On the opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa, 23 wickets fell, leaving both teams struggling with the unpredictable pitch. South African skipper Dean Elgar, despite facing dismissals of 4 and 12, acknowledged the challenging aspects of the pitch, stating that he has had success on wickets that have gone around and that the fine balance needed between bat and ball is important. He stressed the importance of mental application and disciplined game plans for batters.
