India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Rickelton-Markram opening partnership crosses 50; Rahul drops sitter

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have started strong in their opening partnership, helping South Africa take control in the first session of the second Test match in Guwahati. Opting to bat first after winning the toss on Saturday, South Africa captain Bavuma expressed confidence in the team. He mentioned, ‘We’ll have a bat. We got to start afresh. Wicket looks a lot better. Bat first, try to get a big score first up.’ Meanwhile, Pant shared his excitement about leading the team, stating, ‘Definitely a proud moment. As a cricketer, you always aspire to lead your country.’ He emphasized the importance of teamwork and improvement. Shubman’s absence due to injury was compensated with Nitish Reddy coming in. Bavuma, key player for SA, discussed the toss influence, noting that while batting first is advantageous, it may not be a deciding factor.