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The 2nd test between India and South Africa ended before the close of thefirst session on the fifth day. With an extended 15-minute first session, the South Africa bowlers rattled-up the batting Indian order for a mere 151 in the 2nd innings. Debutant Ngidi picked up 6 for 39, to seal the match for South Africa.
Starting the day at 35/3, India lost their first wicket of the morning, after Pujara got run-out. Pujara who is often touted as the ‘run machine’ in Indian conditions, grabbed the title ‘Run-out’ specialist with the match. He was involved in 6 of the past 8 run-outs in test cricket. Parthiv Patel who looked with positive intent had to walk back after he was outdone by Morne Morkel’s catching brilliance. What seemed to be a tough chase, seemed to be an Everest task, with wickets falling at regular intervals.
For a surprise, Rohit Sharma seemed good for his 47. He got out 5mins before the lunch, after holing out at fine leg boundary to AB de Villiers trying to hook the ball. Pandya continued his lame batting display, after playing a loose shot, chasing a wide ball. India was all out for 151 runs, in 50.2 overs. South Africa win the series 2-0 with one more test, to start from Jan 24th. Debutant Lungi Ngidi is the Man of the Match, for his 6 for 36.
