India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score and Updates: India opts for bat, KL Rahul leads as injured Virat Kohli misses

IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Score Updates: Virat Kohli Celebrates.© AFP

India vs South Africa Live Score 2nd Test: High confidence in the Virat Kohli-led Indian team will face South Africa in the second test match at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday with hopes of sealing their first Rainbow Nation win. India had won the first test comfortably by 113 runs and there is no reason why they can’t do it again in this test. For the record, India has never lost a test in Johannesburg – they have won two and drawn three. India’s pace attack – currently rated by many as the best – will love the pace and bounce off the Wanderers. The shape of their famous middle order consisting of Cheteshwar Pujara, Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane remains a concern but the Indian think tank is said to believe in the famous old saying that form is temporary and class is permanent. As for South Africa, they will have to be without Quinton de Kock, who has retired from Test cricket. The good news for them is that pacemaker Duanne Oliver is available for selection. (LIVE SCORING CARD)

Here are the live updates of India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1 straight from the Wanderers Stadium

January03202212:59 (IST)
KL Rahul leads India
This is huge! We see KL Rahul running away from the toss for India and not for Virat Kohli.
January03202212:51 (IST)
India’s spotless record in Johannesburg
India has never lost a test match to the Wanderers in Johannesburg. In the five Tests they have played, Team India has won two and three Tests, making this one of the most favorable venues for them not only in South Africa but in all conditions overseas.
January03202212:41 (IST)
India All set
The Indian side has made proper preparations for this crucial meeting. Here’s a glimpse of their training sessions ahead of the Johannesburg Test.
January03202212:10 (IST)
IND vs SA 2nd test day 1 live
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the second test match between India and South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. India enter this test match with a 113-run victory over the hosts in the previous test. The Virat Kohli-led side would like to win this test and seal their first win in red ball cricket on South African soil.