India's Resilient Comeback: A Cricketing Battle

India faced a top-order stumble but managed to stabilize at 138 for four against South Africa on day two of the opening test. Despite early setbacks, the team showed resilience, with notable contributions from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, countering South Africa's initial lead of 159 runs.

India demonstrated their resilience by recovering from a top-order collapse to post a score of 138 for four, maintaining their path towards a first-innings lead against South Africa on the second day of the opening test.

Captain Shubman Gill had to retire hurt early in the innings but is expected to return. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel steadied the innings at the lunch break, following South Africa's total of 159.

Washington Sundar and Rishabh Pant exhibited determination, with Sundar hitting a six before getting caught at slip, and Pant playing aggressively, surviving a near-catch and scoring briskly before being dismissed by Corbin Bosch.

(With inputs from agencies.)