India 85/2 at stumps on day two, lead SA by 58 runs
Johannesburg, Jan 4: India reached 85 for 2 in their second innings at stumps on day two after dismissing South Africa for 229 in the second Test here on Tuesday.
Cheteshwar Pujara (35 batting) and Ajinkya Rahane (11 batting) were at the crease at the draw of stumps with India leading South Africa by 58 runs .
KL Rahul (8) and Mayank Agarwal (23) were the two Indian batsmen to be dismissed.
India bowled out the hosts for 229 with Shardul Thakur picking up a maiden five-wicket haul.
India had scored 202 in their first essay.
Brief Scores:
India 1st innings: 202 all out in 63.1 overs and 85/2 in 20 overs (Cheteshwar Pujara 35 not out; Marco Jansen 1/18).
South Africa 1st innings: 229 all out in 79.4 overs (Keegan Petersen 62; Shardul Thakur 7/61).
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Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for J-K's maiden Ranji Trophy win
Srinagar (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
Calling it a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket, he said, the landmark win has filled the entire region with pride and inspiration.
In a post on X, Abdullah announced a cash reward of 2 crore for the players and support staff after their "emphatic" victory over Karnataka on their home turf.
Abdullah on Friday dashed to Hubbali in Karnataka to cheer for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team which had taken a massive first innings lead and was almost certain of lifting the trophy for the first time.
"The players will also be entitled to government appointments under the recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons," Abdullah said.
Congratulating Team J&K on their historic triumph in the Ranji Trophy, the Chief Minister announced a cash reward of ₹2 crore for the players and support staff after their emphatic victory over Karnataka on their home turf.
— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) February 28, 2026
Calling it a watershed moment for Jammu & Kashmir… pic.twitter.com/OnRJCa1EoB
