2nd Test: South Africa aim for Elgar's Test farewell victory against India

South Africa are set to face India in their final Test at Newlands, with captain Dean Elgar biding farewell to his Test career. Elgar has been in prime form in the first Test. India, on the other hand, are expected to make changes to their bowling attack after a comprehensive defeat in the opening Test.

Ravindra Jadeja is likely to return, adding depth to India's batting lineup. The Indian bowling lineup may see at least one more change, with Avesh Khan or Mukesh Kumar in contention. South Africa's Dean Elgar (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa are gearing up for the second and final Test against India at Newlands, with Dean Elgar set to bid farewell to his Test career as the captain.

The 36 year old, standing in for the injured Temba Bavuma, is in prime form after a stellar 185 run performance in the first Test, and the hosts are determined to secure a victory in his honor. Bowling changes on the card for India India, on the other hand, are expected to make changes to their bowling attack after a comprehensive defeat in the opening Test.

Left arm spin bowling all rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to return, bringing depth to India's batting lineup, which struggled in Centurion. The Indian bowling lineup may see at least one more change, with Avesh Khan or Mukesh Kumar in contention. Both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj showed reasonable control in Centurion but lacked support from other bowlers.

Batting too struggled for India India's batting order faced challenges against South Africa's pace attack, with captain Rohit Sharma continuing to struggle in South African conditions. Young batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer also looked vulnerable against the fast bowlers.

Less support for pacers: Newlands is expected to offer different conditions from Centurion, with less support for fast bowling but still providing assistance to bowlers. The pitch, adorned with a covering of green grass, is likely to be mowed before the match. Forced changes for South Africa In terms of team composition, South Africa will be without Temba Bavuma and Gerald Coetzee due to injuries.

The hosts are contemplating whether to include a specialist batsman or opt for an all rounder like Marco Jansen. Lungi Ngidi, previously sidelined due to an ankle injury, is expected to be fit for selection, providing an additional boost to South Africa's bowling options. The match, which serves as the series decider, promises to be a captivating contest as both teams strategize for an edge in the final Test at Newlands.

Squads: South Africa: Dean Elgar (capt), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi , Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Zubayr Hamza, Kyle Verreynne (wkt), Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger. India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wkt), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin , Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, KS Bharat (wkt), Abhimanyu Easwaran.

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