IND vs SA 2nd Test: Johannesburg weather report – Rain and Dean Elgar are what stand between India and a historic series win in South Africa. India need eight wickets to win on Day 4 and South Africa 122, it is drizzling in Johannesburg and that could be the factor. Follow India vs South Africa Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
India set a record 240-run target for South Africa after being bowled out for 266 in the second innings. However, Dean Elgar’s gutsy 46 helped the hosts see off the day and survive an onslaught from Indian pacers.
On Day 4, the equation is simple – India need 8 wickets and South Africa need 122 runs. If India get eight wickets, they will win their maiden Test series in South Africa. For the hosts, they will level the series and play the decider in Newlands.
IND vs SA LIVE, 2nd Test: Good news for fans, rain clears out, match to start at 7:15– Check Johannesburg weather report
18:30: We have a start time. The Day 4 will start at 7:15 PM IST with 34 overs to be bowled.
18:00: The rain has stopped and super soppers are out in full swing. We could soon have a start time.
@14:20: Pitch curator, reserve umpire and the on-field umpires inspected the outfield but as it’s still drizzling, any plan unlikely before 2nd session.
@1:15 PM: Day 4 start delayed as rain continues to pour down in Johannesburg.
DAY 4 | START DELAYED ☂️
Inclement weather had brought about a delayed start to Day 4 fo the 2nd Betway Test at Imperial Wanderers#SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/ZPZSuw7juy
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 6, 2022
@12:45 PM: But it is drizzling in Johannesburg and the covers are on and with half an hour to go, a timely start looks unlikely.
IND vs SA LIVE, 2nd Test: Good news for fans, rain clears out, match to start at 7:15– Check Johannesburg weather report
India won the first Test with KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah firing from all cylinders. India won the 1st Test in four days (Day 2 was washed out) and Virat Kohli & Co will look to seal the deal in Johannesburg.
IND vs SA LIVE, 2nd Test: Good news for fans, rain clears out, match to start at 7:15– Check Johannesburg weather report
Weather forecast during 2nd Test (Jan 3-7):
Day 2 (Tuesday): However, with overnight rain, Day 2 is unlikely to take place. There is an 80% chance that Day 2 will be a washout again. As per weather forecast reports, it is expected to rain the whole day.
Day 3 (Wednesday): A full day of play is expected. But there is a 40% chance of rain in the post-lunch session. With no overnight rain, the match is expected to start on time.
IND vs SA LIVE, 2nd Test: Good news for fans, rain clears out, match to start at 7:15– Check Johannesburg weather report
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— BCCI (@BCCI) December 31, 2021
Day 4 (Thursday): But Day 4 doesn’t look promising for either team. Rain is predicted throughout the day and it is likely to wash out the entire Day 4.
Day 5 (Friday): Intermittent rain is expected on Day 5 as well but some hours’ of play is expected with a 40% chance of rain on Friday.
IND vs SA LIVE, 2nd Test: Good news for fans, rain clears out, match to start at 7:15– Check Johannesburg weather report
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