South Africa's triumph in Wanderers dogfight

We review the second Test between South Africa and India - which South Africa won by seven wickets. This was India's first loss at The Wanderers ground, and South Africa's first Test win against India in six Tests.

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Talking Points:

• South Africa's fast bowlers more suited for the conditions than India's
• India's lack of height in the fast bowling department
• Olivier's lack of pace and what he brings to the attack
• India's fast bowlers offering lessons in the nuances of fast bowling
• Shardul's terrific spell and his ability to hit the cracks
• Elgar v Pujara - similar batsmen who chose different methods in this match
• Did Kohli's absence hurt India?
• Making sense of Pant's approach and shot selection

Participants:

Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)

Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview)

Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)

Ashoka (@ABVan)

Related:

• Looks fast, feels faster - why the speed gun is only part of the story - Cameron Ponsonby - ESPNcricinfo
• How South Africa won the pace-bowling battle at the Wanderers - Karthik Krishnaswamy - ESPNcricinfo
• Here comes Elgar's moment of truth - Telford Vice - Cricbuzz
• Resolute van der Dussen plays forgotten hero - Firdose Moonda - ESPNcricinfo
• 'The hardest part is to leave out a senior player' - Trevor Hohns interview - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo
• Javagal Srinath on Jasprit Bumrah - Sandip G - Indian Express