South Africa stand-in captain Dean Elgar gained the toss and opted to bat towards India within the second Take a look at in Cape City on Wednesday. Elgar, who slammed 185 within the first Take a look at as South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32, runs, will retire from worldwide cricket after the match on the Newlands. The Proteas made three modifications with wicketkeeper-batter Tristan Stubbs making his Take a look at debut. Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have additionally been included within the taking part in XI whereas Bavuma, Keegan Petersen and Gerald Coetzee miss out. India additionally made a few alterations from the aspect which was humbled by Proteas on Boxing-Day week.

On the toss, India captain Rohit Sharma introduced the modifications with Ravindra Jadeja and Mukesh Kumar changing Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur.

Reflecting on the defeat within the first Take a look at, Rohit stated that it is very important neglect what’s occurred prior to now.

“Would’ve batted first as effectively. Appears to be like a very good pitch. We perceive the problem of batting first on that pitch, however however, there can be sufficient within the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we’ll money in on it. Essential to neglect what’s occurred prior to now. We perceive the significance of getting runs on the board, and getting 20 wickets. Did not occur within the first recreation however we’re upbeat about what we are able to obtain right here. Two modifications. Jadeja comes again for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him,” Rohit stated on the toss.

Talking on the time of toss Elgar stated, “Going to bat. Pitch appears fascinating. We’re in an incredible place. Cannot win a two-match collection in the event you do not win the primary – we have crossed that hurdle. Scoreboard begins on nought. Everyone knows that. Beginning effectively goes to be key towards this Indian aspect. Obtained a debutant in Tristan Stubbs coming in for Temba. Ngidi is available in for Coetzee who’s additionally injured. And Maharaj is available in”.

Enjoying XIs for 2nd Take a look at:

India (Enjoying XI): 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 (Enjoying 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

(With ANI Inputs)