30 PM IST.

Which TV Channels will live telecast SA vs IND 2nd Test match?

The live telecast of India vs South Africa 2nd Test will be available on Star Sports 1 HD/SD, Star Sports 2 HD/SD will English Commentary. Star Sports Hindi 1 HD/SD will live telecast IND vs SA 2nd Test match with Hindi Commentary.

How to watch the live streaming of India vs South Africa 2nd Test?

Disney+Hotstar will provide the live streaming of India vs South Africa Test match in India.

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test full scorecard

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Rohit Sharma. Photo: PTI

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Live score updates

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Dean Elgar, Rohit Sharma. Photo: PTI

1:09 PM

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Playing 11 live updates: India Playing 11

India playing 11: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar

1:07 PM

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Playing 11 live updates: South Africa Playing 11

South Africa (Playing XI): Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

1:05 PM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Two changes in India's XI

Jadeja comes in for R Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar comes in.

1:04 PM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Three changes in Proteas XI

Tristan Stubbs comes in for Temba Bavuma. Lungi Ngidi replaces injured Gerald Coetzee. Keshav Maharaj is also playing today.

1:02 PM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: India bowling first in Cape Town

Dean Elgar wins the toss and elects to bat first first.

12:57 PM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Should India go with Prasidh again?

Aakash Chopra believes India should go with Prasidh Krishna in the second Test. Here's what he has said.

"I feel Prasidh Krishna should continue playing. There are talks that Mukesh Kumar or Avesh Khan might play. Personally, I feel, that if Avesh (Khan) debuts in this match and performs poorly, you will have to drop him as well."

"Krishna made his debut in the last match as he is the right bowler for these conditions. So, I want him to continue. We should play Shardul Thakur as well or just go with four pace bowlers if we can. If we drop Krishna now, I think that would be the wrong move."

12:49 PM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Cape Town weather update

Bright sunshine welcomes both the teams. There is no sign of clouds in the horizon and full 90 overs is expected today. 

We are just 10 minutes away from the toss, stay tuned for the latest update.

12:35 PM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Will Prasidh get another chance today?

Rohit Sharma has put his faith on Prasidh Krishna, who looked out of sort in his debut Test. Though, there has been talks around his lacklustre show in India vs South Africa 1st Test, captain Rohit doesn't want to lose faith in Krishna's ability.
 

Krishna was hammered for 93 runs in 20 overs on debut during the Centurion Test which India lost by an innings and 32 runs.

 

"We had brief chat with management as to what we want from this game from bowlers, we haven't exactly finalized our eleven, all our players are fit and available. We will sit down and decide," Rohit said when asked about potential changes and whether Mukesh Kumar has a chance to play.

 

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It seemed he wants to persist with Prasidh, who is not exactly known for his economy rate and has been leaking runs across formats.

 

"Having said that I know we have a little bit of inexperience in bowling and when that happens, you got to show trust in them. That can happen with any team. Post last match, I said about Prasidh playing his first game. We all get nervous when you are playing your first game. It's understandable.

 

"But I'll still back that thought of mine, that he's got good ability to succeed at this level and especially in this format. So it's just about showing faith and trust in everyone and getting the job done from them."

Prasidh Krishna. Photo: PTI

12:02 PM

India vs South Africa head to head in Tests

India vs South Africa head to head in Tests

Matches Played	43
IND Won	15
SA Won	18
Tied	0
Draw	10
First Played	1992
Last Played	2022

11:47 AM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Probable XIs of both teams

India playing 11 probables: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/R Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mukesh Kumar.

South Africa playing 11 probables: Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar(C), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreyne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger.

11:33 AM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Cape Town pitch report

Pitch looks similar to Centurion

 

 

The India skipper feels that pace and bounce at Newlands will be similar to Centurion but the heat here will be a factor.

 

"Pitch looks similar to what we had in Centurion. May be not so much grass (on Supersport Park track) but enough covering of grass but overhead conditions will matter as it is very hot compared to Centurion.

 

"In 2021, I wasn't here (because of injury) but guys who were here, told me it was similar conditions, we know exactly what needs to be done. Based on how pitch is, we got to respond to that."

Rahul Dravid inspecting Cape Town pitch. Photo: PTI

11:11 AM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Shardul likely to miss today's game

Though captain Rohit Sharma informed the nediapersons that every player is fit and available for the second Test. If media reports have to be believed, all-rounder Shardul Thakur has some ankle issue as he hasn't bowled for last couple of sessions.

 

Thakur, who was seen walking with a slight limp, had sustained a blow on his left shoulder while batting. He recovered from it and batted on Monday at the centre wicket at net. However both on Monday and Tuesday, he didn't bowl a single delivery.

Shardul Thakur. Photo: PTI

10:51 AM

India vs South Africa Playing 11 live updates: Jadeja's return to XI is a sureshot

Ravindra Jadeja has recovered from the back spasm he suffered on the morning of the boxing day test. The all format India all-rounder is set to return to India Playing 11 for the second Test against South Africa today. However, it will be interesting to see, whom he will replace. If there has been a like to like replacement, then, Jadeja would certainly replace R Ashwin, who didn't impress much in the first test. 

However, it is also believed that Shardul Thakur might pave way for the India's spin all-rounder.

Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill. Photo: PTI