India lead by 58 runs at stumps after bowling South Africa out for 229 on Day 2 at the Wanderers

[Varun]

Anything short of a 100 by Pujara here should signal the end of his career.

[Varun]

That was pretty cheap by the South African fielders. What has Rahul done to them?

[Buffet]

LOL, can't get a zoom despite asking so many times.

[Thanos]

Fair decision based on soft signal.
However how hard it was for TV director to zoom those frames?

[CrIc_Mystique]

Here we go. CP HAS to fire today.

[Devadwal]

Rahul gone as no conclusive evidence to overturns soft signal . India will be all out for 150 .

[CrIc_Mystique]

Wonder why coud'nt they get the zoom thing going

[Rightarmfast]

Another day, another time that would have been given not out for lack of clarity. The benefit of doubt has to go to the batsman.

[Devadwal]

LOL, can't get a zoom despite asking so many times.

Same question , they are playing international game and don't even have zoomer lol

[MP2011]

Jansen is a great find for SA.

[MP2011]

looked like that one may have hit the floor through the fingers, SA fiedlers having a go at KL as he goes of wicket was needed for SA

Pathetic from them, not needed.

[Thanos]

I am more concerned about others in 2nd inning. Our batsman don't perform in both inning usually. So Rahul and Ashwin are done.

About Pujara and Rahane - always when fans want a player to fail so he can be kicked out, the player plays a decent knock to retain the spot and torture fans for another series. I am sure one of Rahane-Pujara will score some useful 40 runs.

Told ya. KL and Ashwin won't perform in second inning. Onus on other batters.

[MSaad1237]

Not sure what KL Rahul was complaining about.. That looked out and no conclusive evidence to overturn the decision..

[MP2011]

So we are in lead now.

[Manunited18]

lol! In fact we gave this test to SA on platter by getting dismissed for 200-odd with our pedestrian batting.

South Africa had a full quota of the bowling available to them in the first innings. India virtually had 3 bowlers, with siraj down, and Ashwin ineffective.

[Buffet]

The best batsman in the series is gone. SA should feel confident here. Rahul is the only one who has looked good in the series so far. It may be very hard for India to get 200 runs lead here with Rahul gone.

[Devadwal]

Predict pujara 2nd innings score ,mine - 13 .

[Buffet]

Not sure what KL Rahul was complaining about.. That looked out and no conclusive evidence to overturn the decision..

SA fielders had a go at Rahul.

[Amjid Javed]

175 - lead here and India will win.

Whether they can get to that lead we shall see.

[Thanos]

Same question , they are playing international game and don't even have zoomer lol

I don't think any device or technology called zoomer needed for that.
All they had to do was zoom the actual video in slow motion. Like we do in our computer or mobile.

[Varun]

175 - lead here and India will win.

Whether they can get to that lead we shall see.

I wouldn't be comfortable with that lead at all.

Need 250 minimum.

[Manunited18]

Jansen looks a very good prospect

[Ashmal]

175 - lead here and India will win.

Whether they can get to that lead we shall see.

I agree, don't fancy SA chasing more 150 here

[Buffet]

175 - lead here and India will win.

Whether they can get to that lead we shall see.

Nah, they have only two front-line Bowler here for this surface. Yeah, I know Thakur took a bagful, but he is still not front line. 175, with Siraj, not bowling, I will feel SA should get it.

[Buffet]

I don't think any device or technology called zoomer needed for that.
All they had to do was zoom the actual video in slow motion. Like we do in our computer or mobile.

Yah, I was surprised how come they can't simply show zoom despite asking it for so many times.

[AutoCrat]

Jansen is a great find for SA. With Lungi he makes a potent pair which can trouble any batting lineup.

[Amjid Javed]

I wouldn't be comfortable with that lead at all.

Need 250 minimum.

250 is an easy win. no team is chasing 200+ in these conditions in SA. Plus SA batting has already crumbled 3 times in this series. Indias seamers and ashwin won defend 200+ easily.

[volcyz]

Olivier bowling slower than vernon Philander

[Ahmed216]

I agree, don't fancy SA chasing more 150 here

+1 . They're a weak lineup. 170 max if siraj remains injured

[Mp812]

Anything short of a 100 by Pujara here should signal the end of his career.

LOL As of now based on past few innings...if Rahane and pujara score combined 60.... its probably a unexpected contribution... especially since Rahul is out....
For that matter 30ish score by by pant, thakur, vihari as well should setup an exciting finish to this test

[MP2011]

Thakur's 7-for in this test is akin to Lance Klusener taking 8-for in his debut test at Eden Gardens in '96.

Both came out of nowhere.

[Varun]

Plumb

[silentkiller187]

mayank shouldering arms to a straight one, bad decision

[MP2011]

Mayank gone too.

[Amjid Javed]

Gift boundaries been given away here and then a wicket against run of play.

[Varun]

When was the last time this Mayank Agarwal made any score?

[MP2011]

All on our most experienced bats now.

[Varun]

Pujara and Rahane at the crease. Let's see if they sink or swim.

[volcyz]

Duanne cloning Vernon here

[Devadwal]

Lol what a leave by Mayank. We are done and dusted in this test .16-2

[MP2011]

When was the last time this Mayank Agarwal made any score?

Last test he made 60-odd.

[Varun]

Last test he made 60-odd.

Not good enough. He's running out of time.

[RamLakhan]

Not good enough. He's running out of time.

He scored a century at home not long back

[Buffet]

SA is in the game here with both openers gone. A couple of walking wickets to follow. India has scored some runs mainly due to openers.

[Devadwal]

This is good time for Indian fans . if rahane and pujara failed in this innings then their career are over .if they performed then India is winning

[AutoCrat]

End-of-rope pair in to save India at the fag end of the day and shut up critics for good.

[Varun]

This is good time for Indian fans . if rahane and pujara failed in this innings then their career is over .if they performed then India is winning

If they fail then it's 1-1 and we're potentially throwing away our best chance of winning in South Africa.

So no, not a good time. We need both of them to fire.

On the plus side, they're pros at making those career saving 55s. It's what has given them such a long rope so far.

[RamLakhan]

South African bowling is still very good, they have not declined...

[RamLakhan]

This is good time for Indian fans . if rahane and pujara failed in this innings then their career are over .if they performed then India is winning

So Win-Win situation basically!

[Amjid Javed]

Batsmen need to be positive here, just blocking and you will end up with a delivery with your name on it.

[Majestic]

Hopefully, India lose both cheaply. Inshallah!

[MP2011]

11 wickets fell yesterday, 11 have fallen today so far.

[MP2011]

Not good enough. He's running out of time.

He is getting to play only because Rohit and Gill are out due to injuries.

[Devadwal]

These are clear wide

[Mp812]

Batsmen need to be positive here, just blocking and you will end up with a delivery with your name on it.

Agree...Take chances...a 30ish score from each of remining 5 batters will setup 150 plus score....a competitive one on this track...then its upto bolwers if they show up or dont

[MP2011]

What was that Pujara? 4 runs nonetheless!

[AutoCrat]

Good attitude from the pair. The only way is to counter attack. It's not like if they survive the day they will get a free lunch tomorrow from SA bowlers.

[Advaith]

Rahane won't survive long ..better to go fo shots..

[MP2011]

Rahane looking all at sea against Ranada.

[AutoCrat]

What was that Pujara? 4 runs nonetheless!

Death throes of a test cricketer.

[JaDed]

250 is an easy win. no team is chasing 200+ in these conditions in SA. Plus SA batting has already crumbled 3 times in this series. Indias seamers and ashwin won defend 200+ easily.

Siraj won’t be bowling..

[Joseph Gomes]

Did somebody take control of Pujara's mind? He's whacking every other ball

[Thanos]

This is good time for Indian fans . if rahane and pujara failed in this innings then their career are over .if they performed then India is winning

Not at all.
I want both of them to score well in this inning.
Don't want India to miss opportunity of winning series in SA.

They are under scanner and can fail another day to be thrown out of team.

[Devadwal]

Lol overhead bouncer but no single of wide

[AutoCrat]

C'mon Puajra, find your inner character and tire the hell out of SA bowlers. Don't have high hopes for Rahane though.

[Buffet]

Fantastic series going on. The match is even with Siraj not like to bowl here.

[Buffet]

C'mon Puajra, find your inner character and tire the hell out of SA bowlers. Don't have high hopes for Rahane though.

Instead of tiring, scoring runs will hurt SA more.

[AutoCrat]

So far runs coming at a good clip. This is the right strategy here, there is just too much time remaining in the test to bat session after session.

[Devadwal]

Target
Below 190 - South Africa favourite to win
210 to 240 - anyone game
255 above - india favourite to win

[Joseph Gomes]

C'mon Puajra, find your inner character and tire the hell out of SA bowlers. Don't have high hopes for Rahane though.

This pitch isn't helpful for blocking. Either keep scoring or get out. Variable bounce means there's no chance of settling down

[Ashmal]

SA conceding too many boundaries

[Joseph Gomes]

SA conceding too many boundaries

India is taking their chances with the bat. Defensive batting won't get India anywhere

[AutoCrat]

Instead of tiring, scoring runs will hurt SA more.

True, but if Pujara can hold one end, quick fires from the rest can rake in a decent total.

[MP2011]

That's how Pujara used to bat in his pomp, used to be a busy batsman. He wasn't block, block and block. No wonder he has forgotten to score runs.

[RamLakhan]

Absolutely, scoring runs is the only way to upset the rhythm of bowlers

[Thanos]

Fantastic series going on. The match is even with Siraj not like to bowl here.

Can you stop reminding this (abt Siraj) to us in every alternate comment.
It hurts . 😄

[MP2011]

Next over will be the last over of the day.

[RamLakhan]

Indian Test Team is so good that even their weakest links (Pujara/Rahane) also come to party at times when needed! Kohli might not have done much with the bat for few years, but his captaincy & aggression has also helped...

[Thanos]

Indian Test Team is so good that even their weakest links (Pujara/Rahane) also come to party at times when needed! Kohli might not have done much with the bat for few years, but his captaincy & aggression has also helped...

Don't jinx mate.

[AutoCrat]

India 50 runs ahead.